29 Nov 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1949
Page
1
A Washington dispatch discusses plans for a military takeover if the nation is destroyed in a future war. The piece argues democracy would be replaced by a military dictatorship during and after conflict, with civilian control unlikely to return due to debt and devastation.
A state faced with an epidemic of dangerous driving called for a tougher approach. The author argues that locking up the family car used in speed chases would deter speeders more effectively than fines, license revocation, or short jail terms, and urges adoption of this dramatic measure.
The author urges firm action by local Red authorities when protests arise over arrests of foreign nationals. It argues such arrests reflect poorly on the jurisdiction and warns that persistent firmness will curb abuse. It notes China’s local leaders act as law unto themselves and Serbia? references are avoided.
Saturday at noon two men parked a large semi in front of the Lyman cars and went inside to eat. The vehicle started on its own, rolled past three cars, jumped the curb onto the concrete platform in front of the Lyman Locker, brushing Ca] Lindeman's car, struck the locker building, and stopped nose first against a light pole. The drivers forgot their drinks and meals.
Publication details list editors and contact numbers and provide a tariff table for subscriptions by carrier and mail. Rates vary by region including Cass and adjoining counties, elsewhere in Iowa, U S outside Iowa, and Canada with different durations and prices.
Drew Pearson reports on U.S. officials probing Parnell Thomas kickbacks and milk price fixing. A Berlin reception with Gen. Chuikov yields humor on geography. Truman answers League of Women Voters questions. Taft union issues. Soviet Korea presence. Brannan promotes dried milk cookbook.
Special Krasn Correspondent George Gramada reports on Andrei Vishinsky’s claim that atomic bombs are already used for peace and moved mountains to water deserts, while Western critics in the press and politicians dispute the Soviet assertions and motives.
The Extra Tri-Hi-Y held an installation at the school auditorium with sixteen new members. Officers elected were Margaret Payne President Don Elda Jensen Vice President Dorothy Stadsvold Secretary Lila Mac Strickland Treasurer Ida Kay Wahlert Chaplain Elsie Hansen Historian and Phyllis Butler Reporter.
Supt. Maurice Bryson and many of the girls' parents are central to a local dispute over school affairs. The article notes Bryson’s role and the sentiments of parent groups as tensions rise.
Grant and Mrs. Ralph Crouse have purchased the cafe from Mrs. Clifford Pettingill and take possession Monday. The cafe is at the P and B service station. Don’t drive if you drink.
Rev. Cecil M. Goodrich of Omaha accepts the pastorate at Central Church of Christ in Anita. He will not reside locally but will visit for weekend services and when needed. Goodrich previously pastored in Harlan last year.
Edgy verse by Edgar A Guest extols parental influence in shaping a child's character. It compares traits passed from mother and father, noting wisdom, tenderness, and practical virtues. The piece suggests a blend of both parents yields happiness and success, blessed by loving eyes.
The Atlantic business district shows festive decorations with store windows brightening ahead of Christmas. A three week old mums centerpiece, first used at the Midwest Implement dealers banquet in Omaha on November 8, has traveled to Atlantic and been passed among the Simpsons and Hansens, lingering as a family centerpiece record.
Roanoke report says Sherman Lovelace, age 17, was tried yesterday in Hastings court and quickly found guilty of having three wives. He received a three year sentence in the state penitentiary. A handsome dark haired youth.
Lovelace accused of marrying in Roanoke in 1949 and in Sullivan County Tennessee in 1948 and in Tucson Arizona in 1948. Conviction yesterday adds federal charges of illegally wearing a navy uniform and possessing forged army discharge papers. He will not be 18 until next May. Do not drive if you drink.
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