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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1944
Page
1
Atlantic News Telegraph informs subscribers they can get evening delivery by calling before 7 p.m. Telephone line 1367-1 is for delivery issues not the paper's main number. Subscribers should notify the office, not the carrier, for address changes or discontinuations.
The piece discusses G. O. P. Dewey and Warren as likely presidential and vice presidential hopefuls. It notes regional balance, the need to energize the campaign amid global distraction, and the importance of a bold platform to attract voters.
The article discusses giant bombers twice the size of Flying Fortresses that can fly from the United States to Europe and back with heavy loads. It warns these aircraft could be built by enemies as well as friends, potentially erasing great distances and placing the US at direct risk. It highlights the strategic significance for Japan and the Pacific war while noting a future global threat.
A call to able bodied men to seek work in war industries and farms. The piece urges public pressure on unemployed non-workers, noting city and rural needs and quoting the mayor of Council Bluffs urging job entry in wartime industries.
The piece warns that Japan's military setbacks will erode pride, with the fleet retreating and air losses prompting official explanations. It argues Japan is a second rate power, fated to struggle for decades while natives on distant outposts suffer.
The piece notes Nazi forces surrounding Cherbourg offer only a desperate defense. It argues the German plan shows no offensive effort and that they lack power to expel the invaders, predicting hopeless prospects for a counterblow.
A profile notes Thomas Dewey on the eve of a pivotal week, detailing his calm, self assurance, and recent image overhaul. It covers his farm retreat, polls watching, public speaking lessons, and influence from Lowell Thomas and Gallup while outlining past career moves and loyalty within his circle.
J L Harrison of the OPA says price ceilings will not be enforced on livestock raised by 4 H club members and sold after their stock shows. Congressmen Henry C Talle and others praised the decision as a boost to youth. The piece notes Iowa house members will attend the Republican National Convention in Chicago after recess.
Poet asks if wars end, will humanity learn the cost and abandon future conflicts. He envisions ruins and loss, questioning society's resolve to prepare for war again and whether the lesson will prevent future violence.
Merrill Walker, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Reed Walker formerly of Brayton now in Los Angeles, is reported missing in air action over Italy. He served as a co pilot on a bomber and the notice was received by his uncle Harry Miller Saturday.
A correspondent visits Manhattan churches to witness wartime prayer, noting packed crowds at Old Trinity and St Patrick's Cathedral. Archbishop Spellman leads Intercessions at St Patrick's while a daily hour of prayer is posted at St Thomas's. Quiet meditation marks St John the Divine and St Nicholas as twilight deepens.
Pvt Paul Pross writes from a South Pacific camp describing life in tents in New Guinea. He details mud, dehydration, mosquitoes, and tropical hazards, notes using helmets as laundry and light, and mentions a forthcoming PX and local native haircuts. He also recalls a tent brawl and rough living conditions.
Fourteen year old Myron Morris on a Chicago street car acted quickly when the motorman fainted. He shut off power and applied brakes, stopping the car inches from a truck. He suggested a dead man's switch to prevent such incidents.
Anita Brown is now employed at the Madoff Food Market and Weimer Pearson assists at the Anita bakery in town.
Anita and Ben Brodersen of Anita recall key dates for their son Bernard Brodersen petty officer 3/c a signalman and gunner's mate. He was 17 on February 19 1942 and enlisted May 19 1942 after graduating Anita high school. He left for training June 19 1942 and has since made several sea trips with a recent letter dated April 15 taking four weeks to reach home.
The city library adds works by Harlan Crippen Donald G Cooley Catherine Bowen Ellery Queen John Mulholland Edna Mauser Charles Michelson Daphne McVicker Julian Huxley Anna Seghers Joseph C Grew and Mary Quayle Innis. Titles cover Germany culture Holmes biography magic revolution living in wartime and family life with vivid portraits of era and thought.
Brig. Gen. Paul B. Clemens director of the security and intelligence division of the seventh service command retired after 43 years in the military. He leaves under war department wage limit provisions and returns to his post as assistant superintendent of Milwaukee public schools, a leave he first took in October 1940.
His native time to war services. He will be succeeded by Col. Ernest J. Carr of Minneapolis, Minn., commander of district one in the service command.
Larry Lichty of Iowa City succeeds Merle Cox of Sioux City as president of the fraternal order of Eagles. He was chosen yesterday during the 36th annual state convention in Dubuque where nearly 3 000 delegates attended.
The Atlantic News Telegraph announces War Savings Stamps may be purchased at its office. Citizens may buy stamps directly through the newspaper, supporting wartime finance efforts and providing convenient access for readers.
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