08 Feb 1964
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1964
Page
1
The piece argues U S aid provokes blame abroad and urges in depth Atlantic development planning. It also criticizes antiwar protests by students, warns against vigilantism, and analyzes the farm problem as a supply and demand imbalance resistant to political action or temporary gadgets.
Unemployment rose to 4.6 million in January with 700 thousand more jobs lost seasonally yet civilian employment at 67.2 million remains the highest January total on record. Humphrey and Javits pressed Congress reform while Peace Corps funding climbs to 115 million for the new fiscal year to reach 14,000 volunteers by August 1965.
Parsons College officials called last weekend's campus disturbances a release of pent up energy sparked by a February May day. Three students were arrested and fourteen expelled during the mid term disruptions. Robert Parkin cited academic pressure and said college authorities resolved the issue with student cooperation. A quoted student claimed protests over lack of planned social events, though the registrar shows no enrolled student with that identity. The college stated social events are not appropriate during exams.
Eskimos are born and raised near the sea yet rarely learn to swim because the water is too cold. The passage notes the harsh climate as a barrier to swimming education.
Atlantic News-Telegraph lists subscription rates by carrier and mail for nearby counties and out of state. The notice includes editor contact, association memberships, and city of publication in Atlantic Iowa with publication schedule evenings except Sunday.
Drew Pearson reports several congressmen fail to work and owe back pay under the 1856 law, with deductions for days absent. The piece also warns of renewed Birmingham racial tensions as demonstrations may flare in spring, amid calls for open facilities and voting access.
Kirk Boyd 28, administrative assistant to Gov. Harold Hughes, was named executive secretary of the Democratic State Central Committee for the 1964 campaign. He will take a leave from the governor’s office and earn 10 000 dollars annually, the same salary the committee pays. William G. Hedlund 30 of Slater will replace Boyd at 9 000 dollars yearly, after working as a social science analyst for the U.S. Department of Agriculture while pursuing a master’s degree at Iowa State University. Hedlund, a Democrat with a wife and two children, plans to assume the post March 1.
An incoherent fragment hints at chess themes with references to hearts, guardians, and self preservation. It mentions the queen and a Syndicate, Inc but lacks clear actions or events to anchor a definite news item.
Readers invited to clip and mail a coupon to express preferred Republican presidential nominee. Story notes local interest in Western Iowa opinions and promises results.
Edith Ann Johnston recalls Gwen Rowe being named admiral in the Nebraska navy a mythical honor with no pay or service. C Hiddleston and Rex Moorman golfed February 5 and sent photos to Florida friends. Bob Struthers was ticketed after a highway patrol car check found a car light out.
A mixed column combining Edgar A. Guest verse with a short mock political poll. It notes sparse presidential votes in Cass county with Goldwater Nixon and Smith receiving several ballots, then hints at further results to come.
H P Carlton and son Boyd purchased the Globe theater in Griswold from Arch Conklin who also owned Conklin Oil Co. Bill Rattenberg was named chairman of the men s residence floats committee for the 1954 Weishen at Iowa State. Woodward sold 17 steers at Omaha market for 25 24 per cwt and Horace Heiken topped at 15 65 for 1 184 pounds. Miss Wilma Gray accepted a Des Moines internal revenue office typist job after teaching rural school north of Casey.
Health column discusses breast diseases and the importance of differentiating true tumors from false masses. It notes biopsy and X-ray techniques alongside a DIY cervix cancer detection kit by Dr. Hugh J. Davis and international collaboration with Copenhagen experts to aid women in remote areas.
The law firm of Swan, Martin and Martin was elected president at a lively Cass county Izaak Walton league meeting. The Minor Outfitting company received an honorary citation for outstanding sales of Majestic radios.
The House nears a final vote on a civil rights bill with Rep. Howard W. Smith warning of unpleasant consequences if leadership speeds the measure. Minority Leader Halleck sought sessions before noon and on Saturday to push a Saturday night vote as Republicans aim to present the 10 part bill ahead of Lincoln Day rallies.
Halleck sought unanimous consent to fast track a bill but Rep John Bell Williams objected. Smith warned Democratic leaders promised no move to cut off debate if finished by Tuesday, while Halleck claimed a Democrat agreement to end by Saturday night.
Readers note two remaining carrier spots on the East and West sides of Chestnut with contact phones 243 2108 and 243 4918 for delivery updates and availability.
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