30 Apr 1960
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1960
Page
1
Citizens urged to inspect the Atlantic airfield and its weekly busyness to inform their vote. The piece argues the airport future is crucial for weather reliability and city progress, urging turnout on Tuesday.
The piece observes how presidents shifted from a domestic role to global outreach. It notes Wilson's era uproar over foreign travel and succession concerns, then praises modern presidents for touring worldwide, spreading goodwill and democracy, suggesting a future reach beyond Earth.
In a buoyant mood, oil executives cite first quarter profits above expectations and a brighter outlook for the year. They note good gains by Texaco and others, while facing overproduction, rising refinery costs, and imports that strain coastal refiners.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists subscription prices for urban and rural delivery. Rates cover carrier, mail within Cass county, and national mail, with variations by duration and location including Canada and outside Iowa.
A bitter 1960 Alabama fight over electors could decide November results. Dixiecrats led by Frank Dixon seek electors to vote against regular Democrats unless a Dixiecrat is nominated, while Loyal Democrats led by Hill Sparkman Patterson and Adams push to support the Democratic ticket. The clash shapes Alabama’s electoral fate and possibly the national outcome.
Republican gubernatorial hopefuls met farmers at an Audubon luncheon as part of the Republican Caravan. Jack Schroeder urged full payment of agricultural land tax credits to aid schools. Norman Erbe called for state action to spur farm income and expand nonagricultural use of farm products. Rollo Bergeson backed broader world distribution of surplus food to aid the farm economy. Francis Scott Key excerpted poem appears in the page.
In a recent contract bridge hand Jay Becker reports a four spade opening by West, South overcalls five hearts, West doubles, and South after careful play secures six hearts making. West’s double exposes the situation and he should have passed.
Dr Herman N. Bundesen reviews progress in medicine including a radioactive kidney function test for pyelonephritis and a television aided method to correct crossed eyes. New drugs, a chicken egg vaccine production method, and safer vaccine processes are discussed along with a Q and A on jaundice and eye issues.
Cornell University has opened the first large university sponsored center for space research and radio physics in Ithaca. Prof. Thomas Gold, 39, of Cambridge University, is named to direct the new center, which will unite scientists across related fields.
Des Moines Governor Persebel Loveless is eyed for a top role at the Democratic national convention in Los Angeles. He may serve as permanent convention chairman or head of the rules committee with a keynote address possible if demanded. Loyalty oath debates and dual delegations could intensify intrigue around the rules committee. A Minneapolis pre platform hearing is planned for May with Loveless likely to attend.
A local baker in Solvang California reports Crown Princess Margrethe of Denmark will visit the Danish community on June 5. The tip comes from Christian Castenskjeld, a cousin of King Frederik IX of Denmark, who is tied to the Los Angeles based airline official.
Public advisory urges residents to contact their kick carrier by 7 p.m. for schedule updates or service adjustments. It notes potential delays and directs callers to the local office for details.
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