Republicans See Boost From Election Returns
The piece argues GOP gains may not shift Congress now but could lift party spirits ahead of the 1948 presidential race. It notes Democratic disunity, potential setbacks for Truman, and possible wins in Illinois and Ohio with Labor opposing Taft, signaling a strategic political impact.
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Rise of Totalitarianism Seen as Threat to Democracy
Reports from Germany warn Nasi agitators and officials gaining influence, while Italy’s fascism and Spain’s falangism resemble communism in threatening democratic rights. The piece argues these ideologies seek to erase individual freedoms and must be eliminated by peaceful means or war to preserve democracy.
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Italy
Mussolini
Spain
How Far Will They Go In Korea War Analysis
The piece weighs the Chinese entry into Korea, debating whether it signals full Chinese support or selective local actors. It questions the sustainability of a prolonged multi-front conflict and notes potential U.S. air power targeting Manchurian industry and power systems. It ends by suggesting prudent Chinese guidance to avoid pressing the UN too far.
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China
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Editorial Briefs Urge Timely Voting and Fire Safety
The News-Tel graph urges readers in served towns to vote quickly before polls close and warns of recent coal yard fires in neighboring towns. It advises checks on heating units as colder weather approaches to prevent disasters.
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News-Telegraph
Atlantic
Anita high school play sparks and deer sighting on highway
During a junior class play on East 18th Street, stage business with pretend fleas amused audiences as twins teased elders. Residents note speeding youths on the street and a doe with fawn seen near Avoca Saturday evening.
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Chinese Forces Still There in Korea Report
US intelligence reports indicate Chinese troops have not left Korea with the Eighth Army noting the message Our men are still there. The circulation cites headquarters sources and suggests continued Chinese presence in the peninsula.
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United States
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Des Moines meeting shuts Massena schools last weekend
Massena superintendent J. D. Praw and the faculty attended a staff teachers meeting in Des Moines, resulting in no school in Massena. The notice urges drivers to slow down at dusk to save lives.
Atlantic News-Telegraph announces publication details
The newspaper notes its publication as a 1912 Atlantic Iowa second class matter entry with editor names and contact lines. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail for Cass and surrounding counties, Iowa, U.S. and Canada, including yearly and monthly pricing.
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Truman's Split Personality Touches Wake Island Tale
Drew Pearson recalls Wake Island episode and a quarrel between General Vaughan and MacArthur. The piece describes Truman’s poker talk with Vaughan and a claimed split personality as president, plus Humphrey and Stassen exchange about Moscow talks. It lists political contributions from Ike backers and Dem donors, highlighting notable names and sums.
State Legislature Races Show Mostly Contested Seats
In Des Moines today only one of 22 senate seats is uncontested while eight of 108 house seats have no opposition. Democrats lead in five Senate seats? three for Republicans. Notable unopposed candidates include Democrats J E Hansen George Fiene Norman Norland John Heinz and Robert Oeth along with Republicans L M Boothby A C Hanson and Martin E Sar. A vacancy on the democratic ballot for secretary of agriculture affects a short term ending January. Clyde Spry, Linn county deputy, appoin ted to fill the role until then. Spry seeks the Republican short and full terms while Gale McLean seeks the Democratic regular term.
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Dedham
George Fiene
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Kensett
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Peosta
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Cleghorn
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Inwood
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Charles City
Secretary of Agriculture
Harry D. Linn
Clyde Spry
Spy
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Wilton Junction
Pastor Resigns From Local Church After Seven Years
The Rev. Virgil Neville announced his resignation as pastor of the local Christian church after seven years. He has accepted a call to the Christian church at Center Point and will relocate in December. The Neville family leaves many friends who regret the departure.
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Christian Church
Center Point
Neville
There Is No Better Way Than a Free Society
A 1960 King Features opinion piece argues the value of free elections over totalitarian systems. The writer contends that voters tolerate flaws at home but reject authoritarian control, citing Truman and elections as preferable to revolutions or murder, while noting vulgarity in public life.
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Barry Fian
Harry Truman
Hiim
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Hitler
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Overwork and Overplay by Edgar A. Guest
Poet Edgar A. Guest warns that overwork and overambition are dangers that can destroy health and life. The piece notes the will to serve can become a disease, with doctors offering few cures and warnings seldom spoken.
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Edgar A. Guest
Ray Robison Dies in Canada Former Anita Resident
Anita reports the death of Ray Robison 65 of Edmonton Canada received Sunday. A former Anita resident reared here he left as a youth and visited often in recent years. He leaves a daughter three grandchildren and three brothers Charles B R obison and L B Robison of Anita.
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Newton man dies in Edmonton burial set
Exire Rev and Mrs Hall of Norton were summoned to Muscatine Tuesday by the death of W P Stein husband of a sister of Robben of Newton. Stein suffered a stroke some time ago and funeral rites and burial were in Edmonton. They expect to return Friday.
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