08 Feb 1955
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1955
Page
1
The piece argues that minor savings in state operations are often ignored yet accumulate to large sums. It notes Iowa’s government spends a large total and that even a ten percent saving could approach a million dollars. The author urges exploiting every saving to avoid new taxes.
The article argues Britain the Low Countries and France wield the strongest peace influence today. Aware they would suffer first in any new war they urge avoiding conflict. Their stance shapes Asia and could prevent a global war, making their influence vital in these critical times.
U S runner Mal Whitfield toured as a goodwill ambassador for the United States. He faced racial barriers with quiet diplomacy, running exhibitions and coaching local athletes. His visits weakened local color lines and politics as he left friends and reduced communist influence in various places.
The evacuation of the Tachen Islands starts with U S forces moving civilians away. The task is delicate as the islands lie near Red Chinese bases and could invite a major confrontation with the 7th Fleet if the adversary reacts strongly. The operation’s complexity and timing raise global concern. An orchid is given to the street department for clearing heavy snow from the streets.
Residents spotted a blazing meteor for the second night in a row over Salt Lake City. The Salt Lake Municipal Airport control tower confirmed Monday night sighting at 7 p m and Sunday night at 9 42 p m.
The notice lists publication details for the Atlantic News-Telegraph and its publishing body F D Simpson editor and office contacts. It includes membership in press associations and detailed subscription pricing for local, adjoining counties, and distant locations including Canada. Aimed at readers evaluating cost and contact information for subscriptions.
Column notes Flo Bratten bargains with telephones and forgets she speaks for the vice president then corrects toSenator Barkley. Matusow voices how McCarthy pressed to probe the press. Strauss, Rayburn, and others feature in the Washington whirl amid defense and statecraft.
A verse reflection by Edgar A. Guest on family quirks and shared forgetfulness. The speaker imagines an ancestor who left papers scattered, coats on chairs, and drawers pulled out, speculating a hereditary trait of carelessness. The note ends with a wry observation on frugality and shared traits across generations.
Des Moines officials describe a new school aid program limited to districts with 500 plus students and at least 17 mill school tax, with prior year spending near 200 dollars per pupil. The plan hinges on an 11 million dollar annual appropriation. Also a bill seeks public inspection of soldiers relief rolls in the Iowa House.
The piece argues that US knit wear firms face unemployment and shrinking workforces as imports from Britain, Japan, and elsewhere erode domestic production. It warns of Gresham’s law in reverse and urges political solutions over free market idealism to protect marginal and essential industries.
Washington reports January unemployment rose by 500000 as winter lull hit several industries. The Labor and Commerce secretaries cited 3,347,000 unemployed, 5.2 percent of the labor force, with January employment at 60,150,000 and a drop from December offset by gains from the prior year.
Officials foresee February labor-force growth surpassing March levels after a 1953-54 recession. Unemployment trends point to declines in March and next summer, with January figures showing 509000 more jobless than December and 260000 higher than a year ago.
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