19 Dec 1957
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1957
Page
1
The article argues the new federal highway near Atlantic risks harming Highway 6 and other parallel routes. It urges keeping the super highway close to the city to avoid neglect and preserve travel and local traffic, resisting county takeover of old routes.
The November issue of the Journal of the American Water Works Association reports that in 1956, 213 communities in the United States and seven Canadian municipalities began fluoridating their water, while 12 communities stopped and four resumed. By year end, 1,500 communities supplied fluoridated water to 32,306,562 people in the U.S. and Canada, with reaffirmations by the AMA and ADA in 1957 suggesting further gains.
Editorial briefs suggest Europe pressures the United States to open talks with Russia and that Washington may accept. The U S test launches a 109 ton rocket with 5000 mile range, easing fears that Russia's weapons surpass U S power.
Navy League president William D. Moorer filed a formal complaint with Tulsa schools superintendent Dr. Charles C. Mason arguing that none of Tulsa’s 76 schools bear a naval hero name while several tribute to Army leaders such as Eisenhower Andrew Jackson Lee McArthur and Pershing. He suggested the next new school could be named John Paul Jones.
Atlantic News Telegraph lists subscription prices for carrier and mail delivery in and outside Iowa. Rates: in Atlantic 1 month 80 cents, 3 months 2.25, 6 months 4.25, 1 year 8.00. Cass county and nearby 7.00 per year. elsewhere in Iowa 1 year 7.00, 6 months 3.75, 3 months 2.25, 1 month 80 cents. U S outside Iowa 1 year 10.00, 6 months 5.25, 3 months 2.75, 1 month 1.00. Canada 1 year 12.00.
Drew Pearson reports entertainers travel with U.S. troops in Morocco and Libya, warning that mispressed buttons could trigger war. He cites missile mishaps, food shortages, weather-altered threats, and rising CO2, urging peace and people to people dialogue.
The Atlantic City Council, citing ordinance 193 passed in 1951, applies the rule to enforce trailer parking limits. In December 1956 Irene Wissler faced penalties for a trailer exceeding six months on her lot, and again in April 1957 wheel removal and seven months occupancy triggered charges. The council stresses enforcement to protect nearby homeowners.
The Iowa Supreme Court upheld a district court ruling dismissing a suit by Glenn Winn William Gillespie and H C McGregor against Rudy Patrick Seed Co of Kansas City. The case arose from an $8720 payment for blue grass seed in 1953, cashed under a contract, with no fraud shown to warrant further accounting.
Des Moines and Omaha men filed articles of incorporation for eight Iowa Securities Acceptance Companies at Chariton Council Bluffs Des Moines Fort Dodge Marshalltown Hed Oak Shenandoah and Spencer. Clarence L. Landen named president and treasurer. Each firm authorized to issue 50000 capital stock to deal in securities.
A Becker analysis of a recent pair championship hand. East misdefense and greed influence South’s decisions, costing thirteen tricks after an opening queen of spades lead. The writeup notes experts at the table and critiques South’s excessive risk in choosing to run trumps late.
A compact moral panel by Herman N Bundesen on anger control for self discipline. It argues that rage blinds judgment, advises quiet response to provocation, and suggests apologizing later to restore relations while avoiding grudges. It notes temper harms self respect and yields no real winner.
Poem by Edgar A. Guest laments June weddings turning to homesickness as brides return to their prior lives. The verse playfully warns grooms of the forthcoming challenges and returning wives bringing their families home.
Des Moines reports that Lions Clubs and Chambers of Commerce may owe taxes on funds raised through sales. The opinion by Frangie J. Pruss, special assistant Iowa attorney general for the commission, explains how the tax requirement could apply.
A speaker argued that sales tax exemption applies only to educational religious and charitable groups and that civic clubs do not qualify. The remark clarifies which organizations may use proceeds for tax relief and which do not.
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