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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1957
Page
7
A mid-20th century report notes Stassen proposing a reduction in U S and Soviet troop levels amid Cold War tensions. The article details political maneuvering and calls for negotiated disarmament as a path to stability, withUnnamed sources indicating cautious optimism from allied nations.
Mostly fair and warmer Thursday night with low 64 to 70. Friday brings partly cloudy, windy and more humid conditions with afternoon thundershowers likely in the west and a high near 95. Scattered showers are expected Saturday as temperatures ease.
A blacksmith shop restoration near the birthplace of former president Herbert Hoover is set for dedication. The project, by the Hoover Birthplace Foundation with trustees including notable figures, features era instruments and aged lumber to resemble the 1870s–80s shop. Allan Hoover will represent the family. Adm. Lewis Strauss will address observers.
Georgianne Peterson of Dex Maines is named grand worthy adviser of the Iowa Order of Rainbow Girls. Officers announced include Judith Ann Wiles of Centerville as associate adviser Donna Jacobs of Dubuque as charity Phyllis Het fant of Creston as recorder Cynthia McCurdy of Spencer as treasurer and Maren Wilfong Storm Lake as chaplain.
Two county boards of education vote to dismiss the Lewis school district reorganization after objections from residents in Cass and Pottawattamie counties. The Iowa attorney general’s ruling requires joint planning before reorganization petitions filed after May 3.
The government on Thursday eased limits on shipments to Russia and European satellites by adding about 200 commodities to the export list without individual licenses. The Bureau of Foreign Commerce stressed this does not alter the policy banning strategic goods to the Soviet bloc or the embargo on Communist China. The nonstrategic items now total about 900 for the European Soviet bloc.
James R. Hoffa, high ranking Teamsters official, arrives at District Court in Washington to face trial on charges of conspiracy to bribe a staff member of the Senate racket committee. Attorney Hyman I Fischbach is named in the indictment alongside Hoffa.
United Nations special committee on Hungary reports the Soviet army suppressed the uprising last Oct Nov and blocked political rights. They accuse Soviet troops of slaughter arrests and deportations, with 2500 3000 deaths in fighting and secret police tortures shocking the world.
South Korea's Ambassador Yauz said 16 Allied powers have agreed on a program to modernize weapons in South Korea. A Panmunjom meeting was called to discuss changing the armistice to allow the UN command to strengthen against North Korea. He warned against repeating 1956 mistakes and urged vigilance against Communist buildup.
Tokyo says Prime Minister Kishi told Congress Japan will play a constructive role against communism in Asia and credits postwar democratic progress. He avoided trade dispute mentions and did not discuss the Atay Specialist 30 William S. Girard case, stressing allegiance to the United States.
A fire destroyed the Frazer Elevator in Aurelius early Thursday. About 30,000 bushels of government sealed corn were stored inside. Damage estimate unavailable but insured. The building belonged to Narmatt and Eldan Fredrickson of Merider and was leased to the Farmers Cooperative Elevator Co. of Cleghorn.
Iowa officials announced enforcement of a new 60 mph nighttime speed limit starting July 1. Safety Commissioner Clinton Moser says patrols will stop extremely slow drivers who impede traffic and may face misdemeanor arrest for willful disobedience.
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