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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1961
Page
1
The piece argues for laws limiting strikes by any group, citing the New York tug workers dispute that threatened food supplies for millions. It also condemns union leadership corruption, noting a charged official offered to resign for over 250000 dollars, highlighting gangsters and racketeering in unions.
The report shows Elliott Roosevelt named financial adviser to Northern Biochemical while the firm bought an expensive plane from the adviser's son. It later reveals the firm was sole customer of a company run by the fired president's family, buying its entire output.
The piece notes the vast number of people nations and groups turning to Kennedy for change across economic political and military spheres. It argues the new president cannot satisfy all demands and even Super man could not meet world expectations. It suggests Kennedy could still be judged a success if he fulfills a few expectations.
A 3 day old male infant, labeled an RH baby for incompatible factors, may avoid immediate transfusions after doctors say they are not needed yet. His parents Rosie Lee and Benjamin, Church of God members, refuse transfusions. officials consider a court order but tests show no urgent transfusion is required. The family arrived in Chicago from Cotton Plant, Arkansas with five other children.
President Kennedy will appoint Dr Janet G Travell of New York as White House physician marking the first time a woman holds the post. The decision follows earlier reports of her selection and confirms the historic choice.
Ann Lage, 16, Davenport, won the Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Iowa youth speaking contest in Des Moines. Nearly 300 youths participated. Lage received 150 dollars for first place, with Dean Christian 18 La Porte City second for 100, Alice Wood 17 New Providence third for 75, Theresa Engel 16 Harlan fourth for 50, and Lowell Kruse Lake City fifth for 25.
Local Atlantic News-Telegraph listing shows publication details and subscription prices for various regions. Rates cover carrier and mail delivery in Cass and neighboring counties, wider Iowa, U S and Canada with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options.
Drew Pearson notes Henry Ford II offered eight inaugural tickets for the 1961 gala but balked at the price in the preinaugural talks. JFK eight years earlier hosted a similar Georgetown dinner with no stove, then struggled to attend Eisenhower’s ball amid heavy snow. Kennedy’s African diplomacy shortfalls contrasted with Soapy Williams active outreach at African ambassador receptions.
Poem contemplates lessons of polite behavior from childhood to adulthood. A mother’s guidance on manners echoes through life as the speaker reflects on growing up and the continual discipline of politeness. The poem ends noting a woman's enduring influence on how men are guided to greet others and observe table manners.
Iowa's sales volume of new cars and trailers rose by nearly 11 million dollars from a year earlier, totaling 35,137,245 for last month. State use tax revenue reached 702,744 with ten counties each over 10,000, led by Polk and Scott counties among others.
Services Friday for Herbert Field McLaury 70 former Iowa railroad advertising man. He died in Olney Maryland after a long illness. A Burlington native he was brother of the late Burlington Hawk Eye Gazette managing editor now Burlington Hawk Eye. Retired in 1958.
Dr. Fern explains how color vision works, noting red and green appear gray to color blind people and the flag could be gray, white and blue for those affected. The column invites reader questions and mentions mail addressed through the newspaper, syndicated by King Features in 1961.
Representatives of Iowa private colleges back a plan for 8 000 annual scholarships for needy students. They contrast with state colleges over the 4.8 million dollar yearly cost and expansion needs. Association leaders Bowen and Harmon spoke to House and Senate Higher Education committees urging support. Bowen argued bright students should not work serving tables when they could be in laboratories.
The article discusses a bridge hand from Austria vs Great Britain in the 1956 European championship. It analyzes how a declarer’s blind spot and misapplied trump strategy cost him the contract, contrasting two bidding continuations and highlighting precise card play decisions.
A Tuesday report from Iowa City notes involvement of officials from State University of Iowa and Iowa State Teachers College in a city hall afternoon event.
At the Wiota Telephone Co. meeting Arleigh Ack er was chosen president Byron Rogler became vice president and the directors named were Ray Morgan Albert Morgan Carl Keller George Ihnen and Everett Josrus Mrs Claude Spry was appointed manager and secretary treasurer with operators Mrs Lloyd Carter Mrs Albert Noehren and Mrs Leroy Williamson and assistant operators Mrs Sam Wods and Mrs Claude Spry Lineman Lee Zimmerman attended. The meeting adjourned.
Residents on city carrier routes must call before 7 p.m. if the paper is not received. Listings include West Side, Highland Addn., LaViste Place, Fairlawn Addn., Zurfluh Addn. and route numbers 1403, 12923, 17713, 19999, 14133.
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