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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1958
Page
1
The piece argues that neglect of civic obligation leads to weak government as seen in France where a fragmented assembly and weak executive yielded slow action and eventual dictatorship. It warns Americans to fulfill duties to government as they expect services in return.
The article argues union leaders oppose all laws affecting organized labor and show little regard for a law's potential benefits to workers. It notes recent Senate investigations highlight the need for protections for union members.
The proposed labor bill aims to shield union members from abuses. Union officials largely oppose the law, with outsiders noting leaders may seek advantage over members.
The column notes a pending shower over Atlantic and reports thrifty crops despite dryness. Hay cutting and corn look healthy, vats are short. A celebration that a traffic safety measure reduces Iowa highway killings is praised. The governor plans a peacemaking push for Glenwood residents at the children’s home, with editor Archie of Shenandoah agreeing Glenwood should not run the school.
In Columbia AP reports a Democratic runoff set for June 24 between Ernest Hollings and Donald Russell after primary results show Hollings leading. A state senator was killed as results neared, with County Clerk Henry Rogers held as a suspect. motive unclear.
A mother cat invaded a Baltimore bird nest and ousted the resident birds to raise a litter. Mrs. John Edward discovered the kittens after the intrusion.
Atlantic News Telegraph lists subscription prices by region and format for 1912. Rates include in Atlantic city 1 month 80c, 1 year 8.00. Cass and adjoining counties 1 year 7.00. elsewhere in Iowa 1 year 8.00. U S 1 year 10.00. Canada 1 year 12.0. Editor F D Simpson. Published evenings except Sunday.
Washington column notes factions opposing De Gaulle's middle path in France. It cites Leon Delbecque and others pressing safety committees, ministers clashing, and Mitterrand hunted by fascists. Green, at ninety, stays active in senate and boxing circles while Anderson edges isolationism after shippingport reactor dedication.
A fragile narrator, Edgar A Guest, longs for romance over wealth. He imagines marrying a partner and providing silk dresses, a European tour, and a car with her initials on the door. He confesses his poverty but hopes love remains steady despite money concerns.
Shenandoah AP says the Iowa Magazine will drop advertising and switch to a booklike format starting with the June issue. Publisher David Archie notes increased color plates, no newsstand sales, and higher subscription rates at 7.50 annually or 1.50 per single copy, with current subscriptions at 5 dollars through July 3.
Grace Kelly and Prince Kanter invite former President Truman and wife to a Saturday charity fete in Monte Carlo. Tickets cost 23.8 dollars each with champagne extra. Frank Sinatra and Noel Coward lead the singing as Grace Kelly appears in Haugh Society. The Trumans are vacationing on the French Riviera.
Eastern Colorado reports grasshopper swarms disrupted by frog populations. Cheyenne County agent Jin Kreid notes frogs have eaten many insects, causing reduced jumping ability. In Muscatine, Tennessee Governor Frank Clement to speak at the county Democratic dinner on June 24.
In a four heart contract West North East South reach by poor signals, defense led by Bo West and Bo East outplay declarer. The East West pair overtake the jack and return a diamond to condemn the contract though the defense could have saved it by ducking the king of diamonds to sever East West communications.
Dr. Herman N. Bundesen explains color TV offers eye comfort and suggests proper lighting for TV rooms. He advises indirect lamps, at least three lights, opaque shades, and avoiding glare at eye level. For reading and tasks a 100 watt bulb 20 inches from work with light reflected off surfaces is recommended.
An Associated Press report notes pedestrians may use the Straits of Mackinac Bridge for a walking contest on June 25 as the crossing opens to pedestrians. International Walkers Assoc members from ten states join the event during light traffic.
The plastics industry reports 1958 sales matching or exceeding 1957 by as much as 40 percent in some firms. Plastic pipe sales rose from 7 million pounds in 1947 to 58 million in 1957, with a forecast of 60 million pounds for the year. Industry progress, aided by two years of R D and production gains, fuels demand across automotive, packaging, and appliance sectors, while metallizing plastics gains traction.
At Holloman AFB New Mexico repeated attempts to jam the Mace guidance system failed. The Mace jet powered missile flew a 650 mile series from Holloman to Wendover UT and carries a nuclear warhead. The Atran guidance system operates without ground control. Peter is the Greek name for a rock.
The Most Rev Leo Binz of Dubuque will receive the pallium in a June 12 ceremony. Pope Pius XII granted the symbol in Rome, to be placed on Archbishop Binz by Msgr Leonardo Cercone, official in the consistorial congregation. The pallium is a white wool band with two pendants and black crosses, worn in rites including ordinations and consecrations.
In St Joseph Missouri James Shipley a dog owner and city dog catcher received a rabies observation notice after his 13 month old daughter was bitten. Also reported a Swedish submarine Hl lern meaning The Polecat was raised after sinking due to an open torpedo port. A 1805 Philadelphia Gazette ad marked the first automobile ad.
The government Civil Rights Commission begins a nationwide study this month focusing on voting education and housing discrimination. Staff Director Gordon M. Tiffany said other areas may be investigated later, and a few incomplete complaints are being returned for more information.
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