07 Dec 1957
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1957
Page
1
The writer faults American propaganda and argues the United States should prioritize warplanes and shorter range missiles over continuing satellite launches. While the Russians celebrate sputniks, the U S should focus on boosting proven weapons rather than chasing space prestige.
A growing demand in non agricultural areas and among some farm groups calls for drastic changes in the farm program. Proponents argue for reduced surpluses and prices that allow farmers to earn a fair livelihood without heavy government support. Prospects of wide support remain uncertain as talk of reform gathers steam.
The piece supports council action to curb street digging and street restoration costs. It questions raising parking meter fines to 25 cents and suggests a system of escalating fines for repeat violators while sparing occasional offenses.
Lookin Around laments TV scheduling while noting a blooming pussywillow tree at 307 West Eighth and a giant seven inch egg with three yolks found near Tripoli. Dogs are blamed for lack of scientific interest as Robert Larsen joins Phi Kappa Phi at the University of Michigan and teaches at Simpson College.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists publication at 514 Chesteu Street Atlantic Iowa with editing by D Simpson and a News-Telegraph Pub Corp address. It details subscription prices by carrier and mail for local Cass county and wider areas, including rates for Iowa and U S destinations and Canada.
Drew Pearson reports congressional leaders grow dissatisfied with Eisenhower era complacency toward Russia's missile satellite progress. Dulles argues Russian weakness and spiritual strength will favor the U S. Fulbright counters with questions on urgency and automotives production. Ike attends briefing and notes speech difficulty after a stroke, while Stevenson stays silent.
Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson urged removal of corn price supports and a free market for farmers at the All Ag banquet in the Memorial Union, Iowa State College. He argued current programs shift production to other grains and harm corn belt efficiency, citing surplus feed and rising allotments. He stressed dynamic agriculture requires flexibility and audience reactions included applause.
Poem reflecting on memory and youth as a speaker recalls a boy whistling. The verses explore nostalgia for days long past and the shared simple joys of homeward journeys and carefree tunes. The child’s whistle becomes a bridge to earlier times and imagined adventures.
Virginia Belen Garcia, 18, is jailed in Fresno charged with mayhem for biting off part of Mrs. Cynthia Sue Rios’s nose during a fight at a dance.
West faced a four heart contract after South's compelled heart bid. He chose to shift from the king of diamonds to the ten of hearts, allowing declarer to ruff. A low spade at trick two would have defeated the hand by East winning, returning a spade, and receiving a ruff. West argues it would fear a finesse. analysis shows assuming declarer holds the spade ace risks nothing if spades are led.
Medical column warns against self treatment with tranquilizers highlighting risks of poisoning dependence and withdrawal. Advises consulting a doctor before during and after use with an example on epilepsy and sodium dilantin clarifying addicts risk when properly prescribed.
Iowa State College student Doran Bollman of Pulaski is named one of six top rural youths chosen to present the annual 4-H Club report to President Eisenhower next March. He and Karyl Ann Benson will meet the President and confer with Secretary Ezra Benson and Extension Director C. M. Ferguson.
Donald Allen Bulson, 23, of Decorah, was free on $500 bond Saturday on a charge of refusing induction into the armed forces as a non combatant. Bulson pleaded innocent before US District Judge Edwin S Hicklin Friday.
The Eisenhower administration invited Adlai Stevenson as a consultant to boost bipartisanship. Stevenson may influence Congress to approve more foreign aid and closer secret-sharing with allies. He plans to urge a bigger, faster program next year, while keeping a right to criticize admin plans. Both leaders appear aligned on core goals despite differences.
Floods swept through broad areas of Rio de Janeiro State on Friday, claiming 17 lives and forcing thousands to flee their homes. Rescuers searched for missing people as communities faced extensive damage.
The Women's Guild of Peace Evangelical church will host a bazaar and luncheon in the church dining room on Saturday afternoon.
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