25 Apr 1955
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1955
Page
1
Red China faces skeptical Asian African conference as delegates demand concrete guarantees before accepting promises. Chinese Reds emphasize peace but seek concessions with little proof of sincerity, drawing criticism for short on guarantees.
The piece argues Democrats struggle to attack President Eisenhower and fear missteps could backfire, leaving them worse off. It suggests they lack a clear alternative approach and are unsure how to beat the Republican president.
Editorial briefs note how daylight saving reshapes American home schedules as New York originated shows dominate TV. A recent weekend rain brought relief to locals and sparked talk on reader interest amid rising article condensations. Russians in Berlin create minor irritations seen as a tactic to hamper Western Europe progress.
The Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch of Government says armed forces buy good quality food but fail to meet commercial standards in preparation and service. It cites great waste and a lack of teamwork between purchasing and stock management, calling military meals the weakest link in subsistence. The Navy reportedly had enough canned hamburger in 1954 to last over 58 years at current consumption. Iraq develops date sugar industry.
Post office registration in Atlantic Iowa lists rates for carrier and mail delivery. Local rates show one month eight cents, three months two dollars thirty five cents, yearly nine dollars no, Canada subscription yearly twelve dollars. Subscriptions for Cass and adjoining counties vary by duration and destination.
Journalist recaps Dr. Salk's selfless stance on rewards, the March of Dimes shortfall, and slow equitable serum distribution led by Mrs. Hobby. He urges wide use of the vaccine this spring and summer, with public groups urged to fund the deficit and aid underprivileged children.
A brief obituary notes the passing of Bill Jones who left us twenty months ago and was later reported in an accident. The message honors his simple ways and lasting friendships formed by his song.
Washington reports the Air Force asks Congress for about 958,238 for Air National Guard construction at Sioux County Belowa Municipal Met. majority 9000,000 to build a hangar with additional sums for storage, parking, workshops, and engineering services. More than 10,000 workers are involved in Canada’s gold production.
The piece cites Louis Hollander of the New York State CIO arguing that reactionaries may force a third party split, enabling labor to influence both major parties through infiltration rather than creating a new party. It discusses ADA influence in New York Democratic and Republican Parties and contrasts US party dynamics with Britain’s system.
The piece argues Clement Attlee would back a third party and that public morals would be affronted. It notes the ADA in the United States pursuing this approach, with Hollander promoting it as a program, blaming both major parties for becoming election vehicles rather than champions of public principle.
In New York today the prosperity chorus rises with optimistic stockholder meetings. Executives from General Electric Chrysler Ford GM and others predict strong business into year end. First quarter earnings soar for U S Rubber while Libbey Owens Ford Glass and Alcoa report record or near record sales and profits.
The FBI tallies 14 485 crimes in 61 Iowa cities with 1 076 082 residents, up from 13 345 prior year. Murders decreased to nine from twelve and robberies fell to 190.
Ada i Ray Hawthorne owns Winterset Produce and has taken possession. He is employed at Parrott Produce in town. Sene Warner buys Silver Uty Shoppe from Mrs Ray Hawthorne and will take possession on May 17.
Des Moines announces its annual Community Day Thursday July 21 with the Lions Club leading events. A note hints at a larger Petter event planned this year in Cumberland.
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