14 May 1945
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1945
Page
1
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists mailing rates and delivery options for carriers and mail subscribers, including rates for Iowa and U.S. destinations and a reminder to call by 7 PM for evening delivery. It also provides contact numbers and instructions to notify the office for address changes or delivery issues.
The article argues on tariffs and free trade as the U S pottery industry protests tariff cuts while analysts outline how world trade operates as barter. It weighs consequences for American manufacturers against foreign competition and envisions gradual movement toward global free commerce.
Drew Pearson reports Adm. William Leahy proposed a 1937 naval blockade of Japan to cut off oil iron and other war materials. With Britain and the United States ready to cooperate the plan aimed to force Japan into surrender, potentially saving American lives.
A devotional verse urges humility as years pass and fate unfolds. It reflects on divine election, life’s unseen path, and the call to bear burdens with wisdom when the hour arrives.
Poetic lines praise a destined figure who will answer service when needed, invoking providence and divine guidance. The verse credits God with holding this person for future strength and duty, framed as hopeful prophecy.
J. W. Davis reports a total of 353.50 collected for the Avoca Boy Scout drive. Committee members include Glen Henderson Dr. H. E. Leach O. H. Rutenbeck Guy Donaldson R. H. True Dick Brown Clarence Rock Harry How Rev Ivan Bachtell Elmer Rock and Ernest Petersen.
Mrs Gertrude Bowman of Iowa, longtime vice president of the Iowa Society of Washington, dominates civic and Girl Scout work. Her career spans WWI relief in London, Red Cross Gray Ladies, Navy Hospital Gray Ladies, and leadership roles in commemorative halls and DAR chapters. She values Iowa’s best offerings and continues public service in Washington and beyond.
The diary recounts experiments with milk based fabrics like aralac woven into clothing and hats. It notes skim milk waste and a trek from Kansas farms to Taftville Connecticut to locate a skim milk factory and potential New England producers.
Bob Henderson writes from India about contrasts between primitive Indian life and white society. He describes cement camps with thatched roofs, tent living with wooden floors, and comfortable native rope cots. He notes many untouchable caste workers, Hindu practice, a boy fanning him, and attempts to learn local language.
The writer describes daily life in India with observations on dress water showers and food. He notes women and men wearing similar garments with head scarves, the hot sun, monsoon season, and cool evenings. He mentions temples for cows, jackals at night, abundant date palms and coconuts, and eating a single mango so far.
A public safety note emphasizes slowing down when children are near roadways. It urges drivers to anticipate hazards, maintain vigilance, and be prepared to stop instantly to prevent injuries or fatalities.
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