18 Aug 1953
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1953
Page
1
The author argues that postwar cycles of war and economic upheaval define the true normal. Even neutral nations face constant apprehension, and genuine peace and stability remain elusive. People should aim for the abnormal, seeking relief from ongoing crises rather than a tranquil era.
The author argues that world union is the inevitable historical trend from family, to tribe, to nation, and finally to a unified system among nations. While frictions remain, a properly organized world union is presented as humanity’s best hope to end war and reduce international conflicts.
A scouting trip to the Cass county 4-H and FFA fair on Monday afternoon reports new permanent buildings housing girls equipment and commercial exhibits. The fair is described as the finest in years with more livestock and displays than ever before.
The Atlantic News-Graphic announces postal classification and subscription rates. Rates vary by delivery method and region, including in town 8c monthly and up to $10 yearly for US mail, Canada $12 per year, with Cass county and nearby areas priced differently. The notice references associated press associations and commitment to rate schedules.
Washington story details a feud among the wives of the four top military chiefs over housing. Mrs. Radford seeks the Navy mansion or Bradley’s Ft Myer quarters while Carney Ridgway and others press claims. Secretary Wilson must decide amid Navy infighting.
A VA official disclosed new, stricter rules limiting free dental treatment to cases directly linked to military service or aggravating a service-related disability. The changes follow a congressional directive, affecting about 250,000 veterans promised care under previous rules.
Firemen responded to a second floor fire at the General Detroit Corp three story building. Sparks from an acetylene torch ignited paint accumulations and the fire was brought under control quickly. The company manufactures fire extinguishers.
Senator Byrd of Virginia called lifting the debt ceiling a milestone in solvency but warned that raising the limit to 290 billion could trigger a slide to 300 billion and financial disaster. He opposed Eisenhower's 275 to 290 billion proposal as the Senate Finance Committee defeated it. The current debt stands about 272 billion. Byrd urged the administration to manage fiscal affairs without increasing the ceiling.
Englewood Colorado police chief Joe Kollar says three patrolmen may resign over internal squabble and one more could fill a sergeant vacancy leaving only two patrolmen in the 15 man force. Arctic musk oxen are easily brought to bay by dos.
A discussion of the clash between scientific progress and evolving thought on liberty. Bastiat’s view places life, faculties, and property as core rights. excessive state power erodes private ownership and fuels revolution. The piece links Soviet policy, tax systems, and moral stability to the rise of state control and individual dependency.
Column recounts global ad work challenges from New York to Karachi and Hong Kong. It notes language barriers and cultural norms in India, Latin America, and Africa, including decency rules, color superstitions, and local sensitivities affecting campaigns.
Edgar A. Guest reflects on long delays in a doctor’s waiting room. The poem notes patients are asked to stay despite late appointments and unforeseen emergencies. Images on walls and magazines fill the waiting time as the doctor borrows the patients’ time.
Maryland farmers faced a long dry spell while underwater farms thrived as fresh water from drought fed into Chesapeake Bay. Tidewater Fisheries Commission chairman Arthur H. Brice noted the drought increased salt levels that favor oyster growth and related sea life.
GOP leader Rep. Richard M. Simpson says the party will add about 25 seats in 1954 to extend control of the House. Democrat Rep. Mike Kirwan declines to predict, noting it is early and tradition favors the party in power losing seats in off years.
Six year old Paul iHaley, facing terminal cancer, received a phone call from Hopalong Cassidy actor William Boyd, shortly after a presidential visit by Eisenhower. The boy spoke with Hoppy for about five minutes, a rare hopeful moment amid his illness.
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