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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1962
Page
1
The piece notes recurring scandals tied to large federal outlays such as surplus storage and highway funding. It attributes the issues to enormous funds attracting crooks and to lax management from political connections, resulting in waste and evident misconduct across programs in Texas Iowa and other states.
The article notes Khrushchev’s failure to match American living standards by 1960 and his response with higher meat and dairy prices. It argues the price boosts aim to spur production as the state shifts more money to farmers, while attributing shortages to policy and wartime defense demands.
The piece argues the West should escalate to end killings and kidnappings along the Berlin Wall. It claims East Germany is too weak to resist and that a decisive showdown would topple its leadership, ending ongoing crises.
The piece argues that proposed tax reductions rely on eliminating exemptions. While exemptions may be unfair, ending them would raise taxes for those who benefit. The net effect would likely keep total taxes similar to before, leaving the taxpayer effectively in the same position.
Ida Grove officials seek who put yellow green coloring into the new pool after chemicals turned the water unsightly. Authorities drained the pool and sent the substance to the state lab for analysis as pranksters are suspected.
Carol Andersen a 20 year old University of Iowa co ed from Clear Lake has been named official hostess for the Miss Iowa pageant at Clear Lake from July 26 to 29 She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Augie Andersen of Clear Lake.
The Atlantic News Telegraph advertises publication details and subscription costs. It lists evenings except Sunday issues, editorial staff, postal entry, associations, and mailing prices for subscriptions by carrier, mail in Cass county, elsewhere in Iowa, U S outside Iowa, and Canada.
Drew Pearson notes Senator Proxmire of Wisconsin clashed with the Kennedy White House by opposing a presidential invitation and aiding a move to halt economic aid to Communist nations. The episode tied to Yugoslavia and Poland, with Lausche and Humphrey shaping a compromise to ship surpluses while limiting Kremlin gains.
The poem Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest reflects on travel dreams and the value of shared labor over rest. A separate line notes that only 43 pounds of uranium can heat light and power Camp Century in Greenland, 886 miles from the North Pole.
Dr. Fern offers safety guidance for cyclists and auto drivers. Tips include crossing streets on foot, using hand signals, riding on the right, avoiding stunts, maintaining bike maintenance, and using headlights and reflectors after dark. Auto advice covers seat belts, child seating, litter disposal, rest breaks, keeping children occupied, and making a car bed for night travel. Readers can write to Dr. Fern.
Des Moines reports on Harold Hughes liquor by the drink timing and its impact on his gubernatorial bid. Iowa tax collections for 11 months rise modestly with sales gains and use tax declines offset by income tax growth. Notable notes include Sonja Egnes’ GOP congressional nomination and Ruth Hollingshead’s 1938 Democratic bid. Gov Erbe makes 33 agency appointments while civil defense HQ moves for fallout protection.
Monday June 13 1932 R Walter Allen and Wilbur Deering of Atlantic are in Sioux City for the Masonic grand lodge session. P P Edwards and D E Crabtree officers in the local national guard are in Des Moines this week for a school of instruction for Iowa guard officers. Allen Holmes won the first flight and medalist honors in the open golf tournament at the Atlantic Golf and Country club yesterday.
C. S. Jones an Atlantic attorney was driven ten miles to Atlantic hospital with possible skull fracture and left eye injuries from an accident on a farm he operates southeast of Atlantic Cass county will be represented at the second annual farm event.
In a contract bridge analysis by B Jay Becker, South’s disciplined play secures 10 tricks after Stayman and heart control. West’s six spades, two hearts, three clubs reveal weakness. declarer discards to ruff and sluff diamonds and spades, clinching the contract.
A youth school at Iowa State College credited to Fletcher Nichols of Bear Grove township. Pvt. Howard L. Nelson stationed at Khartoum Africa has been promoted to corporal. 1961 crop estimates from the Crop and Livestock Reporting Service put winter wheat production at 2,187,000 bushels versus 2,522,000 last year. Do not drive if you drink.
Kay Crawford is chosen to represent the Atlantic Legion auxiliary at the Hawkeye Girls State camp to be held at Grinnell College. Pvt. Harold Good will depart for Camp Kilmer New Jersey. Neighbors of Elmer Jensen, Anita Farmer, cultivated 55 acres of corn for him while he has been bedfast with back injuries for two weeks.
Iowa wheat farmers will produce about 13 percent less this year than last season according to AP estimates. The forecast reflects drought conditions and reduced yields across the state's growing regions.
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