06 Feb 1963
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1963
Page
1
Editorial argues the death penalty provides final protection against violent murderers by preventing future killings even if deterrence is debated. It emphasizes public safety over rehabilitation and supports tighter parole rules if the penalty is removed. Rehabilitation remains valuable but secondary to protection.
The Atlantic Chamber embarks a new do it yourself dues program to raise funds for operations. YMCA cleanup of debt and building upgrades will expand facility use. Over 100 businesses have paid dues and a personal contact drive has begun to boost income and support functions.
The piece notes France withholding Congo cost share and warns of European leaders aging as Kennedy faces global friction. It highlights U S criticism in Europe and Latin America, Cuban strength, and domestic program troubles, painting a rough outlook for the president and his backers.
Des Moines reports the Iowa House passed a bill to abolish the death penalty with a 59 44 vote. The only capital crime remaining would be kidnapping for ransom as amended by Rep. Howard Reppert. Governor Harold Hughes supported swift passage pending Senate action and final approval.
Viota Jim Mailander returned from Fort Worth Texas where he captured seconds for a trio of Black Angus cattle in the livestock show.
Local newspaper page shows publication office details and advertising rates. Includes address at 410 Walnut St Atlantic Iowa and post office entry date plus subscription prices by carrier and mail across regions in 1912 era. Also lists memberships in press associations.
Fatigue is normal at times but persistent tiredness requires a doctor. Suggests eight to ten hours sleep, breaking routine to defeat boredom, avoiding loneliness, regular light exercise, and not overeating at lunches. Emphasizes maintaining health after a clean bill of health.
Drew Pearson recalls De Gaulle's humiliations in Washington and abroad, contrasts harsh critiques with praise for pulling France from division. Notes 1960 atomic energy talks, Suez setback, and postwar stature. Mentions Churchill, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Roosevelt anecdotes.
Davenport AP report states Ferne Witherbee, 41, former Burlington Bank clerk, pleaded guilty to embezzling 11,592 from the loan department over time. Sentencing delayed for a pre-sentence investigation. Also, two men, Osterman and Grant, were each sentenced to five years for interstate transportation of stolen vehicles.
H. B. Miller of Dubuque and John C. Kelley of Sioux City were among 17 district chairmen elected at the Mississippi Valley Association final conferences on Tuesday.
The Kennedy administration faces turmoil with France Russia Canada and Cuba. De Gaulle blocks Britain in the Common Market and stalls NATO plans while Khrushchev leverages U S disarray. Cuba shelters Soviet forces as Canada friction prompts a formal apology and policy scrutiny.
A humorous verse about marital habits and jealousies where a man laments his wife Jennie’s controlling ways. He notes wardrobe losses, household orders, and social guidance echoed by his neighbor comparing their spouses. The piece satirizes domestic dynamics with playful dialogue.
In the open pair championship at the American Contract Bridge League 36th fall nationals in Phoenix 1967 280 master pairs competed Mrs Dorothy Hayden Hastings on Hudson N Y won with a superb hand as South on a intricate dummy and hand play diamond timing and spade defense yielded four diamonds and one spade trick final contract King Featy ex. a 10 asse as the hand details show the mastery in the December event verdicts and scoring overall
Ten years ago Mr and Mrs John Ehlers and daughter Nancy with R J Camblin left for Wichita Kansas to attend a Masonic grand lodge meeting. Mrs Robert Maytag of Jacksonville Florida and Dick Cook visited their parents Mr and Mrs Harry Cook. James Winston Wendell Pellet George Hosselt Gilbert Wehrman and Harry Codlin attended a meeting in Omaha. C F Darrow mayor of Anita traded his 120 acre farm for Ed Carlton's Chestnut street residence. Eleanor Redburn niece of E G Eustis spent in Atlantic before heading to Stillwater Oklahoma for training as a WAVES. Mrs Alva Mauk and son Jimmie left for San Francisco.
Mrs. Florence McConnell and daughter Miss Gladys McConnell were in town to visit her brothers John and Jack Eble and visit friends. Emma Taylor and Floyd Stone, well known Wiota residents, dropped by for business and social calls. Frank Downey of Massena visited Atlantic for business and pleasure. Mr and Mrs Jay Taylor and guests including Mr and Mrs Frank Reed and Mr and Mrs Albert Morgan attended a five hundred party at the Reed home.
Community notice lists phone contacts for carrier routes on both east and west sides with multiple neighborhood additions and a 7 p.m. reminder. It warns residents to ensure receipt of their paper and to report missed deliveries to the provided numbers.
The Lewis mothers march for polio begins at 7 30 this evening, followed by a visit from the fire department. Residents are asked to keep porch lights on and have contributions ready when solicitors call.
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