20 Sep 1947
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1947
Page
1
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The piece argues the United States should be tried at the United Nations to vindicate its actions amid Russian charges. It warns propaganda can mislead Europeans under dictatorship and notes relief efforts are often credited to Russia rather than the U S. It laments the danger to innocents if not clarified.
The United States faces a choice to support Britain to keep communism in check in Europe or risk a communist continent. Britain is the key to Europe’s future, determining whether free Europe resists Russia or aligns with the Reds. America must become Europe’s keeper for its own sake.
A national magazine survey finds most people dislike modern art calling it daubs and splashes. The piece argues politicians push big business blame to win votes, suggesting high prices will persist regardless of policy unless accidents shift the dynamic.
Washington notes the Truman cabinet gathers on the Missouri to decide on a special session to back Marshall plan funding and whether rationing or price controls are needed to feed Europe. Anderson cites Europe’s eating binge and three problems for sending wheat, plus Greece and Argentina pricing. Gardner’s death seen as a setback to Anglo American ties. Evatt proposes UN overseen cease fire and amnesty in Greece to ease civil conflict.
A four line verse excerpt contrasts wealth with price indifference and social praise for a new hat. It humorously notes the wearer’s hat draws comments while implying deeper unseen pains in family life and affection.
Des Moines reports say three members of the state board of education finance committee have not drawn pay since July due to a salary increase dispute. David A. Dancer, W. R. Boyd, and W. G. Noth reportedly would see raises from 4000 to 5820 dollars and 2900 to 3500 dollars respectively, with changes pending before the state executive council.
Washington columnist reports on Senator George A. Wilson and family being interviewed for a radio feature from their Kenwood home. Notes growing interest in two-way taxi radio and daughters’ education plans, plus reflections on Pershing’s birthday observance and steel industry ore imports from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. Also mentions loyalty tests, Taft remarks, Hannegan’s ouster, and Dewey-Fisher feud rumors. Catches early signs of autumn on Sept 16.
A jumble of reader notes from Clifton Forge to Reading and beyond. John T Helm questions a Christmas card, theater historian Paul Glase pursues a Reading stage history, and old Earlville stone mills are noted. Rail and air travel opinions follow, plus nursing retiree Miss Margaret Pitzer and a Joplin stage anecdote about The Garden of Allah and oatmeal substitute sand.
Ray Anderson informs Joe Steffens, the telephone manager, on the street that he is moving soon and discusses the upcoming relocation details.
The paper notes unsigned letters cannot be published though names can be withheld on request. It also mentions a dead snapping turtle on Chestnut Street as a noticeable urban sight and reminds readers to sign letters with constructive content.
In Martinsville Indiana population about six thousand residents, J W Hussey notes that no passenger trains pass through the town. He says many children have never seen a passenger train and the topic has drawn local attention as a sign of limited rail service.
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