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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1956
Page
1
The governor, Hoegh, toured Atlantic and gave two speeches, winning favorable responses. He faced critics by advocating tax increases to fund state needs while keeping spending lean. His administration drew some ire from groups demanding more funds, but overall he is seen as practical and deserving another term.
American corporations are owned by eight million Americans and millions more through insurance policies. Policy holders are part owners of stocks, expanding individual ownership and diminishing political hostility to big business. Politicians now seek a different whipping boy as big business becomes a broad, vote‑bearing bloc.
The column mockingly corrects the heat quotation and notes the public ire over the president’s health influencing campaigns. It traces past calls to keep F D R in power, argues insiders demanded his run despite decline, and cites Adenauer warning Moscow smiles mask ongoing communist aims.
Federal prosecutors move to convict Benes Sloan and Jack Goldstein for possession of $15000 worth of Sheaffer fountain pens stolen from an interstate shipment. The pens were intended for Boston retailers and traced via a Detroit agent who noted the code identifying the Boston-bound lot. The actual thieves are not yet in custody.
Mrs Elmer Tiedman of Cedar Rapids was chosen president of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Iowa District East at the biennial convention in Wilton Junction. The election marks the league’s continuation under the Missouri Synod church oversight.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists subscription rates for carrier and mail in various regions including Atlantic and adjoining counties, with annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly options. It notes publication evenings except Sundays and identifies editorial and office locations in Atlantic Iowa, plus postal and association memberships.
Drew Pearson outlines a swift Republican push to have Dwight D. Eisenhower run again despite illness. He details private warnings, public cautions, Hall’s holding strategy, and other leaders pressing for a united front while noting Ike’s health doubts and past statements on fitness for duty.
James H. Rademacher, president of the Detroit National Assn of Letter Carriers, acts after report of over 100 local carriers skipped last year. Dog candy given to 200 mailmen. Des Moines clinics double staff after recent Statehouse meeting.
Dr. Herman N. Bundesen warns that mild exercise is safest in hot weather and that overexertion can strain the heart, especially for those over 35. He notes arteries lose elasticity with age and explains signs of overdoing it. The piece also includes a Q and A on treating toxic goiter with iodine or propylthiouracil under medical supervision.
Three senators urged Congress to adopt a pay-as-you-go rule via constitutional amendment. Sens. Byrd Bridges and Curtis testified before the Judiciary Subcommittee and introduced legislation to require annual spending not to exceed revenues except in national crises. Curtis cited 50 bills aimed at improving fiscal procedures and urged a constitutional provision to curb deficits.
Sheriff T S Jackson reports an escape attempt by 24 year old Johnny Edward Ard who allegedly made a key and left a note. Ard had prior sentences for auto theft grand larceny housebreaking and theft of auto parts. a 12 gauge shotgun missing. Clinton site chosen for J B Beaird Co Midwest plant to manufacture liquid petroleum tanks. Don’t drive if you drink.
Detroit postmen plan a quirky pre dinner mint gesture this week aiming to calm dogs along delivery routes. The lighthearted effort seeks to ease canine anxieties and speed up rounds.
A competitive exam for two Alice L. Graham scholarships will be held at 8 a.m. Tuesday in the office of Warren R. Morrow, Cass county superintendent, Atlantic. Scholarships fund a four year college course starting fall 1956 with about 500 dollars a year. Candidates must be Cass county residents who graduate from a Cass county high school in 1955 or 1956, have at least a 75 average, and plan to attend an Iowa college. Subjects include an intelligence test English composition algebra geometry and physics. Bring a fountain pen and a 2 dollar registration fee. register with the county superintendent before Tuesday.
Iowa medical investigators report a study of 10 000 Iowans shows blood type A linked to a 20 percent higher stomach cancer and pernicious anemia risk while type O shows a 35 percent higher peptic ulcer incidence. Compare hospital patients with donor blood. findings presented to the American Medical Association.
A list from SUI names J A Buckwalter C B Wohl Wend D C Colter R T Tidrick and L A Knowler among others in a partial roster.
Rob ert W. Price, 31, of Newton, charged with murdering his brother in law Gerald W. Warner, 27, of Baxter, went to a six man six woman jury at 9 52 a m The judge offered six verdicts: first degree murder with death or life, second degree murder, manslaughter, or innocent by reason of insanity or outright innocence Price testified the slaying on January 4 was hazy and he had a headache and dizziness and could not recall shooting or conversations with anyone including Sheriff Ed Scoville
The Iowa Good Roads Association will host a special Tuesday luncheon in Des Moines where a Policy Committee report on the 1957 legislative highway program will be presented. IGRA executive secretary Gerald Bogan will explain the new federal aid highway bill and legislative nominees will attend.
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