14 Apr 1962
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1962
Page
1
A critique argues federal programs like immunizations and college loans are unnecessary amid rising debt. It calls for questioning minds in Congress and an immediate halt to nonessential spending to prevent further borrowing and burdens on the nation.
The Iowa Historical Society notes in the current issue that Iowa towns show diverse national origins. Germans lead in Adair county, Danes in several counties, Swedes in Montgomery, English in Adams, with Germans overall the most numerous group statewide.
Friday, April 15, 1932 Walter Petersen of Fairmont Minnesota purchased the Consumers Market at 409 Chestnut and will continue operating the store. The notice lists other local items including high school representatives and military appointments among regional names.
Sgt Clifford Christensen earns the Combat Infantryman Badge for Korea action Karen Carl Claudia Flick Edwin Stinemates Marilyn Taylor and Marlene Pedersen post superior ratings in the Iowa Federated Music Club contest qualifying for state finals Ralph Cockshoot Jr among 68 University of Iowa seniors elected to Phi Beta Kappa Member-
Lao monarch Savang Vathana reportedly told President Kennedy that he fears Communists and criticized U S aid suspension to Prince Boun Oun's royal government while opposing a coalition including the pro Communist Pathet Lao.
France plans to repay the United States 58 million in overdue long term debt. Finance Minister Valery Giscard d Estaing announced the settlement for 1958 and 1959 payments delayed by France's early exchange balance problems. Afterward Paris will owe about 1.6 billion dollars remains.
Northwest Bell Telephone Co of Des Moines has purchased the adjoining Methodist Building for 75000 dollars. The Methodist Church in Iowa will relocate to a new 500000 dollar structure, with possession of the old site to be taken July 1 1963 for future expansion.
Mrs. John F. Kennedy and children Caroline and John Jr. spend the weekend at Glen Ora, the Kennedy estate near Middleburg Virginia, continuing a private family retreat.
The Atlantic News- Telegraph lists its publication details and subscription rates. It notes evenings except Sunday, address at 410 Walnut St Atlantic Iowa, editor F K Simpson, and various price options for carriers, Cass County adjoining counties and broader U S mail rates.
Dr. Fern warns against $3 quick cures for ear noise and outlines causes such as wax buildup middle ear infections and age related changes. Tips include wax removal by a doctor, nose sprays, chewing, and avoiding overzealous self treatment while inviting readers to send questions.
Drew Pearson reports President Kennedy plans tougher actions against big business, targeting steel price hikes and drug firms while reexamining AT&T satellite control. The piece notes Kennedy’s shift from wartime to more assertive trust busting, with Kefauver and others probing space monopoly issues and public ownership versus private control.
Babson discusses young entrepreneurs finding success when big firms reject ideas. He cites Gerber Baby Foods as an enduring example and urges persistence, noting future opportunities in weather forecasting, condensed fish, DNA and RNA drugs, and cellulose-based fuels and foods.
Dogs greet their masters with the rising sun and share simple love regardless of riches or fame. They care not for presidents or positions and remain faithful whether rich or poor, celebrating their masters return at night.
Mrs Kay Finkbine travels toward Omaha and joins a caravan carrying 1,000,000 in silver dollars en route to the fair in the northwest. Pinkerton guards accompany the convoy as highway patrol escorts it into Omaha from Council Bluffs. Harry Codlin previews Jackie Kennedy reception in Lahore and a camel-dance horse show to appear in Farm Magazine April 28.
Los Angeles District Attorney William B. McKesson says he will request a new trial date of April 18 in Superior Court for Mickey Cohen and four codefendants. They face murder and conspiracy charges for the Dec 2, 1959 fatal shooting of Jack Whalen, known as The Enforcer, in a restaurant.
Leroy Mercer former Iowa City mayor and former state legislator won a City Council seat Thursday night succeeding the late Dorr Hudson who died two weeks earlier.
In a six heart contract, South faces a spade lead and club risks. The expert declarer chooses to play the ace on the club to force East into a discard or ruff, ensuring success through favorable distributions. Practical odds favor the ace play over the jack in most East West holdings.
TIFFIN Ohio AP. C A Krout of Tiffin recently observed his 100th birthday and recalled teaching in Iowa in 1879. At 17 he traveled from Ohio to Hedrick Keokuk County to teach and husked corn for a month while waiting for the term to start. He later returned to Ohio, finished high school and earned a degree at what is now Wittenberg University. He became superintendent of Tiffin schools in 1890 and retired in 1931.
Congress approved a Peace Corps expansion ordering $63.75 million to fund 9,970 volunteers by fall 1963. Kennedy asked for the rise and the Senate sent the bill to the President after backing the plan. The corps grows from about 900 volunteers to 2,400 by June 30 and 5,100 by next fall.
Phone Your Kick Carrier lists East Side West Side Highland Addn LaVista Place Fairlawn Addn Zurfiuh Addn with specific phone numbers for residents to call at 7 p m if the paper is not delivered. The notice directs readers on city carrier routes to report missed delivery in Atlantic.
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