25 Nov 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1949
Page
1
The piece argues wasteful storage costs for wheat, corn, dried eggs, butter, dried milk, cheese, and rice total billions of pounds and daily storage costs. It urges transferring surpluses abroad to relieve hunger, build goodwill, defeat communism, and cut federal expenses, noting much is already paid for and could spoil.
The passage notes that successful liberation preserves trade links, while bitterness after independence can shrink a nation's commercial power. Britain, having freed many colonies, maintains close ties that sustain prosperity, whereas others fail to do so and suffer commercial eclipse.
Strikes, especially coal slowdowns, have yielded few gains for workers and often none. Public sympathy wanes as demands cut into ordinary people's pockets and prices rise. The strike weapon loses force as months pass with limited benefits.
The notice lists publication details for the Atlantic News Telegraph with editors and office, and provides subscription prices for carriers and mail. Rates shown cover Cass county areas, neighboring counties, statewide Iowa, U.S. addresses, and Canada with various monthly, quarterly, and yearly options. It notes entry as second class matter and associations affiliated.
Washington column recalls a skirmish over naval budgets and interservice coordination. Adm. delegates urged fifty billion navy spending, Johnson halted them, urged joint planning with all services, and warned of misaligned priorities. Also notes on air junket plans for Congressmen Wickersham and Fugate and 1916 AMA health insurance stance.
A reflective vignette about a parent postponing chores for a playful moment with a four year old, acknowledging the temptation of time and the uncompleted task. The narrator contemplates explaining the delay to others and the fleeting nature of childhood moments.
A reflective verse describes a four year old and a grandpa mood as time passes with work or play. The speaker chooses responsibility while noting limited time for leisure. The piece ends with a sober civic reminder: Don't drive if you drink.
The piece defends privacy against relentless public scrutiny by photographers and reporters, cites Sloan Simpson and Ingrid Bergman as contrasts, and laments the era of sensationalism. It argues politicians now act cheaply, seeking constant makeup and public performance, undermining nobility of public conduct.
A satirical 1949 King Features Syndicate piece mocks political theatre and smiling politicians. It critiques fixed grins, jokes about a $40,000,000,000 budget, and questions the term Weep used for the vice president in a humorous tone.
A cautionary note urges drivers to take it easy on the road and allow ample time for travel. It warns against speeding and emphasizes patience to reach destinations safely. The message underscores common traffic safety advice aimed at reducing accidents and stress while commuting.
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