27 Jul 1962
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1962
Page
1
A Virginia county that closed public schools to avoid integration and sent white students to private schools, leaving Black children without schooling, has been ordered to reopen. The editorial urges a workable solution and notes desegregation is coming despite past avoidance.
A growing chorus in Congress criticizes the administration for pressuring lawmakers to pass the president's programs. The piece argues Congress must act independently to represent minority voices and warns against overbearing tactics to secure Congressional approval.
The piece argues the presidency is formed in office, not at election. It asserts John F Kennedy was already president in name upon taking office and gains actual president status through seasoning during his term, becoming more complete by departure than at entry.
The farmer, the sole known businessman, is described as pensifred for doing his job too well. The Berlin Wall is noted to not only stop East German escapes but also block any influx of ideas.
At Edwards Air Force Base the X15 rocket plane ascended to 100,000 feet and began reentry tests. The pilot said the exercise proved a pilot can control a ship during return, stressing careful operation.
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists publication office at 410 Walnut Street, Atlantic Iowa and outlines editor F D Simpson and contact number. It notes publication schedule evenings except Sunday and provides subscription rates for carrier and mail, within Cass and adjoining counties, elsewhere in Iowa and US, plus Canada.
Washington gossip notes Jackie Kennedy’s temper at Angier Biddle Duke's wedding. The ceremony and reception moved from the Ridder home to Senator Peir's house, with President Kennedy attending the reception but not the wedding. The piece also critiques defense budget cuts by McNamara targeting administrative airplanes and VIP travel.
A brief poem reflects on a man’s fleeting bravery and the value of a single moment. An accompanying note states the United States holds 19 million acres of commercial forest while counties towns and villages own 8 million acres.
Phone your carrier for West Side Highland LaVista Fairlawn Zurfluh routes at listed numbers if you live in Atlantic on City carrier route and fail to receive your newspaper by 7 p.m.
Dr. Fern advises carrying an emergency identification card with name, doctor, address, and phone number to guide responders. Warns medicines that thin blood interact with aspirin, vitamins, and alcohol. document all drugs and inform any dentist or physician. Also notes vitamin K antidote and special card from the American Heart Association could save a life in an emergency. Dr. Fern welcomes reader questions for general interest.
In Washington the House faces a 102 monthly pension bill for World War I veterans. Four of eight Iowa reps signed the discharge petition to force a floor vote, four refused. Signers include Reps Jensen and Kyh and Sens Smith and Coad. dissenters include Gross Bramwell Hoeven Schwengel. Petition had 205 signatures. 219 needed.
The Greenfield post office will be dedicated Saturday with three civic groups Lions Jaycees and a service club co sponsoring. William H Halbert deputy regional director for the postal department will be the main speaker. A 12 30 luncheon at the IOOF hall precedes the 2 p m program with a 3 30 flag raising and open house. Dean Roberts postmaster will give opening remarks.
The federal grand jury will be reconvened in Des Moines on August 7. U S Dist Atty Donald A Wine did not disclose the investigations planned or matters to be examined.
West opens with three notrump. After North leads clubs and South plays jack, win the club lead and establish the diamond endplay by repeated trumps and a diamond finesse if needed. If the diamonds are 3-3, the slam can be made. avoid a diamond finesse that could lose to South’s queen.
Arnold Kluever of Atlantic has completed six weeks of reserve officers training and is promoted to cadet second lieutenant. Emmett Horning leads Audubon DeMolay chapter installed last night by Carroll and Atlantic DeMolays.
Atlantic Firemen topped the Lewis firefighters 16 to 8 at Sunny Side Diamond last night with Earl Garside pitching for Atlantic. C. A. Zellmer serves as chairman and Glen Babbitt as vice-chairman of the Cass County Livestock Marketing Association which is launching a drive among corn belt farmers to push a differential between fat and re-
Francis Jack Bunnett, former Atlantic resident and football star, is the new mayor of South Gate California. Local officials say Bunnett takes office amid plans to boost civic projects and community programs.
Bill Auerbach of the Lindeman Tractor company has served with the Atlantic fire department since 1948 as a pipeman and on the fire prevention bureau talks and demonstration committee. Cpl. Glen D. Clemson, just back from Korea with Extra, earned a commendation for saving a buddy's life.
AP reports interior Iowa and southern Minnesota markets saw hams and cuts hit a top price of 19.00 per hundredweight Thursday. The note warns drivers to slow at dusk to prevent accidents.
The Atlantic city council in Cass County Iowa will meet August 8 1962 at 7 30 p m at City Hall. Taxpayers may be heard for or against the 1963 expenditure estimate and a detailed receipts and disbursements statement will be available at the hearing. Martin W Poch City Clerk.
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