Congress Considers Pay Raise Amid Public Service Debate
The House votes a $10,000 yearly pay boost with Senate approval expected. The editorial argues salaries should attract public servants without turning Congress into a rich man’s club, noting sacrifice is needed and that high private pay will always lure some. It cautions deferring the raise would be prudent given taxpayer burdens.
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U. S. Congress
Senate
Congress
House
U. S
Cabinet
Supreme Court
Dulles speech leaves Formosan issue in diplomatic haze
The Wednesday address fails to clarify the status of the offshore islands held by the Nationalists or fix Washington’s stance toward Red China and Russia. Dulles ties negotiation to communism repudiation which is unlikely, leaving U S policy in Asia muddied and flexible for possible talks.
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Dulles
China
Washington
Red China
Russia
U. S
Asia
Power from South Dakota May Transform Missouri Valley
The arrival of electric power from South Dakota is poised to expand industry along the Missouri valley. As power costs drop and river transport remains, the region could rival the Ohio valley in manufacturing. Atlantic residents should value local fire prevention after recent deadly fire reports.
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Missouri
South Dakota
Towa
Missouri Valley
Ohio Valley
Atlantic
Atlantic Fire Department
Firemen Subdue Guard Dogs During Newark Warehouse Fire
Firemen answering a Newark New Jersey warehouse blaze faced six barking watchdogs. They used water spray to subdue the canines before tackling the fire.
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Newark. N.J
Atlantic News-Telegraph Advertising Rates and Details
The notice lists subscription rates for carriers in Atlantic Iowa and Cass counties, by mail in-state and nationwide, with various term options and prices. It notes publication scope, editor details, and association memberships as part of the paper’s masthead.
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News-Telegraph Pub. Corp
F. D. Simpson
Atlantic
Iowa
Congress
Iowa Daily Press Association
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Cass
Lowe
U. S
Canada
Russia China Plan to Attack Formosa Is Bold Says De Seversky
Washington column quotes Alexander De Seversky warning that Red air superiority around Formosa could compel U S retaliation and draw the nation into a wider war. He cites U S air forces of about 2,500 in region versus 8,500 Russian and Chinese planes and a 24 hour reinforcement window.
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Drew Pearson
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China
Formosa
U. S
de Seversky
McCarthy
Washington
United States
Japan
Okinawa
Korea
Siberia
Pacific
Alexander de Seversky
Colorado Springs
Ussr
Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest
A poem reflecting on the power of speech and writing to convey knowledge and emotion. The piece contrasts human language with animal communication and asserts speech as essential for culture and faith. It includes a 1955 copyright attribution and a closing note about Harti residents descended from African slaves.
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Edgar A. Guest
Expect To Delay Tax Cuts In Congress Cites Postponement
Chairman Cooper says the House Ways and Means Committee will likely approve Eisenhower's request to postpone about three billion dollars in scheduled tax cuts. A one year delay on the personal income cut and changes to excise rates are under consideration, with final action possibly Monday or Wednesday.
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Cooper
D-Tenn
House
Ways and Means
Eisenhower
Bie Marein
Eisen- Hevers
Tpounine
Ported Bey
Aban
Sine Ways
Cnd Meats
Government Civil Service Reform Debate Analyzed
The Hoover Commission report argues to separate policy making from noncareer work and to place all pivotal decisions under presidential control. Critics warn that adding a new Schedule C risks more political manipulation of the career service.
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Herbert Hoover
Commission
United States
Congress
Wis
Yweover Commission
Aostenographer
Winover Commission
Civil Service
Chet Mackfield
California
IBM’s electronic supervisor for central control systems
IBM introduces an electronic supervisor that automatically controls 40 groups of operations in an industrial plant. The system can switch lights and motors, open valves, operate air conditioning, and perform many pre-set commands over existing circuits to optimize usage and reduce fuel water and power costs.
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New York
International Business Machines Corp
IBM
Visit Highlights Speechless Sister Visit in Cussy
Mrs Robt Buin visited her sister Ms Oleg in Cussy Wednesday to spend time with family. The brief note records the sisters’ reunion and local social activity.
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Adair
Robt
Buin
Ms Oleg
Thurpind Su
Erties
Orlon Tubing May Replace Aortas In Medical Breakthrough
In Raleigh North Carolina researchers from North Carolina State College with Dr Paul W Sanger and Dr Frederick H Taylor announce orlon tubing could replace defective aortas. Developed by W E Shinn and knit on a modified necktie machine the tubing matches aorta dimensions and resists body chemicals offering hope for aneurysm patients.
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Raleigh
N. C
School of Textiles
North Carolina State College
Charlotte, N. C
Paul W. Sanger
Frederick H. Taylor
W. E. Shinn
Department of Knitting Technology
Orion
DuPont
Inadequate Supply Warns of Strained Artery Care
The report notes that the program has seen successful use but faces inadequate supply. Some arteries show deterioration concerns, prompting caution about ongoing treatment capacity and safety.
Statistician Bill Advances In House Judiciary
A bill to provide a statistician in the Supreme Court clerk's office to survey district judge workload was approved by House Judiciary Committee No. 1. Another bill approved would authorize bench paroles in some third offense drunken driving cases.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court Clerk
House Judiciary Committee
Move to Exira family changes home and in Des Moines
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Jorgensen moved Sunday from Audubon to Exira into the Friese residence recently purchased by Leon Milliman. Mrs Friese has relocated to Des Moines to establish her home.
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Lawrence Jorgensen
Audubon
Friese
Leon Milliman
Des Moines
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