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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1951
Page
1
A discussion argues nationalism can aid democratic resistance to Moscow yet hinder global unity. It contends that Russian socialism is a dictatorship, not true communism, and suggests true communism could align with democracies if freed from Moscow’s rule and revolution.
The piece argues that government costs rose far faster than living costs since 1949 and accuses politicians of waste. It claims ten billion dollars could be cut without harming essential services and urges readers to write to the president demanding tax cuts and increased efficiency.
The piece argues that peace talks in Korea are unlikely, noting Russia dictates Communist policy, bears little cost, and would lose little from continued conflict. It concludes Russia has little incentive to promote peace while the U S and allies endure the fighting.
The piece argues the love of money drives narcotics crimes and calls for the death penalty for selling dope. It condemns dealers who ruin addicts and asserts we would be better off without such individuals, framing narcotics as a greater evil than murder.
The piece argues Britain should intervene in Iran’s oil dispute with Britain amid Russian avoidant warfare. It contends Russia will stir trouble without full war and notes Iran's premier asks the United States to assist. A settlement could strengthen Middle East ties and aid Britain, the U.S., and other oil-reliant nations.
A lyric fragment depicts memory as a prankster eluding recall. The speaker greets a friend whose name cannot be summoned, leaving the mind puzzled and tormented until the elusive name returns in bursts of relief when finally remembered.
Washington veterans groups split over Rep. Thomas Martin's 1951 bill to restore the right to buy new NSLI and GLI policies. The Servicemen's Indemnity Act halted new insurance for servicemen and veterans, and no hearings are set yet. The American Legion has issued an official position.
Public notice lists a 1912 rate card for Atlantic Iowa, detailing subscription prices by duration and region, with mail options for Case and adjoining counties, elsewhere in Iowa, the United States, and Canada. It also notes postal office entry in Atlantic and various association affiliations.
Senator George Aiken of Vermont confronts Senator Byrd over cuts to school lunches juvenile delinquency and bureaus for women and children. He wounds about an $80 million ship funded by Newport News and warns against reducing support for maternal and child welfare while questioning the value of a child in dollars. Other items touch on the U N truce debate MacArthur and Malik, and ABCs on beef prices under price controls led by Mike DiSalle with figures on cattle price trends, farmer wages, and middlemen profits.
The VPW and AVC indicate they will probably back the indemnity act while the Disabled American Veterans say they will take no stand. DAV suggests waiting to see how veterans react before deciding.
Des Moines report says Arthur T. Wallace, personnel assistant to the state executive council, is slated for appointment as state personnel director. The new office, created by the last legislature, will be filled by Glenn Sarsfield after he becomes state comptroller. Wallace will supervise a broader system of personnel matters and salary scales, with changes effective at the new year.
George E. Sokols ky argues that the peace offensive is a Kremlin strategy to stabilize the status quo and curb U S influence. He asserts Soviet Russia and China act as a single world power, with Korea a proxy, urging the United States to strengthen military might and remain wary of any cease-fire proposals that might appease Moscow.
The Iowa City board of education rejected pleas by two teachers for reinstatement and denied contracts for two others at the Iowa School for the Deaf. The action reiterates May 10 recommendations from Supt Lloyd Berg to not renew Moran and Leila M Quern and to hire Beverly Peterson and Ruth Robey on a day to day basis. Moran leads Local 769 of the American Federation of Teachers with Miss J McQuern as secretary.
Berg rejects claims his recommendation was a reprisal linked to teachers union activity, stating the action followed improper procedural steps at the school and was not punishment for union involvement.
Extra Mr and Mrs Willis Young return from a three week motor trip to the west coast visiting their son ADC Willis Young Jr at Sand Point Naval Air Base Se.
A fragment describes a man and his wife with two children from Los Angeles visiting a person, touring the Black Hills and Yellowstone, and returning via Denver. Specific names, dates, or locations beyond these landmarks are not provided.
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