07 Apr 1962
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1962
Page
1
A column argues that federal spending demands and broad tax usage have overstepped democracy. It cites $500 million for urban transport, cross‑state funding, and shifting tax burdens from one group to another, warning of an expanding government footprint beyond ordinary operations.
Local merchants commend the city street department for removing winter debris in the business district. They note the dust and dirt are far less troublesome, and call the department’s work an orchid for a job well done.
The Audubon fire department elected F. H. Ripley as Chief with R. C. Curtis and H. A. Northrup as assistants, Alva Johnson as secretary, and Charles Johnson as treasurer. John White narrowly escaped death when his light wagon was struck by a Rock Island passenger train near dawn.
John Cruise of Massena was elected commander of the Cass County American Legion and Mrs. Troy Fisher of Atlantic was named president of the county Auxiliary. Anita town council appointed Fred Exline as town marshal to succeed George Bills. Wilbur Layton, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Layton, was elected to Psi Chi at Iowa State College.
Dr and Mrs H M Sash and Dr and Mrs W B Melenbacker hosted a meeting of southwest Iowa osteopathic physicians at the Sash home Sunday. Miss Mary Rains will give a piano recital at the high school.
Poem appears in a newspaper page with a short literary piece titled Just Folks by Edgar A Guest. The piece presents a reflective verse in a concise informal voice typical of early 20th century newspaper features.
Poem recalling a family table prayer taught by a mother. Describes children reciting Be present at our table, Lord at meals and ending with Amen. Ends with a cautionary message about not driving after drinking. Published in 1962 by The George Matthew Adams Service.
A student works toward a degree in piano performance and music education at Colorado University, focusing on broadening skills in both performance and teaching.
The Atlantic News-telegraph provides detailed subscription pricing for carriers in Atlantic and Cass counties, nearby Iowa regions, and broader U S mail options. Rates cover durations from one month to one year with varying prices by delivery method and location.
A radio program warns that ordinary table salt in baby formula can be lethal for newborns. It explains how babies’ kidneys and sweat glands struggle to process excess salt, risking swelling, brain pressure, and lung fluid buildup without proper treatment. Exchange transfusions offer relief, and nurses are urged to double check supplies while mothers are advised to nurse with human milk when possible.
Washington hosts a secret ballot election under the district court receiver William B. Bryant to determine who will manage the estate and church assets of Sweet Daddy Grace. Followers fear reprisals. Grace built a vast empire from a $39 Boston prayer house with mansions, cars including Cadillacs, and properties across multiple states. The case includes contention over the church’s leadership after Grace’s 1960 death and proposals for a more democratic reorganization.
Senator Stephen M. Young charges Teo A. Hoegh, former head of the Office of Civilian and Defense Mobilization, with reaping profits by selling fallout shelters through Wonder Building Corp. He criticizes a $207.6 million survey appropriation as waste, while Hoegh defends the administration as best informed on shelters.
Des Moines IDPA report lists W. C. Stuart John Heiserman Harvey Uhlenhopp and C Edwin Moore as potential successors to Justice William Bliss who resigned effective April 16 Governor Erbe to choose one of three nominees after a committee recommendation Stuart 41 would be the court s youngest member if chosen Heiserman long considered for federal judgeship Uhlenhopp known for judicial reform Moore 58 presided at the Stump murder trial plus party divides within Iowa Democrats and party staffing moves in Des Moines remarks on urban rural issues from League of Municipalities and Farm Bureau meeting and speculation on Polk County grand jury scandal involving a governor candidate William H Nicholas
Irwin Pellett notes a white robin with a black head near 10th and Pine, present about ten days. Mrs Ralph Baker learns she won a Sunvalley Colorado pew development lot after attending the Omaha Sports show. Paul Rowe preserves a 63 year Indian artifact collection begun at age ten. Mrs Mary McElfish turns 100 with a pink rose birthday cake and 90 candles.
In Austin a 40 minute stand off ended when a father Joe Avila Garcia 36 handed over a two month old baby after threatening to jump from a 150 foot tower with the child. A Catholic priest talked him down and he descended by an elevator. Garcia reportedly had been drinking and fled with the infant after a quarrel with his wife, 33.
John W. Smith, longtime downtown paper seller in Lexington, probated Thursday, leaves $1,800 cash and $15,000 to $20,000 in bonds. Most bonds go to his son, with the remainder to Eastminster Presbyterian Church for scholarships for worthy boys and girls. Smith died March 16.
In the North South 932 AE1098 auction the bidding reaches 8NT with North as declarer. The article notes that declarer must communicate with the dummy and be positioned to win all but one trick, highlighting the squeeze possibility in this hand.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a bridge deal with a squeeze attempt and a discard after playing the Ace of clubs. The wording is garbled, mentioning the king of spades, a tempo, and a declarer cashing clubs to play a low card.
February installment credit climbed by 236 million to 42.6 billion led by auto loans up 127 million to 16.9 billion. Overall sales across manufacturing wholesale and retail hit a record 64.7 billion, with retail at 19.1 billion, signaling cautious optimism for a solid spring.
President Kennedy's plan to streamline land sea and air transport faces delays as time constraints may slow House action this year. The 10,000 word message to Rep. Oren Harris cites a possible committee vote on rate reductions but notes the full proposal cannot be completed this year.
In Washington the Cherry Blossom Festival crowned its queen while another contestant won the runner up title. Kathleen Knous, 19, received the royal robe and a $100,000 embroidered gown, while Miss Pastore, 18, daughter of Sen. John Pastore, was named coqueen amid tears and relief. The decision followed a scandal over a switch in titles during the ball attended by Lyndon B. Johnson and about 1,200 guests. The festival marks the long friendship between the United States and Japan, symbolized by the cherry trees planted starting in 1912. Miss Pastore attends Stone Ridge in Maryland and Miss Knous studies at the University of Colorado.
AP reports eight new suspected smallpox cases admitted to a hospital in Brigend Wales. The preceding month saw five Welsh deaths from a smallpox outbreak in the same area.
Listings provide carrier route areas and phone numbers for delivery in several neighborhoods. Customers in Atlantic on City routes are advised to phone the listed numbers at 243-2108 249-1617 263-3049 243-1008 249-5595 or 243-3704 if the paper fails to arrive by 7 p.m.
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