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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1960
Page
1
The piece argues foreign producers undercut U S goods by cheaper production costs, forcing wage fights and job losses as automation and outmoded work rules persist. It cites coal miners under John J Lewis as illustration and warns boosts to production costs won t solve the problem.
The text argues that nuclear test bans and broader arms control depend on verifiable inspections. France may test in deserts but likely stops upon achieving parity with others. The Soviet Union refuses inspections, dimming prospects for any meaningful arms reduction until verifiable methods exist.
The piece notes fourteen percent of disposable income tied to time payments, warning it could curb consumer spending and harm business in a recession. It discusses Vice President Nixon’s steel strike intervention, framing him as a potential Republican nominee but noting doubts about political gains and implications for inflation policy.
State Board of Control says butter and oleomargarine will be used on about a 50 50 basis for January and February in prisons mental hospitals and other state homes. It awarded a 20000 pound oleomargarine contract to Shedd Bartuah Foods of Omaha at 134% cents a pound while butter contracts were let earlier at about 59% cents. The board projects potential annual savings of up to 140000 if a full switch occurs despite dairy industry criticism.
Atlantic Iowa newspaper lists publishing office at 324 Chestnut Street and rates for carrier and mail subscriptions in various regions. Includes editor contact and membership associations. Prices shown for within Cass and surrounding counties, other Iowa, United States, and Canada delivery.
Drew Pearson reports United Steelworkers president Dave McDonald plans to back Nixon, hoping for a labor bloc boost in key states. He warns a steel price increase could hurt Nixon as government and consumer costs rise. Humphrey aids Nixon, coordinating behind the scenes with industry leaders and fundraising efforts.
The article details Jay Becker in Masters' Individual Championship claiming a slam by a precise endplay. Declarer methodically ruffs diamonds, discards, and tests East distribution, forcing a win when dummy holds the lead. East cannot guard against the endplay without losing twelve tricks.
A chief tells a younger worker to handle his duties while away. The lesson: rely on common sense, use your head, stay calm, and do your best with the resources you already possess.
In Miami a Seminole language moment arose as Asst. State Atty. John Boyer asked Frank Brown Jr. about drink in court. Brown answered simply drunk as Judge Ben C. Willard suspended sentence and urged him to go. Brown insisted he understood his own language.
Noel Hill a 38 year old Hamilton County farmer announced Wednesday he is again seeking the Democratic nomination for Iowa secretary of agriculture. Hill was the party nominee in 1958 but lost to Republican incumbent Clyde Spry.
A 1959 King Features Syndicate health feature explains tuberculosis as a real internal war. It describes how TB germs invade via lungs, how white blood cells and fibers wall off germs forming tubercles, and how the body can mount defenses for a second attack with antibodies.
Des Moines Iowa merchants are cautioned after Kell er Excavating and Grading Co reports 89 company blank checks stolen by a thief in a recent incident.
Iowa counties shifting conservation duties to county commissions and needing state approval get added support. Wilbur W. Rush moves to work with county boards. H. W. Freed becomes Rush aide. M. B. Bolsem takes over audits duties. Ray Mitchell to lead lands. A statewide gun safety program is proposed with a committee to develop it and private groups urged to handle safety work.
Five swastika like symbols were painted on the Jacksonville Jewish Center synagogue Wednesday night. Police said they believed it was a prank.
Residents on city carrier routes in Atlantic should contact East Side West Side Highland Addn LaVista Place Fairlawn Addn Zurfluh Addn listings before 7 p.m. if they fail to receive their newspaper.
Butch the hitch-hiking fox terrier rode with Fort Worth couple E. Lance after waving from a snowbound North Texas highway. The collar listed Midwest City Oklahoma as home and an airman owner last seen in 1958. The Lances may keep him if no owner is found.
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