12 Jan 1961
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1961
Page
1
The editorial weighs Iowa and national political shifts as Republicans replace Democrats and warns against overreacting to transitions. It contrasts wartime news hunger with present daily coverage and critiques U.S. space and propaganda rivalries, urging focus on domestic progress and resource use rather than foreign competition.
The Polk County Conservation Board voted to request Army Engineers funds to dismantle and relocate the Owens covered bridge from Red Rock Reservoir’s flood area. Jesper Park in northern Polk County is a proposed site as the county’s sole covered bridge faces rising water.
A historic bridge believed built in 1875 stood over the North River flood plain. The bridge crossed the former river channel which has since been relocated, altering the landscape around the site.
Eatontown Borough Council member Joseph Kellenyi suggests replying to late night calls from residents by recording their number and promising a return call. He recommends setting an alarm for 3 30 and calling back with an answer. The item ends with a safety reminder not to drink and drive.
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists office address 410 Walnut St Atlantic Iowa and published evenings except Sunday. It notes editor F D Simpson and lists subscription rates by carrier and mail within Cass and surrounding counties and statewide and to Canada with various monthly and yearly prices.
Drew Pearson reports Western allies are puzzled by outgoing President Eisenhower’s last minute Laos and Cuba actions. He aims to project strength, defend policies for Kennedy, while Dulles warned of a vacuum and Felt warned of possible Korea-like risks.
A medical feature explains what cortisone is how it is produced and how it fights inflammation allergic reactions and swelling. It notes its use with antibiotics to limit infection and its potential effects on sterility air passages and vision while mentioning asthma hay fever and cancer.
In a bridge hand South opens four spades after a pass sequence. West leads clubs and South ruffs, then cashes hearts and diamonds to enter dummy. Even with perfect defense West cannot beat the contract, and declarer can reach three spade tricks and still make. The article urges never give up.
A bitter anonymous letter criticizes unnamed targets, detailing fears and malice. The note emphasizes the author’s hidden presence and self-concealment behind its slender pen as the source of venom.
A brief note recalls a 1961 George Matthew Adams Service item about the role of dictionaries and advocates, reflecting on language, protection, and public discourse.
In Des Moines AP report state safety education director William Burnett warned that most Iowa traffic accidents occur near home. He urged constant caution even on short trips noting winter conditions heighten risk during local drives.
The Iowa House readies the first redistricting bill of the 5th general assembly to redraw lines after 1960 census. Proposals shrink eight districts to seven with 1.4 percent tolerance, eliminate the Sixth district, and shift counties among Third through Seventh districts.
The Senior MYF gathered Sunday evening at the Methodist church with eleven members and two sponsors Mr and Mrs Earl Spiker. Mike Smith led the lesson and devotions while Rose Mary Vale and Robert Bryson oversaw recreation and served refreshments. A planning session for the United Youth banquet was held at Noble Center Evangelical United Brethren church with attendance by Rev Carl B Rayburn Mrs Earl Spiker and Royce Culbertson plus Janet Culbertson and leaders from St John s Evangelical and Reformed church near Lyman. More details will follow once the date is set.
Duval County tax records show several residents paid their tax bills twice. After receipts were mailed for the first payment, some sent new checks with the receipts, creating extra work to verify prior payments and return funds.
Iowa Supreme Court released opinions Wednesday reversing and affirming various cases. Daggett vs Nebraska Eastern Express and Shover vs Iowa Lutheran Hospital were reversed and remanded. others affirmed by operation of law or on appeal. The docket includes matters from Polk Pottawattamie Madison and Scott counties, addressing estates, real estate, taxes, bonds, and rate disputes.
A court affirmed charges for burglary tools and entering as part of a criminal case. The ruling confirms the defendant’s culpability based on evidence of tool possession and unlawful entry.
Officials of the AC and DC Products Division of General Electric announced a new switch gear line will begin at the Burlington plant in February.
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