06 Oct 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1949
Page
1
A pacifist view argues war cannot be erased but urges Europe to outlaw atomic conflict. The speaker warns Western powers face horror from atomic warfare and calls for urgent citizen action to end talk of inevitability and pursue disarmament.
Arthur Lee, longtime downtown Atlantic pharmacist and owner of a traditional drug store, died after years away from the city. His shop offered prescriptions and sodas, drawing friends on pleasant summer evenings. He was regarded as an institution by his circle of friends who mourn his passing.
The piece notes Council Bluffs and nearby areas show hesitant progress against gambling with no strong national drive. It flags a federal probe sparked by a Los Angeles upheaval, revealing major operators eyeing Council Bluffs. It argues crime linked to gambling expands beyond the activity itself and networks to broader community wrongdoing.
Cass County Extension Director Harry Codlin received national recognition at the Denver meeting of extension agents. The honor brings pride to the county and reflects well on Codlin and his many friends in the area.
The piece critiques welfare state appeal for graft, snags navy morale amid reorganization, and laments potentially reduced funding. It argues future policy will again be a "2 Deal" with taxpayers bearing the burden, comparing New Deal and Fair Deal spending.
A short reflective verse on the market as a universal exchange. It notes women seek silks lace frocks hats and children's shoes while all social ranks—from errand boy to parson—participate in buying and selling. It concludes that from birth to death every person needs goods others provide and must trade to live.
Funeral services for Gail R. Daughenbaugh, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Daughenbaugh of Des Moines, were held at 9 30 this morning at Hamilton funeral home in Des Moines with interment in the Anita cemetery.
Funeral services for Lyman North 76 formerly of Marne will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian church in Essex with Rev. Peter Trucano conducting. Burial is in Sidney Cemetery. graveside rites by Grove Lodge No. 492 A F and A M of Maine. North born March 17 1874 in Essex. survived by three children, a brother and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Exira residents expand trades as Boy S Shop owner Exira Walter Wiges takes over the late Arthur Statzell’s barber shop. Charles and Walter Hensley acquire Vernon Petersen’s business in southeast Exira and Lloyd Jorgensen will move into that location.
Public notice of subscription pricing shows rates by carrier in Atlantic for various terms including one month, six months, and one year, with different amounts for Cass and adjoining counties, other Iowa regions, the U.S. outside Iowa, and Canada.
Walter Reuther ends Ford UAW negotiations by threatening a strike, delaying a pension settlement. Ex-senator Joe Ball has become a lobbyist for ship owners, aided by Lynne Mote's move to a House committee post. Big business fronts as small to influence policy, Patman exposes funded foundations.
Des Moines reports indicate Towan’s corn harvest may begin this week with significant quantities stored before Oct 15. Dry weather and favorable conditions speed picking while heavy lodging and ear drop up to 40 percent urge farmers to harvest quickly. soybean and wheat planting details also noted.
Audubon Mrs. Gay S. Thomas appointed chairman of the Audubon county chapter of the American Cancer Society succeeding Mrs. Robert Orff. Mrs. C K Caullings named county campus chairman.
Bishop of London Dy Woehn W C Wand said Americans show 50 percent with no religion while those who attend church are more devoted than in Britain after a six week U S visit aboard the Queen Mary. A road safety note warns to take it easy and allow time to reach destinations.
The speaker notes fires strike nearly every minute in the nation, with one blaze touching a home when the resident failed to practice fire prevention. The warning targets people who underestimate risk and think disasters won’t happen to them.
Special Brass Correspondent portrays the world series as a circus of decadence led by Yankees and Dodgers. He rails at Wall Street influence, racial/class tensions, and the alleged corruption of youth, framing Brooklyn as a battleground against fascist and capitalist forces.
In Brooklyn a report notes Hoo ver-Dulles Republicans pursue a pact with the American Labor Party to sway public mood amid concerns over Tru manism and fears of the atom bomb. A separate item mentions a passenger with head wounds from a wreck and others uninjured. Soldiers Field in Chicago holds the largest stadium seating capacity in America.
Audubon resident John L. Zaiger 28 was fined 25 dollars and costs by Justice of the Peace Sam Ross for reckless driving after a Saturday night crash on a road into Ewira. Zaiger struck Phyllis Roth leading to her car overturning and injuring Joma Laarid.
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