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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1948
Page
5
Across Japan the earthquake devastation floods in with thousands killed and extensive damage reported. Local authorities rush rescue efforts as trains and roads suffer widespread disruption and aftershocks threaten further harm.
Des Moines Iowa July 6 session planned for Democratic candidates for state and congressional offices to discuss the party platform and general election campaign. State Chairman Jake More announced the meeting which will include re election hopefuls from the last legislature.
Partly cloudy conditions in the northwest and mostly cloudy skies in the east and south with occasional showers southeast and east central tonight. Tuesday remains parity cloudy with cooler conditions in the southwest tonight.
The United States ordered about 39 four engine C-84 Skymasters to fly supplies into the American sector of Berlin as food dwindles for 2,000,000 residents. Britain and France back the effort while diplomats weigh a direct approach to Moscow to lift the Russian blockade. Officials see little progress toward a German settlement until the European picture is clarified by the Marshall Plan and related developments.
President Truman said to pursue an active speaking campaign if nominated. Press secretary Ross stated no detailed plans, but noted no out of town engagements beyond Bolivar, Missouri on July 6. He will travel with Venezuela’s president to dedicate a statue of Simon Bolivar.
John W Carlson 76 lifelong Atlantic resident died at Atlantic Memorial hospital after a brief illness. He was born Sept 9 1871 north west of Atlantic to John P and Anna Marie Carlson and lived in Brighton township. Survived by his widow Caroline M Kay three children two brothers and eight grandchildren. Funeral services Wednesday at 2:30 pm at Roland Peacock Baxter funeral home Rev A Howard Lindquist officiating. Burial in Atlantic cemetery.
In Scottsbluff a pet dog directed 11-year-old Joseph F. McGuire Jr to a basement excavation that collapsed. His brother Dennis, 8, survived after two hours buried thanks to an air pocket. he said they were riding bicycles when they saw the dog digging and went to assist.
The American Friends Service plans a 25000 gift of lifesaving streptomycin to the Russian people. Eight thousand five gram vials will be distributed by the Russian Red Cross and Ned Crescent to promote health.
Lana Turner fell ill with influenza in Frankfurt after entertaining U S occupation troops in Germany. Her physician says she will be in bed for at least a week following last Friday’s illness in Heidelberg.
A freak twister touched down near Muscatine yesterday causing extensive damage in a limited area. Charles Hazen, owner of a west Muscatine turkey farm, reported destruction of one turkey house and partial collapse of another as the funnel demolished 21 telephone poles before lifting again.
The Cass County Tuberculosis and Health association with the state health department and local groups renews a seven item survey. County nurse Mrs. John Wherry will canvass households exposed to TB with home visits first, followed by tuberculin skin tests and X rays for positives. Funds come from Christmas seal sales.
The 1948 boys 4-H short course began at Town State College with about 1,200 youths and leaders expected. Dean H H Kildee welcomed attendees as they toured dairy sector facilities, the radio studio, and other campus sites.
Donnie Bis a 20 year old from Fairport lies in serious condition at a Muscatine hospital with a bullet wound. His 15 year old sister May Arlene Bis is held by authorities in connection with the shooting at the Atkins home in Fairport yesterday afternoon. No charges have been filed.
Prime Minister Attlee told the House of Commons the government may proclaim a national emergency to secure essential food supplies as a wildcat dock strike spreads from London to Liverpool and Birkenhead. Isaacs returns from San Francisco to lead negotiations amid Communist accusations. 19,000 waterfront workers idle in London. Unloading is aided by 1,100 service personnel and 800 troops previously deployed to protect perishable cargo.
Tired but happy, Suzan Kincses, age 100, returned home after police found her in Detroit. She initially ran away following a quarrel with her daughter Mrs Frank Toth and spoke only Hungarian. Officers located her and arranged a reunion at Harlan Park with Lubben family relatives.
Washington reports top American diplomats interpret the Cominform blast as signaling that Premier Marshal Tito has been removed from leadership in Belgrade. The Cominform accuses Yugoslav communists of departing from Marxist Leninist line and calls for a return to Marxism Leninism or leadership change, marking a split among eastern bloc nations.
Des Moines reports the Iowa Progressive Party plans a statewide petition drive to back Henry A. Wallace for president. E Roelofs announced the campaign and a permanent party structure. Fred Stover of Hampton named spokesperson for the national convention in Philadelphia.
Thomas H. Nelson of Dubuque was elected state commander of the Iowa Veterans of Foreign Wars for the coming year. Other officers named include Joseph S. McGlade of Waterloo senior vice commander and Gaspar Sarcone of Des Moines quartermaster. The encampment endorsed Frank Miles of Des Moines for National junior vice commander.
Lewis Iowa seeks to reconstruct its business block after a midnight Thursday fire destroyed five shops and damaged an oil station and the Wilbur Pierce electric repair shop. Residents plan a meeting at the Masonic hall to discuss a large central heating building for the burned firms. Clarence Hancock, the local insurance man, says farmers will join residents in restoring the town center, preserving Lewis as a shopping and community hub. Hancock also reports his vault survived with its safety deposit boxes intact and the city water pump for one of two wells is back in operation.
Count Folke Bernadotte presented UN mediator plans described as a basis for further discussion. Premier Jamil Mardambey rejected partition and a Jewish state, while Jewish leaders insist Israel must endure. Jewish experts flew to Tel Aviv and Arab experts to Cairo to study the proposal.
Reports from Fukui and surrounding prefectures describe heavy damage and high casualties after a Monday quake. Officials warn of possible tidal waves while Japan mobilizes relief. Kanazawa and Kyoto regions report significant tremors and widespread building collapse.
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