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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1964
Page
1
The editorial argues that objections to ending debate on the civil rights bill are sensible but too cautious. It says passage now, with later corrections, is preferable to delaying for perfecting the law. It insists the Negro will become a first class citizen and changes can be made as needed.
The piece notes a liberal conservative split within both major parties, with members often voting along liberal and conservative lines in Congress. It also discusses a swing toward lighter weight beef as U S producers adapt to global markets. Finally it praises area students abroad for college honors, crediting both they and local schools and teachers.
A preliminary plan prepared for the Iowa Conservation Commission outlines a long range project costing $50 million. It calls for four large artificial lakes, several semi private wilderness areas, and three winter sports complexes to be built as part of the recreation plan.
The Atlantic News Telegraph notes subscription rates for local carriers and mail in Cass County and surrounding areas. It lists monthly and yearly prices, including in-town, regional, and nationwide options, with varying term lengths and post office filing details.
In Addis Ababa Drew Pearson reports on Haile Selassie discussing Ethiopian ambitions for a Blue Nile dam. He notes the American delay on a 40 year old project while Yugoslavia funds a three year dam seen by Ethiopians as a rival. The piece contrasts U.S., Soviet and Yugoslav efforts along the Nile and a broader Africa water politics battle.
Senator Roman L. Hruska urged Coe College graduates to resist apathy and avoid "leaving the driving to us" in a speech noting Congress as the best barrier between popular pressures and orderly government. He warned against ignoring government amid civil rights debates. Colorado reports over 150 metallic and nonmetallic miners.
In a contract bridge column Becker profiles South as a master salesman who maneuvers to guide opponents’ assumptions. South plays three notrump after West leads spades, uses a jack in spades to mislead West and East about his holdings, then finesses diamonds and secures ten tricks despite a failed diamond finesse.
Edgar A. Guest writes of a fresh uncharted day where yesterday is dead and done. He declares change and adventure ahead, urging new truths, new goals, and continuous renewal as life begins anew.
Jack Ruby told Chief Justice Earl Warren he had no connection with Lee Harvey Oswald in a three hour jail interview. Warren Commission members toured relevant Kennedy assassination sites during the Texas visit and questioned Ruby about Oswald and possible conspiracy.
Ten years ago in Omaha and surrounding towns several notable events occurred including Cambridge ranking second in his junior law class at the University of Nebraska. Shirley Riepe elected county secretary of Potta wattan ie Girls 4-H clubs in Oakland. Joan Shey graduated from St Marys high school in Omaha. L A Arnold and wife took over the Pullman hotel in Burlington after purchasing it from L W Hansen. The Liberty Theatre in Oakland was sold to Howard Bookings and wife of Avoca. Melvin Mailander promoted to first lieutenant at Rapid City Memorial Day. Charley Winger becomes the first local blind person to paint his canoe white as the Lions clubs push white canes for blind people. George Alexander now assists at the county auditor office in Atlantic after moving from Griswold. George Clifford Marker of Lewis won a 15 prize in a vocal solo at Grinnell college commencement.
The Audubon Chamber of Commerce will take two chartered buses carrying 65 Audubon businessmen and Jaycees to Omaha on June 18 for the Ak-Sar-Ben races and dinner. A feature race will be named in honor of Audubon's Operation T-Bone. Co chairs are Wayne Stewart Darrell Anderson and Jaycees Roland Black Ronald Freeman.
An educational Q and A outlines emphysema basics including causes symptoms and risk factors. It notes most cases arise in middle age and that diagnosis relies on X rays breathing tests and sputum analysis. Treatment focuses on relief slowing progression controlled oxygen therapy and rehabilitation.
Singer Judy Garland, 41, canceled a ship departure to Rome and will fly Friday. Her traveling companion Mark Herron said she chose air travel to allow more time in Hong Kong for shopping sightseeing and rest while recovering from pleurisy.
In Cuneo Italy two passenger trains crashed head on 35 miles south of Turin killing three people and injuring 25 others. Emergency crews worked at the site as investigators opened inquiries into the cause of the collision.
A reader notice lists several delivery areas and phone numbers to contact the local Kick newspaper carrier to ensure News Telegraph delivery by 7 PM. Highland Addn LaViste Place Fairlawn Addn Remaining East Side and West Side on Chestnut are covered with multiple phone contacts.
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