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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1947
Page
1
A fragmented newspaper notice shows postal designation and agency details for the Atlantic News-Telegraph in Atlantic Iowa. It lists representatives in Des Moines, Washington, and pricing lines with varied amounts and codes.
A historical reflection urges Atlantic to develop as a city of homes rather than industry. It argues for well kept lawns, trees, and flowers, improved parks and courthouse blocks, and appealing residential surroundings to attract families and traveling professionals.
A compact critique argues that government cannot fully provide for the common man. It asserts that government relies on masses for support and that wealth redistribution would not sustain all needs. It warns paternalism promises of nothing for free and must be temporary.
Shortages caused by strikes aid black marketeers who profit while corn prospects improve daily for farmers with flooded crops showing growth. Atlantic Memorial hospital drive nears completion and gasoline tax funds resurfacing and street upkeep, enabling long term city repairs and steady income.
Drew Pearson discusses a Vatican warning of the US Russia split and the danger of another violent depression. He cites Library of Congress fascism report delays, debates in Congress, and policy clashes on postwar Germany and democratic resilience.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mary M. Roberts 97 known as Aunt Mollie who lived in Madison county longer than any other resident. She came from Indiana as a baby with her parents and settled in St. Charles. Her husband Wesley Roberts, Civil War veteran, died in 1910. Survived by two nieces, Truman Johnston and Carrie Guilliams, both of St. Charles.
Actress Virginia Mayo and actor Michael O'Shea announced wedding plans for next Saturday. Mayo, a former St. Louis beauty, will marry for the first time. O'Shea and Mrs Grace W O'Shea were recently divorced in Wethersfield Connecticut.
E P Chase reports from San Francisco on California moves toward a second Bay Bridge funded by toll bonds, a rise in the old age pension to 60 dollars, and a broad highway plan. He notes Governor Warren’s crime stance, a rise in gang activity over narcotics and gambling, Rotary Club milestones, environmental concerns with eucalyptus trees, and local urban scenes including traffic signals and Golden Gate bridge issues. He also recalls flood imagery from Red Oak Iowa and describes San Francisco summer weather observations.
The writer recalls the record setting life with Father Broadway audience tribute and speculates on a film version. He praises bright Arizona prints seen in women’s fashion and interior decor, and mentions Dr Roland Klemme and the McKee family traveling to South America and Venezuela respectively.
In fog today off Nantucket the 7500 ton army transport St Al Bans Victory and the Danish freighter Bolivia collided. The transport crew of 70 and 10 troops plus a woman were taking to lifeboats in moderate seas as the coast guard reported.
A composite poem by Edgar A. Guest reflects on rain and weather as shared human fate. The piece imagines poets reactions to varying weather and ends with a night safety cue urging pedestrians to wear white.
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