29 Feb 1964
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1964
Page
1
Editorials note Iowa weather mild this winter and warn against imported foreign beef while praising home cattle. A British scientist cites chimpanzees viewing humans as inferior but tolerant, suggesting humans could learn restraint and tolerance from primates.
Senator Vern Lisle of Clarinda files an amendment to Iowa's reapportionment bill calling for the 25 smallest counties to have one half vote each. The plan keeps the Senate unchanged and creates 12014 House votes with 59 counties full votes, 25 half votes, and 15 largest counties totaling 49 votes. Polk would have 10 reps, Linn eight, Scott Woodbury and Black Hawk four each, plus other counts for two and three vote counties.
A summary of observed temperature trends shows winters in the Northern Hemisphere trending toward warmer averages. Analysts cite oceanic patterns and changing atmospheric circulation as contributing factors.
U S Rep James Bromwell of Cedar Rapids announced Thursday his bid for a third term on the Republican ticket in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District. The 43 year old attorney served on the House Judiciary Committee and the Veterans Affairs Committee. He is a 1946 Army veteran discharged as a captain, married with four children.
Carthage Missouri officials say the city is the hitching post capital of the world after the Carthage Press found more than 50 marble hitching posts in the downtown area. The posts, crafted by local artisans, date from the horse and mule era and remain in excellent condition.
The Atlantic News-telegraph lists publication information for Atlantic Iowa with address at 410 Walnut St. It notes evenings except Sunday, ownership by News-Telegraph Pub. Corp. F D Simpson as editor and subscription rates by carrier and mail, including regional and national pricing.
DREW PEARSON reports LBJ faces a bold proposal to build a United States canal from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific via Texas New Mexico Arizona and California. Proponents tout shorter route and unemployment relief while critics foresee high costs and political risk.
Babson analyzes retirement choices across climates and regions. He notes temperate contrasts aid intelligent development and suggests two homes or varied weather areas for couples with children. He advises careful budgeting, potential careers for retirees, and prudent buying only after local community experience and state data.
Mrs Norman Quinn of Lewis 16 joins the Whitney Loan and Trust Company bank in the bookkeeping department. Mr and Mrs William Leeds, formerly of Cherokee, become Atlantic residents at 410 Fifth Street. The Iown Finance Company moved this week from the Herricks Building into new offices in the Linn Building.
Charles Brown acreage on West Tenth street noted. Thirty years ago Clarence Dinkla from Union township won top honors in oral and written spelling contests at school No 2 under teacher Velma Lothman. Wayland A. Hopley, cattle feeder, elected to Cass County delegation to the Iowa Beef Producers Association meeting in Des Moines.
An At Chamber of Commerce event drew about one hundred fourteen sign-ups as pledges toward a community fund. John E. Budd announced the drive and Ware Gan reported on the progress.
More than 52,000 tribal refugees have crossed from East Pakistan into Assam, including about 35,000 Christians, amid alleged Muslim persecution, according to the Indian government.
In a team match, South led a diamond and both declarers faced tough choices to reach six spades. At table one a heart lead and club sequence failed. at table two a heart queen lead and a later diamond finesse succeeded for the slam, prompting discussion on optimal play and carding strategies.
A poet recalls simple Sunday night meals of toast and tea with jam, enjoying quiet companionship when the cook is away. The speaker prefers intimate meals at home, placing the kettle on, the toaster wired, and chairs arranged for two with no fuss.
Ha nako Tsugaru, 23, met Japan’s emperor and empress and won approval to marry Prince Yoshi, 28, third in line to the throne. Named from about 800 candidates, she received sanction from the imperial family council amid jitters.
A newspaper note on fire hazards in homes urges strict safety measures. It cites modern medicine’s gains and contrasts them with avoidable fires, urging readers to inspect and reduce risks such as matches, fuels, electrical wiring, and smoking in bed with practical steps and consultation with local fire authorities.
A note from Mr and Mrs Merle E Bornholkit of Manitou Springs Colorado praises the AHS basketball team and notes their son Eugene made the 8th grade first team. The team placed third in its tournament. Also mentions a lion owned by Mr and Mrs Ben Sorensen of Urbandale and a humorous Hastings parking ticket advisory.
Actress Lana Turner reports a cat burglar entered her Acapulco hotel room while she slept and took a $2,500 necklace and $75 in cash. Police are investigating the incident in Mexico.
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