21 Sep 1945
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1945
Page
1
Notice to subscribers explains evening delivery options for Atlantic readers who do not receive their paper by sundown and provides the correct telephone contact 1367-3. It also instructs readers to notify the office rather than the carrier for changes in address or discontinuation.
The piece argues that Germans and Japanese condemn wartime horrors yet repent too late. It states passive bystanders enable crimes and urges universal responsibility, noting the US holds both nations accountable for camps and abuses. It warns against turning away from known law violations.
The piece argues postwar price controls favor producers over retailers and wholesalers, forcing cost hikes onto distribution channels. It claims inflation is stabilized by keeping prices in line while ignoring higher costs to producers and labor, and warns political bias could foster corruption and injustice if administrations remain unfair.
The piece links future air power with atomic weapons and questions naval warfare shifts. It critiques Pearl Harbor blame and favors a Republican chaired inquiry. It notes Japanese prisoners returning home spark relief among families, with U.S. plans to repatriate more prisoners.
In a Washington caucus republicans argue Truman is a stronger foe than Roosevelt. Critics say Truman’s elegance hides a sharp mind learned at the Pend ergast school, and fear his approach will yield Democratic leverage over Congress. Draft issues loom, with FEPC and other reforms debated as taunts fly in party lines.
The piece discusses reactions to the U S strategic bombing survey of Germany noting that bombing of railroads and transport hubs disrupted German army movement while some factories remained undamaged. It highlights praise for Henry C Alexander and mentions internal debates on publishing the survey. It also covers a spat between the navy and treasury over coast guard control after wartime.
Correspondents across the country weigh whether the atomic bomb should ever be shared with others. Readers from Missouri to New York express firm opinions condemning or endorsing international control, with caution about trust in Russia and the risk of misuse.
Chicago reports that J. and R. Motor Supply Co. has canceled all debts owed by servicemen as a victory gift. The plan would wipe out about 10,000 dollars in debts across Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Missouri Nebraska and Wisconsin. Carl Fagnitt vice president said ads will run in 30 newspapers at a cost of 3,000 dollars to notify servicemen.
Fragmentary text references chemistry and radiation, a general remark on applying tenacity to a problem, and personal notes about Mrs Benton moving to Newton with family details including locations in Ames and Newton and household plans.
A light verse about Ellen Elizabeth who coaxes men with tears and tricks to part with money, reflecting on females born with artful flirtation and the power of the feminine wiles. Poem notes how grandfathers and men are softened by emotion. Copyright 1945.
Dr. Reuben Gustavson of the University of Chicago told the citizens board that nuclear physics research, instrumental in building the atomic bomb, can aid cancer fight with wartime tools. He stated cancer is a chemical disease yet acknowledged gaps in understanding.
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