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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1961
Page
1
Outcry over interim committee action placing a salary ceiling on professional staff at Iowa mental institutions. Supports say ceilings align pay with other states to curb tax spending. critics warn of staff departures and harm if salaries are cut or hiring is restricted.
The piece argues that Soviet veto power dominates Western options, shaping UN reform and arms control. It claims Khrushchev uses veto rights to demand dictates, while Moscow pays lip service to nuclear testing but blocks any unfavorable steps.
The article argues U S aid is misused and ineffective against communism. It cites Laos and Southeast Asia as failing cases while the State Department admits waste in the Laos program. Despite acknowledged flaws, the administration proposes expanding a flawed aid system without clear corrections.
Public notices are a legal requirement in all states informing taxpayers how government spends money. The series by James E Pollard from 1934 to 1958 aims to educate readers on newspaper law and the role of notices in open government and democracy.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph announces subscription rates for carriers in Atlantic and Cass counties and mail rates across Iowa, the U.S., and Canada. Rates vary by duration from one month to one year. prices differ for local, intrastate, and out-of-state addresses.
In a humorous column two doctors discuss a makeshift cast using adhesive plaster. The method builds a stirrup-like support without wrapping fully around the foot, preventing toe discoloration while simulating a real cast. Dr. Fern invites reader letters to the newspaper.
Drew Pearson reports parents are boycotting sponsors to pressure networks amid furious protests over programs like Thrillers featuring Boris Karloff. The piece notes sponsor support from Pall Mall, Bayer, Metrecal, Beechnut, and Helene Curtis, and reveals a secret congressional vote against FCC reorganization affecting television regulation.
A playful verse about a dirty child who returns from a day of fun with mud on face and clothes. The speaker notes the dirt as a sign of happiness and samples of play, ending with the father glad to see the child's cheerful mischief.
Mrs Dickinson of San Diego departed Saturday after visiting her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Lamar Gardner. Her mother Mrs A M Phelps accompanied and will remain.
The Iowa Pilgrim Fellowship Conference elected Pat Paris of Manchester as president at its Indianola meeting. Katy Allen of Hampton was chosen vice president and Lois Saunders of Harlan the secretary.
The declarer considers whether to cash wins and finesse based on North holding the king and the bidding. If North has the king and takes it, discarding two hearts later costs a diamond and heart. If North covers, the line changes. The recommended line aims to maximize the contract by leveraging the A-K of clubs and diamonds after drawing on entries.
A 1959 stock manipulation inquiry examines Jerry Re and Thompson Starrett shares. Samuel Edelman testified he was warned to wait as Re pressured higher prices, triggering a steep drop and SEC concerns over specialists dictating access and close ties with company management.
The SEC will investigate whether the American Exchange has adequate policing after the Re family rigged trades on 320 stocks. The agency will assess if investors need stronger protections while the exchange touts reforms since 1987 and a 1958 misdeeds history.
Des Moines AP reports Iowa state officials interpret the three day waiting period for marriage licenses as three full days not counting Sunday. If a couple applies Thursday, they must wait Friday Saturday and Monday and receive the license Tuesday, pending a written opinion to confirm.
Gary Strickland of Fort Dodge was elected master counselor of the Order of De Molay at Spirit Lake where the state conclave drew 180 youths. Art Smith of Betendorf was named deputy master counselor.
Thirty graduates at San Marino High School were handed blank diplomas amid a weekend incident. Principal John Landrum said the class must apologize to Vice Principal Norman Frost, complete 40 hours of labor, and write a 300-word essay before receiving proper diplomas by mail.
City residents on the West Side and nearby Highland Addn areas are urged to confirm delivery by 7 p.m. for those on the city carrier route who have not received their phone service or papers. Contact numbers for local addn offices are listed.
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