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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1946
Page
1
Notice to subscribers about evening delivery options and how to report address changes or service issues with the News Telegraph. Includes contact numbers and instructions to call before 7 pm for delivery inaccuracy.
A critical column attacks Pappy O'Daniels Bilbo and Gerald Smith as rabble rousers using filibusters to gain power. It warns such leaders exploit anger to undermine democratic norms, compares to German fanaticism, and urges vigilant educated voters to defend the republic against sectarian and hate driven politics.
The author argues that generalizing about minorities fuels prejudice. Focusing on individual worth could ease southern racial bias, reduce anti Jewish and religious intolerance, and advance religious liberty. Generalization, while natural, causes immense harm as dehumanizing beliefs persist.
The piece critiques urban workers for shirking in heat while hundreds of thousands of farmers face hunger and lack basic modern conveniences. It argues urbanites fail to understand country living and the hardships of poor households lacking cars, phones, and adequate food.
Moscow reports Tass reviews Henry Wallace remarks on Russian American friendship and understanding. It lauds his stance in Mission to Asia while predicting postwar Anglo American imperialism may lead to conflict with the Soviet Union.
The Shipbuilders council of Aneriva says American yards now produce 70 times their prewar output. If sustained, the world merchant tonnage could be replaced in about four years.
Washington report details OPA extension drama as Maryland Senator Radcliffe and New Hampshire's Tobey flip positions. Radcliffe's last minute no vote risks a deadlock while Tobey ultimately supports price ceiling retention on meat and dairy. Argentine surgeon Dr Oscar Evanssivich named ambassador to Washington by President Peron, his first political posting.
A 91 year old reader recalls early politics as 36 farmers daughters attend a Republican rally to hear John Casson of Des Moines. A 75 foot flagpole collapses in the wind while Democrats brag about a 50 foot pole. The girls wave small flags and ride home in two hayracks. Also notes of gratitude from Spt John W Connor of Cumberland now in Idaho serving in the army and a quip about Texas boasts versus Iowa. A garage light nest tragedy ends with birds dead.
Drive chairman Griswold Mrs. J. F. Frank reports funds totaling 261.93 turned in to date. Solicitors listed include Mesdames Leon Talbott, R. V. Prokop, E. T. Garman, V. L. Bierbaum, Leon Putnam, Wayne Watkins, Robert Cary, Charles Bishop, Varel Harold Russ, James Swope, Gordon Lary, and Glenn Hurlburt.
In Washington D C the writer cheers grocers and markets for serving the public under wartime controls while Congress debates OPA legislation ahead of the June 30 deadline. He cites the Hobbs bill to curb union racketeering and notes Senate confirmations of Vincen Snyder and McNutt. He warns the president’s veto could signal labor support over public good.
Sioux City Iowa June 29 Federal Judge Henry N Craven hears a veteran claim under the selective service act that he is entitled to his old sales territory. Herbert L Whitver says Ralfs Baker Manufacturing Co should restore his former South Dakota route arguing higher earnings. The company contends the Minnesota Iowa territory offered complies with the act.
The column recalls Major Bowes as a friend and foreword writer for Odd McIntyre’s life, noting his regal Capitol Theater apartment, his wife Margaret Illington, and his quiet, gracious manner. It also comments on the Airlines Terminal at Park Avenue and 42nd Street, its heavy usage since 1941, and calls for a larger midtown terminal to meet growing demand.
Courage is the inner strength needed in tough times and should be kept ready for use. The fish tale warns men chase profits from bait and danger. Golfers prefer getting over giving, and the poet notes laughter helps people be brave during heartaches.
British authorities launched a wide operation to root out terrorism in Palestine. Troops occupied the Jewish Agency headquarters in Jerusalem and arrested executive committee members as curfews were imposed across the region. Tel Aviv and seven other Jewish communities faced simultaneous searches. Sir Alan Cunningham announced the measures as directed by the Middle East commander.
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