07 Mar 1949
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1949
Page
1
A fragmented report discusses a poet’s seven day travel myth and a claim that a human can circumnavigate the globe in 4400 hours. It notes global obsession with rapid travel and references a famous, possibly exaggerated, journey challenging limitations of distance and time.
A fragmented text outlines a pyramid scheme named the Pyramid Gab. It describes recruits at parties, tiered membership growth, and promises of rewards as more people enroll, noting skepticism about the math and the unrealistic top outcomes.
A fragmented dialogue shows an Indian arguing with a tax officer about filing and refunds. The exchange hints at confusion over forms, bank interest, and cash on hand, with the officer pressing for details.
The piece argues that filibuster supporters misframe minority protection and that in a democracy majority rule affects all, including the minority. It contends the minority bears the same rules as the majority and therefore faces no special danger.
The item notes early signs of spring with birds and robins, then shifts to postwar politics. It mentions European communists outside the iron curtain, Moscow’s rhetoric aimed at weakening the Atlantic pact, and allied arms programs. It suggests Stalin will stay mainly at talk and hints women’s influence behind opposition, keeping armament efforts high in the US and Britain.
A concise verse by Edgar A Guest explores the nature of greatness. It contrasts fame and fortune with humility and service, asserting greatness lies in compassion and aiding others, guided by love of God.
The notice lists publication details for the Atlantic News Telegraph, including editor names, office addresses, and carrier rates. It notes memberships in press associations and provides subscription prices by mail and delivery zones in Iowa, Cass county, the U.S., and Canada.
Senators Gillette Murray and Humphrey press the Missouri Valley Authority as a faster, unified solution to replace the infeasible Pick-Sloan plan. They warn against partial action, urge full development of the basin including hydro power, and recount early bureau and army debates and Hoover Commission concerns.
Drew Pearson reports Germany’s Ruhr steel is to be controlled by twelve German cartellists selected by a former Nazi officer with U S Steel backing. The supervising Americans include William Brinkerhoff Ian Elliot and others from U S Steel and Inland Steel. The piece links prewar secret talks, Justice Department files and Wall Street loans to the Nazi regime.
Senate confirms Earl J. McGrath as U S commissioner of education. He previously led the liberal arts college at Iowa University before a year ago moving to the University of Chicago.
A reminiscence traces former Texas reporters who rose to prominence. Oren Arnold, author of Wonders of the West, freelances in Phoenix with a wife and two daughters. Jack Glenn, Paris-born newspaperman turned March of Time director, lives in Irvington with wife Alta and two children.
Jack, new president of the Screen Directors Guild of New York, teaches at City College of New York and directs major projects including March of Time's On Stage. He and Althea tend a vegetable garden and raise Chris and Patty while sharing family news and gardening tips.
World Day of Prayer service held at Massena Methodist Church with interchurch participation led by Mrs. E. A. Denham. Scripture read by Mrs. Wray Wilson. multiple ladies served as prayer leaders. music featured songs by Mrs. Gormayr and Rex Yarge. About 50 attendees, dismissed with benediction.
A public advisory stresses taking it easy on the road and allowing extra travel time to avoid accidents. It warns against speeding and highlights the danger of not reaching destinations on time.
Berlin reports Gen. Lucius D. Clay approved 19 German war crime sentences from Nuremberg April 1948 for mass murder of over a million people including Jews led by Einsatz Gruppen chiefs under Hitler and Himmler. Thirteen sentenced to die. others to life or long terms. pending petitions may affect execution.
Adair native Adair-Leon E. Pearson of West Des Moines died Thursday after a period of ill health. A former railroad telegrapher, he married Esther Herman of Adair. Funeral services were held in Des Moines Saturday with relatives in attendance. Don’t drive if you drink.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.