21 Jul 1962
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1962
Page
1
The piece urges farmers to examine safety measures on the farm and on the roads. It notes three fourths of last year’s highway deaths occurred on rural roads and stresses self protection since farmers have no supervisors. Personal vigilance is essential to avoid danger.
Water scarcity is escalating across the country with fresh water supplies failing to meet demand. Government and private industries are intensifying research and efforts to develop solutions to stretch scarce resources.
The text notes sea water as a vast inexhaustible source and says progress is being made to remove salt. It envisions a cheap system within reach and predicts metropolitan coastal centers will soon use fresh water produced from salt water.
The article notes a Thursday report of an Atlas missile launched from California being intercepted and destroyed in flight by a Nike Zeus weapon fired from Kwajalein in the Pacific. It claims this proves a defense against missiles and questions Soviet claims of offensive superiority.
The report notes a deficit of 98.3 billion and hints at minor optimism despite the larger issue. It states Soviet nations will be cautious about paying and will likely veto much in the United Nations, complicating any balance plan.
A two car head on crash near the crest of a hill near Marion in Shawano Waupaca County left seven dead. Victims named include John Koepke 81 his wife 46 Oscar Mehlberg 52 his wife 43 Ditton Pingel 23 all residents of nearby towns. Sheriff reports the collision occurred within five miles of the victims homes with a warning not to drive when drinking.
Local notice describes subscription rates for the Atlantic Views Telegraph including carrier and mail options across regions. Rates cover one month to one year in Atlantic, Cass and adjoining counties, other Iowa areas, U S and Canada with varied term options.
Drew Pearson notes three congressmen from diverse regions offering praise while detailing recent political episodes. He highlights Rep. Frank Boykin's defeat in Alabama, Andersen's party departure and return plan, and Cannon's long tenure at 83 with continued vigor amid commentary on past incidents involving Lyndon Johnson.
A poem about a domineering, rude man who mistakes arrogance for power and learns that kindness earns respect. It contrasts shouting and rudeness with courtesy and suggests that no one is great who rejects politeness. The piece ends with a moral about the value of courtesy.
In Seldom Seen Valley Mine in Pennsylvania visitors ride glass-covered electric train cars through a working coal seam with a veteran miner explaining operations. Several hundred tourists daily pass through, can take home a lump of coal, while 10 miners produce about 80 tons of coal daily to fuel the tourist operation.
An advice feature discusses at home care for a home bound patient with bladder control loss. It covers preserving dignity through cheerful care, bed changing routines, preventing bedsores and rash, using air cushions and underpads, skin protection, moisture management, and product options with a request for a free booklet from Professional Products.
WASHINGTON AP Anthony Celebrezze, a Cleveland mayor and courtly Catholic lawyer, faces key tasks involving federal health and welfare funds as he seeks Senate confirmation. Opinions on Kennedy education aid remain divided, with some critics viewing it as dead for the 1962 session. Celebrezze must manage welfare expansion and program scope amid partisan tensions.
In brief items from California and Iowa readers, a collision and tunnel fire on the Pennsylvania Turnpike chills readers who recently passed through the same tunnel. A goat on the Clifford Jensen farm near Elk Horn birthed quadruplets. Walt Garrison, longtime New Market barber, cut the hair of Dickie and Donnie Parsons, the sixth generation to have Parsons hair cut by him. Early golfers at Atlantic Country Club are seen at dawn, with clandestine players leaving before members arrive. Actor Ted Henderson, a veteran of 300 silent films and supporting roles with Chaplin and Lloyd, died at 74 in Santa Paula.
In a contract bridge scenario, the South hand aims to make four hearts with East West cards exposed. A recommended line starts dummy at trick two with a spade and leads the nine of diamonds, allowing hand entry and ruffing to secure four tricks. If East covers, finesse risks but optimal play still yields four.
William Brown, senior at Lewis High School, wins the state Fisher Body contest and receives $100 and a trip to Detroit. Miss Avis Christensen of Atlantic is honored at Drake University for scholarly achievement.
Seven Cass county 1-B selectees were ordered to report for induction into military service. They are Jack Long, John Robson, Wilbur Odem, George Taylor, Raymond Hansen, Max Brehmer and Earl Schuler. Ellsworth O. Hays of Hamlin enlisted in a Navy program in Des Moines yesterday.
Dale E. Schaaf of Atlantic New Jersey stationed at Fort Devens Massachusetts receives promotion to corporal as of July 22 1952. He is reassigned within the Army from private first class to corporal enhancing his duties and responsibilities.
Captain Ira Spieker of Fairfax Virginia is promoted to major in the Marine Corps. Private First Class Duane C Greenwak, serving in Korea since November, suffered a shoulder injury and is aboard the USS Repose in Inchon harbor.
Four year old Don Hensel of Alexander escaped a wreck unhurt after his demolished car collided with a North Western freight train on Highway 379 a half mile north of here. Hensel said he did not see the train, which was moving slowly.
A notice instructs Atlantic residents to ensure timely paper delivery by checking carriers listed on West Side Highland Addn LaVista Place Fairlawn Addn Zurfluh Addn routes. It alerts carriers to deliver by 7 p.m. and specifies phone numbers for each area.
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