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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1962
Page
1
Farmers face a paradox as U S scientists contest federal efforts to curb surpluses. Iowa State researchers claim corn production could double with new tech, enabling repeated planting on same land and even use of previously unsuitable ground, outpacing acreage cuts.
The article traces a shift from seeking a surplus to anticipating a growing deficit, with optimistic estimates around 7 billion likely to be surpassed. It notes continued spending increases and a request for a higher debt ceiling as the fiscal year ends June 30. The piece questions the value and time wasted in producing the budget.
The piece argues editors and peers flood graduates with free advice as a new year begins. It warns against coasting on effort and notes that pretending to be worth more only delays true value. In time, actual performance and earnings reveal true worth to employers.
The article argues that about 15 million U S investors hold stocks for income and face little loss from market swings unless forced selling occurs. It notes speculators seeking rapid gains suffer when timing goes wrong, while most ordinary investors are steadier and less affected by gyrations.
Phil Chinitz and wife Trena report from the Yellowstone trip with June 4 observations of Ayer’s natural bridge Hell’s Half Acre and Crowheart butte. They note wind erosion fossils oil wells cattle and sheep, and snow in the Wind River and Union Pass regions. They mention Old Faithful, a bear sighting, and a blizzard while noting high altitude driving limits.
Msgr A J Burke superintendent of St Marys Catholic High asks Clinton public high to admit Catholic students to its chemistry classes citing rising costs and need for college prep. The Clinton School Board planned to rule on the proposal after committee review.
The Atlantic News Telegraph announces subscription rates and mailing options. Details include carrier and mail rates for Atlantic Iowa Cass county and adjoining counties, and national rates for U S Canada. It lists monthly and multi month terms and fees for various regions and delivery methods.
A compact roundup traces multiple airline bombings from 1940 to 1962 with insured losses and nonpayment outcomes. It notes 44 killed in Longmont 1955 United Air bomb, Graham convicted, a 1957 Daggett blast, 34 killed Bolivia 1940, and other cases with policies not paid. It concludes insurance frauds rarely pay and highlights a Pentagon squash rivalry and Moon race chatter.
The speaker renounces Lady Nicotine, rejecting her charms and public reproach. He vows a serene life, rejecting flirtations and vowing independence, while hints of hostile gossip and warnings from others color the decision.
Reader questions to Dr. Fern cover lecithin for arthritis wheat germ vitamin E sources and royal jelly value. He cautions against supplements, notes processing reduces nutrients but food generally suffices, and urges balanced daily menus with dairy meat fruit vegetables and whole grains.
The Iowa judicial amendment plans a supreme court nominating commission with half appointed by the governor and half by the bar association. It proposes district level commissions and nonpartisan retention votes after each judge’s term, aiming to curb partisan campaigns and keep voters approving satisfactory judges. The measure passed the primary with broad support among judges and press officials lauding the change.
Ken Ward travels with his brother Richard and sister Mrs Patricia Baxter and family from Atlantic to spend a week at the Miles Cross home in Riverton Wyoming.
Fragmentary text shows a bidding and play discussion involving spades and a syndicate named in the notice. Key figures and exact events are unclear but suggest a card game or contract dispute context.
Wiota IOOF Lodge No. 3 elected A. M. Acker as noble grand and Wiota Rebekah Lodge No. 514 chose Avis Coomes. Attendees for Ma sonic lodges session include R Walter Allen of Atlantic and J B Lohner of Extra. Atlantic Golf and Country Club hosts a tourney Sunday conducted by H O Beedle and Pete Peterson. Douglas Matthis, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Matthis, received citizen awards funded by Miss Billin in 1954.
A Tuesday report notes Leon S Happy Johnston listed among American prisoners in Shanghai China. Also included is Phyllis Otto setting a Des Moines Golf and Country Club course record of 74 in a one day invitational meet. Emma Jean Preston of Simpson College to attend Tri Delta national convention in Chicago.
David Dennis and Lynn King opened a new Vacuum Cleaners Supply company at 12 East 4th Street. Dorothy Dixson was elected vice president of the southwest district CYF during a Blair Nebraska conference attended by Miss Dixson and Bob Camblin. Ralph Cockshoot Jr. earned a B A from the University of Iowa and will stay to attend law school.
Walnut eighth grade graduates include valedictorian Vena Rossmann with a 3.75 average and salutatorian Arlene Buttenschon. Barbara McAvoy is among the top honorees, all daughters of local residents.
The notice provides 7 p.m. delivery phone contacts for East Side West Side Highland LaVista Fairlawn Zurfiuh areas and reminds residents to call if a paper is not received.
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