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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1962
Page
1
The article argues over a proposed medical care program tied to social security. It contrasts the Kennedy plan with a state managed alternative that pays 50 to 80 percent of costs and targets those in need. It questions need versus political motive and cites a Chicago survey.
Tax cut discussions surge with upcoming elections and 1964 presidential race. Analysts say talks may hint at possible nominal reductions but chiefly serve political timing and party advantage during election years.
The piece argues the president bears no special blame for stock market losses, noting he likely owns substantial stock and suffered with others. It suggests the Democrats will bear the political impact, calling a turnabout fair play in the partisan blame game.
The United States, though the world’s top cheese producer, exports little cheese annually. It produces about 1.5 billion pounds yearly, mainly cheddar, with Swiss and other varieties also made. Imports total about 60 million pounds, largely Swiss, Italian and blue-mold cheeses, rising slowly over 25 years. Americans eat about 8 pounds per person yearly.
The Atlantic News-telegraph newspaper outlines its publishing timing evenings except Sunday and lists staff, office address, and editor F. D. Simpson. It provides subscription rates for local carriers, Cass county and nearby, Iowa and U S mail, including international Canada pricing. It also notes archival filing as a second class matter since 1912.
Readers ask about fluoridation goiter and teeth health and heart care. Questions cover neuritis memory and concentration, nitroglycerin use with exertion, brittle hair from thyroid and shampoos, diabetes and pastry, and exercise versus insulin needs. Dr Fern notes he uses readers' questions where broadly relevant and invites letters.
Drew Pearson recounts President Kennedy ordering cancellation of 22 Herald Tribune subscriptions after the May 23 edition failed to report the Calumet and Hecla copper contract windfall tied to a government deal. The piece contrasts coverage with Billie Sol Estes and notes reactions from H. Carl Andersen and others.
Des Moines AP report on the Otcheck family from Chariton who homesteaded 160 acres in Alaska's Matanuska Valley twelve years ago arriving with $42.50. They won a $42,000 ice breakup pool in Nenana, split with Otcheck's mother, and plan to restore farm equipment to move back to Des Moines briefly before returning to Alaska. They now have eight children, five of whom do 4H, and discuss land clearing costs, long summer days, and the growing Alaska farming community.
A humorous letter from Siegfried Munchausen recounts his father Baron Munchausen’s famed world championship bridge exploits. The narrative details a six diamonds contract, clever bidding, and a sequence leading to victory through strategic discards and finesses. The spoof letter blends boastful storytelling with archival-bridge flair.
Tuesday, June 14, 1932 Hawley Lynch, an Atlantic City employee, suffered a severe injury to his left arm in an accident at the municipal plant. J. P. Street, Atlantic supervisor of schools, was named to an Iowa advisory committee for a state school finance survey. Saturday, June 13, 1942 Don Bruegman resigned as manager of the Safeway store and will join Eblen Construction to run the Cumberland office. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Eickelkamp, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Garrett, Av a Wright and Carl Cardio attend the Iowa VFW and auxiliary convention.
Health writer Mary Macomber notes spring and summer bring a wide range of fruits and vegetables that improve diet when eaten as a variety. She cautions against vitamin pill promotions and highlights vitamin C from strawberries, cantaloupe, tomatoes, onions, spinach, and vitamin A from peppers and greens. She stresses activity alongside nourishing food to maintain weight.
Ralph Hootman, an oil station operator in Audubon, was killed instantly when his car left Highway 71 two miles north of Audubon. The incident occurred last night.
A man speaks in anger and regrets harsh words that harm a girl and erode respect. The poem notes a trivial error corrected too late, showing how temper shapes memory, perception, and social standing.
New Yorker Rena M. Hamelfarb stopped in Louisville on business as horses run at Churchill Downs. She asked about the forecast and was told it would be hot and rainy, prompting her remark about a muddy track.
New York Court of Appeals upholds $2,000 award to Jacob Sincoff of Manhattan after rejecting an insurer’s vermin exclusion. Sincoff had claimed $7,810 from Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. for damage to household furnishings caused by carpet beetles, though the policy excluded vermin. The court ruled that vermin was ambiguous and the exclusion did not bar payment.
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A notice notes that an individual earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Colorado. No further details available.
In Dundee a frightened raccoon was dropped as the No 1 pin when the automatic pinsetter activated. Manager Ed Olszyk said the incident occurred at the alley in Rochester area.
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