23 Jun 1950
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1950
Page
1
The Saturday Evening Post article argues the hydrogen bomb, while the most terrible weapon, is prohibitively costly and poses mutual danger. It suggests its main value lies in deterrence through fear, potentially preventing attacks rather than enabling easy use.
The piece notes Frank Erickson pleads guilty to 60 gambling counts, earning about $100,000 annually from his rackets. It argues law enforcement can tackle big-time gamblers if they have nerve and willingness, while criticizing groups that avoid or degrade enforcement.
The writer urges restraint on fireworks and stresses guarding youngsters during summer vacation. Citing past injuries and fatalities from July Fourth celebrations, the piece notes fireworks were outlawed in Iowa and Atlantic to prevent tragedies and calls motorists to extra caution with children on the streets.
Walnut superintendent F R Burnham announces the complete faculty for Walnut School. Dorothy Waters of Crawfordsville will teach fifth grade and assist first six grades. Roberta Robinson starts first grade, Harold Jacobsen second, Dor s Bathast third, Bernice Larson fourth, Elmer Pflugshaupt sixth, Grace Billings returns for seventh and eighth. Thomas E Curtis from Monmouth will lead vocal and instrumental music. Irma Nicholson Hopkins will teach English. Phyllis Olander Elliott will teach commercial subjects. Alice Kegley returns.
Principal and home economics teacher Henry Nissen continues as coach and instructor in science and mathematics. Donald Gilkerson named social science teacher and assistant coach.
The Commerce Department reports Americans spent 8.55 billion on liquor in 1949, the second straight decline from 1948 and well below the postwar peak of 9.64 billion in 1947. The per person figures average about 57.59 dollars for every citizen and 90 dollars for those over 21.
Atlantic News-Telegraph lists edition schedule and office contact, with imprint data and postal rates. Rates specify monthly and yearly subscriptions by carrier, mail within Cass county, elsewhere in Iowa, U S and Canada, with varying term options.
Drew Pearson reports the 1952 Republican field divides into three groups led by Taft Eisenhower and Warren or Duff with factions arguing over conservatism new leadership and labor alignment. The piece also notes Hoffman family graduating milestones and North Carolina editors backing Frank Graham amid labor and anti radical sentiments.
Audubon county rural schools plan to hire 14 additional teachers for next term as 57 of last year’s 75 rural teachers rejoin and four new teachers prepare to start. About 1,067 pupils are served with salaries from 190 to 225 dollars base pay. Seven teachers attend Iowa State Teachers College Denison summer program. Lois Jean Nelson attends a conservation course at Springbrook State Park.
A program organized by the state department of public instruction was conducted with instructors drawn from Iowa State College and ISTC to deliver targeted teaching.
A reflective verse piece echoes Edgar A. Guest thoughts on shared joy and sorrow shaping a life lived for loved ones. The piece emphasizes how others influence one’s happiness and fate through the years.
Column reflects on the Amerasia affair of 1945 46 noting unraveled minutes and who countermanded orders from President Truman Judge McGranery and officials like Biddle Clark and Hoover are questioned over authority. It links espionage cases including Fuchs and Greenglass to warning any future war risks.
About 1 480 meteorites have been found globally and 52 percent are represented in the Smithsonian Institution collections. This shows the institution houses over half of the known meteorite specimens and highlights the distribution of finds across continents.
Babson Park mass column advises seasonal buying to save money on meat eggs dairy and fuels. It recommends deep freeze storage and timing purchases for peak production months and price dips across categories from poultry to cheese oil and canned goods.
Marquis Chisholm 63 of Des Moines and his son-in-law John W. Quinn 23 of Pittsburgh were killed Friday when their plane crashed nine miles west of Brownsville. Chisholm had recently been assigned to the lows territory by Syntron, a tool manufacturer.
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