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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1945
Page
4
Gen. Joseph T. McNarney announced that 89,409 U.S. soldiers in the Mediterranean area are eligible for discharge and all will start homeward bound by September. The count reflects ongoing demobilization efforts following World War II operations.
Water experts estimate the average amount of water that circulates back to the era yearly would cover about one end talf billion acres of ground, a deep, representing an area spanning half of the continental United States.
The OPA says July meat supply will be five percent higher, yet ration values stay tight. Margerine drops from 18 to 14 points per pound from Sunday to July 28, canned fish rise two to three points, cheese points fall to four mainly by type, and butter, fruits, and vegetables maintain current ration values through July. Meat distribution targets Moorland areas and seven fat pork cuts gain one to two points per pound amid ongoing scarcity.
Price Director Chester Bowles credits the OPA plan for moving more meat across state lines to shortage regions. Officials note a 5 percent rise in civilian supply for July mainly from reduced army needs and cite the crackdown on black market operators as another factor in improving distribution.
Elk Horn Lars Olsen Petersen 84 longtime hotel operator in Audubon died at 8 p m Wednesday at Salem Old People's Home Elk Horn He had been in failing health and lived there 18 months Mrs Petersen died in 1939 Miss Helen Petersen worked at Salon Home Barns Readies funeral arrangements and services in Audubon
A late storm brought heavy rain and hail across Iowa with varying totals. Estherville reported 1.11 inches and Dubuque 1.14 inches, while Cedar Rapids logged 15 inches and Sioux City saw winds up to 80 mph and telephone lines damaged at Belmond. Onawa recorded fatalities from hail plus a 60 degree high elsewhere. highs reached 99 in the region and readings dropped to the mid 60s overnight.
Joan Byers of Massena underwent a tonsillectomy at Atlantic hospital this morning. Mrs A A Peck of Cumberland admitted for medical treatment. Stanley Haworth eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Haworth of Atlantic area injured falling from a step ladder. patient at Atlantic hospital. injury extent unknown. Mrs Frederick Brown of 1305 Poplar Street suffered a light stroke early today after years of ill health and prior strokes.
Elk Horn resident Ted Pedersen, long time Lange Implement employee, was taken to Carroll Hospital Sunday for observation after a period of poor health.
An An dersen earned 16.85 on a 1198 pound steely sold in Omaha. Local items note Mrs Augu sta Trainer traveling to Amarillo to visit her daughter Mrs Betty Budd. Several residents, including Mrs Hasel Harrington and Cliff Berry, are mentioned with furloughs and visits. The Cass county Red Cross moved to new quarters as Atlantic residents recount travels and separations during wartime.
The article notes spring quarter enrollments and honors, mentioning a student earning a 9.83 grade point average with 14 plus credit hours. It outlines eligibility for a free college training program for qualified youths, urging parents to contact the Des Moines service command about enrollment before the August term.
Fragments indicate troops or staff receive ion related directives from headquar ters and are kept in place overnight. Details are sparse due to mangled OCR.
Urges drivers to slow down and be ready to stop instantly when children are near highways to save lives. Public safety message emphasizes vigilance, reduced speed, and quick reaction to prevent accidents.
DeWitt MacKenzie argues the Allies should proceed cautiously with a flexible plan for punishing and rebuilding Germany. He notes the need to study German public sentiment, war crime trials, and Nazi influence while avoiding rigid commitments. He questions repentance versus longing for another conquest.
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