04 Sep 1948
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1948
Page
1
Atlantic News Telegraph lists evening edition rates for Atlantic and surrounding counties, plus U S and Canada mail options. It urges subscribers to call 2613 before 7 pm for evening delivery and to notify the office for address changes or service notices.
France lacks an effective government after Schuman's resignation. The nation needs strong leadership to implement urgent monetary and economic reforms. Political divisions prevent action, leaving the country stalemated and at risk of economic collapse and chaos if the impasse endures.
Optimists claim progress while pessimists expect little from the Berlin and Moscow talks. The Reds typically concede only when pressed or when benefits match or exceed concessions. Since they are not forced, concessions seem unlikely unless self advantantage is gained. Democracies may not offer more than they receive, keeping Berlin’s tensions largely unchanged though briefly eased.
The piece warns residents to verify credentials of traveling solicitors before buying. It notes some solicitations lead to non delivery or subpar samples, while many solicitors are honest. Local merchants and established neighbors can help save money and trouble.
The piece argues that despite U S capitalism delivering vast shares of global power and employment, some Americans still prefer slavery poverty and dictatorship seen in Red communism. It emphasizes democratic capitalism though imperfect remains preferable to Soviet style rule.
An unnamed top flight Red died suddenly Friday. The piece questions a purge in Moscow and notes Truman plans four speeches in Iowa. It argues the effort targets Democratic votes in Iowa, suggesting southern politics influence the race.
Casey reports Rev Verne Higens chosen as pastor of Bowman Chapel replacing the Canby Friends pastor of two years. He and Mrs Higens moved to North Branch on Monday and were Sunday visitors in a Troy County home. Do not drive if you drink.
The Washington report notes four prominent unregistered lobbyists wielded broad influence in Congress, including blocking repeal of the federal tax on oleomargarine. It mentions other Washington power dynamics with figures like William O. Douglas and Senate campaigns, plus political commentary on the 1948 election landscape.
A poem by Edgar A. Guest from 1948 contrasts children restless indoors on a rainy day with bachelors and spinsters missing such noise. The speaker longs for sound amid a lonely house where silence is profound and disquiet grows.
Audubon city schools report total enrollment of 705 students up from 397 in grade schools and 290 in high school, with last year showing 298. The rise in grade school numbers follows five rural schools remaining closed for lack of teachers.
Des Moines report notes Governor Robert D Blue received a letter from two 20 year old German women seeking pen pals. Mary Rissewijk of Koln and Erica Hersberger of Koln Nippes Schenkendorfstr 32 claim they have no other opportunity to write English letters and request two friends.
Elk Horn residents report F. J. McMahon buys the Nels Mathiesen 120 acre farm four miles west of town for 225 dollars an acre. Andrews Lange purchases the vacated Andersen grocery building for a workshop and farm implement storage. Mathiesens and Mrs. C N Christensen plan to relocate to Elk Horn soon.
A reader column discusses asthma remedies including Arizona, Jacksonville, and various anecdotes. It warns against dangerous substances like jimson weed and atropine while noting personal experiences and a note about sending many replies to readers seeking relief.
Extra-All Extra stores will close at noon Monday Sept 6 for Labor Day. Lucy's cafe closed for remodeling will reopen next week. An addition to the cast will permit seating for 30 persons.
A local woman discovered ten gallon jugs of gasoline in a garage during cleaning. The fuel, bought before rationing as protection, had been forgotten and filled her car to about a gallon. Other items include reports of a western trip with county license plates and a lightning incident near a parked truck radio blaze.
Anita Mrs. Lilian Scholl wife of Harvey Scholl of Anita has become a United States citizen. She received her citizenship papers on September 1 and is now formally a U S citizen.
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