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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1961
Page
1
An elderly piece notes back yard life after air conditioning, describing evening birdsong from the robin to the thrush and dove as twilight fades. The text laments reduced yard popularity but asserts quiet, relaxing pleasures for those who pause to listen.
The piece reviews historical pivots from June battles to the Magna Carta and D day while critiquing new Caribbean leadership linked to Trujillo’s legacy. It argues dictators are self interested and unreliable and questions Kennedy’s diplomacy in a shifting political landscape.
In Geneva and Laos, premier Boun Oum agrees to meet with Souvanna Phouma and Souphanouvone to try to break the impasse. Western negotiators demand a cease of rebel attacks and a new truce commission mandate, while Pathet Lao argues cease-fire exists and politics must be discussed. The U.S. Harriman heads to Paris ahead of Kennedy Khrushchev talks in Vienna.
Charles Marshall president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau warns Midwest farmers to stay alert to labor bills in Congress that could set labor standards for all farm workers He spoke at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation mid summer conference noting inflation fears and potential policy impact on farming operations.
Iowa's 1961 personal income tax receipts on 1960 incomes are projected at 42 to 43 million dollars, up from under 39 million the previous year. Tax Commission chair John O Connor noted more than 800000 returns filed by April 30, with 673000 processed and 28 million collected so far, versus 23 million last year. Average tax per return reached about 43 dollars, up from 35. The piece ends with a stray line about mistletoe as Iowa’s state flower of Oklahoma.
The Atlantic News-telegraph lists publication details for Atlantic Iowa with a binding schedule of evenings except Sunday and outlines extensive subscription pricing by carrier and mail. Rates cover local Atlantic and Cass County areas, adjacent counties, statewide Iowa, US destinations including Canada, and international rates with varied durations.
Drew Pearson highlights Thurman Arnold as the nation’s leading trust busting figure. The piece covers his career from Wyoming homestead beginnings to antitrust prosecutions against Standard Oil, railroads, auto giants, and major corporations, noting clashes with FDR and his eventual rise toward the federal bench.
Winds of the morning poem by Edgar A. Guest laments a distant love and asks the breeze to bring back memories from long ago. The note also states Marseite is the oldest town in France, founded by Greeks in 600 B.C.
In a reader letter exchange Dr Fern explains poison ivy risks in cities and offers treatment tips. He notes poison ivy can be spread by contaminated items and suggests washing, calamine lotion, antihistamines, and cortisone products while cautioning against scratching to prevent infection. He cites a sidewalk plant found on a lapel as the culprit.
Secretary of Agriculture Freeman reported that by May 28 farmers had agreed to retire about 25 percent of their corn and sorghum acreage under the emergency program to cut feed grain surpluses. Signups totaled 24.6 million acres, with 19 million corn and 5.5 million sorghum, signaling a crop well short of last year and creating potential price pressures. Iowa led corn signups at 2.86 million acres, Texas topped sorghum with 2.1 million, and gains came from Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska.
The Federal Power Commission authorized Iowa Power and Light Co. and Iowa Southern Utilities Co. to buy and sell transmission facilities. Iowa Power and Light will sell 13 miles Newton to near Laurel and 4.3 miles Newton to Metz tap, totaling 195,930 dollars. Iowa Southern will sell Prairie City to Skunk River 7.7 miles for 96,441 dollars.
DeKalb visitor Lars Larsen traveled to Atlantic with tire and radiator troubles, then an 7th and Hickory accident. Germany topic arose between Matt Meredith and Wayne Baur with a Black Forest map. Mrs. Homer Vought’s nephew Billy Duncan, a White House secret service man, travels with the Kennedys. A long rope puzzle introduces a math riddle about a monkey and ages.
In Turin during the World Olympiad, Italy's Chiaradia and Forquet pursue a slam in spades after a strong two clubs cue bid. Despite four clubs and five spades bids signaling a heart and spade fit, a misguessed spade endgame costs them the hand as Reese and Schapiro seal twelve tricks at the other table.
A classic age riddle states the mother is three times as old as the monkey and together their ages total four years. Solving yields the monkey is one year old and the mother is three years old, implying a rope length of zero years in this paradox.
Cedar Rapids and Waterloo dispute pollution of the Cedar River with Cedar Rapids asserting the Waterloo plant dumps weak sewage and algae downstream. Waterworks superintendent George Lee calls taste and odor alarming. Waterloo officials deny pollution, while a Health Department inspection reportedly found the Waterloo plant operating at full efficiency.
More than 750 high school boys will attend the Hawkeye Boys State event at Camp Dodge, the 23rd annual program by the Iowa American Legion. A. W. Coon will lead activities with 60 counselors, and Ray C. Stiles will speak at opening. Gov. Norman Erbe is slated to address the group midweek.
At Ames 1400 livestockmen heard Ray Donels urge farmers to donate beef for Iowa State training table. Donels said the program eats 16 000 dollars worth meat yearly to feed 30 to 40 athletes and donations will cut costs. The effort is backed by the Iowa Beef Producers Association Cyclone Club and Memorial Union.
Listings for home delivery routes and phone numbers for East Side West Side Highland LaVista Fairlawn Zurfiuh and Atlantic routes with contact times before 7 p.m. for missed papers.
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