08 Nov 1952
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1952
Page
1
The local Legion Post plans to sell its building to the state to serve as an armory. The move addresses income needs and inadequate Legion facilities while preserving public access when the hall is not in use by the Guard. Funds from the sale would provide a suitable future home for the Legion.
The pheasant, native to China and introduced to the U S near Cedar Rapids about 1900, now roams prairie states west of the Mississippi. About 200000 hunters are expected in Iowa this season as the bird proves hard to kill and adapts to varied cover and food sources.
The piece argues Eisenhower’s break with the solid south could spark a real two party system in the region. The outcome hinges on how the coming administration treats southerners and whether conservative Democrats align with or abandon the GOP.
The article notes nylon armor for the upper body, plastic and layered with nylon, stopping shell and grenade fragments rather than bullets. It cites tests as practical and rapidly adopted in Korea, aiming to reduce casualties since about 85 percent of U S. casualties arise from fragments. It also mentions the Old Farmer's Almanack first edition arriving with wide information on tides, recipes, weather and postal rates.
Retrospective reminiscences by Tillie, long ago Anita columnist now Mrs. Lester King, recalling a quarter century in Anita and Highland area. Vivid vignettes include Matt Hutchison’s Overland car, the Marsh and Dorsey families, school scenes, church life, farm chores, wagons, horses, and local landmarks.
The Atlantic News outlines publication evenings except Sunday with editor F D Simpson and contact numbers. It lists subscription rates by carrier in Atlantic and by mail for Cass and adjoining counties, elsewhere in Iowa, the U S, and Canada, with annual and shorter-term options.
Drew Pearson surveys chief problems facing President Eisenhower including war risk, Europe arms, Korea truce challenges, and domestic controls. He notes Ike may slow European armament while hastening Korea supply, cuts in price and wage controls, defense budget pruning, and tighter anti corruption drives.
The speaker recalls a vivid Easter hailstorm that shattered west window panes across buildings. He describes collecting mushrooms in Melvin's timber and abundant walnuts and hickory nuts each fall. Gooseberries, timber phlox, blood root, Jack-in-the-pulpits, Dutch man's breeches, and timber ferns fill the timeline of the old woodland.
John E. Jensen, 33, Fort Dodge, indicted on breaking and entering the state liquor store theft of 95 cases of whiskey on Sept 26. Most liquor recovered in Fort Dodge Ames Story City and other towns. Eugene Young, 34, Fort Dodge, also indicted and held on 5000 bond. Jensen released on 5000 bond.
Short notice advises readers to prearrange extra copies of the Atlantic News-Telegraph and to slow down at dusk to help prevent accidents and save lives.
A poem by Edgar A. Guest muses on heavenly committees and chairmen planning tasks for souls. The speaker imagines lunches, speakers, photographers at the gate, and a banquet where he would rather rest than speak, offering a humorous twist on eternal duties.
Shirley Sisk files for divorce from Shirley Sisk in Memphis Tennessee. The former Shirley Dis mukes is the wife. The couple has one child, a daughter named Shirley.
A 1952 King Features Syndicate column speculates that Earl of Jowitt may publish a London based critique of the Alger Hiss case. It notes Jowitt’s credentials, the cost of transcripts, and potential impact on U S judicial credibility while linking broader investigations into the Institute of Pacific Relations and McCarran Committee hearings.
A Chicago man assembled a bookcase using 1493 wooden spoons found discarded in rubbish near tailor shops. The improvised piece showcases inventive reuse and repurposing of found materials in urban life.
Linda Kimball declares she will vote for Stevenhower in a family politics note. Trojans end football season strong with a Creston upset in the finale. Readers discuss basketball joy and a Clarinda river channel change on Nodaway. A stray line mentions home improvements and garden bouquets amid assorted niggling fragments.
Anna Roosevelt and Dr James Halstead obtained a marriage license announced by Eleanor Roosevelt in New York. The ceremony is planned for next Tuesday in Santa Monica California.
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