17 Sep 1945
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1945
Page
1
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists subscription prices for local and statewide delivery, offers evening delivery adjustments for late subscribers, and provides contact numbers for change requests and service issues. It also notes editorial and advertising staff and association memberships.
The article argues the atomic bomb has outmoded current peace terms and defense concepts. It warns that future weapons could devastate cities, threaten civilians, and force nations to overhaul plans for bases and power in a new arms reality. It notes Japan’s early scientific drive and calls for updated peace strategies.
A midnight phone call disturbs a sleeper, causing a comedic scramble through a dark house. The imagined ring and a real alarm blur as the dawn arrives, leaving the narrator wide awake and pondering the lure of the bell. An unfinished note hints the tale could not be fully printed.
The Weather Bureau provides advance warnings for hurricanes and other severe weather, using its widespread facilities to forecast storm paths and winds. This service helps protect property and save lives, while the bureau also issues frost, blizzard, and flood warnings to calmer areas.
The sudden death of John F. Walter shocks friends who describe him as a quiet solid citizen who performed his duties as a head of family with thoroughness. His life is praised as foundational to the nation and a model for others, seen as an inspiration despite remaining out of the limelight. A speculative note asks if advertisements will pivot to atomic power as coal use declines.
A confidential White House memo on the Kilgore unemployment bill was read in a closed Senate Finance Committee session and used to edge the measure toward defeat. The memo categorized the bill’s $25 weekly payment as desirable rather than indispensable, aiding anti administration Democrats to block final passage.
God knew man would seek power in the atom and used it to prevent evil. The poem reflects on the atom’s possible misuse and urges wise restraint to keep peace as the world returns to calm. The author emphasizes protection of this secret to avert catastrophe.
William Joyce known as Lord Haw Haw failed to escape trial for high treason in London. The defense argued he was not a British subject, as the crown rests its case on Joyce broadcasting German propaganda to England and earning Hitler’s wartime honors.
Mr and Mrs Howard H Vaughan found their Winnetka home adorned upon return from vacation. The decoration featured a three foot sunflower growing from the chimney, likely sprouted from a seed carried by birds or wind.
Scientists report the number of described insect species now exceeds 500000, highlighting vast diversity across ecosystems. The figure underscores ongoing taxonomic work and the importance of insects in ecological networks.
The writer reflects on finishing a three year project a 100000 word book titled Country Jake noting the final count exceeded by 132 words and one page. He mentions titles changing before publication and includes vignettes about theatre life, names, and public figures. The column also covers Post Office names, a new play Love and the Census Taker, Harvey at the box office, and anecdotes about Paula Laurence, rubber bands, and shoe resolutions.
Des Moines parents Mr and Mrs H R Seymour and their son Master Tech Sgt Herbert Seymour from a California camp visited their daughter-in-law Mrs Joe Seymour and six month old twins Joe and Jim at the Milt Bruner home on Tuesday. Their son Joe Seymour arrived that morning from Great Lakes naval hospital. The family shared supper and then departed for Des Moines.
The Nazi Farben draft from 1940 detailing an economic world under a conquered Europe was turned over to Lt. Gen. Lucius D. Clay. Investigators say it called for attacking American and Asiatic interests, including exclusion of key exports, and was uncovered among Farben files.
The Navy disclosed that Commander Charles E. Loughton of North Wales Pennsylvania ordered the sinking of the Japanese relief ship Awa Maru on April 1. The announcement identified Loughton as the officer responsible for the action carried out during wartime operations in the Pacific.
Gloucester column recounts Folly Cove designs made at home by local wives and mothers. Virginia Burton and George Demetrios lead a crafts cooperative producing table doilies to wallpaper with 1 percent overhead and 60 percent of each dollar to workers. The piece argues cooperative models can empower veterans and communities.
The Queenfish torpedoed the Awa Maru 40 miles off course causing the loss of relief ships with safe conduct. Loughlin, previously awarded the Navy Cross and Silver Star, received an official admonition after a court martial. He now serves as tactical and training officer of the submarine Porgy.
Cumberland reports Mr. and Mrs. Don Erickson and their family have moved from Oregon and rented the William Eblen property. Mr. Erickson expects to be in the army soon.
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