09 Jul 1955
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1955
Page
1
A cooling front moved through Friday, lowering Iowa temperatures briefly before warming again in the afternoon. In July heat remains intense, with readings still in the 90s despite the brief dip.
A Pan American Coffee Bureau booklet notes 1954 national coffee trends with the western north central region drinking the most at about three cups per person daily. It adds 82.5 percent of consumption is at home and only 7.1 percent during work hours. The United States is identified as the largest consumer of coffee globally.
An editorial note reveals a casual appetite for cucumbers and vinegar as the writer anticipates a Walnut Grove picnic this afternoon. The piece ends with well wishes to readers and a light warm send off for the gathering.
The writer celebrates a bountiful bean season in a new garden area. Favorable weather and ample space produced long tender beans that are eaten canned and shared with others, while plants continue growing vigorously.
In a light spirited note the writer pleads for iced tea over coffee during midsummer heat. The piece mentions popular taste for cold beverages and hints at a city project to improve parking and a throughway, with a casual aside on local figures.
Genebay by ad ahece' a Sew community seeks about 150000 to 250000 in a public fund drive after summer. The Audubon Chamber selected Friendship Home as the project name to avoid old age references. Incorporators include Holger Liddholm president and L K Madsen treasurer. Life memberships are 25 dollars and construction aims for a 40 resident capacity with Omaha architect Edward J Lessinghaus. Construction may start in about a year. The piece contrasts national rail and highway shares with vehicle totals.
Fragmented text notes names and dates from a 1932 newspaper page. Mentions Daily Press, Iowa Press Association, National Editorial Association and Canada mail, with scattered place names and low clarity.
Washington report notes a private clash between Senator Hill and Congressman Fogarty over health research funding. The Senate bill, backing an expanded program to train doctors and pursue cures for cancer, heart disease, and other killers, faces resistance from Fogarty and allies in the House.
A compact verse by Edgar A. Guest explores luck as a fleeting gift that favors the proactive. It contrasts shirking with bold action, noting that fortunate moments arise for those who seize opportunity and strive, while inaction invites luck to pass by.
Farmers expect a favorable crop across grains and fruit as combines begin in Griswold. Early yields show wheat near a bushel per acre with good quality oats. Corn prospects in the Nishna Botna valley look strong though some predictors doubt simultaneous grain and corn success.
The article reviews post summit reflections on disarmament, noting Khrushchev era tensions, the need for ending war, and calls for Soviet and American economic relief. It argues diplomacy must overcome political self interest as both sides prepare for future arms races and public pressure for peace.
Mike Henningsen, son of Mr and Mrs Tom Henningsen, chats with another boy at the barber shop. The scene captures small town life and a casual exchange as an older boy responds to questions.
Senator Hickenlooper said there is no substantiation of the allegations against him while defending a long record. He called the situation regrettable and unfortunate as he addressed questions about the so called investigation.
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