21 Mar 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1949
Page
1
A coroner jury found a fatal highway crash caused by reckless driving with unclear details. A Terrawatamie county coroner’s inquest made no charges against several drivers. Two people died and officials consider steps to improve road safety.
A local patrol member notes Shenandoah has had a driver school for two years and Greenfield for one, with about 2000 similar programs state wide. He says trained drivers perform better on exams, cars with dual controls aid learners, and schools exist at Iowa State College to train instructors. He argues such programs protect student lives and supports Atlantic establishing one next year.
A call urges taxpayers to demand economy as three billion dollars in new taxes loom with possible yearly increases. It argues a prepared commission's cuts will be overturned by jobholders and bureaucrats unless the public applies strong pressure to curtail bureaus and expenses.
Radio stations nationwide present One Great Hour to urge churchgoers to support the March 27 collection in over 76,000 churches. Funds fund overseas church rebuilding, dramatizing overseas plight and showing Christianity's global reach through concerted action.
The piece notes disturbing fire inspector findings at Grant school and urges immediate actions to address safety. It stresses concern for parents, the school board, and citizens as baseball season nears and spring approaches.
A brief item notes Edgar A. Guest presenting his poem Just Folks. It references the author and the work in a concise literary notice typical of a newspaper brief.
A poem reflects on King Winter delaying departure and longing to see spring blossoms. It contrasts his tyrant rule with nature’s upcoming renewal and the welcome chorus of birds. The piece includes lines praising spring’s charm and a note urging safe driving by heedful road signs.
Des Moines Iowa corn acreage should be cut to 10.4 million acres for 1949 a five percent drop from 10.952 million Hazen chairman of the Iowa production and marketing administration announced the state goal due to land use and high feed supplies The soybean goal is 2.5 million acres and oats stay at 6 million acres
Eyk Horn-Harold Beck, a building contractor, buys the Main Street property from Einer Petersen and Albert Eskoy. He will also manage the Norge line of electrical appliances for the building project.
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists circulation and subscription rates by carrier and mail, noting prices for local, Cass county, statewide, national, and Canadian deliveries. Editor contact details and association memberships are also provided.
A long narrative extols the Gerald and Mrs. Hale for postwar aid to a French village, outfitting every resident with new American clothes and goods. It contrasts them with other wealthy Americans while recounting Bronxville parking meter quirks and local mores in New York.
Anita residents attended a program directed by music director Miss Alice Fay Scott. Pupils from grade levels presented operettas instrumental and vocal numbers band pieces a baton exhibition and folk dances at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening.
The Knop family extends gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for sympathy shown during their bereavement. Cards deeds of kindness and flowers are cherished by Mrs Will Knop and Mr and Mrs Ralph Knop and Children and Mr and Mrs D G Lamp and Children.
The column reviews Acheson clashing with Dulles over Norway debt sales and U.S. foreign policy. It notes Oregon Senator Wayne Morse resisting Democratic attempts to push him from the Senate and North Carolina Senator Clyde Hoey’s role in RFC probe. It highlights Norway’s student exchanges as a quiet strengthening of ties and MacArthur urging U.S. trade with Chinese communists to aid Japan.
President Truman said he favors no bathing suit pictures, but aides seized informal Key West images for safety. Mrs. Truman opposed them, recalling a 1946 Bermuda photo she regards as a family disgrace.
Three Jowans were killed in weekend automobile crashes. Erwin Shannon 20 of Muscatine Iowa died east of Columbus Junction on Highway 92 when the car he rode in lost control. L E Fenlon 54 of Muscatine Power and Light officials was killed in a two car collision on Highway 6 west of Stuart. Charles C Hamlin 82 of Rock Rapids Iowa died in a truck and car collision three miles west of Marion Ohio.
A cautious reminder urges travelers to take it easy on the road, allow margins for delays, and avoid speeding to reach destinations safely. Authorities stress planning, patience, and attentive driving to prevent accidents and injuries.
Des Moines police sought a man about 20 in connection with a brutal Saturday night attack on babysitter Miss Alice Reimers 46 who suffered severe scalp wounds. Investigators said she was struck with a flashlight or gun during the incident.
A youth entered a residence thinking the child's parents had returned, then demanded something unspecified. Police investigation continues as neighbors note confusion around the event.
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