29 May 1948
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1948
Page
1
A fragment notes the newspaper’s affiliations and contact details with agencies such as the Iowa Daily Press Association and the National Editorial Association. It mentions offices in Des Moines and Washington and directs subscribers to notify the office for address changes.
The author advocates teaching communism and democracy in schools to prevent acceptance of communist propaganda. They argue familiarity with both systems will prevent gullibility, stressing that ignorance is a powerful ally of communists and that comparing systems proves democracy’s superiority.
The passage touts Iowa as boasting strong farm income and farming prowess. It cites 1946 figures: average farm income $8,597 vs national $4,322, 92 percent of farmers own autos, 102,000 miles of state roads, 8,900 miles of railroad, and Iowa supplying 10 percent of the nation’s food despite 1.8 percent of U S land. It claims first place in multiple farm metrics and ends with praise of Iowa versus Texas and California.
The piece reflects on Memorial Days as a time to recall veterans and fallen soldiers, while expressing hope for a future without new wars. It notes a blend of memory and fear, but emphasizes renewed promises that past sacrifices were not in vain and that lasting peace may be possible.
Editorial notes that Omaha will host the Strategic Air Command leading to more military flying overhead and increased air traffic in the region. The move is expected to draw new defense activity and related activity to the area.
Drew Pearson reports Republicans on the housing panel were aided by New York press agents paid to promote the real estate lobby. Bell Jones and Taylor sat inside the committee, earning up to 10000 a year, while a third was paid 25 a day. The effort produced a pro real estate report printed at public expense, while a shorter opposing report was ignored. Public funds and influence flowed to lobby interests as the panel failed to deliver.
A verse meditation on money showing varied uses and abuses. It contrasts charity and greed, kindness and exchange, noting that in death money cannot follow the living. The poem explores how wealth shapes behavior and society across fortunes and misfortunes.
Iowa gasoline tax collections rose to a record 12,240,398 in the first five months of the year with May at 8,421,313. Treasurer John M. Grimes released the figures showing gross receipts before refunds and adjustments, leaving 2,700,000 to be added to road fund allocations after deducting 721,319 for refunds and expenses.
Anita Al Newman of Omaha accepts the role of plant manager at the West Iowa Telephone exchange in Anita. Newman begins duties June 1 after a 20 year career with Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company.
Ethan Allen Noble, program director for the U S soil conservation service and descendant of the famed Ethan Allen, works with Congressman Ben Jensen on the soil conservation measure in Washington. The piece notes broader debates on Mundt Nixon subversion law, wartime plant sales, and Senate scrutiny of atomic energy committee appointments, with Jensen steering interior department appropriations and reclamation concerns.
The Washington Board of Trade promotes Washington as a tourist and capital city with 3 250 000 annual visitors and 60 million dollars in spending. The piece also covers OConor Markey senatorial race results, a Congress baseball game won 23 to 14 by Democrats, and a note about Wally Franklin's death plus local society updates and reader letters.
A New York column notes the daily mail ritual and readers writing from Yonkers Roanoke Beaumont Farmland Lafayette Battle Creek Worcester and other locales. The piece highlights letters praising Mother Day pieces and references to Washington's Farewell Address and historical curiosities.
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