17 Sep 1946
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1946
Page
1
Atlantic subscribers to The News Telegraph may get evening delivery by calling before 7 o clock at 1367 1. This is not the number for The News Telegraph. For address changes paper discontinuations or other delivery notices notify the office not the carrier.
After World War II many feared a mass unemployment crisis for returning service members. United States News reports show 89 000 in hospitals 318 000 self employed 403 009 in on the job training 970 000 in school and 9 300 000 employed. Unemployment stands at 1 719 000 with 396 000 unclassified, yet the overall rehabilitative trend is strong as ex GIs return to civilian life.
The News-Telegraph notes many local youths head to colleges nationwide. While some measure value by dollars, the paper emphasizes education broadens life and sustains a vital, improved Atlantic community upon the students’ return.
A discussion with automobile dealers reveals widespread overcharging and schemes that boost profits well above regular margins. One dealer notes potential yearly gains of $12,000 beyond normal profits, while others offer to buy new cars for $500 more from owners and resell at $1,000 over standard price. The piece portrays a broader pattern across trades, undermining honesty and respect for the law.
The piece criticizes the OPA as a political gambit hurting GOP votes while noting government indecision. It cites a one day general strike by Japanese workers and observes widespread leadership vacuums. It argues that policy wavering hampers progress and hopes for steadier government action.
Secretary of State Byrnes may resign after the Paris peace conference due to health. Montgom ery's visit prompts debate among officers about wartime politics. A phony Life magazine couple crashed Truman’s Bermuda vacation, reading dispatches before being stopped.
Alfred Hitchcock, age 46, discusses Notorious and his habit of appearing briefly in his films. He notes a recent weight loss to 190 pounds and explains his on-screen walking gesture is a personal trademark rather than essential action. The piece also recalls Hitchcock's career start and persona.
Chicago reports Frank Paprocki must pay $10 for every 15 minutes he visits his newborn son, ordered by Circuit Judge John Prystalski. Paprocki claims his access was blocked. wife cites nonpayment since last April. The case is continued to Sept 28 to test the plan.
Poet Edgar A. Guest celebrates simple joys over wealth. The verses compare riches like silverware, luxury items, and a stocked home to the deeper values of love and peace of mind. Happiness comes not from possessions but from heart and inner calm.
The Federated Home and Garden club hosts its annual fall festival and garden show in the Christian church basement from 2 to 9 30 p m Saturday Sept 21. Committees led by Mrs James Brown and Mrs William Baugham coordinate the affair with flower and miniature tables and entries invited from the public.
Griswold lists young residents leaving for higher education this week.Robert McConnellee John B West and George Morton head to Ames State College for engineering studies along with ex servicemen. George M Scott and wife with child plan Parsons College Fairfield accompanied by a trailer house. Miss Suzanne Ellis starts freshman year Lindenwood College St Charles Mo. Seniors include LaDeane Osler Grinnell Maurine DeWitt Iowa State Teachers Cedar Falls Elizabeth Brown Cornell Mount Vernon Carolyn Prokop Dessa More Groas return University of Nebraska Lincoln.
A Omaha visitor came by taxi to the trap shoot and waited for departure. The Trojan football preview pleased fans as look for Digger and better wins. Street lights shortage edges Atlantic postmaster hunt and squash harvest climbs with 30 plus gourds ripe at home.
Audubon county fair 4-H results list beef heifer placings with blue ribbons for James L. Petersen Dick Ross Amos Asmus Leon Mardhesen Rodney Sorenson and Elmer Somson Jr in Shorthorn Hereford classes. Dairy division Hamlin blue ribbon top honors and Lincoln-Cameron True Blues second. Exhibitors Dalton Thompson Donald Hansen Chester Christiansen listed with milking Shorthorns Guernsey Keifer.
A mixed group of cattle including Guernsey and Holstein heifers, described with colors and years, competed for red ribbons. Names such as Jim Mullenger Lincoln Cameron Robert Hansen and John Davis appear among participants.
Revival meetings are conducted in the Church of Christ here starting Monday and continue through September 28. The community is invited to attend.
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