19 Sep 1945
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1945
Page
1
Notices detail subscription services and delivery options for Atlantic News-Telegraph readers. It lists management contacts, regional representatives, mail rates for Iowa and U S deliveries, and a reminder to call 1367-1 before 7 pm if evening papers are missed.
A stark plea warns that Europe faces a winter of hunger and disease that could unravel postwar peace. Without adequate food clothing and fuel millions may die or fall to epidemics, inviting demagogues and new conflicts that threaten global stability and democracy.
The piece argues against government run enterprises preferring private industry. It cites World War I railroads and the post office as losses, claims private firms produced wartime materiel successfully, and warns nationalization could harm the economy and living standards.
A white marble nine sided Gothic structure on Sheridan Road attracts attention for its beauty and openness. It is said to symbolize nine world religions and to be a duplicate of a temple seen along a global line. Attendants hold contemplative services with no music or forms.
Independence Missouri residents recall a one block dirt stretch on West Van Horn road beneath the summer White House. Wallace family objections delayed paving, then visitors for Harry Truman's visits spurred action and a tar coat was laid. Navy censorship at Banana River Air Station, Florida, silences the discharge system critique in Banana Peelings. Republican strategy targets Elliott and Jimmy Roosevelt with possible Mrs Roosevelt links. Truman homecoming draws officials and neighbors, private reception, stories shared, signing of bills on currency noted.
Pocahontas Iowa September 19 A coroner s jury returns a criminal negligence verdict against Francis Merle Jacobson 31 Fort Dodge ice truck driver in the death of Lois Vining 31 Fort Dodge waitress The body was found in a ditch four miles north of Pocahontas with injuries consistent with a truck wheel collision Jacobson held in jail since Sunday without charges filed Sheriff Kapsch said Vining allegedly slipped under the wheel while boarding the truck after an alleged drinking trip the prior day
A Monday night thunderstorm struck a large walnut tree on the Charles Gissib farm southeast of town. The bolt split the tree, melted a nearby clothesline, and shattered glass in several house windows.
In Washington D C a reminiscence chronicles Clyde L Herring from his Atlantic Iowa roots He built a Ford empire and later pursued politics as a Democrat serving as governor and senator His career spanned the New Deal era and World War II years praising his private enterprise stance and public service while noting his family ties and lasting friendships in Iowa and beyond.
Secretary Anderson estimates higher civilian supply of fats and oils and soaps in the last quarter of 1945 with sugar dipping by 28 percent for six months. Vegetable oil shortening and related oils rise 11 percent while household soaps gain 5.4 percent. Butter availability increases as government withdraws from the market.
A New York columnist presents reader opinions on whether the atom bomb secret should be shared with others including nations and corporations. Responses from veterans, agents, and professionals vary from no to yes for foreign nations, with commentary on civilizational risk and the need for congressional guidance.
A columnist notes a hypothetical secret shared with foreign nations might reach commercial interests. George declines to answer. The author tests reaction by asking Granddaughter Nancy, who grins and says yes, lacking any restraint or caution.
Poem by Edgar A. Guest from 1945 praises returning soldiers and families. It idealizes the reunion at home with children, old friends, and safe, quiet streets. The verse contrasts wartime upheaval with the calm of domestic life and community rituals.
AP reports Washington September 19 that most high school boys will not face induction until after graduation. Postponement conditions include entering high school before 18 and pursuing course work continuously and satisfactorily.
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