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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1957
Page
1
A historical commentary outlines two views on inflation in the United States. Proponents of restraint argue for painful cures to stabilize the economy, while opponents favor letting inflation persist to avoid political anger. The piece warns inflation harms the nation financially if left unchecked.
The piece argues that dividends face double taxation, first at the corporate level and then as individual income tax. It notes the shift from few to millions of stockholders increasing pressure for relief, while acknowledging the double tax remains in the near term.
The president's civil rights bill passed the house yesterday. It does not create new rights for Negroes but enforces constitutional guarantees in the south. The attorney general could seek injunctions to compel compliance and penalties for contempt. The bill faces senate opposition and a likely fight ahead.
The annual event near Adair attracted over 1,000 attendees with 405 children fishing. Prizes funded by local merchants went to 350 kids. Myrna Heckman and Donald Wine received sportsman shop awards. The Schrem children caught the first three fish.
Washington report notes Iowa Republican senators Hickenlooper and Martin voted with the majority Tuesday as the Senate ratified the treaty approving United States membership in the International Atomic Energy Agency.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists publication evenings except Sunday with editor contact numbers and office locations. Subscription rates vary by delivery method and region, including in town, Cass county, and U S outside Iowa with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options.
Washington dispatch reports the Dixie Republican bloc cracks as Mississippi Senator Bill Colmer condemns past southern support for blocking civil rights and labor bills. In the Senate Eastland negotiates deals on Hells Canyon for jury trial votes, while Johnson presses for a civil rights compromise. House maneuvers unfold with Miller and Keeney suddenly backing the jury trial amendment, amid White House pressure to keep Republicans aligned against extremist stalling.
The poem Just Folks by Edgar A Guest is presented alongside a brief obituary note. Norman Chesmore, 16, Center Point, died Wednesday from spinal injuries after a diving accident at Dungeon Lake, where floodwaters hid a sand bar.
Iowa State Board of Social Welfare will shift payments under aid to dependent children to fathers due to a 15 percent reduction. Board member Mary Huncke says giving checks to fathers may boost responsibility and budget management in families. The 1957 Legislature raised annual AFC funds to 2.95 million dollars, but reduced remaining funds and capes prompted the changes.
A health column advise adults need at least one pint of milk daily with expectant mothers two pints and children 1.5 to 2 pints. It promotes milk as a key source of calcium vitamins minerals and protein and suggests using powdered milk in oatmeal juice and cereals to boost intake while noting fat can be reduced with age.
Charles Mercer reports NBCs Wide Wide World plans a fall return with fewer locations and deeper productions. executives propose live historical dramas from sites such as Kansas Harpers Ferry and Charleston and may stage Hawthornes The House of the Seven Gables and The Scarlet Letter in authentic settings. Other concepts include Huck Finn on a raft and a Will Rogers countrywide portrait.
Jim Pellett reports on the school farm and a harrow purchase at the monthly Atlantic FFA meeting. Discussions cover tractor buying hour meters and bid on the district exhibit. Awards go to Owen Hansen and others for achievements. annual family picnic set for July 14.
Virtually no field work occurred in Audubon county last week due to wet soil. Corn shows weed pressure with only about half cultivated for the first time. Oats are growing tall and some are lodging, delaying harvest plans.
Dan Williams writes to Atlantic Iowa residents explaining his June 1957 decision to conclude engineering duties on June 21 1957 after council friction and lack of cooperation. He cites adverse attitudes among some council members and missed opportunity for a master plan. He thanks residents for their interest and courteous reception.
The Associated Press notes flooding in Hawarden as the Big Sioux River floods lowlands and crosses Highway 4 at its junction with Highway 10. Crests are forecast at Akron and Sioux City, with North Sioux City alerted to possible flood dangers and Des Moines area rivers peaking.
Cedar Falls reports 300 Hawkeye Girls State attendees vote for state officers. Judy Pilmer of Indianola and Joyce Ann Lamparek of Cedar Rapids compete for governor as Federalist and Nationalist nominees respectively.
Mr and Mrs Bert Morton returned home from Dain aerfield Tex where they had been since accompanying their son and daughter in law for the burial of their daughter Machelle.
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