14 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1957
Page
1
The state highway commission faces pressure from resistors, but legislators act as representatives of the people. While some advocates push for selfish goals, most lawmakers aim for the general welfare, transmitting constituents' ideas to the commission even if not personally agreeing.
The text discusses a China U S air incident where a U S plane was shot at though China claims the plane violated its airspace. It notes the U S admission of being off course and questions why a peaceful state would shoot down a plane over an imaginary line.
Governor Loveless fails to gain stature by belittling the president in Seattle. Billy Graham fills Madison Square Garden nightly for four weeks, a record in entertainment. The Mayflower replica contrasts with modern ships, underscoring the voyage’s courage and risks.
The American Farm Bureau Federation calls a June 17 conference of corn state leaders in Chicago to discuss federal corn legislation. They oppose the present corn law setting planting allotments and parity support at 75 to 90 percent and favor larger allotments with dower-like supports, a plan previously proposed for 1957 and discussed for 1958 cotton. Peddlers in Portugal carry shoes in their baskets but walk barefoot until police arrive.
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists publication evenings except Sundays with editor contact numbers and office addresses. It details subscription pricing by carrier in Atlantic, Cass and adjoining counties, statewide Iowa mail rates, U S mail rates, and Canada rates, including monthly and yearly options.
Drew Pearson reports that conservative Republicans push for party unity while pressuring President Eisenhower to curb friction with lawmakers. The piece links his recent stomach troubles to heavy strain from budget fights, foreign policy debates, and a busy Washington schedule.
McCormack of Massachusetts claims the United States invited Yugoslav leader Tito without State Department approval and accuses Stassen of working to undercut Secretary Dulles. He notes Dulles sending advisers to London for new procedural instructions as Stassen prepares for London talks.
The storm system moved across the United States bringing tornadoes funnel clouds and damaging winds. Reports include Kansas Michigan Ohio West Virginia Tennessee Arkansas Nebraska New York and Pennsylvania with extensive damage but no casualties. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for Kansas Nebraska Iowa and surrounding areas.
The article argues teens should seek meaningful summer jobs to build responsibility, avoid using chores as substitutes for work, and learn budgeting from earning money. It notes gallstones as linked to infection, overweight, and inactivity, with no exact cause known.
Babson Park Mass. examines global commodity trends across building materials fuels foods and livestock. He notes high construction demand supported by ample supplies, expected steadiness in liquid fuels and dairy with CCC buying stabilizing prices, and large grain and feed stocks limiting price rises for 1957 58.
A nostalgic poem recalling immigrant parents who sought freedom in America and urged their son to deserve opportunities and live up to his best, embracing the blessings of liberty.
Exira and Audubon entrants feature in a poetry contest with lines praising patriotism and home life. Nancy Keasey and Lizzebeth Arson place second and third respectively as the competition extends two more weeks, with several other local contestants tied for positions.
Dorothy Petersen of Extra leads in the Exira centennial queen contest after the first vote count from last night. The result marks an early advantage for Petersen as results from the initial ballot are released.
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