04 Jan 1955
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1955
Page
1
The article explains how U S foreign trade creates conflicts for both consumers and producers. It notes that exports require imports to pay, and that reducing barriers may hurt domestic firms while protecting consumers. Government subsidies may shield critical materials. Trade shifts reflect politics and patriotism.
A columnist notes that scientists overstate overeating as a life threat and recalls the adage we dig our graves with our teeth. U S News estimates a 50 year old in good health has 20 more years, while overweight reduces life expectancy by about 43 percent. The piece mentions a proposed British fat tax for public benefit.
A reflective note says many students and visitors returned to campuses and homes after the holidays. Weather favored celebrations and the area had no New Year police calls. The passage predicts a bright year ahead and a generally peaceful outlook despite global tensions.
The Chamber of Commerce backs the stop light installation at the Ath and Walnut corner and at 7th and Chestnut to reduce jams. The crossroad near Tth and Walnut is noted as hazardous due to trucks moving from both directions uphill, and authorization marks a step forward for the community.
An old line lists subscription prices for the Atlantic News Telegraph by carrier and mail. Local and distant rates are given, including monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options, with distinctions for Cass county, Iowa, other Iowa towns, U S addresses, and Canada.
Washington backroom talks and dinners focus on whether Dwight Eisenhower will seek a second term. Ike did not commit to running but agreed to delay any announcement after Congress adjourns. Democrats plan a sharper attack and draft efforts while stressing responsibility for the president and party harmony.
A poem by Edgar A. Guest opens with a telephone call from a child named Marjie and a parent’s prompt order. The piece then shifts to a report on an economical sewage disposal method first tried in North Dakota and now spreading to several states including South Dakota Nebraska Missouri Kansas Minnesota Montana Wyoming and Colorado.
Des Moines health officials from 10 states to evaluate a grid system that feeds sewage to algae in a man made bageon as a cheaper alternative to mechanical treatment. Missouri River Basin Health Council engineers spearhead the two day meeting. Pout House Iowa director notes the potential.
Audubon holds a Twelfth Night ceremony on school grounds to close the Christmas season. Miss Merry Christmas Shirley Petersen proclaims the close, Rev. Grant Elford reads the Twelfth Night story, and Audubon firemen supervise burning of discarded trees. The first baby born in 1955 to Audubon county parents earns $25 from the Chamber and merchant gifts.
George E Sokolsky argues The Manchester Guardian critiques U S leadership as weak due to internal politics and Western divergence. He contends Americans prefer peace over war and notes distrust of four power talks with Russia and Red China while criticizing the notion of two Chinas and Formosa.
Audubon county welcomes its first baby of 1985 a Kimballton infant born at 12 55 a m weighing seven pounds 13 ounces to Mr and Mrs Leonard C Steen the child unnamed and to receive a $25 savings bond from the Audubon Chamber of Commerce and gifts from local merchants at the Twelfth Night celebration.
A ceremony on January 5 marks the official closing of Audubon’s Christmas season. Police advise drivers not to drink and drive to ensure safety during celebrations.
Sea water requires about two degrees Celsius lower temperature to freeze than fresh water due to salt content. This difference affects oceanic ice formation and sea level dynamics in polar regions.
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