06 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1957
Page
1
Congressman Cunningham argues to end matching grants by states and returning unspent funds to the federal treasury. He says this would cut waste and save millions for both the federal government and the states, as states need not raise taxes to match grants.
Glenn C. Jones, Atlantic’s post master, died suddenly in apparent good health. His unexpected passing unsettled a community that knew him well through years of public service. A wide circle of friends and his grieving family reflect the loss.
The column notes crops booming and hog prices at a new high, signaling a bright Iowa future. It also mentions a British tax cut due to a ghost, Khrushchev TV impressions, and new pyroceram advances from Corn In Glass Works with wide potential uses.
Linus Pauling defends 244000 scientists who signed a petition calling for amending nuclear bomb tests. He and others counter President Eisenhower and critics, arguing signers are qualified biologists and experts on radiation effects. A Chicago Tribune dispatch notes a Senate subpoena for Pauling and associates in the anti bomb campaign.
Officials from 14 northeastern Iowa counties met here Wednesday to review changes enacted by the 1957 Legislature. The gathering focused on how new laws will impact county offices and enforcement.
Evening newspaper details for Atlantic Iowa describe editors and offices, plus subscription rates by carrier and mail. Rates vary by location including Cass county, other Iowa, U S and Canada with durations from one month to one year.
Drew Pearson reports Ike limited access as senators and congressmen fail to obtain audience. He notes White House aides replies, and cites Dave Beck access. Fulton touts Yugoslavia’s shift toward capitalism via installment buying, warns of Soviet influence and growing American impact in Tito’s regime.
A father recalls his son’s rise from a cap and gown to honored achievement. The speaker reflects on a mother’s pride and a son’s public recognition, suggesting a lasting bond between parent and child across time.
The Rev Mason, who has served Massena Bridgewater and Avondale Methodist churches for five years, will be transferred to the Whit Cheer church at conference.
Sen. Anderson proposes a U S limit of 10 megatons for nuclear tests as a midpoint to reduce radioactive fallout. He suggests dividing any agreed quota among the United States the Soviet Union and Britain and says monitoring devices can detect testing activity from afar.
Dr Bundesen discusses how turning volume down can improve clarity for new and long time hearing aid users. Tips include careful volume warm up, testing with a normal voice at five to six feet, and rechecking fit and earmold changes over time.
Des Moines reports that 129 vetoes have occurred since 1846 with Governor Loveless accounting for 14 or about 11 percent of the total. Previous high was 10 in 1947 under Governor Blue. The piece traces veto history through territorial days and later governors, noting averages per session and other notable vetoes. It also mentions Air Conditioner proposals for Ray Thompson, Clarinda’s federal youth center bid, Memorial Day activities by Lieutenant Governor Nicholas, and the Iowa Natural Resources Council set to hold a water rights hearing in Des Moines on June 24.
Plans outline installing insulation wells in the Raccoon River Valley to improve energy efficiency and reduce heat loss. Project aims to better preserve warmth across local facilities and homes while aligning with regional infrastructure goals.
The State Board of Regents asks the Legislative Interim Committee to cover an extra 49,017 needed for a new unit at State University of Iowa Hospitals for emotionally disturbed and mentally retarded children. Original 1955 funds totaled 150,000 with a 78,333 federal grant but shortfall remains. A separate overrun at the Iowa School for the Deaf site in Council Bluffs is noted. The board has 14,690 on hand and seeks approval to spend it.
Eisenhower declined to call himself a strong president and said the job is to propose a program and push for its enactment. He rejected comparison to Roosevelt and Truman as strong leaders of the Democratic Party. The remark came amid questions about leadership. About 20 percent of the world’s 850,000 doctors are in the United States.
Elk Horn’s John Christensen earned a B A in science at Drake University Des Moines commencement with his parents Mrs N J Christensen and Mr and Mrs Carl Bonnesen in attendance He plans six months reserve training starting July Rodney Sornson son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Sornson earned a Doctor of Medicine at Iowa City commencement and will intern at Highland Alameda County Hospital Oakland California beginning July 1 Parents will attend the graduation
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