Korean Atrocities and North Korean Chinese War Crimes
Senator Potter reports on alleged Korean War atrocities by North Korean and Chinese forces, detailing casualties among American and civilian victims, violations of the Geneva Convention, and failed repatriation agreements. The piece argues for declaring North Korea and China outlaw nations and opposes recognizing Communist China.
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Charles E. Potter
Michigan
McCarthy Committee
Korea
United Nations
United States
China
North Korea
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Unlawful Iowa plan to raid unemployment fund sparks protest
Iowa leaders face criticism for eyeing the $110 million unemployment reserve as extra relief funds. Opponents warn against diverting dedicated money for social security like the federal government has done, urging tax adjustments instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Price Supports and Farm Production Controls Debate
The text outlines price based and acreage controls as methods to stabilize agriculture. It notes high prices boost supply, low prices curb surplus, and government guarantees aim to prevent agricultural bankruptcy. It cites Maine potato growers destroying crops and anticipates Eisenhower program approval by Congress as balanced for farmers and taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Eisenhower
Congress
A Changing Army Signals Shifting Military Spending
The article argues that U S military funds are shifting toward atomic weapons and delivery systems. Foot soldiers decline as the air arm grows to unprecedented strength while the navy remains steady for transport and combat. Future wars may be fought with fewer soldiers but greater civilian suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Seaway Bill Sparks Bipartisan Debate in Congress
Congress debates the St Lawrence Seaway plan aiming to move cheap waterway shipping closer to the middle west to boost markets for regional products and bring eastern and foreign goods west. Transportation firms oppose due to freight patterns, but supporters say Canada will cover part of the cost and long term gains will exceed initial outlays.
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St. Lawrence Seaway
Middle West
Middlewest
Canada
Editorial Briefs Highlight Nylon From Corn Cobs
Local women are urged to note that one bushel of corn cobs can yield nylon for forty pairs of hose. Farmers may give away cobs, enabling self made stockings. Representative Gus Kuester pushes for lower state expenses, with broad legislative backing. His cost cut resolution aims to steer Iowa toward federal style spending reductions this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Kuester
Iowa
Henriet tailed away after hitchhiking hen tale unfolds
Cherokee farmers Joe Nacke and Paul Kestel recount a strange episode as Henrietta the hen fled a dog and rode under their car to Cherokee. The bird perched above the differential while the car was greased, remaining calm through the trip and leaving the men puzzled.
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Cherokee
Henrietta
Joe Nacke
Paul Kestel
Here
Nacke
Kestel
Driver’s Pace Estimated At Seventy MPH On Gravel Roads
The report notes an average speed of about 70 miles per hour for the traveler, with part of the journey over rough gravel paths. The detail highlights travel conditions and vehicular performance on unpaved segments.
Takima Indian Nation votes against liquor on reservation
TOPPENISH Washington Takima Indian Nation General Council rejects opening its reservation to liquor amid a push in Congress to allow Indian lands to sell and drink alcohol. The council also urged reversal of the national law. Snow Ball canceled at Glen Burnie High as five inches of snow shuts down events.
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Toppenish
Wash
Takima Indian
Congress
Glen Burnie, Md
Glen Burnie High School
Atlantic News-Telegraph rates and publication details
A historical notice outlines subscription prices and mailing rates for the Atlantic News-Telegraph, including carrier and mail options within Cass and nearby counties, across Iowa and Canada, with annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly figures. It lists editor contact details and associations.
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Atlantic
Eye
Cass
Iowa
Canada
Reed Forcefully Pushes Tax Changes Amid Wall Street Advice
Uncle Dan Reed drives rapid tax amendments through the Ways and Means Committee aided by secret Wall Street advisers. Democrats fault the tactics while Reed defends swift votes under parliamentary rules. Senator Wayne Morse enjoys debate leverage and lampoons party leaders as he presses for independent rights.
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Drew Pearson
Dan Reed
Weys and Means Committee
Wall Street
Reed
Washington
New York
Eisenhower
White House
Panama
Dan
Treasury Department
Treasury
Ways and Means Committee
Colin Stamm
Roswell Magill
New York Stock Exchange
John Hanes
United States Lines
Mutual Life Insurance
Bankers ‘Trust
Remrod Tactics
Ways and Means
Morse
Wayne Morse
Oregon
GOP
Knowland
Lyndon Johnson
Senate
Johnson
Coparight
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Readin' Around and Local Clippings from Atlantic
A collage of small town notes including Julie Corken 4 enjoying ice cream on Chestnut Street, a reused clipping from Harvey Wissler from Nevada Iowa, high school football letters awarded by Coach Allen Boller, new maternity ward at Atlantic Memoryl hospital, birds nesting near worksite, a discovered old blackboard under Bullock store wallpaper linked to a former business college, and P. J. Appleman celebrating his 85th birthday after 64 years in Atlantic, reflecting local life and history.
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Julie Corken
Jim “Corken
Chestnut Street
Keater
Harvey Wissler
Nevada
Iowa
Nevada Journal
Allen Boller
Atlantic Memoryl Hospital
Bullock Store
Business College
Ed Young
P. J. Appleman
Atlantic
Pennsylvania
Mills County
Mississippi
Just Folks by Edgar A Guest
A reflective poem contrasts easy quitting with the courage to endure. It urges readers to press on despite weariness and fear, noting the inner voice of doubt and the chance to stop at a pleasant place before continuing the climb. The piece references Jerry Sutton becoming president of a red Oak country club and mentions Costa Rica’s 1953 presidential vote by women.
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Jerry Sutton
Edgar A. Guestloge
Red Oak Country Club
Beer at Iowa state fair sparks temperance debate
DES MOINES Iowa Temperance League denounces beer sales at the Iowa State Fair calling for removal and noting parallels with Illinois and Oregon practices. Meanwhile Iowa officials report limited authority over interstate ammunition trucks, with calls for legislative action to curb shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
IDPA
Iowa Temperance League
Iowa State Fair Board
Harold A. Young
Iowa League
Young
Oregon
Iowa
Lloyd Cunningham
Fair Board
State Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dave Long
Commission
John Ropes
David Herrick
Iowa Highway Patrol
Herrick
Clinton
Iowa City
University
Malvern
Omaha
Beardsley
Beardsley undecided on Iowa governor’s future plans
Des Moines reports Gov. William S. Beardsley has not decided whether to run for the U.S. Senate or seek a fourth term. He hints the public will guide his choice, with advisers unsure of his course. A possible announcement could come next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
William S. Beardsley
U.S. Senate
Cat Willed 2000 to Mistress Dies of Cancer
Elgin Wisconsin report shows a black Persian named Tommy willed 2000 by Mrs Maude Rankin of Farmers City to support cancer and heart charities and the University of Illinois. Tommy died of cancer after care by Jane Freeman of Elgin. Principal beneficiaries are American Cancer Society Chicago Heart Association University of Illinois.
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Elgin
Tommy
Maude Rankin
Farmers City
Jane Freeman
Frank Freeman
Rankin
American Cancer Society
The
Chicago Heart Assn
University of Ilinois
Prisoners Won't Miss Favorite TV Program
Seattle dispatch reports King County jail inmates will not miss their favorite TV programs as long as they can pay two bits. Sheriff Harlan S. Callahan confirms inmates will access in-cell broadcasts, marking a new perk in local corrections.
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Callahan
Seattle
King County
Harlan S. Callahan
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George E. Sokolsky
Atlantic News-Telegraph
News-Telegraph Pub. Corp
F. D. Simpson
Peat
Iowa Daily Press Association
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Sy Drew Pearson
Dunkirk
N.Y
Just Folks
Edgar A. Guest
Costa Rica
Virekam Lipse
Benson
Cat
East Side
West Side
LaVista Place
Highland Addn
Vaprl
Ninth and
Linn Streets
Ipplen
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