05 Jan 1960
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1960
Page
1
The article notes President Eisenhower’s Africa trip as possibly the first time a major power head has met with a native African leader, marking Africa’s growing influence in world affairs. It traces a shift from colonial stereotypes to civilization and independence, acknowledging upheavals and a path to future progress.
The piece argues that renewed Nazi activity in West Germany will harm the country more than Jews and will cause its Western allies to doubt further support. It notes West Germany's progress yet dependence on Western powers and cites British press concern over a Nazism wave. The world would hesitate to bolster a state tolerating Nazism.
The steel strike’s end relieves millions in costs and is seen as more productive via negotiations. Auto dealers and allied local businesses felt the ripple effects, spreading nationwide to touch many sectors before a consensus restored stability.
A note from Mrs. Bob Steffens of Manhattan Beach California recounts a Christmas flight to Palm Springs to visit Everett Kellaway and his wife. A forced landing at Long Beach airport prompted quick safety readiness by two fire engines. The Schwartzs invite skaters to their pond near the Country Club, with a day of constant phone inquiries. Everett Kellaway and Ed Comes hold a long distance football betting record for the city, with four bowl-game bets across about 1500 miles of phone lines, ending even with two wins each.
A personal note mentions three million more females than males in the country and asks readers in Southern California and Phoenix to endure cold weather, noting four below zero in the speaker’s location but indoors mitigates the chill.
The Iowa Department of Public Instruction says one third of the 2,614 graduates from Iowa colleges with teaching qualifications are teaching in other states. A study found nine in ten elementary teachers are teaching this year, with about three of nine working outside Iowa. Town colleges expect to train 2,777 teachers this year including 750 elementary and 2,027 high school teachers.
A London report claiming Soviet Premier Khrushchev may visit Britain this year was dismissed as pure speculation by aides to Prime Minister Harold Macmillan.
Local newspaper lists subscription prices for various delivery options. Rates cover carrier in Atlantic, mail across Cass and nearby counties, broader Iowa, the U.S. and Canada with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual terms. Includes separate Canadian pricing.
Secretary Benson will suspend federal grading of lamb and mutton for one year starting next month, a move attributed to pressure from the American Meat Institute and lobbyist Dale Davies. The step aims to aid big packers against smaller rivals, despite farm groups' opposition, with hearings set to be held and a broader fight over grading standards anticipated.
A reflective poem stresses that true worth comes from honest effort and learning from loss rather than deceitful success. It honors the supremacy of the soul over medals and suggests failures can brighter glow than visible victories when the race ends. Don’t drive if you drink.
A reader from Atlantic Iowa argues editors engage offensively in politics. He cites The News-Telegraph critique of Democratic farm programs, recalls the 1956 and 1959 wheat bills, and notes President Eisenhower's veto. He urges southwestern Iowa officials to seek parity and fair treatment.
In a Fast defensive hand, the heart opening lead against three no trump tests declarer. East’s jack of hearts, though violating third hand high, forces a favorable defense by signaling to West and disrupting declarer’s plan. The piece analyzes Rule of Eleven logic and endplays to show why East’s jack can protect West’s potential tricks.
Eye health column explains conjunctivitis causes and treatment. Antibacterial agents can speed healing from about 14 days to around three days. Sleeping worsens condition by warming lids and promoting bacteria. tears contain lysozyme aiding bacterial defense. Xanthema is a skin condition with yellow plaques. cure is surgical removal.
In Des Moines an automatic sprinkler system at Hutchison Nursing Home was tested Monday when a fire started two minutes after activation. A worker found burning sewing materials on the third floor as the system operated.
U S Senator Thomas Martin of Iowa announced by letter to the Iowa Daily Press Association that he will not seek another term. The move leaves the Republican field open for June primary challengers Jack Miller Kenneth Stringer and Ernest See mann while Dems are expected to nominate Gov Hershel Loveless for the 1960 race. Martin was en route from Seattle to Washington D C and unavailable for comment.
Mrs. Martin and I anticipate retirement after our current term as United States Senate reelection moves loom in 1960. The notice mentions Mr. and Mrs. Emery Stevens and Jim, and Mrs. Johnson with sister Mrs. Clark Brindley and family in Richmond California responding to the call.
Mr and Mrs Richard Johnson of Omaha hosted visitors for the New Year weekend at their son Bill Johnson's home. Also visiting on Sunday were Mr and Mrs Frank O Robinson.
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