29 Apr 1955
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1955
Page
1
Atlantic Memorial hospital delivered Thursday morning vaccinations to county youngsters, marking a hopeful moment in polio history. Doctors nurses and mothers administered the shots as the community reflected on prior fears and crippling cases, while a new guarantee of safer, happier living began.
The United States and China appear to move closer to talks amid Asian pressure for peace. Nationalists resist negotiations fearing their fate may be decided by others, while the U S is expected to participate. The core issue centers on China’s future and a possible Formosan settlement.
The secretary of agriculture warns the area is not as bad as feared and advises leaving lands under grass to prevent dust. The note recalls 1940s lessons about war demands and profits tempting quick plowing, while acknowledging farmers face real risks and consequences.
Tests conducted east and west of town probe water for rust and iron content. Griswold water has long been noted for its strong drinking quality. Residents are urged to sample and test before drawing conclusions about the day’s supply.
Fragmented OCR shows paid rates including outside Iowa by mail Canada options may include months and year figures such as 10, 5.25, 1 month 1.00 and 1 year 12. Details are incomplete and uncertain.
Burma’s Premier Nu reinforcement private talks with Chou En-lai at Ban- dung about freeing 15 American fliers held in Red China. Chou denounced State Dept for not letting relatives visit. Nu hopes Red China will release them when propaganda value favors Beijing.
Poem fragment by Edgar A. Guest contrasts dinner talk with personal discontent. CLARINDA services planned Friday for Mrs. Prances Stephens, 71, wife of an attorney, after a four year illness.
City officials note an early spring has brought smaller early blooms but promise many late varieties for the annual tulip festival in May. City Superintendent Dick Sonee reports a longer festival season with blooms peaking later, ensuring a colorful display.
Elizabeth Corbin daughter of Mr and Mrs Fay Corbin has been elected kindergarten teacher at Conesville. She graduated Wil Tilsea High School in 1952 and is a student at Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant.
In a CCNY debate, George E Sobolsky contrasts two figures Julius Rosenberg and Jonas Salk to discuss discipline, conformity, and the role of intellect in public life. He argues a precise mind over a sloppy one, linking science to duty and refusing to defend views that undermine democracy.
A Washington meeting of medical groups and voluntary programs discussed polio vaccine supply. By August 1 enough vaccine should be ready to immunize all children under ten, with free distribution through a foundation and commercial channels phased in by May.
Cub Scouts led by scout master Raymond Forsyth toured Griswold lumber yards Friday. They spoke with managers Johan McAlister and Russell Croxill and learned about wood uses from Peterson Carliste Harold Avith and Maynard Myers.
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