20 Jan 1956
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1956
Page
1
The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce begins a new era with a fresh president and a renewed secretary. Committees operate vigorously as the group mobilizes support from every business and professional man in the city to promote commercial progress and growth through united effort.
The piece notes several global trouble spots including the Middle East between Arabs and Jews, stirred by Russian aims and religious tensions, plus Southeast Asia where communists seek revolution and South Africa with racial tension. It highlights UN efforts and warns more hot spots will emerge, risking world peace.
An analysis suggests the Republicans gain ground as elections approach. It argues prosperity benefits the party unless farm troubles worsen. despite farm policy scrutiny, the administration may bridge gaps, and Eisenhower's nomination keeps a Republican win likely.
The notice lists publication details for the Atlantic News-Telegraph including editors and offices, and provides subscription prices for carriers in Atlantic, Cass and adjoining counties, other parts of Iowa, the U.S., and Canada with annual and short-term rates. It notes affiliations with press associations.
The International Cooperation Administration edges toward an Ebasco foreign aid contract to study Korea’s economic program. Ebasco seeks a seven percent commission on contracts, with four Ebasco reps bound for Seoul to win over Syngman Rhee, while ICA maintains secrecy around the deal and Hamilton faces questions.
Fragmentary poem and prose notes mix in this item. The piece references Edgar A. Guest and a salt free diet as it shifts to a Washington report about farmers seeking funds for equipment livestock and supplies. The text presents garbled phrases but shows a blend of literary verse and public notices.
West Side long list of streets and phone numbers for newspaper delivery on city carrier routes. Residents at LaViota Place Highland Adda Farlaws Adda must call before 7 p m if not receiving paper in Atlantic.
A King Features column by George E. Sokolsky reflects on hospital needles and sleep as cures, interwoven with political commentary on Hoover, Adams, Sherman, and world war fears. The piece muses on leadership, public events, and the strain of wartime anxieties from a patient viewpoint.
The Iowa Highway Research Board reported at the Assembly of General Contractors that research explores using sods and bioterns to improve paved deposits in southern Iowa. The discussion noted potential mixes with asphalt cement and concrete to advance road materials and durability.
Col Thomas J explains planned spending this year on base improvements along the Missouri and Platte rivers. The outline covers stabilization near Cedar Point and Sun City, with actions to keep operations aligned with district engineers and local facilities.
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