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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1944
Page
1
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The author argues for long term military occupation of Germany to enable a peaceful reeducation of its people. He warns that generations shaped by Nazi doctrine require a defined decontamination program and international oversight, likely lasting many years, before Germany accepts change.
Governor Thomas E. Dewey’s acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention projected a firm, victory oriented stance. It signaled civilian management of war would be limited, promised capable cabinet leadership, and urged a bold, straight talking approach that pleased listeners and readers.
The article extols U S troops in Europe and the Pacific facing jungle perils in Burma. It credits courage, leadership, science, and training for overcoming disease, snakes, heat, and enemy hidden in the trees as they push toward victory against Hitler and the Japanese.
Anti Roosevelt Southern Democrats realize changing the electoral college would cut their power since blacks in the region vote little but count for electors. The piece cites 12 southern states with 25.2 percent of the national vote in the college but only 12 percent of the popular vote. It also notes Dewey’s Bernays driven campaign methods and Chicago convention moments.
Poet Edgar A Guest recalls a paper carrier who once delivered through rain and cold and now flies to deliver papers over Nazi occupied Europe. A new boy takes the route and faces a harsher beat delivering news from the sky over Brussels and Rome.
Edgar A. Guest pays tribute to the newsboy who delivered papers in distant skies. The poem recalls early mornings over Paris and Berlin and honors the freedom-loving carrier’s enduring spirit.
Des Moines June 30 The Iowa Employment Security commission will resume supervision of the teachers placement division of the United States employment service July 1. Commission chairman Claude M. Stanley said five employees will handle the transfer from federal to state supervision.
Five army airmen were killed when an 8B 17 bomber crashed into a 2 500 foot Gila mountain peak near Yuma Arizona during a routine flight. Officials from Yuma army airbase announced the fatalities and noted no Towans were aboard.
A reflective column notes wartime broadcasts wear on minds, praises lobster over steak for soldiers, and recounts Clare Ogden Davis back to health after taxi injury. It highlights Navy Lt. Jack Constantine’s courtesy, the poise of WAVES and SPARS, and urban observations of pigeons and songbirds amid wartime rationing.
Fourteen civilian women on the WAC advisory committee begin a three day visit at Fort Des Moines training center. They depart Saturday for Camp Crowder Missouri to observe WACs who completed training and are at work.
Des Moines chief clerk in the land office I. H. Tomlinson died of heart trouble at age 78. He had been hospitalized 10 days. An attorney, he served six years in the secretary of state's office and helped found the Des Moines real estate board.
Chicago reports 9 400 traffic deaths in the first five months of 1944, up 11 percent from the prior year. The Safety Council notes the peak season begins with the July fourth holiday and runs through October. Des Moines officials announce a July 4th driving safety campaign to cut holidays crashes.
Senator Gerald P. Nye widened his renomination margin in the Republican race in North Dakota with about 900 votes over his nearest rival Lynn A. Stambaugh as scattered precincts reported. Soldiers' votes remain uncounted, delaying final results until the canvassing board reports next month.
The Omaha and Council Bluffs area war manpower committee approved changes in the war manpower stabilization plan to tomorrow. The area covers Mills Harrison and Pottawattamie counties in Iowa. All hiring goes through the USES office except union workers. They extend veteran job choice period to 100 days from discharge, up from 40. New workers in outlying areas may be hired on proof of employment in presenting.
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