17 Feb 1955
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1955
Page
1
A wary critique argues taxes now consume about half of the average family income and threaten personal ambition. It warns government overreach could curb productivity, spark decline, and erode freedom, likening excessive taxation to dangerous models from history.
The article predicts rapid progress in atomic energy for civilian use. New York plans a commercial atomic power plant for electricity, a nuclear submarine is in service, and future applications extend to cars, trains, home heating, and broad household labor relief, transforming family life.
Probes by Congress cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands each. Not much new information emerges from investigations into communism in the U.S. The FBI already knew most facts, yet the government funds continued. The piece argues government waste across multiple fields.
A Sunday mid winter concert directed by O W Julier featured a Cadet band arrangement of The American March. The 64 piece concert band performed a largely expanded program with soloists and 150 instrumental performers noted among the attendees. Norma Berstron leads the student band. Approximately one third of the United States is arid or semiarid.
The notice lists the Atlantic News-Telegraph editorial staff and offices in Atlantic Iowa. It provides subscription rates by carrier in Atlantic, by mail in Cass and nearby counties, elsewhere in Iowa, the U S, and Canada, with varied durations and prices. It notes affiliations with press associations and dates to establish publication legitimacy.
Drew Pearson outlines Wright Patman pushing a House monopoly inquiry led by Patman amid GOP resistance in the Senate. He warns big business chokes small firms and shares Green of Rhode Island’s thrifty health routine and daily walking routine.
A kitten trapped under a police car hood delayed officers for three hours on Wednesday. Officers tried catnip to coax the animal free, and the hood had to be raised to rescue it. Police cited no idea how the kitten ended up under the car.
The piece notes a map depicting Nepal, Assam, Bhutan and part of Kashmir as Chinese territory. It suggests Red China's imperial aims may influence Nehru and possibly shift his view on Formosa. It remains unclear whether Nehru opposes Indian troops occupying Formosa or removing Chiang Kai-shek.
A short verse reflects on money, risk, and friendship with a moral about affording loss and not risking friends for pay. The second line contrasts a historical population rise with present figures, noting global growth from 500 million to 900 million and then to about 2.4 billion.
Ames Iowa Crop Improvement Association named top Iowa growers at a Wednesday ceremony. Charles City’s Ray Mitchell earned 1954 Master Corn Grower for 152.55 bushels per acre despite a July wind. Decorah’s Orin Ehrie won for contour plowed corn with 142.94 bushels per acre. Earlham’s Frank Hill earned Master Soybean Grower for 51.28 bushels per acre. Newton's John Edward Wise received the association scholarship of 200 dollars.
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