20 Sep 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1949
Page
1
A historical commentary warns that a united Europe could provoke state aggression and wars. It argues a German led federation would reshape borders and subjugate territories, echoing fears that fear of insult can drive nation to conflict, undermining lasting peace.
The piece argues Nebraska authorities crackdown on gambling, warning against defining games of chance as gambling or recreation. It questions the moral distinction between bingo profits for players and large losses at casinos and cites inconsistency in enforcement while calling for elimination of all gambling if illegal.
The article argues world trade is gradually advancing toward universal freedom despite strong national opposition. It notes that free trade benefits some regions while hurting others and that global shrinking of borders makes artificial barriers increasingly outdated as nations integrate commercially and socially.
The devaluation of the pound and other European currencies will raise costs for citizens, making it harder to make ends meet. Britain aims to attract more dollars, a move that may ease cash flow but could trigger political strain and potential government change. The policy is a temporary fix for a temporary problem, with costly risks if it fails.
The piece argues social security strengthens those who earn it while weakening those who gain it passively. It cites nations that collapsed trying to provide unearned security and links rest with heart disease deaths. It advocates one rest day per week from a secular view to help prevent heart issues.
A reflective poem on sharing and friendship. It contrasts a miserly, hidden life with the joy of being seen and supported by loved ones. The speaker warns that wealth without friends brings bleakness, while true happiness comes from generosity and companionship.
New York reports Brig. Gen. Carlos P. Romulo of the Philippines was chosen president of the United Nations assembly as it opened its fourth session at Flushing Meadow. He secured 53 percent of 59 votes with the Soviet bloc backing Vladimir Clementis and called for a peace assembly and cooperation among big powers.
A Des Moines woman Mrs Frank Jewell and her husband formerly of Iowa Falls are among those who perished in the Nuronic fire Saturday. Mrs Jewell, born Helen Rollins, was a Drake University graduate.
A reflective piece from 1949 describes living in a rural Berkshires setting near Stockbridge, noting dirt roads, garden work, and a preference for quiet isolated summers. The author contrasts city life with country respite, praising Tanglewood music and the rural landscape while lamenting accessible guest arrangements and local infrastructure.
The senate lunch scene spoofed Britain and United States wartime ties as Ernest Bevin and Secretary of State Acheson traded jests. Bevin praised George II and joked about blood transfusions while Acheson and Connally teased on foreign and domestic policy in a lively off the record gathering. The piece notes upcoming Sparkman middle income housing battle and Johnsons push to trim 30,000 civilian federal employees.
Avoca-Howard Craig Shuster, 2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Shuster of Shelby, accidentally killed himself yesterday afternoon with a .20 gauge shotgun at his Shelby home. His brother Charles found the body at about 5 p.m. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Presbyterian church in Shelby with Rev. J. M. DeBerg officiating. The remains will be at Blust-Berthusen funeral home in Avoca. The family origin originally came from Chicago. His paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Shuster, were killed in December in a car crash near here.
Mrs Violet Geldart aged 58 was fined one pound after a judge heard she frightened two year old Ian Park by shouting boo from over a fence. The child now fears she is in every room and cannot sleep at night.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists publication details and subscription rates for carriers in Atlantic and Cass counties. Rates vary by duration and destination, with specific yearly, half yearly, quarterly, and monthly prices for local, statewide, national, and Canada mail.
Des Moines reports six of 90 counties with polio cases this year and the state health department says the peak has passed. Officials caution the decline rate remains uncertain and expect about 1000 total cases by year end, well below last year’s 1236. Citizens urged to contribute to the national foundation for infantile paralysis emergency fund.
Des Moines 62) Towa Rural Electrification cooperatives expanded their electric lines by nearly 5000 miles and served about 13,000 more customers in the year ended June 30. Iowa remains top in farm electrification with 70 percent of farms powered, above the national 68.6 percent rate. Neighboring states Illinois and Wisconsin show higher shares, at 64.2 percent and 85.1 percent respectively.
Elk Horn residents hosted visitors from Pennsylvania and Denver guests at various gatherings. Mrs. Fries entertained for ELK Horn-Mrs Hans C Hansen’s Pennsylvania guest, Mrs. Holger Jorgensen and daughters of Los Angeles attended. A Pinochle club steak fry was held at Sunnyside park in Atlantic, plus a group came together for Susan Hansen’s birthday. Don’t drive if you drink.
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