09 Sep 1946
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1946
Page
1
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An editorial argues that strikes are undemocratic and harmful in modern society. It cites Studebaker's 1945 1946 disruption causing $20,000,000 wage losses and urges government to prohibit strikes to protect workers from collateral damage.
Merchants praise Atlantic residents for patience and loyalty through war years and after. Shoppers from Stuart cite Atlantic’s wide availability and lower prices versus Des Moines, underscoring how satisfied buyers and good merchants shape the town’s appeal as a regional shopping hub.
Editorial criticizes striking dock workers who halted shipments global in protest against wage increases deemed to threaten price stabilization. It argues the strike betrays government friends and risks public support and future labor backing.
Editorial notes the Iowa conservation commission weighs a proposal for a new lake in southwestern Iowa. Citizens, long neglected by past plans, hope for a nearby vacation spot and improved recreation as the commission considers the project.
Drew Pearson urges delegates at the Paris peace conference to avert a looming world catastrophe and assigns guilt to diplomats who hinder peace. He warns that the Luxembourg palace symbolically marks where World War III could begin if action fails.
St. Mary’s Catholic school in Mallard will not open this fall after learning public buses will bypass its rural pupils. Founded 1901 with 62 pupils last year, the Rev. Francis Illg ordered closure to prevent conflict among farm-parent families.
Pravda quoted rumors from Rome that Italian naval commanders were told to scuttle all vessels when delivery for reparations nears. Molotov reportedly warned in June that Italy would be held responsible if ships were sunk.
Washington notes President Truman returns to the White House after a southern and Bermuda trip. The piece stresses the heavy workload, calls for judgment and integrity, and notes concerns about postwar world tensions, the Paris peace conference, and the potential for a third world war. It also discusses Dewey’s New York forward path, GOP gains forecasts, and Mead committee criticisms of wartime contracts and the Canadian Canal project.
The writer notes the mild Maryland summer and argues for a new rule ending each congressional session on August 1 to allow lawmakers to finish work promptly and return home.
Poem reflects that distressed children seek their mother at home rather than strangers or neighbors. It emphasizes a child’s instinct to return to family when hurt, and predicts future calls for home as life’s hurts grow. The piece ends noting the enduring urge to go home despite passing strangers.
Frank Freese of Shelby won the district contour plowing contest on his home land at Donald Klopping farm near Avoca. He topped three rivals 82 to 80 over E W Woltman of Avoca. Bill Archer of Logan placed third and Eugene McCarthy of Shelby fourth. Freese plans to enter the state Knoxville contest on Sept 21.
Charles B Driscoll notes the death of John Barry Stanchfield Jr a renowned New York lawyer aged 53 after a 14 foot fall at the Larchmont Yacht Club from a guy wire. He left active practice due to failing sight but remained a public figure and yachtsman who donated two private yachts to the government. Mrs Ditmars Stanchfield is noted as the daughter of naturalist Raymond L Ditmars. The piece reflects on untimely deaths and features a aside about radio naming and Dennis Day.
Dennis carried for the Bronx Home News and hails from the Bronx where his family still resides. A Navy lieutenant in the war, he enjoys Irish songs and cites When Irish Eyes Are Smiling as essential for any concert.
Hollywood reports Eric Johnston's office revoked the Motion Picture Association certificate for The Outlaw starring Jane Russell. The action cites failure to submit all advertising and publicity materials for approval and use of unapproved material. Hughes, recovering from injuries, showed little concern.
In Washington a New York private secretary and an army major will wed via a Tokyo Washington telephone hook up. Rev Howard Stone Anderson will perform the Washington end while Chaplain Henry G Dutcher in Tokyo handles the call with Major Thomas J MacFarland the groom.
Readers are urged to follow road signs as written to reduce strain and prevent accidents. Authorities emphasize obeying speed limits, warnings, and lane directives exactly as posted for safer travel.
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