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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1961
Page
1
The article notes a tangled Laos situation after Kennedy Khru shchev talks, with possible gaps in communication to Lao fighters, varying authority among Khrushchev and Chinese actors, and a web of local princes and factions shaping the conflict amid Western doubts about progress or ceasefires.
The piece argues for a city ordinance to regulate dogs due to fear of aggressive barking and roaming strays. It notes many residents avoid neighborhoods because dogs rush out barking, some bite, and city leaders are right to enact controls.
A reader argues for a horn signaling rule to indicate passing but condemns continuous honking used as casual greeting. The piece notes frequent startling honks on Chestnut Street from drivers attracting friends, while stressing horns exist to signal passing, not casual noise.
Des Moines AP Iowa City lumberman George Nagle was named by the central committee to succeed Verne R. Martin as state Republican chairman. Nagle, 60, has served as state finance chairman from 1953 to 1957 and is vice chairman of the national finance committee for Iowa Nebraska and Kansas.
The Atlantic News-telegraph lists publication details, office address at 410 Walnut St Atlantic Iowa and editor D Simpson. It provides subscription rates for city and mail subscribers across Cass and adjoining counties including monthly quarterly and yearly options and international Canada pricing.
Drew Pearson reports on the Kennedy Khrushchev Vienna meeting with grim mood and mutual warning that war over Berlin was possible yet not desired. Kennedy and Khrushchev assert US staying in Berlin and vow to back obligations possibly by force if needed.
Poem fragment stresses American virtues and duty, citing unity and courage. Mentions Molly Pitcher as an American Revolution heroine, buried in Carlisle Ba. The piece reflects wartime virtues and civic duty in a 1961 syndicated service context.
Burton H. Fern discusses sleepwalking, its causes and risks, noting teens and young adults are most affected. Sleepwalkers act in dreams while awake, may recall events, and can be guided back to bed with care. Readers may send questions to Dr. Ferne at the newspaper care of the Syndicate.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk says the United States disagrees with Soviet proposals on Germany and Berlin. He notes any settlement must involve other governments and hints at talks with Britain and France, plus West Berlin and East German interests. The memo urged an immediate peace conference to fix borders and end all Allied occupation if no quick deal is reached.
Air and sea search for a missing U S C133 Cargomaster with eight crewmen including two Kowans continued Monday off Japan with hope fading for survivors. Maj Lawrence J. Ceretti of Iowa and T Sgt Howard Otero of Newton were among the missing. The plane carried 47000 pounds of cargo and last communicated after departing Tachikawa for Travis Air Force Base California.
Des Moines resident Thomas Stoner was named state fund campaign chairman for the Iowa Association for Retarded Children. The group closed its convention with a panel on mental health featuring Dr. James Cromwell and state mental health directors.
A 16 month old boy in Waterloo Iowa climbed into his family car and released the brake sending it toward a motel pool in Binghamton New York. The child jumped in fully clothed and with a bystander’s help was pulled through a half open window before the car sank. The vehicle and wet clothes were retrieved by a wrecker.
Donald Plato 40 of Des Moines died from injuries sustained in a two car collision on Fleur Drive. A former semi pro football player and part time judo instructor for the Des Moines police department, Plato had been hospitalized since the crash earlier this month.
Debra Sue Boom, week-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Boom of Waterloo, died Sunday at her home from suffocation.
In a France versus Sweden masters match, two boards show how luck sways outcomes. Sweden with Lun Gell and Wohlin reached six clubs, while France bid seven clubs after a different sequence and scored 2 140 points to win by 780 on the deal, hinging on the king of hearts.
Iowa Military Academy at Camp Dodge trains 91 Iowa national guardsmen as officer candidates. Upon completing the one year program they will be commissioned as second lieutenants in home guard units if vacancies exist. Governor Norman Erbe serves as instructor this week in leadership.
Ordinary sea winds infiltrate with 10 to 100 pounds of salt per cubic mile of air as sea water evaporates, leaving salt crystals free in the air.
William O. Cooper 50 of Dallas Texas national commander of the Disabled American Veterans will address the Iowa DAV convention from Thursday through Sunday in Des Moines.
Announcement lists carrier contact numbers for East and West Side routes and several additions. Readers are asked to call before 7 p.m. if they live on Atlantic route and did not receive their delivery.
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