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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1960
Page
1
A letter warns that widespread protest against the farm program endangers agricultural areas like Atlantic and Cass County. It argues farmers are a minority and urges farm organizations to present facts to urban readers to counter negative reports of large payments to big operators.
The piece outlines how political influence dominates the Chicago Police Department, with appointments traded for favors, and how this corruption manifests in traffic court scandals, thieving officers, payroll padding, and questionable trips with criminals. Public confidence erodes and honest officers suffer.
The piece notes the Democratic Party faces a split between southern conservatives and northern liberals as presidential hopefuls refuse to withdraw. Leaders fear a serious party rift and potential defeat next fall, while no candidate shows inclination to bow out of the fray.
The Soviet Union after borrowing over 2 billion dollars from the United States under lend lease refuses an 800 million settlement and instead offers to pay 300 million plus demand for more credit and a trade agreement before talks resume. Such nerve to refuse repayment and seek further loans is noted.
Marshalltown Police Chief Delos Dooley earned praise from the Governors Commission on Human Relations for taking a firm stand against discrimination. The commission and Des Moines City Council condemned vandalism at Jewish synagogues after a swastika appeared, with Dooley calling the act stupid and moronic.
The Iowa Methodist Pastor's School announces new officers led by Rev. Dr. Harvey A. Nelson of Cedar Falls as chairman. Other officers include Rev. Glenn R. Parrott of Council Bluffs as dean, Rev. Jackson Burns of Cedar Rapids as registrar, Rev. Dean Walters of Ames as assistant registrar, Rev. Paul Hann of Ottumwa as secretary, and Rev. Clifford B. Lott of Des Moines as business manager.
The Atlantic News Brief outlines subscription rates for the Atlantic and Cass county areas, with pricing for carrier and mail delivery in various regions. It lists editor contact details and publishing notes for the News-Telegraph as of 1912.
Ezra Taft Benson weighs continuing government grading of lamb and mutton amid testimony from diverse groups. A close friend of Benson’s, Davis of the American Meat Institute, watches as lawmakers press to keep grading and protect housewives and independent packers.
The poem describes inner battles men and women face to control vices and self. Temptation tests priests and laypeople alike, with triumphs in prayer and self mastery shaping true worth beyond empty crowns. The piece contrasts public quests for wealth fame and honor with the deepest fight within.
A 1960 column from The George Matthew Adams Service urges readers toward a life of honesty and integrity, emphasizing personal discipline and moral conduct as foundations for a virtuous existence.
James Doyle denied forming a formal national committee or campaign to draft Adlai Stevenson for the Democratic presidential nomination. He said there will be no national headquarters or executive director, though he did not rule out an informal movement after meeting Stevenson in Washington. Britain allows nationals to spend 700 dollars abroad on foreign travel.
A list of phone numbers for different Atlantic city carrier routes and neighborhoods including East Side West Side Highland Addn LaVista Place Fairlawn Addn Zurfluh Addn with instruction to call before 7 p.m. if the paper is not received.
The column analyzes four hands after West North East South open with 1 and reply 2 bids. It argues three notrump, two spades, four spades, and two notrump as options, explaining how spade support, overcalls, and game prospects influence the decision, with emphasis on partnership consultation and avoiding premature forced games.
An editorial by Herman N. Bundesen argues the hardest worker is the average housewife and mother. It notes her seven day week duties and constant multitasking, plus lack of tangible results, and suggests husbands help with chores and reward her with support and outings.
In Des Moines, Iowa, expectations for the 1960 primary highlight that taxes may not be a dominant governor issue. Topics likely to surface include education funding, agricultural land tax credits, reapportionment and a constitutional convention, road fund distribution, and state government reorganization. The senate race is unlikely to show sharp primary contrasts, while the general election could pivot on broader reforms and policy questions.
The piece notes the Democratic senate hopeful Loveless could push a peace and prosperity theme, critique tight money and foreign policy, and outline a farm program as chairman of the farm committee. It mentions a mock county trial claiming lack of due process.
A $217 000 damage suit was filed in U S District Court by State Penitentiary inmate Robert Allen Streit against Fayette County Attorney Mark D Buchheit. Streit alleges deprivation of constitutional rights stemming from his life sentence for bank robbery committed February 2 1957 at Oran Savings Bank. He seeks $108 500 actual damages and $108 500 exemplary damages for conspiracy and failure to prevent the deprivation.
J Kendall Lynes, 56, Republican state senator since 1940, announces run for a sixth consecutive term. A farmer from Plainfield, he represents the 39th District including Bremer Butler and Franklin counties. Lynes aims for renomination in June and has a 20 year record with no illness absences and leadership roles including president pro tempore in 1959.
92 year old George E Grimes announced his candidacy for a new three year term as Nantucket town assessor on Thursday night, seeking election despite his long tenure and age.
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