09 May 1951
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1951
Page
1
Residents and visitors begin feeding meters in Atlantic as the city tests a new system. While criticism is expected, supporters note low operating costs and say meters are not a complete fix for crowded parking, especially Saturdays. If unsuitable, meters can be removed. if beneficial, they will please all.
The author notes spring mushrooms are scarce in Missouri river bottom areas once rich with willow flats. He recalls past seasons when patches yielded ample meals and thrill in the hunt, but laments civilization reducing available spots and changing times.
The Russians join the Olympic Union after pledging to obey rules that ban race religion and politics from competition. The article predicts Russian athletes will dominate the games and notes the Reds concede on inclusion. It remarks on Russia's long claim to cultural primacy and expects top honors for Russian competitors.
The article notes postwar U S efforts to settle an $800 million claim from wartime aid to Russia. It compares Russia’s repayment offer of $240 million over 65 years to the U S view of Russia as a soft, pushable debtor. The piece recalls WWII lease lend transfers of civilian goods and materiel to Stalin.
Chestnut street car parking is reduced as center spots vanish, altering traffic yet improving appearance. The Ebtea war drags on with endless fighting until one side collapses. The piece argues that endurance proves ideological superiority for Asia’s masses, critiquing grand efforts to convert a continent to a political program.
Subscriptions and rates listed by carrier and mail in various regions. Rates cover 1 month to 1 year with differing amounts for Cass counties adjoining areas Iowa other towns US Canada.
Drew Pearson recalls Rita Hayworth visiting a drought hit farm as water runs short. The pieced tale follows a neighborly mishmash of pumps, wells, and domestic chores while Pearson frets about his milk score and farm duties.
Cadet Bill L. Baxter of La Vista place received the highest award for sports writing among junior colleges in the Missouri College Newspaper association competition. He earned the best sports story award at the annual banquet during Journalism week at the University of Missouri school of journalism. Baxter, who will graduate from Kemper Military School on May 28, is sports editor of the Kemper News and also won superior ranking for his sports column and the same award for a news story. The award was accepted on his behalf during a track meet.
W J Otto president Walnut State bank named chairman of Group Five of the Iowa Bankers Association succeeding Cecil K Cullings of Extra Exchange bank. Chas W Langmade cashier Council Bluffs Savings bank named secretary at one day annual meeting ending with a banquet. Cut your speed when dusk falls you may save a life.
At a Monday hobby show in Elliott sponsored by the Research club G Smith and Mrs Smith attended. Mrs Smith displayed her hand work hobby while the event drew local interest.
The China Story argues the United States lost allies and faced Korea by misreading Far East dynamics. Utley asserts Soviet actions and Chinese Communist moves shaped postwar strategy, critiquing MacArthur Truman policy clashes and Marshall’s understanding of China and communism.
The state hospital at Clarinda holds an open house Sunday from 8 to 4. National Service Hospital Day activities include a dining room, wake shop, sewing room, power greenhouse, occupational therapy shop, and patients’ cafeteria facilities. Local visitors are invited to tour the campus.
The Iowa Federation of Women's clubs will visit a mental health institute at the hospital on Tuesday starting with a 10 a.m. hospital tour and staff lectures. After a noon luncheon Dr. C. C. Graves will speak about mental institutions. Petersen was taken to Carroll hospital after an accident. extent of injuries unknown. Vehicle damage estimated at about $256.
Audubon area farmer Jerry Petersen aged 43 sustained serious head injuries this morning when his tractor on Highway 71 three miles south of Audubon was struck from behind by a 1 ton truck driven by Robert L Bailey of Bailey Feed.
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