20 Sep 1948
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1948
Page
1
Atlantic subscribers are reminded how to receive the paper in the evening by calling before 7 o clock at telephone 13675. The notice also covers changing addresses paper discontinuation and other delivery notices.
The article critiques President Truman's campaign rhetoric noting prosperity, high wages, and strong farm conditions as undermining his attacks on Republicans. It argues labor and agriculture are thriving, mocks the Democrat's claims, and reports tepid Iowa reception at Dexter, urging more serious policy discussion.
The article argues Russian diplomacy seeks its own terms with total control, noting Moscow’s veto power and dictatorial stance. It predicts a future realization that global diplomacy requires give and take, not unilateral satisfaction of Russian aims.
A reflective piece urges a balanced life through tenets that fuse faith with reason. It advocates faith without credulity conviction without bigotry charity without condescension courage without pugnacity self-respect without vanity humility without obsequiousness love of humanity without sentimentality meekness without power for readers seeking guidance.
Governor Dewey hinted to Senator Bridges that he would back legislation to raise government salaries after January. The talk involved top aides and bureaucrats, with Bridges warning against broad increases while signaling some raises for key executives. Meanwhile Michigan Rep. Clare Hoffman faces nepotism claims as relatives receive salaries, and Rhode Island GOP battles tear into race and sectarian tensions over the U S Senate nomination with outside money and a secretive Hope Club meeting to raise funds.
Poem urges readers to own failures and avoid alibis. Admit mistakes and be gracious when others win. Do not blame luck or lack of breaks. Emphasizes honest conduct and dignified response to loss.
Mikt Horn scout leader Kenneth Larsen and his Boy Scout troop hiked overnight in Herbert Hansen woods with breakfast prepared in camp.
The Iowa Daily Press Association re elected its president W E Sutherland of the Sioux City Journal Tribune and vice president Lew Warren of the Dewein Register. The 12 member board re elected them. About 375 attended the 1948 news clinic. Four Iowa publishers joined the board: Mrs Harold Garvey Hollis Nordyke L O Brewer and Lee Turnbull.
Burlington machine shop worker Grayden Figg chosen as socialist party candidate for U. S. representative in the First District. In other news, Horace Rockel, 24, of Dallas City died from injuries after a motorcycle crash near Dallas City and treatment at Sacred Heart Hospital.
Diary notes reveal why ten dollars is called a sawbuck and how New Yorker Jim Barry built a home in Tuxedo Park. He purchased two houses on the Mortimer estate, with one to be his family home and the other prepared for sale. Termite damage transformed a $3,000 garage into a $23,000 unfinished project, prompting a potential $40,000 rebuild. Despite the chaos, Barry leverages sales connections to secure top kitchen appliances, hinting at an upscale lifestyle amid ongoing repairs.
The body of Edward J. Shembo of Kansas City Missouri was found along the Wabash railroad tracks in Council Bluffs. Coroner H Stanley Woodring said the man had likely been dead for several weeks.
A no charge brochure titled Full-tone Hearing is offered to deafened individuals. The pamphlet promises practical guidance and encouragement, and requests name and address via a penny postcard to Beltone Dept. 18, 1450 W 19th St., Chicago.
The article discusses ongoing Berlin tensions and currency issues with no clear announcements from major capitals. It cites Trygve Lie proposing a U N constabulary to bolster Security Council effectiveness, especially in Indonesia and Palestine, and notes the five power military staff committee has failed to resolve police force details.
Most Rev. Edmond Heelan aged 80 bishop of the Sioux City diocese died in his sleep at his home after a year of poor health. He was ordained in 1890 and appointed bishop in 1920 arriving in Sioux City in 1919 to oversee the Cathedral of the Epiphany. Born in Limerick Ireland.
A tug reached the stricken British freighter Lochmonar as a hurricane with winds over 100 mph neared Cuba. South Florida was in the danger zone as 73 aboard Lochmonar faced possible abandonment while coast guard says lives are not in immediate danger and rescue operations are delayed by high seas.
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