11 Jan 1955
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1955
Page
1
The Iown assembly opened Monday with worry over funds. The piece argues government costs would drop if run like a private business while maintaining services, and urges curtailing expenses rather than seeking more taxes at state and federal levels.
The Old Passes Kansas City saw its last steam engine depart, with many terminals following. Atlantic has had no steam trains for months as new diesels replace them, offering efficiency and speed but losing the plume and whistle. Progress trims sentiment, just as gunpowder and automobiles reshaped history.
A call for Congress to reduce investigations and focus on governing efficiently. The piece notes past inquiries into communists crime philanthropies coffee prices comic books monopolies clergymen educators scientists the army juvenile delinquency housing scandals libraries and more. It urges only necessary probes while avoiding politically motivated or publicity driven acts.
Marian Anderson, first Negro to sing with the Metropolitan Opera, receives a huge ovation signaling progress against color barriers. The article notes slow change in the south and broader nationwide shifts aided by leaders in white and colored communities. Also mentions a 5,000 year old Egyptian blade discovery and a doubling of mechanics and repairmen over the last decade.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph and News-Telegraph Pub. Corp. list editor D. Simpson and contact numbers, note publication schedule, and outline subscription rates for local carrier, Cass county, Iowa, and U.S. mail. Rates cover 1 month to 1 year with regional and international variants.
Cy Drew Pearson reports Herman Welker and George Smathers nearly fought after a South America voyage. The column also critiques Senator McCarthy’s final Government Operations report as dull and outlines costs and findings from the Army McCarthy hearings and Panama Canal probe.
The piece reflects on how each era spans limits of knowledge and how new truth emerges as earlier facts fade. It contrasts ancient wisdom with evolving understanding, noting that texts age and new searchers expand what is known beyond the present.
Scientists estimate that sixteen million tons of water evaporate from the earth each second, signaling immense global hydrological activity and the scale of atmospheric processes.
George E. Sokolsky argues that Mendes-France sought a large Democratic majority to pass reforms but faces a multiparty system that risks governmental paralysis. He warns true danger lies in France's isolation and reliance on American support to deter Germany, Russia, and potential invasion.
Two Iowa House members Rep Melvin Wilson and Rep Henry Stevens argue that the state could save about 1000 dollars annually if legislators themselves give the daily prayer at the General Assembly rather than inviting visiting clergymen. They say it would also ease the burden on visiting ministers.
They propose daily prayers by members to cut costs and boost impact, noting ministers from varied faiths travel long distances to Des Moines. The plan aims to save about $1000 and have members speak prayers aloud rather than silent bows. Also mentioned are juvenile suspects tied to car thefts and vandalism. two are 17 and others 14.
Seven teen age boys from well known families in Shenandoah face probation after authorities label their actions as a series of incidents. The case involves local youths and prompts official responses from police and court officials.
Residents on Atlantic city carrier routes must report missed deliveries before 7 p.m. to ensure replacement copies are issued.
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