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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1944
Page
1
Notice to Atlantic subscribers outlines delivery options and contact for changes. It includes pricing for different terms and instructions to call before 7 PM if evening delivery is needed, with guidance to notify the office for address changes or discontinuations.
The piece states Leyte is a crucial battle in the fight for the Philippines. It discusses potential shifts in Japanese tactics toward fortified focal combats or island hopping, noting expected heavy American costs and a long, tough campaign ahead.
The piece predicts German civilian hardship and likely winter drives against the Reich while debating a two percent social security tax, arguing a surplus exists and questioning the ethics of increasing payroll deductions to fund government operations. It contrasts Hitler and Himmler and weighs political leadership.
Associates sized up Vice-President Henry A. Wallace suggesting he may seek a cabinet return or another high post to stay in public view. Opinions differ on a 1948 presidential path, with some seeing him aiming for future influence while Roosevelt’s renomination efforts are noted.
Anita-Jack Williams has sold his Cherry street residence and the D-X bulk station he operates to Chris Harigen a well known farmer southeast of Anita. Hansen takes possession of both on January 1.
A column blends cultural notes with a dog story in Central Park. A terrier named Lady defends Mrs. Margaret Driscoll from a mugger, while five Driscoll sons serve in the armed forces. The piece also ponders greetings after sneezes and notes starlings returning to Grand Central for the winter, with a light, period tone.
The national association of governing boards of state universities endorsed opposition to postwar compulsory military training. It urged expanding military training as currently used in land grant colleges and ROTC programs, framing it as an integral part of national defense.
In a tense cabinet session after the election, President Roosevelt denounced the recent campaign as unfair and dirty. He signaled support for raising the minimum wage to 60 cents and broadening Social Security, with revisions to include farm workers and domestic servants, to be proposed in January.
Adair state high school students host a jamboree tonight starting with a 5 30 carnival dinner. Prizes include a $25 war bond a goose ducks and cakes. Eight candidates vie for king and queen from the high school classes in a lively evening of varied entertainment.
The Kimballton Welfare club held its regular meeting at the town hall Tuesday evening electing officers for the year. Martinus Nelsen becomes president to succeed Cleatus Grosscup, Milmer Asamoth is secretary, and Nels Christoffersen is re-elected treasurer.
The article notes that well maintained piping and boilers require prudent care and, when properly installed, can outlast the house itself, delivering lasting reliability and value to homeowners.
Prime Minister Churchill urged Jews in Palestine to cast out and crush the Stern gang after the Moyne assassination, calling the crime a shameful act and warning that continuing terror endangers Zionism. He said the future of Zionism may be compromised if such violence persists. War Savings Stamps may be purchased at The Atlantic News- Telegraph.
The poem recalls a familiar freckled youth named G. I. Joe who grew from a neighborhood street racer into a symbol of wartime courage. It notes his transformation as he travels the globe driving jeeps and tanks and enduring tropical heat and rain.
Dr M E Barnes of the University of Iowa medical staff told the Polk County Medical society that Iowa cannot have a statewide malaria epidemic. He cited too few mosquito breeding places and said any outbreak would resemble a city or community incident. He also warned tropical diseases may be brought by returning servicemen.
Iowa efforts report 1,273 veterans placed by the U S employment service in October, 87.7 percent of all local placements. George D Haskell notes statewide figures while Capt J H Quigley adds that 15.8 percent of male placements were veterans.
Anité-Byron Yiagnerrse, son of J A Wagner, formerly with General Electric in Bridgeport Connecticut, joins Central Manufacturing Co in Connersville Indiana as assistant sales manager. The plant is producing Liberator wings fuselage sections jeep bodies and other war products and will convert to kitchen cabinets and dishwashers after the war. Wagner plans to move his wife and young son to Connersville once housing is found.
Washington reports the United States will press aggressive measures to preserve overseas markets for farmers. The announcement was delivered in a twin outlet communication outlining resolve and policy steps.
The War Food Administration announces price cuts on American cotton and wheat in world markets and urges farmers to maintain large production of these crops and other products.
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