25 May 1951
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1951
Page
1
A reflective piece warns that atomic weapons threaten civilization and that secrecy fails to curb danger. It argues only a spiritual revival and Christian humanitarian ideals can guide humanity to control atomic energy and turn it toward constructive ends.
The piece notes Americans produced 2.8 million bicycles before the Korean War and now have about 18 million on roads. It traces the bicycle’s rise from post Civil War popularity to mid 20th century popularity driven by health, economy, and recreation, mentioning Diamond Jim Brady and Paulette Goddard as colorful anecdotes and praising bicycles for safety.
The writing urges awareness of rising Memorial Day casualties in Iowa as thirteen residents are forecast to die and many more suffer injuries and property losses. It references a Readers Digest piece about an 11 year confinement in Russian prisons by a Dutch communist, warning against democracy communism compromise.
A three hour test in Princeton seeks to gauge college readiness for 175,000 students and influence draft deployment. Deferments up to August 20 are allowed for 800,000 draft age collegians to take exams on June 16, 30, or July 13 at 1,900 centers nationwide. Scores, sent to local draft boards within a month, will help decide who serves in the classroom or in uniform during the current emergency.
The committee finished preliminary work on a tax bill with an estimated total revenue gain of 7.1 billion dollars. It rejected raising the radio and phonograph tax from 10 to 15 percent, avoiding a 55 million dollar boost. The panel also limited the reduced admission tax to the charged amount at the special rate, excluding horse and greyhound racing events from the exemption.
Hollywood performer Fanny Brice known for radio and stage life as Baby Snooks is critically ill after a cerebral hemorrhage at her Beverly Hills home. She was moved to Cedars of Lebanon Hospital and placed in an oxygen tent. Brice, 59, has worked in show business since age 13 and planned retirement that year.
In Atlantic area listings the text outlines subscription prices by duration and region. It lists various rates for newspaper delivery by mail including local Cass and adjoining counties, other Iowa regions, U S outside Iowa, and Canada with 1 month to 1 year options.
A Bell Syndicate summary recounts George Wheeler, once a civil service official in Germany, accused of Communist ties. It notes his 1945 firing and 1947 reinstatement, aided by Morse and others, and his 1980 asylum bid in Czechoslovakia. It covers U S policy debates with Korea, Rhee, and MacArthur, plus Wake Island notes.
A poetic reflection on choosing wedding gifts. The narrator recalls the joy of unwrapping gifts and warns against duplicates like twenty two pickle dishes. He advises daughters to select something useful yet distinctive rather than the shiniest trinket.
Audubon resident 37 year old Crouse arrested on an OMVI count by a Carroll patrolman during a light check by the courthouse. A preliminary hearing before Justice Malone was postponed and he was released on a $500 bond. Cut your speed when dusk falls you may save a life.
Allan B. Kline president of the American Farm Bureau federation calls for a bold attack on inflation arguing wage and price controls are an economic narcotic. He testifies before the Senate Banking Committee as it weighs extending the Defense Production Act. He proposes a plan emphasizing increased production restraint on nonessential spending tighter credit and higher taxes.
Canned celery may join the nation’s pantry shelves as UF investigations show it can be grown and processed to stay firm. It would be used mainly for soups and seasoning and would not replace fresh celery.
A discussion of Iran, its oil industry, and regional power dynamics. The piece covers Iran's nationalisation moves, British and American interests, Soviet oil fears, Nehru’s stance, and the risk of oil flowing to Russia amid Cold War tensions. It notes historical shifts, contracts, and hopes for neutral policy amid global conflict signals.
Five schoolhouse burglaries reported in less than a week across Crest on Mt. Ayr and Kellerton in Ringggid county. Authorities also investigate breakins at Lorimer Greentel and Winterset as agents pursue suspects.
A fragmentary column describes a reception for Margaret Chase Smith and critiques Washington party culture. It contrasts lavish state dinners at Carleton Hotel or Anderson House with simple diplomat dwellings and clubs, noting rentals of attire and borrowed antiquities as part of the social scene.
Audubon Mass notes report that Rasmussen and Sel Auto Co. has been purchased and taken possession of by Oma ha Nasum. Ted Rasmussen keeps the implement section and his son Ronnie will run the connected oil station.
A war era plea urges readers to donate blood to support soldiers on the battlefront. The Red Cross is cited as the contact and organizing body for donations.
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