24 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1947
Page
1
Atlantic subscribers to The News- Telegraph may arrange evening delivery by calling before 7 o clock at telephone 13671. This number is not for The News-Telegraph. For address changes paper discontinuations or other delivery notices, contact the office rather than the carrier.
A discussion argues that aid to Europe will reduce U S shortages by diverting domestic supplies, lowering living standards temporarily. Proponents claim long term gains from a prosperous Europe may justify the short term sacrifice for a safer, more peaceful continent.
The piece argues that despite talk of a recession, U S prosperity hinges on meeting vast needs in trucks cars homes and appliances The author says America could absorb millions of vehicles railroads plan large equipment and infrastructure requires heavy spending Yet the mood could turn if people refuse to work to produce goods and meet demand.
The bill passes into law despite the president's veto. Opponents warned of dire calamities, but supporters say the law will benefit labor, public, and industry and any harmful parts can be amended later if needed.
The Marshall plan proposal for European rehabilitation may urge Russia to join the effort to avoid losing prestige. The piece argues Moscow would not want to be excluded from a successful program and would seek cooperation with European nations.
Drew Pearson reports at Potsdam President Truman introduced U S Marshal Fred Canfield of Kansas City to Stalin during tea. Stalin praised Canfield briefly but the marshal did not receive the expected orders, leading to a humorous dispute over marshal designations. Dewey’s Taft Hartley stance and labor politics are also sketched, with GOP and AFL maneuvers noted. Republicans seek cuts while farmers push soil conservation, and Sullivan thwarts a filibuster in Washington.
The passage presents Edgar A. Guest quoting his father on self improvement. It emphasizes doing the best in any task, learning through study, earning skill by practice, and continual effort to advance and increase pay.
At the Griswold Red Cross annual meeting Charles S. Tompkins was elected chairman Mrs. Jack Rogers vice chairman Mrs C J Hornsby treasurer and Mrs C Cocklin secretary The group surveyed flood areas and organized aid at the Kincaid home to remove water from a basement due to illness.
London reports Foreign Secretary Bevin is expected to propose to French and Russian foreign ministers in Paris a three nation sponsorship of an all European conference on the American aid to Europe plan. Bevin to meet US Undersecretary William L. Clayton in Paris for further discussion.
A longtime Atlantic resident Carl Rel yea is remembered for his generosity and civic work after his death. The column also reports a record 84 000 cars crossing the Bay Bridge in one day amid a transit strike and discusses SF transit cost, possible leasing, and the need for voter approval of a municipal transport plan.
The piece notes rising city costs and deficits in San Francisco, with debates over a proposed half percent city sales tax to raise about 6 million dollars yearly. Labor opposes it, payroll and business taxes are debated, and supporters push for a full board approval. The writer then travels to Stirlingare and observes subdivision of large estates.
Red Oak County coroner Ray Sutphen cancelled a planned inquest into the death of Merle Pickering 16 who suffocated Friday under corn on flood cleanup duty at Dannen mill. Pickering son of Mrs. Roland Freeman of Red Oak was trapped while raking dry corn into an elevator shaft. death listed as suffocation. Funeral services were held Monday.
The FDA announced that tests do not warrant any conclusion that bubble gum contains toxic ingredients. Only possible effect noted is achy jaws from chewing.
A brief rail crossing reminder urges drivers to stop, look, and listen for approaching trains. Authorities emphasize caution at grade crossings to prevent accidents and ensure passenger safety.
The piece notes San Francisco citizens threaten action if cable car abolition goes ahead and mentions public affection for the old lines while contrasting bus noise and space use. It references New York transit complaints and cites cultural fixation ideas amid a broader column. It also covers Empire State building scaffolding and St Patrick's Cathedral scaffolding work costs, plus a Missouri Iowa Presbyterian synod meeting with Rev W T Paden elected moderator amid 400 delegates.
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