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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1952
Page
1
The Helsinki Olympic Games bring Russian entrants under tight control as the regime aims to prevent defections and preserve pride. Escape attempts in past years loom as the Reds fear disgrace and harsh punishment if their athletes fail to win.
The piece discusses Russia's harsh propaganda campaign against the United States aimed at Russians, citing Christian Science Monitor and Pravda. It claims the lies seek to undermine peace, with vivid accusations of U S brutality and dehumanizing labels used by both sides.
Federal bid request for forty eight rivets highlights costly procedures and red tape. The government paid more to call for bids than rivets cost, illustrating waste and booming expenses amid calls for budget restraint.
The air blast at hydroelectric plants along the Yalu River, though officially confined to Korea, likely affected Manchuria and possibly Russia. The generators, though in Korea, supplied power to Manchurian industries and may have fed Vladivostok, with significant impact on war industries supplying Korea.
The piece mocks long weather updates while noting brief forecasts for the near term. It also observes a steady gain for Taft in the GOP presidential nomination due to his fighting program, expected to persist through the convention to the election.
The notice lists publishing details for Atlantic News Telegraph including editors and offices in Atlantic Iowa. It provides subscription pricing by carrier and mail for Cass and adjoining counties, elsewhere in Iowa, the United States, and Canada, with yearly and partial term rates.
A Chicago Democratic machine whisper links Adlai Stevenson to the presidential ticket with Truman backing noted as key. Kefauver is seen as strong but limited by lack of Trumanite support. Long-Lyndon oil deal eyed to trim military spending while Louisiana’s stake draws scrutiny. General Clark counters British influence in Korea through Alexander.
The poem reflects a fisherman amid clouds and wind pondering God and the balance of good and ill in humanity. It contrasts mercy and mercy with rage and hatred, noting scarce luck yet inner resolve to leave doubts behind.
The Silver Spring inter-club council announces a new Fourth of July celebration with no speakers. The motto is a safe, sane and silent Fourth.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts challenged Taft campaign manager David Ingalls over expected delegates. He argued Taft would have under 500 delegates, while Eisenhower would arrive in Chicago July 5 for last minute pre convention outreach and interviews with delegates. Lodge said Taft figures were exaggerated for tactical reasons.
The American Legion has compiled lists of movie figures objected to, charging that Hollywood officials worked with Communist elements. The program allows those named to clear themselves by writing to their companies or through unions, bypassing slow congressional processes. The aim is not to ruin reputations but to permit self verification and restore careers.
Robert Wise, 18, of Nevada, was elected president of the Iowa state 4-H boys organization at the state convention on the Iowa State College campus. Wise is the son of Mr and Mrs J A Wise of Nevada. The convention adjourns today with other officers named.
Larry Michael aged 17 of Weatfield is named vice president, while Stanley Berne of Albia is described as son of Mr and Mrs Homer with the title Forary trephylertH. Dee Davidson of Bedford is listed as historian, son of Mr and Mrs T W Davidson, indicating a local youths’ biographical snippet.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Bridgewater High School gym on July 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to collect blood from local residents. The quota rose from 101 to 150 pints after surpassing the previous target by 62 pints last November. Chairmen Mia Evans Kenneth Evans and Miss Henrietta Schroder ask donors to return cards by Saturday evening June 28.
Donor communications will dispatch appointment cards near July 1. The notices target donor groups and schedule follow ups in the coming weeks to confirm attendance and gratitude for contributions.
Philadelphia Iowa Lutherans contributed 1,099,090 toward a record total of 57,045,323 for church work in the United Lutheran Church in America.
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