11 Jul 1957
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1957
Page
1
The article contends Soviet reluctance to allow inspections casts doubt on the reliability of arms control guarantees. It cites asymmetric inspection in Korea, where North Korea resists U N inspectors while South Korea faces scrutiny, questioning future inspections in other areas.
The nation faces rising prices with surplus goods, not shortages. Consumers hold money but prices climb as production is curtailed to prevent surpluses. Authorities urge labor to curb wage gains and industry to stop price increases to halt inflation.
The writer warns continued civil rights battles could split Congress, delay essential legislation for months or years, and alarm the world as communists exploit the dispute. A reasonable compromise is urged to avert a long, drawn out fight and protect democracy.
The piece notes a bumper Iowa corn outlook but urges harvest patience. It also critiques the clean bomb, arguing its only use is to kill and that greater fallout equates to a worse weapon, mocking civilization’s advance through slaughter.
Des Moines Iowa Fire Marshal Ed Herron defends new regulations for nursing homes set to take effect in September. He notes most complaints target automatic sprinkler requirements for frame buildings with 15 or more residents and estimates about 20 percent of Iowa's 1000 nursing and custodial homes will be affected. He cites a sprinkler cost of 2500 dollars and says financial hardship does not justify risking occupants.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists subscription options with carrier and mail rates for Atlantic Cass county and adjacent areas, plus U S and Canada rates. Rates cover monthly, quarterly, semi annual and annual terms, with currencies in cents and dollars.
In the Kremlin turmoil, Marshal Zhukov rises in influence and may be invited to Washington as Russian defense minister, bypassing a reciprocal visit by Khrushchev. The piece notes state and CIA discouragement earlier, now reversed, plus other notes on the Eisenhower era cabinet smoking habits and tax write offs for utilities.
A poem by Edgar A. Guest reflects on style and perception. Dallas postal officials report a leash law cut dog bites for June from 24 last year to eight this year, with Regional Postal Safety Director Harvid Packard citing improvements.
Iowa adjutant general announces a new Iowa Military Academy at Camp Dodge to train guardsmen into commissioned officers. Sixty volunteers from across the state will undergo a two week course starting July 28, eight weekend sessions, and a final week next summer with Brig Gen Gerald Du Bois as commandant and Maj Norman Erbe on staff.
Mr and Mrs George Conn along with Burton and Barry spent the weekend in Illinois for a family reunion. Mrs Conn also attended a class reunion during the trip.
Sun bathing advice for men especially businessmen with guidance on duration by skin type and hair color. Practical steps include protective lotions zinc oxide and mineral oil compresses, plus tips for minor burns and a note that severe burns need a doctor. Also a Q&A about animal bone grafts.
Discussion of possible special legislative elections if vacancies arise in the 25th Senate District and Dubuque area. Notes on highway marker colors for the interstate system and a pigeon related tale. Details on Regents committees and leadership.
A humorous Independent column questions Independence Day meaning while mocking Iowa Governor Herschel Loveless proclamation of July 9 as Women Drivers Day. It notes the Des Moines conference on traffic safety and ridicules claims of gender equality in driving. The piece ends with a poke at male drivers facing challenges from women.
The Col ling Radio Co announces a twelve million dollar research building near Dallas Texas. The facility will focus on advancing SHUT Get Yies Dont drive if you drink safety initiatives.
The Iowa Highway Commission and Ames plan to widen Highway 6 in Iowa City to four lanes with an additional 107000 dollars allocated. Reconstruction of the Wolff Avenue bridge is also approved. Costs for Highway 6 NE from Newton Road to Iowa Avenue rise from 120000 to about 227000. Costs shared by city and commission. bridge cost not estimated. The Cass County widening will use Type A asphalt at 14 dollars per ton less, contractor must absorb any extra cost. A notice to post 300 foot truck spacing signs was requested by an affiliate of the Iowa Motor Truck Assn.
About 125 guards employed by Federal Services Inc under Atomic Energy Commission contract voted to accept a one year contract after union negotiators recommended it. The agreement adds a 10 percent raise, five holidays, sick leave, travel subsistence pay, and improved insurance and pension plans with wage rates from 1.82 to 2.42 dollars per hour.
Horace Mann School principal C Russell Heinzie sent Judy Hottenstein, a 17 year old, home from class in San Diego until her pink hair and dress were changed to conform to the school’s expectations. The incident sparked broader questions about student appearance policies.
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