06 Nov 1944
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1944
Page
1
The piece laments campaign bravado before voting and praises voter duty, cites Robert Blue in Atlantic, and notes Ball backing Roosevelt. It discusses Texas and other states shifting loyalties, then highlights Chinese wartime resilience aiding Allies despite shortages and internal issues.
Arlington National Cemetery holds the temporary vaults of former Philippine President Manuel Quezon and famed pianist Ignatz Paderewski awaiting transport to their homelands. Austine Cassini recalls a liner voyage memory with Paderewski and Quezon as the crowd urged the Philippine National Anthem.
A sweeping roundup lists Congressmen and Senators with isolationist or cooperative records as the nation heads to polls. The piece names Ham Fish James Welferen Stephen Day Fred Bushey Harold Knutson Edger Chenoweth and others, plus lawmakers likely to cooperate with any President on a permanent peace and those who may resist. It also notes measures about fundraising groups and a dispute with Arch Oboler over a War Loan broadcast.
The article notes that dry forces lack broad support in Washington and that even with local option and statewide bans in a few states, national prohibition seems unlikely for now. It recalls the memory of the 1920s fiasco and hints at a renewed push in another generation, while noting public sentiment remains wary. It also mentions Navy Day parade waves and a theatre line for tickets to Helen Hayes in Harriet.
A windy day clears pine nettles from a driveway. The speaker notes blistered hand from clearing half the mess. The line quotes Jefferson on government honesty, reflecting a moment of practical activity and political thought.
Mrs. Alfred Holste escaped injury when a cow being chased by a dog dashed from a Perry Morrison farm driveway and struck her car broadside. The animal died shortly after impact and the car sustained heavy damage though shatter proof glass remained intact.
In a New York diary style reminiscence, lawyer and theatre producer Wildberg recounts a Hollywood agent offering one million dollars for motion picture rights to Anna Lucastra. He describes his rise from a poor lawyer to Broadway success and notes his collaboration with Brock Pemberton and connections in Harlem theatre.
Wildb purchases the Belasco theater on 44th street east of Broadway. The venue is famed for its atmosphere and patina of memories. The sale marks a notable shift for the property and its future productions.
The owner notes he has always wanted the business and now pays cash to acquire a stake in show business. A family play I Remember Mama at the Music Box draws praise for Mady Christians as Mama and Oscar Homolka, while the reviewer recalls Hamiet with Maurice Evans.
Extra Miss Lola Wheeler daughter of Mr and Mrs Lauren Wheeler is spending a 10 day leave with her Chicago family. She works for the FBI in Chicago and has recently been transferred from Washington D C to the city.
Fragmentary verse warns that pursuit of power breeds cruelty and forgets pity. The lines contrast tyrants who boast of reign with those who safeguard life by keeping ships and planes near to survive threats, implying vigilance against tyranny.
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