21 Oct 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1949
Page
1
The article argues that arms races and atomic bomb threats do not deter wars. It warns that wars start from unexpected quarters and could ignite globally. The Balkan region, Korea, and China are cited as hotspots where a conflict could spark a third World War.
Tonight Atlantic High School hosts a large homecoming crowd for the game with Shenandoah. The homecoming queen will be crowned and many alumni return to visit and enjoy activities that add to the day. The piece suggests expanding reunions to bring back more graduates.
The speaker argues against outlawing the communist party, insisting democracy allows legal belief as long as the law is followed. They support punishing violations but warn outlawing groups would backfire and turn them into martyrs, urging public debate within lawful bounds.
Paul Robeson performed in Chicago with no disturbances or publicity strategy, drawing listeners who heard him. He appeared to avoid being a race spokesman, limiting remarks to political comments about the president and Governor Dewey.
The article notes a shift in Iowa farming as machinery reduces horse use for corn harvest. It recalls past methods of picking up downed corn and explains current fears of losses due to fewer horses and limited access to fields, with machinery not fully replacing all horse tasks.
A light verse about Doctor Jones who falls ill and endures a hospital stay. Through patient groans and comic exaggeration he suffers treatment and then recovers, sharing his woes as if his pain informs his current wisdom. The piece ends with a wink at enduring suffering.
Walnut and Clarinda residents attended the funeral services for Mrs. C. L. Reed, held Tuesday in Clarinda after her death Sunday night. In Atlantic, the rites were observed for Frank Poch, with relatives including Mrs Catherine Egeerstedt and Mr and Mrs Longnecker attending Thursday.
The new eight million dollar planetarium at Chapel Hill North Carolina is the sixth built in America and the only one in the world located in a village setting.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists subscription prices for carriers in Atlantic and mail rates for Cass and adjoining counties, other Iowa regions, the U.S. outside Iowa, and Canada. Rates vary by duration from one month to one year with different regional allocations and locations.
Drew Pearson reports on two Virginia contractors Hardy and Davidson delaying income tax case as federal prosecutors waver. Truman defends the Brannan farm program amid political resistance while Canada refuses to lower newsprint prices. Moscow plots against Tito as U.S. diplomats monitor Balkan tensions and steel talks loom in New York.
England's famed Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, 4th year at age, tells Clan Chattan association he is too old to dance a Scottish reel and asks to be left alone with a postcard message. He declines the Nov 11 dinner dance invitation in typical Shavian style.
A public safety reminder urges drivers to slow down after sunset to reduce crash risk and protect pedestrians and other road users.
Des Moines reports indicate last night and today’s rain should aid crops in Iowa. State statistician Leslie Carl notes beneficial effects for pasture and winter crops and a tougher corn stalk. Prolonged bad weather could delay field work and risk corn spoilage from last week’s wind storm.
A 1949 King Features column argues the justice department targets size under the Sherman act, noting opposition to giant firms and inefficiencies in large enterprises. It contrasts Weirton Steel's tight management with larger firms, warns of bureaucratic paralysis, and urges industry self reform before government action reshapes industry.
W F Crawford ends 39 years in the Crawford grocery on Main and Chestnut selling to Edward Ruggles his son in law. He started with Guy Lattig in 1910 when it was a dry goods and grocery shop. The store, now strictly a grocery, has long served Anita with family ties and community memory.
Griswold Corporal William Groves has arrived in Seattle Washington after serving thirty months in Japan. He called his grandmother Mrs.
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