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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1961
Page
1
The Iowa Taxpayer reports an association study finding 1960 school and county taxes overcollected by 19 million. If 1960 estimates were accurate Iowa school taxes could be 12.2 million lower and county taxes 7.1 million lower. The piece urges public scrutiny of upcoming budgets to improve accuracy and curb excess levies.
The essay argues that poverty threats exceed military risks and that aid has often failed through misallocation and misuse. It cites military use of funds, leakage to unscrupulous leaders, and inappropriate aid types as reasons for opposition. The piece urges program changes to prove aid fulfills its goals.
A poem about the deepest joy a parent feels at seeing a pink bloom in a baby's cheek signaling health. The observer describes the relief and joy when the child's color returns, lifting a weight of care and filling the heart with renewed hope.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower criticizes Kennedy administration spending and centralization of political power on NBC telecast The Loyal Opposition. Joining him were former Vice President Richard Nixon Senator Barry Goldwater and New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller in separate pre filmed interviews across the country.
A local newspaper masthead style notice lists publishing details for the Atlantic News-Telegraph. It includes address, publisher, editor, evening publication schedule, and membership in press associations. It also details subscription and mailing rates for various regions and durations.
Judy was a bright first grader who flunked due to nearsightedness. The column explains how elongated eyeballs blur close objects, how glasses help, and why posture and lighting matter. Readers can mail Dr Fern with questions for general use.
Drew Pearson reviews President Kennedy health from childhood to his 1961 campaign. He cites severe appendicitis at 13, jaundice delaying Princeton, back injuries, malaria, a disc operation, cortisone use, and a 50 50 survival risk from spinal fusion, ending with strong vitality under pressure. Kennedy and Fanfani swap stories at White House luncheon.
Sioux City AP reports the Rev A Otto Bishop will retire when the North Iowa Methodist Conference adjourns June 22 ending the second longest pastorate in the church. Appointed in 1920 to Minerva Wesley Chapel he built a growing parish now 1385 members. He will move to Springfield Missouri with his wife, the former Mrs Fred Gilbert.
In Turin last year the Swiss team faced Britain in a women’s world championship contest. Mrs Gordon opened with three hearts, Mrs Fleming bid five diamonds, and six diamonds culminating in a double by East. The British team won the deal by 400 points while both sides bidded aggressively.
Leroy W Boone of Oskaloosa elected commander of the Iowa Department of Disabled American Veterans. New officers include vice commanders Robert Fry of Cedar Rapids and Lawrence Lox of Burlington, adjutant Buford L. Phillips of Des Moines, chaplain Harold Burris of Council Bluffs, historian William Tomlinson of Keokuk, treasurer Charles Weson of Des Moines, and auxiliary commander Zelpha Earth of Sioux City with officers Amelia Coulstock, Betty Thompson, Flossie VanCamp, chaplain Pearl Donley, treasurer Gertrude Cave, and adjutant Joyce Rosene.
Mrs Beulah Mc Namara of Denver Colo visited her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J R Ackerman this week. She was summoned by the illness of her father Ira V Painter formerly of Lewis now of Winterset who is 87 and in serious condition after surgery at a Des Moines hospital.
A fragmented notice reports issues with a city carrier on a designated route and failure to receive expected delivery. The readable text mentions Atlantic and refers to a carrier service interruption impacting residents.
About 5,000 labor unionists and students gathered in central Tokyo to protest Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda's planned Washington visit. After a rally, they marched through streets in a nationwide protest sponsored by the Council against the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty. No disorders were reported.
The article notes that Santiago served as the capital of Cuba up to the year 1558, marking a historical administrative shift in colonial governance. The city’s role and the change in status are highlighted as key historical facts.
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