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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1946
Page
5
The brief notes political action as Moore aligns with O'Daniel against OPA. Also mentions Malinda Miller's 100th birthday in Blakesburg and the Tobin packing plant in Estherville planning reopening July 1 after cattle shortages. Representative Le Compte joins others for Philippine independence events in Manila.
Des Moines Phyllis Otto and Babe Zaharias edge ahead in third round of the Women's Western tournament. Otto shoots 40 to Louise Suggs 41 as Zaharias increases her margin over Betty Jameson. Suggs encounters trouble with a tree, while Otto settles for a par 4 on the eighth and par on the ninth to stay even with Suggs.
Council Bluffs Mrs. Sara S. Smythe of Fort Dodge Iowa was elected president as the group neared its 54th annual convention's end Mrs. James E. Stinson of Mason City was named first vice president and Mrs. Beulah G. Snyder of Des Moines second vice president.
The Iowa district Office of Price Administration announced a 4 percent reduction in ceiling prices for used passenger cars effective July 1. The cut applies to passenger cars on a six month cycle, while used truck ceilings remain unchanged.
Juan Antonio Rios, Chilean president since 1942, died in Santiago after a long illness at age 68. He had been on leave since January for health reasons, was elected February 1, 1942 in a leftist Popular Front victory, and succeeded Pedro Aguirre Cerda. Rios recently met President Truman in Washington and toured the United States and Canada.
Des Moines reports of wild animals attacking people and livestock prompt the state conservation commission to urge bite victims to seek immediate medical advice. The unusual aggressiveness of the animals is cited as a possible rabies sign.
Partly cloudy and warm with high humidity tonight and Friday. Scattered thunderstorms are possible in the northwest and extreme north portion of the area.
New York reports that US security council delegates agree the Spanish question remains on the agenda and the veto power is an overpowering tool. Gromyko used the veto three times in a heated session amid lengthy debate led by Evatt and Cadogan.
Republicans meet at City Hall and Democrats at the Cameo room in Hotel Whitney Friday at 10 a.m. Delegates will be named at these sessions. Later dates include the Republican state convention in Des Moines July 26, state judicial in Des Moines August 3, district judicial in Council Bluffs July 11, and the Democratic state convention in Des Moines July 16 with state judicial July 27.
London reports bread rations set for Great Britain starting July 21. Food Minister John Strachey announced in the House of Commons the basic ration will be nine ounces daily for adults, 16 ounces for manual workers, and 11 ounces for expectant mothers.
Mrs. Emma 8. Taylor a 68 year old Cass county resident died at Atlantic hospital from a heart ailment. She had been ill for years and a patient 30 weeks. Born Oct 21 1877 near Davenport she moved to Cass county as a child. She married Rollie B. Taylor in 1907 and lived near Wiota. Surviving husband and son Harold, plus a sister and brother. Funeral 2 pm Friday at Roland Peacock Baxter Funeral Home with Rev. M. D. Summerbell officiating. Interment Atlantic cemetery.
The nations first political action school opened with 500 students. They attended a four day program organized by the national citizens political action committee. The opening assembly featured a controversial defense of President Truman's railroad strike action and aimed to mobilize voters for progressive candidates.
Des Moines officials announce a re survey of flood control for the Des Moines river valley. Army engineers will study Red Rock dam, a possible dam near Madrid, and a Raccoon river dam near Van Meter or Adel. Congress appropriated 200000 dollars for the work.
Paris dispatch reports the foreign ministers council rejected Molotov’s two Trieste proposals and kept the council deadlocked on the Italian peace treaty. Officials noted some sign of Moscow willingness to bargain while awaiting further private talks.
Janett Jensen three years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Jensen of the Albert Jorgensen farm northeast of town died in a Council Bluffs hospital after a collision on highway 64 east of Council Bluffs between a car carrying the child and a stock truck driven by William Goetz a Panama man. Grandparents Hans P Jensen suffered minor injuries. mother Blanche Jensen and sister Lucile escaped injury.
The J I Case company announces purchase of the Bettendorf arsenal for 1 123 000 cash The sale, approved by the War Assets Administration, includes the portion operated by International Harvester but excludes the foundry The move shows value of diversified plant locations amid labor problems in production.
San Francisco June 27 The OPA filed suits in federal courts of California Oregon Washington and Arizona against forty lumber companies seeking 4 043 530 in treble damages for alleged violations touching 65 649 123 board feet of lumber The actions come after investigations under U S Attorney General Tom Clark and funds approved months ago by Congress.
The Presbyterian synod of Town closes its annual session in Ames after opposing peacetime conscription and urging strict enforcement to curb the drink curse. It backs McMahon atomic energy control and calls for presidential amnesty for conscientious objectors. Rev W C Harless reports membership up 514 to 70 693.
Gen Jonathan M. Wainwright will speak at the 28th annual Iowa American Legion convention in Des Moines on August 20. Public relations rep A Faber announced the invitation, arranged through Rep Thomas E. Martin. The event runs August 19 to 21 and the address is open to the public.
The American newspaper changes hands as F. W. Hanton sells the paper to B. D. Lindwall. Lindwall, linked with the paper for twenty years, will take possession Monday morning July 1. Lindwall began in 1889 and served in World War II.
Yosuke Matsuoka, former Japanese foreign minister who allied with the Axis, died in Tokyo at age 66. Officially no war crime charges remain after his death. Tuberculosis ended his illness in Tokyo Imperial University hospital after a 1941 return from Europe with the Soviet neutrality pact.
In Detroit on June 27 the assembly of Dodge passenger cars stopped at noon as 86 workers at the main plant walked out over heat. About 5,800 additional workers were idled by the strike.
Balkan correspondent Reuben H. Markham said the worst repressions of freedom are now mirrored by communist dominated regimes in Bulgaria and Romania. He arrived in Athens after expulsion from Romania, following U S protests. he described executions, censored press, and mass arrests, citing a rioting band of ruffians and Red Army interference during an opposition meeting.
James Martin Suddeth aged 98, Civil and Spanish-American War veteran, wed 71 year old former housekeeper Mrs Alfreta Hamilton Clawson. Meanwhile Sgt Richard Wohlenhaus and family visit from Ft. Knox, Ky on a 17 day furlough to see relatives Dick Wohlenhaus and Charles Mercer.
Senate debate on a compromise OPA extension intensifies as Sen Moore rails against price controls and Sen O Daniel vows to talk OPA to death. President Truman works to keep Bowles as economic stabilizer and weighs a veto after the bill reaches him.
A 10 day observance marks Iowa's 100 years of statehood opener in Des Moines. Events include a fairgrounds exhibit on foot soldiers weapons and army air forces research and the Des Moines National Horse Show. A carnival also runs at the fair grounds.
Washington reports a 3 to 4 cent per pound hike for coffee approved by Stabilization Direct or Cheater Bowles. The Office of Price Administration said the increase will take effect within a week as part of a broad series of rising dinner table costs.
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