10 Oct 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1949
Page
1
The piece describes a climate of fear where arrests occur for nebulous political charges, families are torn apart, and citizens live under constant threat of punishment. It questions why anyone would prefer such a regime after experiencing democracy's freedoms.
Ed Eustis passed away Saturday after a several month illness. He valued independence, stayed active in business until near death, and met friends with a stubborn, unbowed smile. Friends recall his kindly disposition and longtime prominence in the community.
The piece argues that government expansion burdens citizens with higher taxes and fuels dissent. It laments reliance on state action while praising independent spirit that built the nation and hints at discussing a tard feeding station to boost winter enjoyment and bird activity.
A reflective poem contrasts childhood fairies with modern scenes of danger and street crime. The narrator recalls a cheerful garden friend ship and laments how today’s children mimic violence with guns and robbery.
Iowa highway commission reports a 20 percent rise in contracts for the last fiscal year ending June 30. Total contracts reached 22,869,165 with 11, etc. Primary roads received 11,480,084 and farm to market 11,320,830. Completed work included miles of paving, widening, and various surfacings along with bridges and culverts. Commission notes easing shortages and plans for continued expansion in highway contracting despite engineering staff constraints.
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists publication schedule evenings except Sundays and provides subscription pricing. Rates vary by delivery method and region, including in town carrier, Cass and adjoining counties, Iowa outside Atlantic, U. S. outside Iowa, and Canada, with multiple term options from one month to one year.
Secret Vaughan Maragon bid for sunken tin from the SS Luckenbach near Key West. The deal bypassed competitive bidding, with private insurers and the Maritime Commission involved. Harry Vaughan and John Maragon allegedly used political influence to favor allies, while President Truman faced pressure to hush the matter after his Key West trip.
The Atlantic Marine Salvage Co. wins a Luckenbach salvage contract after pressure from John Maragon and General Vaughan. Massey reports Maragon claimed White House ties and ordered the award, with higher officials eventually yielding despite earlier opposition from Milwaukee insiders.
The article notes escalating maintenance expenses from 1940 44 averaging 4 000 448 to 5 990 052 then 6 903 671 in 1949. It warns that despite higher spending the road system faced deferrals and aging pavement with several hundred miles over 25 years old. The piece moves toward a cautionary reflection on safety and infrastructure.
A 21-year-old prowler was found hiding under bedclothes in a spare room at Buckingham Palace after climbing the wall. A maid woke to a noise and alerted police and guards who searched the palace and grounds for an hour and a half before the intruder was captured and placed under medical observation. Scotland Yard declined further comment.
A columnist argues the New York City election shows the debasement of the Republican party and highlights Stanley Isaacs affiliations with numerous subversive groups. The piece contrasts Dewey and Dulles with a party that urges communists to “save our liberties and protect our institutions.”
The passage argues that communist theory aims to forcibly accelerate class transformation and eliminate existing institutions. It asserts that communists and their allies seek government roles, cites Alger Hiss and Vermont venue changes, and notes Republican opposition involvement in libel cases, warning that affiliation patterns threaten public life and must be driven from public life.
The second perjury trial of Alger Hiss was adjourned to November 1. Federal Judge Vincent L. Leibell disqualified himself from ruling on Hiss’s venue change request to Rutland VI due to a family tie to Time Inc. and past contact with Whittaker Chambers. The matter was referred to Judge Alfred C. Coxe for decision as the trial was set to begin.
A safety notice advises pedestrians to wear white or light clothing to improve visibility after dark. It emphasizes staying on sidewalks where available and using crosswalks to reduce risk of accidents on busy highways.
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