06 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1948
Page
1
Atlantic subscribers who do not receive the paper in the evening may have it delivered if they call before 7 o clock telephone 13671. Subscribers should notify the office for address changes paper discontinuance or any other delivery notice.
The piece argues democracies face communist gains with only a minority share of votes in France and Italy, calling for new protection methods beyond majority rule. It critiques gangster tactics, suggests international police as a possible solution, and doubts US troop intervention, concluding democracies may stick to current methods with uncertain outcomes.
The piece urges Atlantic residents to vote in Monday's school election, stressing democracy requires participation. It warns indifference leads to loss of freedoms, cites Europe under communist rule, and says the outcome affects local children and schools.
Citizens flee their homeland after opposing communism. The piece argues their escape reveals the dangers of Moscow dominated systems and should rally nations to reject communism and uphold democratic ideals. It asserts that in a democracy a man is not killed for thinking differently.
Missouri river levees will shield 614000 acres of farm land from floods, sustaining 25 bushels per acre at $1 per bushel. Over 26 years with five flood events, Iowa alone could save about 26625000 dollars. Levees also protect Nebraska Kansas and Missouri acres, promising long term cost recovery.
The Dunking Hand book from the National Dunking association proclaims Dunking approval by Emily Post while facing a spelling dispute over doughnut versus donut. Congress likened to Christmas shopping as deadlines loom and Harry Truman earns praise amid political pressure from big city bosses on both sides.
Drew Pearson charges Senator Brewster used Pan American Airways private planes for weekend trips to his Maine summer home from Washington and Greenwich. He urges Senator Ferguson to interview witnesses, inspect flight records, and examine lobbying and ethics compliance amid prior Hughes probes.
A collection of short verses including Quatrains about giving, wireless era memories, a sweet pair with a grandpa, and an outpatient’s hopeful note. Also a clinic attendance report citing five local students Shirley Brindley LaVonne Sherry Lavina Holst and Don ima Larsen at Simpson College Indianola.
The March issue of The Presidio published by inmates at Fort Madison state penitentiary argues the county jail should be abolished except as a trial holding area. It says short sentences do not rehabilitate and that jails fail to screen the vicious and maladjusted from first offenders.
To new home on the Henry Jacobsen farm from the Eggerstedt estate, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jacobsen will finish the school term. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Fredrickson moved Thursday to the Jacobsen home, purchased last fall.
Opening Monday at 71st Regiment Armory the International Flower Show runs alongside the New York Automobile Show. The Grand Central Palace venue proves crowded as the flower display expands to four floors and plans to outgrow the space. The writer notes herb and rose displays, mentions Brook lyn Botanic Gardens Jackson Perkins and Ford hook farms, and recalls horseradish farming on a Kansas canning project long past.
Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach told Congress that about 84 of every 100 working women must work to support themselves or others. He noted war widows and sole providers for families and relatives, as he urged preserving funding for the women's bureau despite a subcommittee move to abolish its six regional offices.
Robin Steffens baptism at the Presbyterian church prompts a Sunday school exchange about vaccination locations. H F Carver and father H A share 71 years of News Telegraph subscriptions since 1877. An orchid goes to Orville Eblen for street clearing after heavy snow. A 13 inch snow event, a 1 200 pound scale reading, and icicles on Chestnut and Walnut streets are noted. Spreading germs warning sparks curbside spitting change. Mrs Jennie Wright’s 92nd birthday is celebrated. robins and birds featured as signs of spring with feeding urged.
About 900 people attended Perry’s annual farmer business banquet. Dr. J C Christianson from the University of Minnesota school of agriculture spoke praising the fellowship and said he would advocate the idea in Minnesota.
Babson argues that break-even points have risen since World War II with higher fixed costs and union influence. He warns that next downturns will be sharper, forcing rapid shutdowns and widespread layoffs, while noting abundant orders and possible prolonged prosperity before a price-led crash.
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