11 Oct 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1949
Page
1
Fire prevention efforts by the Atlantic Volunteer Fire Department prevented damage and saved homes during a recent period. The community credits the department for reducing flames and overall risk, noting the department’s efficiency and steady work improves local safety.
The administration struggles to enforce party discipline as members increasingly act for constituents rather than strict party lines. Farm state lawmakers back farmers, labor demands sway labor strongholds, and public works pleas pull votes beyond party. Party influence diminishes as broader interests take precedence.
The appeal explains soap is scarce in Europe and urges readers to donate to CARE or send Swan soap wrappers. Lever Brothers will ship one bar of Swan for every two wrappers collected, highlighting the need to ease daily hygiene shortages for European children amid war.
The argument over the efficiency of U S war machines should be settled on a technical basis by independent experts not tied to the armed services. Publicity hinders the process and pressures come from old rivalries, so aPrivate technical review is preferred to reach a transparent decision.
The column notes October may be the warmest on record and warns about unfit wielders of power whether in cars or government. It cites John J. Lewis’s coal strike and fears the Reds winning seven percent of Austria’s vote signals danger for democracies and possible Soviet seizure in satellites.
In a rustic tale a suitor boasts of gowns, rings, and eternal fidelity if Nellie votes for him. He condemns rival suitors as fools while praising himself. Nellie votes for another, exposing the gap between promised vows and real behavior.
The Des Moines Des Moines-Pi area report notes the state tax commission alters its press policy. It restricts reporters from obtaining first hand department head statements and places responsibility for accuracy on department heads. Official responses must come from the commission or legal counsel for policy or legal questions.
Advertising and subscription rates listing prices for carriers and mail delivery in Iowa Cass and surrounding counties plus distant U S and Canada options. Rates include one month to one year terms and email access.
A 1949 Bell Syndicate analysis recalls past fights between U S Navy leaders and Republican presidents. It cites leaks and attacks on officials, Cabinet conflicts over unification, and the impact of Bikini Atoll tests on morale and ship viability. It argues the navy favors transfers to other services and criticizes outdated battleships amid atomic threats.
The review lauds Houston Harte for reworking the Bible into a 52 narrative in Old Testament language armed with 31 portraits by Guy Rowe. It praises Rowe’s universal, timeless depictions such as Elisha and Balaam, compares the book to Renaissance religious art, and sees it as a nation forming cultural treasure fit for Christmas gifting.
A 1949 King Features Syndicate excerpt titled In Our Image evokes debates on wisdom and truth across centuries, reflecting a timeless portrayal of kingship and memory within a historical frame.
President Vincent Auriol asked Jules Moch, Socialist Party leader and former interior minister, to form a new French government after Henri Queuille resigned amid coalition strains. Moch faces uncertain support in the Assembly and will decide tonight whether to accept.
Mrs Lyle Woodring was elected president of the Atlantic Girl Scout and Brownies committee for the coming year at the leaders meeting. Mrs Svend Christensen was named vice president and Mrs John Ehlers secretary treasurer. Plans were made for a national Girl Scout workshop to be held here in March with Mary Simpson of Kansas City in charge.
The Iowa Department of Health reported 37 poliomyelitis cases last week, bringing the year’s total to 976. This compares with 824 at the same point last year, following a prior week’s 56 cases.
About 30 Iowa newspapers criticized a commission for new rules they deemed censorship. The commission offered a conference to editors, denied censoring news, and said rules aimed at accuracy. MacDonald urged withdrawal, saying editors lack a formal group to represent them. The commission regretted the conference idea was not acceptable.
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