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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1962
Page
1
The piece argues democracy may drift toward socialism as CongressCreates incentives for giveaways to secure votes. It asserts the United States, as a successful democracy, has progressively moved toward socialist policies with each session, predicting a gradual but steady trend until a fully socialist state emerges.
Seeping evidence from behind the curtain shows growing friction between the two great communist powers. The tension threatens delicate international balance and could push both toward closer Western alignment for fear of betrayal by the other.
The piece notes a clash between the president's balanced budget push and a ten billion dollar debt plan. It laments slim faith in congressional speech and highlights a harsh Iowa winter boosting winter sports while tourism could become a two season affair. It suggests Iowa promote winter outdoors to attract visitors.
In the Republican race for Iowa's new sixth senate district covering Mills, Fremont, and Page counties, three veteran lawmakers are eyed as contenders. Vern Lisle of Clarinda has declared, William Harbor of Henderson and Frank Hoxie of Shenandoah are expected to join, while Leroy Miller shifted to a House campaign.
Des Moines AP report notes FCIC agents and farmers debating government farm programs. W Bishop, a farmer near Atlantic, declined a similar post in Ohio and leads a staff in 35 counties while Dee, with 30 years in farm programs, is tied to the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service.
Anita library will open Tuesday in the Walker building after moving books and equipment from city hall. It will operate Tuesday and Friday afternoons and evenings and Saturday afternoons and evenings, inviting the public to visit during open hours. Motorists are urged to obey stop signs, as they do not mean slow down.
Atlantic News telegraph announces publication details and post office registration at 410 Walnut St Atlantic Iowa. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail including local Cass County and other Iowa regions with yearly and half year prices.
A newspaper medical column covers nurse midwives for normal births and urgent cases, tetanus boosters every four years, esophagus related heartburn from bicarbonate, electric brain inspired medical simulations, fluoride vitamin drops, and the inheritance of insanity. Readers are invited to send questions to Dr Fern.
A critical year for John F Kennedy, facing Vienna deadlock with Khrushchev and a Cuban crisis. He shifts to cautious policy, rebuilds with trusted advisers, and keeps a firm stance while resisting grudges. The president resumes a steadier leadership path despite setbacks.
The rose I gave you fades yet the love remains faithful and true. Though petals yellow and fall, the feeling endures beyond time, while you rest in peace I bring my heart and a rose tonight in memory.
In a bridge column, South reached six hearts. The article discusses deceptive defense tactics, noting that early ace play can mislead declarer about location of the king, and a back diamond lead often reinforces that belief, shaping later play.
Roger W. Babson predicts a strong 1962 retail year as workers’ earnings rise sharply while prices stay comparatively stable. He cites a drop in unemployment to about 6.1 percent and an improving job market, noting wage gains outpacing inflation and cautious consumer spending easing.
Dennis Anderson and family note their cat Kookie closely following the Lassie program on WFOS. The report describes Kookie perched on a hassock then blocking the screen while patting the picture. Cumberland street scene notes a 20 below zero temperature with tow trucks and car movement. Jack rabbits in the city are reported as unusual. Deer invading a barn due to hunger are mentioned by Carl Goeken.
The Humboldt Independent discusses replacing "federal aid" with "taxpayers' aid" to reflect who bears the loss. A pheasant wanders through Ridge Road and Chestnut as deep snow pushes wildlife into town. Community items mention Ray Gogten, Wallace's Farmer awards, Red Cross leadership change in Cass County, and local job moves and accidents from years past.
Thursday January 21 1932 Harry Hoegh of Brayton suffered a badly mangled left hand while cutting wood at his home with a buzz saw. The report notes the accident and injury details from the Brayton area.
ElK Horn Gilbert Jones and Roy Utah along with Robert J. Jones of Cottage Grove Oregon returned home Friday after visiting Mrs Harold Grove and family and Mrs Jeane Nielsen to be at the bedside of their sister Mrs Margarette Larsen who died in January.
Directory style note lists area carriers and contact numbers for West Side Highland Addn LeJidte Place Fairlawn Addn Turfiuh Addn and related locations with evening call window guidance continuing to residents who miss city carrier service.
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