07 Feb 1956
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1956
Page
1
A reminiscence on dime novels contrasting them with modern comics. The author recalls dime novel heroes and villains, noting the requirement to read and the vivid language, and argues dime stories offered more blood and excitement than today’s illustrated comics.
The doctrine of interposition is resurfacing as southern states push to block supreme court desegregation rulings. While discredited as a states rights theory, leaders may use it to delay action rather than nullify rulings, wary of creating legal chaos.
The piece notes farm owners valued at 145.8 billion in 1955 with average net income of 3800 and farm spending at 4.03 billion, asserting that a farm industry of such size affects national well being. it also warns about rising car horsepower and suggests built in speed controls to curb unsafe drivers.
Publication details list editor contact and 1913 pricing for subscriptions by carrier and mail. Rates cover Atlantic and adjoining counties, other Iowa regions, U S and Canada, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual terms.
The Eden Eisenhower talks produced no concrete program for the Near East and Asia. Eden and Eisenhower left Washington with mutual friendship but limited results. The natural gas lobbying intensified as Senator Hennings led a strong opposition and promised an inquiry into campaign funding.
The poem reflects on memory and change as old buildings fall to time and cities evolve. It contrasts living memories with present realities and suggests cherishing past splendors while acknowledging progress and transformation. The African lammergeier note is added as a separate fact about the bearded vulture's appearance.
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals delays Kampmeyer's start of a six year federal tax evasion term to March 30 from February 6. A separate motion for parole or sentence reduction cites remorse and awaits argument after Judge Riley's vacation. In Des Moines a four week Iowa Highway Patrol recruit school begins April 15 at Camp Dodge for 35 of 160 applicants.
The writer recalls Joe McCarthy era intrigue noting inflated claims by campaigners and the unreliability of press stories. He questions ADA motives, praises Robert Morris for his Senate Internal Security Committee leadership, and argues communication about Communist infiltration is essential to protect American ideals.
A brief note argues a method to identify evil, suggesting we are nearer a workable approach today. The piece reflects mid twentieth century concerns about moral assessment and practical detection methods.
A reader reports Atlantic’s population sign on East 7th Street is off by about 7 000, with a booster claiming 17 000 for the city. Don Minor returns from the furniture market touting a Hydra-matic convertible sofa that flips to a bed in 18 seconds via button. A robin is spotted in the neighborhood as days lengthen. Rural-school essays on farm problems show grasp and practical ideas. A Oklahoma City Daily Oklahoman correspondent discusses an arson case, noting legal advice restricts reporting until trial and promising details after sentencing.
A coroner's jury in Los Angeles ruled the January Santa Fe two car diesel wreck accidental with 30 dead and 130 injured. Engineer Frank Parrish said he blacked out before the curve and a doctor testified he suffered a withdrawal from reality suspending consciousness for 10 to 30 seconds. No one was criminally responsible according to the ten jurors.
Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court handed down decisions affirming in numerous civil cases across districts including Poffenbarger and Lown against cities, Simpson divorce modification, and tax exemptions. One ruling reversed and remanded Drake versus Block regarding salaries bonuses and vacation pay.
The court affirmed the conviction in State v. George S. Newton of Webster for rape and upheld Leo Gorne of Emmet on a false check charge, confirming lower court rulings.
Robert Wade bought the brick building on East Main street at the R. E. Zink estate auction on January 28 and has sold it to Clell Saunders of Harlan. Saunders, formerly with the Taylor mortuary in Atlantic, plans to open undertaking parlors in the building soon.
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