24 Feb 1955
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1955
Page
1
The piece argues against cutting income tax by 320.04 or 20 dollars while raising the state sales tax. It warns that tax cuts merely defer payment, worsen debt, and fail to balance budgets. It predicts a presidential veto in isolation but eventual passage as part of other measures. A legislator’s caution on spending before tax increases is urged.
The Chief Evil Brotherhood week discusses many social issues but neglects peace. War causes more damage than any other evil and remains the most difficult problem to solve. Despite efforts, a permanent peace remains elusive though progress appears closer than in the past.
The piece argues that the Democratic Congress will block the administration over the $20 tax reduction and other policies. It suggests Republicans must be ousted by undermining the administration politically, given bleak prospects for an upset in business or a souring of the Eisenhower era.
Tension grows between the Iowa state senate and the governor over governance friction. Analysts warn minor irritants could become major barriers to progress. Observers note some senators may seek the governorship, risking attempts to score political points at the governor’s expense.
Editorial notes discuss a possible French cabinet change and California smog as a landscape feature amid war fears. It mentions scientists proposing smoke curtains as a defense against nuclear threats. In Exira the Young Married group plans a Ranchhouse Jubilee at the high school gym with Omaha's Rusty and his gang as entertainment. the public is invited after a weather-related cancellation.
Evening paper details local carrier and mail prices for Atlantic Iowa Cass counties and wider regions. Rates cover one month to one year durations with varied prices by location and delivery method. Note: text shows traditional period pricing and geographic limits.
A Texan case drops five indictments for mixing frost damaged Canadian wheat with U S Government wheat and collecting subsidies, while the Bunge Corporation pleads guilty. Special prosecutor C K Richards, sent by Attorney General Brownell, ordered the withdrawal before trial amid tied White House discussions involving Governor Shivers and Ike aides.
A brief verse noting patients who misfeel illness and withhold the truth from doctors. The speaker laments inquiries that reveal no real fault yet warn readers that sharing symptoms is essential for cure. The poet compares imagined pains to unspoken truths in medical care.
Arnold Betts, vocational agriculture teacher, organized a workmanship class. The first meeting was held Monday evening and drew a large enrollment. Don’t drive if you drink.
The Bank of England raised its rate to 4 1/2 percent on Thursday, the second increase in a month amid inflation worries cited by Chancellor R A Butler. The move tightens credit across the sterling area and supported by a stronger pound on markets. Stock Exchange values fell as government bonds and oil shares slipped, with blue chips sustaining smaller losses. EXIRA-Russell Peppers leaves the LG A store meat department to join Hines Packing Co in Omaha, Milton Nigectsonol-Council Bluffs replaces him at ILG A store.
Des Moines Iowa House Ag Committee backs a Senate approved bill creating 100 county agricultural extension councils to fund and oversee county extension work separate from the Farm Bureau. Councils may levy tax or allocate up to 20 000 annually per county with budgets approved by the county board. The measure limits office sharing with farm organizations and sets municipal representation.
A bill to create a permanent interim legislative research committee was placed on the House calendar by the Departmental Affairs Committee without recommendation. Support came from the Iowa League of Women Voters and Iowa Women’s Clubs. The measure would grant legislators on the committee access to the Institute of Public Affairs at the State University of Iowa.
Earle Smith former assistant attorney general will succeed Charles Barber as director of the gas tax division in the state treasurer's office on March 15 Barber of Mason City is retiring after 16 years in the post The gas tax division director now earns 5400 dollars annually Smith is a former director of the State Tax Commission sales and use tax division and formerly served as State Commerce Commission counsel
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