08 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1957
Page
1
The piece argues for citizens reporting potential harms to authorities over snooping on others. It cites Arthur Miller as a case of flawed loyalty and urges better cooperation with government to reduce dangers like highway deaths and harmful acts, stressing the duty to expose wrongs.
Editorial notes claim Southwestern Iowa is unusually lush this spring and travelers report similar conditions statewide. car makers shift ad focus to safety and reliability after highway tragedy while labor racketeering hearings hint at changing paths to prosperity. Atlantic advances toward “The Rose City” image as roses bloom along the esplanade and city parks showcase beds.
The poem narrates a passerby who earns trust with false promises and aid refused to the injured party, exposing deceit. It contrasts belief with betrayal as the cheater profits while the harmed narrator recalls the deed quietly. The text notes Edgar A Guest and a line about the first US federal tax on distilled liquors.
Des Moines report that the state treasurer’s office began implementing a permanent sales tax exemption on gasoline used for farm operations after July. The 1957 Legislature, vetoed by Gov. Loveless, approved the measure to end yearly refund permits. Farmers will no longer apply for refunds. exemptions will be permanent and field staff will stop issuing refund applications.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery. Rates vary by region from 8 cents per month locally to 1 year mail commitments ranging up to 10 dollars, with Canada and other areas priced accordingly.
Secretary of State Dulles argues against quick U S trial for Sgt William Girard saying Asia policy and defense treaties could unravel if Japan loses ability to try him He warns of growing anti American sentiment in Korea and a case in Formosa complicating U S relations The reversal sways Eisenhower toward a Japanese controlled outcome
A handwritten note asks Atlantic farmers and merchants for rain credit from 1957 with a $200 reward promise and mentions Atlantic and nearby farms. A Portland address appears. A Des Moines street quip about a hat and a boy’s reply to a joke follows, plus stray lines about timing and rain.
After a brief suppression, the weeds regrow within a day, showing renewed vigor and rapid recovery. The brief setback appears temporary as green growth resumes across affected beds and plots.
Gov. Loveless faces questions on replacing state public safety commissioner Clinton Moyer. Maurice Kawlings of Sioux City hints at consideration, while Homer Adcock weighs interim acceptance to fill Harold Walte’s term expiring July. Contenders and plans remain unsettled as legislative moves unfold.
An article by Dr. Herman WN Bundesen explains that properly used X rays are safe when performed by trained physicians, but emphasizes the need for minimal radiation and correct technique to reduce risk. It notes 4,000 radiologists among 120,000 users and ongoing research to lower doses while maintaining results. A Q and A segment discusses heel pain possibly due to spurs, inflammation, or arthritis.
The piece explains buyback losses on WWII savings bonds, yields on new investments, and how nations such as Russia Britain France Canada Japan and Germany handle inflation and debt. It notes U S Treasury exposure to inflation and tax considerations and compares international strategies.
A broadsided warning outlines the Coventry Club style of work life. It describes how excessive work, constant availability, and ignoring rest lead to heart disease and early death. The piece urges readers to seek balance and heed medical advice to avoid joining this fatal club.
Des Moines police officers Albert Knight and Marvin Collins reduced the owl population by trapping the fourth and fifth owls of the year after residents complained they were attacking pedestrians during a nighttime foray.
The United States and Russia move toward disarmament talks amid renewed calls for a total ban on nuclear weapon testing. Eisenhower reiterates tests continue without a foolproof verifyable agreement, while Khrushchev and Bulganin propose cautious steps toward disarmament and an end to testing, citing inspection concerns. A Senate panel finds Russians likely oppose foreign inspectors, fearing loss of control.
The 80th annual commencement at Iowa State Teachers College conferred 263 Bachelor of Arts degrees and eight master degrees on Friday.
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