27 Sep 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1949
Page
1
The piece argues that atomic warfare would not be quick or easy to win and would devastate both sides. It suggests wars develop gradually, with surprise attacks possible but unlikely to avert long, destroying campaigns, and notes the Russia claim may deter another world war rather than hasten it.
In Florida two treasure hunters recover silver bars and ancient gold coins from a sunken Spanish ship. The tale evokes buccaneers and the Jolly Roger as the wreck lies off the Florida Keys, holding its secrets for two centuries.
The old legend marks September as the start of the oyster season triggering a deadly clash in the Maryland Virginia oyster conflict and a broader feud between gulf and east coast oyster lovers. The writer questions the fuss, noting oysters are all essentially the same.
The piece notes Russia's atomic bomb chatter, Sox and Yankees tie in a rare moment, and a new air speed record. Atlantic Airways will join an air mail route Oct 10. A boy dodges traffic on Seventh and Chestnut, urging street-crossing caution. Autumn maples and oaks color the landscape before winter.
A short verse celebrates a baby's smile as pure trust and forgiveness for adults with faults unknown to the child. It contrasts baby warmth with adult insincerity. A second line notes it is always train time at a railroad crossing and urges looking both ways at crossings.
Wayne S. Raymond of Waterloo, former Iowa Real Estate commissioner, elected president of the Iowa Real Estate Association at its three day convention. Senior vice presidents include Robert J. Gessell, Horace L. Poole, L. E. Vavra, and Robert D. Fink. Junior vice presidents are L Wayne Smith, Clark Taylor, Neil Flanagan, Arnold Cook. Walter Hall named director. retiring President Paul E. Weaver remains on the board. Lyle Duncan elected director of the farm brokers division. The group pledges to oppose public housing and support individual enterprise, with a plan to limit property taxes.
The notice lists subscription rates for the Atlantic News-Telegraph and telegraph edition. Carrier rates in Atlantic are 70 cents per month or 7 dollars per year with various term options. Mail prices apply within Cass County and nearby, across Iowa and U S with differing yearly and monthly charges.
Drew Pearson profiles Ben Fairless and Enders Voorhees as the key power figures at U.S. Steel whose disagreements between liberal and conservative strands shape labor policy, wage talks, and the potential impact of a steel strike on the nation.
James J. S. Mitchell of Des Moines and J. J. Pelmulder of Ottumwa, both high ranking Iowa Knights Templar officials, were injured in a multicar highway accident near Santa Barbara. Mitchell suffered a possible pelvic fracture and fractured ankle, Pelmulder and his wife were also hurt, all hospitalized after attending the San Francisco encampment.
Former Polk County supervisor Roy J. Hild asks the district court to dismiss the charge of obtaining 1103 dollars in Polk County funds by false pretenses after noting three terms have passed without any prosecution action.
Atlantic's real estate tax rate this year is 48.26 per thousand on actual valuation, per the Iowa Taxpayers Association. Comparisons show Creston 62.87, Charles City 50.84, Newton 48.76, Cherokee 44.84, Webster City 43.27, Perry 44.51, Estherville 47.91 and Carroll 42.84. Ten Iowa cities report lower rates than last year including Webster City and others. Do not drive if you drink.
A reader letter defends profits as essential to growth and reinvestment. It argues profits fund innovation, jobs, and affordable goods, opposing views that profit motives hurt society. The writer cites Hubert Humphrey and British industry to warn against undermining enterprise. Copyright 1949 King Features Syndicate.
Adair Mr and Mrs Pat Downing Jr sell their home to Mr and Mrs Gerrif Christensen with possession set for October 5.
The Downings begin construction of a new home and will store furniture until completion. Howard Parrott buys the Harry Raper residence and takes possession on November 1 as the Raper family plans to move to California. A travel safety note urges drivers to slow down and allow extra travel time.
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