14 Apr 1964
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1964
Page
1
Atlantic faces repeated flood risk to its multi million dollar municipal light plant and city wells as upstream dikes funnel heavy rain into a narrow channel. Channel straightening worsens floods. potential losses could reach $100 000 plus broader business impact if power is cut. Natural Resources Council has not yet provided relief.
MacArthur's posthumous interviews are contradicted by Pentagon files. The pieces allege a secret bombing pact with China, and reveal why U S airpower limited strikes in Korea. The column cites Hoyt Vandenberg remarks and warns more wartime details will be published.
The Missouri river channel changes have created tax free acres that often cost nothing to acquire. Farmers profit from unstable riverbank lands while some grow hundreds of acres without tax. As these areas are stabilized and added to tax rolls, opponents urge taxation on the subsidies and farm programs tied to them.
The article argues that disintegration of world communism into national groups reduces the threat of a global communist conquest. It suggests local parties pose less danger than a unified world movement under Moscow or Red China, though missionary zeal will persist.
Des Moines Iowa AP reports Gov Harold Mughes says he will sign an executive order to back Town laws prohibiting racial discrimination. The order follows a request by the Governors Commission on Human Rights to strengthen the Fair Employment Practices Law and the Public Accommodations Law.
Milantic Iowa publication shows subscription rates and library of cost tiers for local and distant readers. Information lists publisher Coup D Simpson editor and contact, plus membership affiliations and post office registration data.
The Michelangelo Pieta, a 465 year old marble masterwork, arrives in a cushioned crate aboard the Cristoforo Colombo en route to the Vatican Pavilion at the New York World's Fair. Insured for 6 million dollars, the statue was promised for loan by Pope John XXIII to Cardinal Spellman two years ago.
In a contract bridge column, West wins a critical defense by ducking and cashing spades, diamonds, and clubs to force declarer into a losing club sequence. South creates a long, precise defense to avoid two club tricks and ends up down one after West misleads with a diamond ruff, illustrating sharp play and risk in the 1944 scenario.
Poem reflecting on universal human connection through smiles and frowns across nations. The speaker notes shared expressions reveal fellowship beyond language and borders, uniting travelers in a common humanity.
A note highlights the enthusiasm and desire to serve shown by Rexall store salespeople and their unusual initiatives to help customers, improve shopping experiences, and boost morale within the chain.
Twenty years ago Geraldine Cook Margaret Rochholz Luetta Littler Paul Sparling and Jack Fitzgerald represent Adair in a preliminary music contest. Remodeling of the Tyler Brothers ice freezing plant at 107 Chestnut Street increases capacity by 33 percent under Manager Robert Day.
Dr Morrison named Lewis town health officer by council. Ted Marxen selected pumpman street commissioner and marshal while Mole Marshall becomes town clerk. Allison Cecil daughter of Mr Mrs J B Cecil east of Anita and Ames college student takes highway commission post at Red Oak. Charles McCaustland joins Wallie Linke Chrysler Plymouth Sales and Service.
Spring arrives with Iowa tornado and opening of big leagues. A plea for cards to Gregory Foster, 11, leukemia patient in Council Bluffs. Judy Hutchinson, Simpson college music major, played organ for college president inauguration reception. General MacArthur honored Atlantic Am Vet Post tradition for 12 years with thank you notes.
Local readers are reminded to contact kick carriers for Highland Addn LeViste Place and Fairlawn Addn plus remaining East Side near Chestnut and West Side areas with listed phone numbers for service.
Eldon Goff of the Cook and Caslow Rexall store received a merit award from Rexall Drug Company of Los Angeles for noteworthy service. The citation cites dedication and contributions in promoting Rexall products and community health. Ten years prior Herb Shahan reported large cattle sales on the Omaha market.
A column urging caution about quack remedies and voodoo cures while highlighting medical advances. It condemns bogus "Black Magic" preparations and notes a Montreal hospital study improving survival in hyaline membrane disease in newborns using sugar bicarbonate infusions and incubator care. The piece emphasizes consulting a personal doctor for individual issues.
An Elizabethtown kindergarten teacher demonstrates telling time with a large clock. She explains hours minutes and seconds and a student asks where the jiffies are, sparking a classroom moment.
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