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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1962
Page
1
The piece argues President Kennedy shows youthful impulsiveness as he negotiates with Congress. It cites compromises over pet projects and a hard year ahead with tax, medicare, farm, education, and fallout shelter proposals facing stiff battles and potential defeats.
The U S views the Laos coalition as peaceful yet unsatisfying, suspecting the new government serves as a front for communists. The settlement may calm unrest but signals a path toward U S withdrawal or conflict in the Asiatic nation.
Washington desk reports Abe Ribicoff, HEW secretary, pressed a compromise path on the King-Anderson Medicare bill during a private House Ways and Means hearing, insisting on non-substantive changes. He sparred with Rep. Derounian and Rep. Alger over the bill’s direction and ADA affiliations while signaling support to extend benefits to 3.5 million additional elderly. In a separate note, Sargent Shriver relayed lessons from Lincoln and Kennedy to his son at dinner. Charlie Meriwether, new Export-Import Bank director, faces Alabama highway painting contract scrutiny amid high quotes, while Alabama’s budget implications invite controversy.
A survivor recalls riding with a friend from Shenandoah to Osceola on bicycles and spending a night south of Villisca along the Waubonsie Trail before learning of the unsolved Villisca axe murders. The killer was never found and the motive remains unknown.
Friday June 17 1932 Roscoe Clark a local druggist purchased the Brayton Drug Store and will take immediate possession. Paul F Kringel graduated with most of laws degree from National University Washington DC. The Rev J E Bruner pastor of First Baptist church was chosen to represent the Southwest Iowa Baptist Association on the state board at the annual convention in Malvern.
On June 17 1942 Atlantic mourns Dr C L Campbell physician and surgeon active for 64 years in town. Also Navy air base promotion Pvt Byard Deiken of Atlantic advances from private first class to corporal at Pendleton Oregon.
Pat McKee wins Cass county title and will represent the county at the 4-H Club convention in Ames. Lt. Robert Humphrey, WWII veteran, is reported missing in action as a jet pilot in Korea. Les Eddy presents a new organ and chimes to Anita Methodist Church at Sunday service.
Iowa penal officials tighten notification rules after a reformatory inmate escaped from an Iowa City hospital. State Penal Director Ben Baier said authorities at the escape institution must alert officers statewide, replacing prior shared duties. Charles Ringo, 19, was recaptured in Columbus, Nebraska, after escape from Anamosa Reformatory custody.
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists publication details and subscription prices. Rates shown include carrier monthly and yearly options, plus mail pricing for Cass and neighboring counties, other Iowa regions, the U.S. and Canada.
Poem prompts a baby naming dilemma as relatives circle around Pearl. The speaker notes many options from aunts and cousins and the challenge of reaching consensus. The verse hints at inevitable nicknames shaping the choice.
A 1962 George Matthew Adams Service piece notes Priscilla and Mayor Rose discuss a baby’s likely reaction to future choices. The fragment hints at parental foresight and public life intersecting with family matters.
Mrs Merle E Reed of Boone was chosen Iowa Cosmetologist of the Year for community relations work. A former Boone City Council president, she may enter a national contest for state winners. Vera Barnhart of Ottumwa announced the honor. Reed has supported Boone County Cancer Society Community Chest Scouting and PTAs since 1925.
A promotional piece touts overnight learning, claiming speakers in a dorm broadcast word lists all night. It notes memory boosts for sleepers and cites a Broadway star as using sleep methods, while cautioning against misuse for harmful aims.
AP writer Bob Thomas profiles William Hopper star of Perry Mason noting he plays Paul Drake his own way, contrasting with the Gardner books. Hopper recalls losing the Mason role, praises Ray Burr, and traces his path from DeWolf Hopper’s son to TV actor, including a stint as a car salesman.
The State Board of Public Instruction approved two reorganization plans and rejected a Graettinger and High Lake Township merger. Emmett County appealed Palo Alto County’s merger decision. Mount Vernon district reorganization was affirmed, upholding joint boards in Jones Johnson and Linn counties. Mitchell Worth counties joint board plan for St Ansgar and Carpenter districts also gained approval.
Mitchell Indiana honors Virgil I. Grissom an astronaut Air Force captain and Kentucky colonel as he returns to his hometown. Governor Welsh and Purdue University president Hovde lead notables while Grissom lays the cornerstone for a new high school named in his honor.
Dr. George S. Easton becomes dean of the State University of Iowa College of Dentistry after approval by the Iowa Board of Regents. He has led as acting dean since September and has chaired the SUI athletics board since 1955. Regents approved $3.8 million in new medical facilities at SUI, including a $2.789 million hospital unit and a $675,000 mentally retarded children’s center plan.
The Civil Aeronautics Board adds Fort Dodge Iowa to Ozark Air Lines route from Sioux City to Chicago and extends service to Chicago via Burlington Galesburg and Peoria Illinois. Ozark's authorizations for Dubuque Ottumwa and Austin Albert Lea Minnesota and St. Jo ram Missouri end. Air Lines Pilots Association sets strike deadline for Ozark by midnight June 22.
Bridge column notes B Jay Becker leading Masters in individual event with top record. The article highlights Becker's performance and standings, detailing hands and bids and mentioning key opponents and venues.
North opened with a two no trump like bid and a diamond response leading to a slam contract. West doubled and led a heart, a singleton club misled defense. The American team missed the great slam while the British North-South pair settled for a game, underscoring cautious play at the other table.
Argentina and Chile arrange guided Antarctic tours for the summer. penguins offer no motels. The column also notes diverse odds and ends: cost of living, gossip, and trivia on households, defense spending, flies, wires, and professions.
Iran says it will protest Moscow over demands to recall Bahram Bousheri Iran’s press attache in Tehran on charges of selling foreign currency to Soviet citizens. A government official called the charges baseless and demanded his recall.
Gov Norman Erbe will dedicate Prairie Rose State Park eight miles north of Rose Park Harlan. The main feature is a 200 acre artificial lake expected to attract visitors and provide recreation.
Billie Sol Estes faces a final chance to meet creditors in Dallas next week to settle debts totaling 17.8 million. If unsuccessful, a federal judge will order bankruptcy proceedings. Estes listed assets of 20.8 million and liabilities of 38.39 million while under indictment for alleged fraudulent chattel mortgages.
Charles T. Jackson, 62, longtime director of the VA Domiciliary at Clinton Iowa since 1984, was named director of the VA domiciliary at White City Oregon on Friday.
Officials remind drivers that stop signs require a full stop and not a mere slowing of speed. Radar and patrols will enforce compliance at intersections to prevent accidents.
Resident reports not receiving the newspaper on their City carrier route in Atlantic and is advised to call the listed 7 p.m. contact numbers for East Side West Side Highland LaViste Fairlawn Zurfivuh additions to resolve delivery issues.
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