08 Oct 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1949
Page
1
The piece argues that labor monopolies pose dangers equal to other monopolies. It claims government responses are forming to curb labor power, with emphasis on protecting workers and preventing anti competitive practices in labor markets.
The house passes a broad social security proposal and analysts expect it to become law only if the senate approves and the president signs. Observers warn the program may be delayed by congressional business while stressing the need to balance security with practical limits.
The author argues that war threats keep costs high for navies and arms, even without fighting. They claim funds spent by the United States on armed forces could aid civilians if redirected, asserting only a true one world can end these “dance costs” and unleash wealth for people.
United States News reports movuer search and west areas showing industrial increases well over 200 percent while Tona state records only 177 percent, signaling the need for targeted efforts to attract new industries amid bomb threat fears in New England and the Middle Athletic states.
Four teams remain within one game of the finals as the first three World Series games decide winners and losers by one run. Four clubs may share potential championship credit. Senator Vandenberg’s speedy recovery from surgery cheers the nation as he remains a leading progressive advocate for world organization and peace.
Martin Sorensen of 407 Poplar tallied a 9 foot tomato plant with 50 ripe tomatoes at frost time. The season’s heaviest fruit weighed 14 pounds. Airmail history notes a 1958 Atlantic flight carrying local letters and stamp covers. Local fire prevention quiz prompts children to explain actions in a home blaze. Mayor Bob Wilburn purportedly received an over parking ticket in Omaha. A pastor’s marathon sermon nears 101 minutes but ends at 1 hour 30 minutes, leaving a puzzled parishioner.
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists subscription prices for carrier and mail delivery in Cass and nearby counties, across Iowa and the U S including Canada. Rates include one month 70 cents, six months 4 60, one year 7 00 for carriers. mail rates vary by region with Canada and U S outside Iowa priced up to 10 dollars a year.
U S aviation may lose its edge as Britain leads in jet transport. Whitney reports Britain ahead, U S funds cut from aviation development by the 80th Congress, slowing new designs while private industry pushes statism rhetoric.
The column recounts humorous mishaps from Sunday sermons with a cough drop miscue involving a black button, a bridge table oddity with five diamonds bid thrice, Hank Hughes and Bill Remsen trading two’s on a green, a frozen pig display at Sears, and a tip to deter blackbirds by hanging sulphur in trees.
Avoca High School named Robert Petersen and Shirley Nieman as king and queen of the annual homecoming dance held Thursday night. The homecoming football game preceding the dance was played.
A nostalgic poem about child news carriers shaping futures. It recalls how humble paper routes can lead to esteemed careers as adults. The verse honors perseverance and everyday beginnings behind notable success.
Audubon county chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports $5625 in aid from the national polio epidemic emergency fund. County funds were depleted, and the national organization provides support to continue care for polio victims in the county. The county unit covers medical care for six 1949 polio victims and two victims from earlier years.
The Johnston Langer act to readjust postal rates faces criticism for favoring certain publications and harming others. Critics cite Hoover findings on mismanagement and argue for modernizing operations rather than raising costs.
St Louis reports progress as Missouri Pacific strike talks resume after governors from nine states crafted a framework. About 5000 workers across four unions began a four week strike over 282 disputed rules interpretations. Negotiators aim to resolve many claims quickly and restore trains within a week if no new obstacle emerges.
In Massena St. Patrick's Church hosted its annual Forty Hours devotions conducted by Fr Louis of Saint Gabriel's Monastery Des Moines. Visiting priests were the Revs.
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