Editorial briefs on politics and global issues
The column critiques public spending opposition, hints at redistricting, and notes Nixon's campaign posture. It discusses April rainfall prospects for Iowa, subsoil moisture, and crop health. It analyzes U S foreign policy debates over Viet Nam Panama and Cuba and previews campaign emphasis on Bobby Baker and civil rights. It reflects on fear as a peace factor and outlines Brazil's revolutionary currents amid class conflict and communist risks.
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Johnson
Viet Nam
Panama
Cuba
Bobby Baker
Campaign votes on highway matters in Iowa district race
In Iowa City the 1st Congressional District campaign heated up over highway policy. Republican incumbent Fred Schwengel defended private fee attorneys for right of way work, citing a Bureau of Public Roads letter approving their use. Democrat John Schmidhauser challenged the claim, citing a comptroller general report on federal highway program policies.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Fred Schwengel
Davenport
John Schmidhauser
Schwengel
Rex Whitten
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads
Bureau of Public Roads
Schimidhauser
Hultman
House
Schmidhauser
Congress
U.S. Comptroller General
U.S. Bureau of Roads
Playwright Delaney Becomes New Mother in Secret
London AP reports playwright Shelagh Delaney, 25, has given birth to daughter Charlotte Joan Delaney on March 4. She confirms the birth but says she will not discuss her personal life further.
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London
Shelagh Delaney
Charlotte Joan Delaney
Atlantic News-telegraph Publication and Rates
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists publication details for Atlantic Iowa, including offices at 40 Walnut and publishing evenings except Sundays. It provides editor F. D. Simpson and subscription rates by carrier and mail to Cass County and surrounding areas, with annual and short-term options and international rates.
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Walnut
Atlantic
Iowa
Alaska quake could shift Bodega Bay nuclear site decision
Alaska earthquake may alter the plan to place a PG&E reactor at Bodega Bay near San Francisco. The AEC, under President Johnson's appointee Mary Bunting, now faces a renewed vote with big city support crucial for the farm bill and urban renewal battles.
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Crew Pearson
Alaska
Bodega Bay
San Francisco
Big City
Freeman
Washington
Bodega
San Andreas
Pacific Gas and Electric
University of California
Atomic Energy Commission
Johnson
Mary J. Bunting
Radcliffe
AEC
California
San Francisco Bay
Los Angeles
Pg&e
Elder Statesman
Carl Hayden
Arizona Democrat
Senate
Karl Mundt
R-S.d
Farm Hill
Orville Freeman
Big Jim Eastland
Mississippi
Senate confirms two state board appointments
In Des Moines the Senate approved Gov. Harold Hughes selections Rev. Russell J. Wilson of Waterloo to the Board of Control and George L. Paul of Brooklyn to the Parole Board. Wilson, 35, serves as associate pastor of First Methodist Church and will serve until June 30, 1969. Paul, 60, a Republican, resigned as state representative in January to replace William Parker as Waterloo municipal judge. term ends June 30, 1967. Board pay is $9,250 annually for Board of Control members and $5,500 for Parole Board members.
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Des Moines
Senate
Harold Hughes
Russell J. Wilson
Waterloo
Board of Control
George L. Paul
Brooklyn
Parole Board
Wilson
Corbin Crawford
Ainsworth
Crawford
Mr Wilson
First Methodist
Bidding Rules Illustrated with Five Hand Scenarios
This feature explains standard bridge bidding logic across five hands. It covers why one club can open with weak distributions, reasons for notrump openings and rebids, when to bid one spade versus longer suits, and the strategy behind four spades as a two way shot aiming to pressure opponents and seek a slam.
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AQIS
Magic numbers in food pricing and smart shopper tips
A homemaker learns to compare prices by weight and price per ounce, uncovering the producer driven practice of magic numbers. The piece explains how chip sizes and odd fractions are used to price for a fair return, with 39 cent pricing nudging buyers toward certain weights. The author reflects on how this affects personal shopping habits.
Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest
A portrait of a simple man who finds happiness in art and nature rather than wealth. He rejects luxury and commerce, preferring paint and beauty in a small world. The poem contrasts his contentment with others’ pursuit of money and status.
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Just Folks
Edgar A. Guest
Ascalon Onion Trade and Scallion Etymology
Ancient Palestine port Ascalon played a key role shipping onions to Mediterranean markets. The term scallion is traced back to Ascalon, reflecting historical agricultural and linguistic links in the region.
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Palestine
Ascalon
Mediterranean
Local leaders reelected and new posts in area groups
Mrs. Ray G. Anderson was reelected president of the Cass County Tuberculosis and Health association. Gwyn Howard named president of the southwest Iowa district Hi V to replace Jim Millhone. Track standout Bob Elwood set two C division records at the state indoor meet. Charles Foster promoted at Atlantic Mill and Elevator. Corporal Wayne Coker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Coker, promoted. J F Tye reelected secretary treasurer of Griswold Presbyterian Church. Edwin Kirchner opening a new Mobilgas Mobiloil service station near Cumberland. Ed Roberts rehired as Cumberland town marshal. George Moore named night marshal. Svend Christensen and Worth Gingery move their motor repair shop to Atlantic Motors building.
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Ray G. Anderson
Cass County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Anderson
Gwyn Howard
Shenandoah
Iowa
Hi-V
Jim Millhone
Clarinda
Council Bluffs
Bob Elwood
Elliott
Iowa City
Elwood
Charles Foster
Atlantic Mill and Elevator Company
Pvt
Wayne Coker
Ray Coker
Hickory Street
J. F. Tye
Griswold
Edwin Kirchner
Cumberland
Mr. Kirchner
Mobilgas
Mobiloil
Ed Roberts
George Moore
Svend
Slim) Christensen
Worth Gingery
Walnut Street
Atlantic Motors
Third and Poplar Sreets
Securities disappearances during shipment to Swiss bank
New York authorities report over a quarter million dollars in negotiable securities vanished today after delivery at a pier for shipment aboard an ocean liner bound for a Swiss bank.
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New York
Answers From Dr Coleman on Drugs and Health
A reader asks about indefinite use of antihistamines and medical supervision. The column notes Epilepsy control with new drugs, Antabuse as a temporary aid for alcoholism, and enlarged adenoids causing temporary deafness in children with removal restoring hearing.
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Dr. Coleman
King Features Syndicate, Inc
First Quarter Buoyant Economy Signals Strong 1964 Outlook
New York AP report notes the first quarter of 1964 ends on an upbeat with the longest peacetime upturn in memory. Analysts cite modest inventory builds, increased home construction, and plans for capital spending as drivers of sustained growth into the rest of the year.
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New York
Spring Bloom Official Time Announced 1964
The official bloom of spring 1964 is set for 9 10 am Eastern Standard Time on March 20 marking the start of the season with ceremonial observances and civic notices forthcoming.
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