16 Apr 1954
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1954
Page
1
A reflective piece argues the Easter symbol of the tomb and the rolling away of stones as a metaphor for humanity's own barriers. It urges adoption of Christ's simple teachings to end war, poverty, and hunger and achieve peace and freedom.
The Perfect Life iay's News-Telegraph reports the deaths of two young girls, Orton, 15, and Kristin Brocker. The piece laments the tragedy, offers condolences to despaired parents, and notes that life’s brevity makes their memories precious as flowers in full bloom.
A column argues the west must include China in global disarmament talks or risk failure. Separately Centerville High School will retain a full time driver training instructor for nine months to teach the course daily.
The Atlantic News-Jaleghaph lists subscription rates for carriers and mail in Cass and adjoining counties, with annual and semiannual pricing for local and distant destinations, including U S and Canada options. Rates vary by term and location, reflecting the period’s pricing structure.
Washington column recounts the 1949 1950 hydrogen bomb debate with voices from Lilienthal Strauss and Oppenheimer. It notes the delay of about three months rather than 18 months and that Truman made the final decision in late January 1950 without Communist motives entering the picture.
Poem recounting Barabbas condemned for murder and spared in a crowd’s cry to release Jesus. Pilate hesitates as the crowd cries for Barabbas and the Nazarene dies. Barabbas returns to the gutter to a lonely death. The Good Friday scene frames the mob’s fate and Pilate’s fear.
A brief verse by Edgar A. Guest from 1954 reflects on Regret over a past decision. It contrasts hopeful beginnings with the weight of later second thoughts, conveying a common moral about choices and consequences.
Des Moines report shows Iowa unemployment compensation paid in March reaching 1 412 099 dollars, up 235 695 from February and 73 160 higher than March 1952. Initial claims fell from February to March while continuing claims stayed higher than the previous month and March 1952.
Dr and Mrs Henry Spies and daughter Kitty of Boone visited the home of his parents Mr and Mrs John Spies on Sunday, keeping in touch with family in the area.
The text discusses how attacks on beliefs can provoke violence and references Harry Dexter White’s belief that the Christian era ends and Marxism will replace Judaic Christian civilization as an inevitable outcome. It laments religious organizations failing to confront this force and shield youth from its influence.
An Iowa City incident prompts the city manager to probe police handling after a lost 4 year old boy was left at the station and later found near an Iowa river bridge. The manager says results will be public and questions the police department’s overall operation.
Police Chief E J Ruppert denied delay in starting a search for the boy saying officers began at once. He called the incident unfortunate and noted the department has handled hundreds of lost children without similar problems. His wife reportedly had to contact the city manager for real cooperation.
A two year teacher training course will be offered at Fort Dodge Junior College to help ease the state teacher shortage. The program will begin next September if the State Department of Public Instruction approves.
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