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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1961
Page
6
Law enforcement cites high traffic deaths and injuries in Chicago before stepped up enforcement. Traffic division reports issuing over 1200 summons daily, with deaths and personal injury accidents dropping sharply and below last year. Authorities say enforcement saves lives and dollars.
A heated note urges Washington to press Moscow for East Germans to vote on their government and possible union with West Germany. The piece argues U S insistence could expose Soviet duplicity and sustain pressure on Khrushchev, citing Westward flight of 4,000 to 5,000 people last weekend as proof of popular yearning.
Senator Humphrey warns against pressing the panic button urging restraint as Khrushchev hints at a Berlin treaty. Observers say a general war is unlikely, but the risk remains with East Germany already in Soviet ranks and intensified military posturing on both sides.
About 900 Iowa FFA members will compete at the 1961 Iowa State Fair from August 25 to September 3. Des Moines supervisor Hampton T. Hall says 10 teams are expected in the livestock judging contest on September 2, with cash premiums totaling 250 dollars and overall awards reaching 8,617 dollars for town winners in livestock, farm mechanics, and vocational agriculture exhibits.
Mrs John D Koenig receives word that her grandparents Mr and Mrs Ed Livengood of Elmo Missouri died within a five day span Mrs Livengood 82 died July 12 and Mr Livengood 85 died July 17 She lived with them for six years and could not attend the funeral services The note includes a safety reminder not to drive if you drink
The Atlantic News Telegraph in Atlantic Iowa lists publication data and subscription options. It outlines editor D Simpson, office address, post office classification, and membership affiliations. Rates shown cover carrier, Cass county, statewide, and U.S. mail subscriptions by month and year.
Drew Pearson reports President Kennedy plans an urgent nationwide shelter program to withstand radioactive fallout. He will ask Congress for all out preparation by government cities states and individuals to deter Soviet aims and show readiness for atomic war.
In this reader column Dr. Fern Burton discusses live polio vaccines versus Salk shots. He explains how live vaccines use weakened viruses, claims risks and benefits, and notes safety trials and the shift back to Salk vaccination in 1961. Readers are invited to write with questions.
Poet Edgar A Guest urges readers to confront Worry and Trouble with courage and laughter, declaring they flee when Good Nature rises. A note on Belgian composer Cesar Franck recalls his single symphony in D minor and its enduring popularity.
Iowa coal purchases for state institutions will rise by about 25 000 tons next year with reduced use of Illinois coal at Fort Madison Anamosa and Eldora. Glenwood will switch entirely to Iowa coal. Annual savings near 25000 include freight costs.
Public notice announces the annual meeting of the local unit of the American Cancer Society with time and place given. The president signs the notice and it is published once. Likely routine business with officer and committee reports, year review, and officer elections.
Fidel Castro's 10 man negotiating team will return to Havana Sunday while relatives press appeals for funds to free 1,200 captives from the April 17 invasion. The prisoners were sent to the United States to discuss trading American tractors for their freedom.
Corn tassels appearing across Audubon County with yellowing in spots as rain remains scarce. Oat harvest begins this week with a promising outlook for yields. First cutting of clover hay has been stored, signaling ongoing farm activity.
In Polk County District Court five Mechanicsville property owners challenge a $300000 street paving project and seek Supreme Court review after a May ruling that the State Appeal Board lacked authority to block the plan.
Notices provide carrier phone lines for East and West sides and several additions. Readers on Atlantic city carrier routes are reminded to call before 7 p.m. if they do not receive their paper.
In a Newark tourney, North opened diamonds and East overcalled hearts. Harry Fishbein, South, passed not enough values for two clubs. West bid four hearts seeking preemptive disruption and to push the contract if partner held the right hand.
In a terse club game excerpt a player wins the lead, ruffs hearts, and plays to the ace. The fragment notes a card sequence and mentions figures from 1981, King Ventures Byadiente, and a club hand. Elliptical phrasing leaves the exact context unclear but centers on a bridge-like play.
Summer months bring more fresh vegetables and fruit, improving diet and vitamin intake. Cantalope and other produce offer vitamin A and C while people try new meats and grill combos, reducing dietary rut and boosting nutrition.
The notice explains why newspapers are preferred for legal advertising as an economical and effective medium. It highlights informing concerned citizens and recording actions while noting Mercury's diameter as 3 000 miles, a separate factual aside.
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