15 Jul 1957
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1957
Page
1
The piece critiques extremes in this season including floods and winds, questions casualty figures in Civil Defense, and criticizes Khrushchev's mixed signals. It urges lifting barriers with Red China, promotes anti tailgating measures, and argues for stricter punishment for drunken drivers to curb highway fatalities.
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania the spelling of Aaron Dunkel's name is corrected after 67 years. Dunkel served as secretary of internal affairs from 1879 to 1883 and was a state senator twice. Earlier handbooks and a capitol portrait carried the misspelling Dunkle, prompting a long overdue correction in a new edition.
The manual issued recently contained a mistake that has been officially corrected. The update clarifies the prior error and provides the revised guidance for users and administrators.
The British liner Reina del Pacfico resumes its voyage from Hamilton Bermuda to Liverpool after a three day stay on a coral reef. The ship, pronounced seaworthy, carried 432 of the 556 passengers from the previous voyage resumed sea Sunday for Liverpool.
The Quail missile will be developed by McDonnell Aircraft Co of St. Louis under an Air Material Command contract worth 4,539,772 dollars for research and development.
Evening edition details for Atlantic News-Telegraph with editor contact and publishing notes. Rates listed: carrier in Atlantic 1 month 80 cents, 3 months 2.25, 6 months 4.25, 1 year 8.00. Cass county mail 1 year 7.00, 6 months 3.75, 3 months 2.00, 1 month 0.80. elsewhere in Iowa 1 year 8.00, 6 months 4.25, 3 months 2.25, 1 month 0.85. U S outside Iowa 1 year 10.00, 6 months 5.25, 3 months 2.75, 1 month 1.00. Canada 1 year 12.00.
Drew Pearson cites Gen. David Sarnoff of RCA urging heightened use of propaganda and spiritual outreach to win the cold war. He advocates a strategy board, expanded Voice of America role, and a dedicated funding rise, warning against left-handed approaches and costly hot war risks.
Poem contrasts a photographer’s habit of urging for one more shot with the speaker’s view of camera crews. It ends noting the poet’s death and a lighthearted gatekeeping by photographers at heaven’s door. Also mentions Redwood Library as the oldest continuously used library building in the US, built in 1748 in Newport Rhode Island.
Hollywood funnymen Bud Abbott and Lou Costello announce their split in a nonconfrontational breakup. Abbott, 61, plans to retire from the act and raise thoroughbred horses at a Santa Barbara area ranch, while Costello says a reunion would depend on Abbott. No fight occurred. In Dallas, Robert Chapman of Davenport was named editor of the Association of Osteopathic Publications during a pre convention election of officers by the American Osteopathic Association.
Dr. Sundesen explains placebos have no medical value yet can aid control groups and relieve symptoms. About one third of 1,082 patients showed improvement, with headaches, tension, back pain, and colds cited.
A World War I French Nieuport fighter plane that outran its rival in early air warfare buzzed over Dallas Hensley Field on Sunday en route to Little RockArk as part of a cross country tour for the Ricks Memorial Trophy jet race and the U S Air Force golden anniversary celebration.
A World War I fighter aircraft, owned by 38 year old Frank Tallman of Hollywood, was flown by him in a notable display or flight, illustrating Tallman’s aviation interests and connections to California.
In Santa Fe a four way fast draw contest ended with Bill Beust, 10, winning after a quick draw and shot. Lars Henderson, 9, of Los Angeles took second. Janice Nicholson, 12, finished third. Eric, 11, placed last among the youngsters shown on a TV cap pistol program.
Iowa state park officials forecast an all time attendance record for 1958 with July Fourth crowds about double 1957. Reports from 43 parks show 245 225 visitors on the holiday vs 131 470 at 62 parks last year. Four parks exceeded 10 000 visitors including Lake Manaway 17 000 Clear Lake 16 500 Blackbeard State Park 12 000 and Lake Ahquabi 10 300.
Mrs. Oknah Kim Lah of Seoul national director of the Girl Scouts of Korea since 1953 is expected to arrive here Tuesday as a guest of the River Bend Girl Scout Council. She tours to observe Girl Scout and Brownie activities.
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