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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1963
Page
1
The writer argues against maintaining useless army bases and excess federal projects. They warn of wasteful government facilities, overlapping hospital beds for veterans, and federal agencies expanding at private expense. The piece supports President Johnson’s economy drive and calls for cutting waste despite critics.
The piece argues local authorities are sometimes hindered by FBI independence and that some economy moves touch districts. It notes Khrushchev’s need for large credits, suggesting the Soviet Union remains a risky credit risk due to World War II debts, but political maneuvers could create foreign credits enabling purchases.
Plans for drilling new wells to boost the Massena water system are underway. Potter Nursing Home in Anita installed a new notifier fire alarm system and completed a home addition. Katherine Norcross of Chariton now Phi Beta Kappa at Iowa. Raymond Burnham takes Griswold basketball coach post replacing Roy Jessen who entered army service. Rex Miller in Australia earns private first class rank. Anita community service includes two nurses in the army, two WACs, 216 men in service, 10 discharged, two in reserve. Atlantic beat Anita 25 to 14 in high school basketball at Legion Memorial Building. Atlantic fire department fought coal basement blaze at Cass County poor farm. damage slight. An independent basketball team forms locally to play Lewis on opening night.
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists subscription prices for mail and carrier delivery. Rates vary by region with amounts for Atlantic and Cass County areas, U S addresses, Canada, and overseas, covering monthly, quarterly, half yearly, and yearly terms.
Drew Pearson outlines FBI actions around Dallas and the Kennedy tragedy. He notes Hoover pressed to publish the report, the FBI’s failure to report Oswald to the Secret Service, and the tense start of the Presidential Commission’s investigation. The piece critiques FBI immunity and Johnson’s chosen commission.
The World Today discusses presidential mortality noting eight presidents and seven vice presidents died in office, none in a single four year term. With Lyndon B. Johnson now president, the United States has no vice president, and the succession law appears more pretentious than real.
The column discusses presidential succession rules and why the House speaker would be next if needed. It explains potential changes in extraordinary events, notes 1947 law basics, and warns how a speaker could become president only to resign the speakership. The piece also nods to a verse about marriage vows.
An Iowa Bureau of Public Roads official says no objections to using asphalt for 14 miles of Interstate 80 in Johnson and Iowa counties. The Legislative Interim Committee will study the issue. Robert Simpson notes asphalt and concrete costs are comparable, with asphalt at about 7.02 dollars per square yard versus concrete 6.98 in nearby Poweshiek County.
Washington AP reports President Johnson intends a broad reorganization of the Alliance for Progress to sharpen US relations with Latin America. A congressional source predicts a complete shake up in top leadership and in alliance operating methods.
In a Becker column a reader asks if four hearts was winnable with Souths hand. The article analyzes the K 1 predicament after a spade lead and argues the king should be played from dummy, since West led clubs implying East likely holds either the king or ace of diamonds along with the spade ace. The reasoning shows the king is the better choice to maximize the odds.
Don Epperly finds himself pinned by a decorative Christmas tree, forced to call his wife for help as cookies burn in the oven. Chet Hiddleston faces a cold Anthony store as heating fails and the system drains, then tires are sought and bowling follows. Noel Phillips namesake wreath joyously signals festive season.
A physicist warns air pollution threatens health and even the moon, urging public action. He cites 4,000 deaths from smog in 1952 England and a Donora, Pennsylvania incident, urging forceful legislation and cleaner exhaust devices. Readers may send questions to Dr Coleman via the newspaper syndicate.
A youngster in Atlantic named Noel fits the Christmas scene in a kindergarten class. His parents, Nathan’s family, sought a Bible name beginning with Nan but oppose a recent national examination law they say harms their rights.
About 200 law students from Seoul National University's law college clashed with club swinging police as they attempted a prohibited demonstration in front of the ruling military junta's headquarters. Police dispersed the students after about 30 minutes of tension.
Local housing ads list contact numbers for Highland Addn LaVista Place Fairtown Addn and East Side near Chestnut with multiple telephone lines for inquiries and orders.
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