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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1945
Page
1
Atlantic subscribers who miss their evening paper can have it delivered if they call before 7 o clock no 1867-3 This is not the number of The News Telegraph Notify the office for address changes discontinuations or other delivery notices not the carrier
Staff Sergeant Erwin, radio operator of a B-29 on a mission from Guam toward Tokyo, exposed to phosphorus burns and flames, crawled through a cluttered cabin to eject a faulty bomb. He dropped the bomb from a 1,000 to 300 foot altitude, saving eleven crew members and the aircraft, earning the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions “above and beyond the call of duty.”
A sprawling Bell Syndicate column details a fierce lobbying clash over submerged oil lands beneath tidewaters. Attorneys general from 46 states back giving tidal lands to states, challenging Interior Ickes and Attorney General Biddle. The fight spans courts, cabinet power, and political pressure as Rockefeller and Brazil’s ambassador figure in behind-the-scenes influence.
Lookin Around reports Mac Rowe, a local eating house proprietor, fishing near the Troublesome light plant. His cork dipped sharply, snapping the stout pole as he battles a massive bullhead. Dick McCauley, unlucky, plans for Camp Foster after contracting mumps. Junior Boggs finds 17 four leaf clovers amid a countrywide sweet clover scent.
Washington reports the death of Atlantic mayor Jone Burnea, a longtime civic figure who ran the Burnea store since 1886 and led the city for 23 years. The piece reflects on his public service, community ties, and the era he represented, noting his consistent reelection and admiration from residents. It also blends editorial reflections on national succession talk and President Truman's proposed line of succession.
A short verse notes a baby’s resemblance to both families. The child’s button nose, long black hair, and smiling eyes are described as reflections of grandma, dad, and mother, with lines on temper when she cries. The piece closes with a 1945 copyright line for Edgar A. Guest.
Des Moines June 26. Membership and appointments to Iowa s new five member aeronautics commission spark debate as candidates vie for director role. Rules require Iowa residency and pilot certificates for three members. chairman cannot have business ties to aviation. Separately bidding continues for state banking board amid talks on federal tax payments for motor track lines.
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A fragmented report mentions the Academy of Agricultural Science and a mailing list tied to an administration figure. Rationing regulations affect many, with an OPA official joking about a motor plan. A friend notes gas shortages forcing car travel, reflecting wartime scarcity and cooperation.
Spokane engineers announces a high frequency device called the pigeon whistle to scare pigeons. Lee Klos says a missing small part halted full installation but the device can be adjusted to disturb catecadents and dogs as well as pigeons. Local buyers in Chicago Chillicothe and Obie show interest.
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