21 Jun 1956
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1956
Page
1
The Iowa legislature faces reapportionment as a major issue in the coming session. Advocates argue representation must reflect population, while rural influence is praised for fair governance. concern remains over city representation and local political control.
The piece argues segregation is natural for many groups, with ethnic neighborhoods forming by choice, while Black segregation is often compulsory. It maintains that giving Negroes the right to move freely would reduce coercion and bitterness, leaving some desire to stay with their community.
David Lawrence questions whether large groups like labor farm veterans or religious groups vote as blocs. He doubts any national block exists, noting large populations vote independently under local pressures. He remarks that in cities groups may follow a boss, but nationally individual thinking prevails. Summer arrives after a spring marked by warmth and dryness.
Five Boyer Drainage District No. 2 landowners file a petition with the Crawford County Board of Supervisors seeking action to recover about 66 000 alleging wrongful conduct by ex supervisor Chriss M Olson of Manilla and former county employee Leonard Hassett of Denison. The suit targets two claims 22 691 and 34 091 with charges tied to conspiracy to secure district property and tax evasion. Signers include F P Wescott Calvin Winey George W Ahart Robert Fink and Wilfred H Fisher.
The Iowa Association of Fire Fighters will hold its annual convention in Sioux City on Friday and Saturday, drawing members from across the state to discuss union interests and firefighting issues.
The notice lists publication information for the Atlantic News-telegraph with editor contact details, mailing arrangements, and subscription rates by carrier and mail for various regions including Cass county, adjoining counties, other Iowa, national, Canada, and U S. It notes publication evenings except Sundays and various association memberships.
Drew Pearson reports two top diplomatic posts may change as Winthrop Aldrich in London and Abba Eban in Washington retire. John Hay Whitne y and Shiloah’s current minister expected to replace them amid a broader GOP push for Negro votes and civil rights. The article details flirtations with policy shifts, coalition tensions, and a heated Rules Committee session over school bills and civil rights.
A nostalgic reflection on wedding gifts from 1900s linen patterns to present day silver and glass pieces. The author recalls a 6 decade span of gifts from quilts to sugar bowls, noting how practical items survive while others are swapped for newer styles.
A short verse fragment shows a speaker in derisive tones asking who sent a feathered hat. The line, dated 1956, is attributed to Edgar A. Guest.
Former U S president Harry S Truman urged a new Magna Carta to secure economic well being health education and decent living standards as inalienable rights. He spoke to 400 Christ Church graduates after receiving an honorary civil law doctorate at Oxford University. He urged better life for the underprivileged and free medical care and top educational training. Donna Campbell of Audubon has been hired as music instructor for Jefferson public schools after graduating from Simpson College with a music degree. She led Alpha Chi Omega and participated in campus activities.
A 1956 King Features Syndicate piece advises eight patient duties to aid doctors and improve care. It urges regular checkups, honoring or canceling appointments, truthful disclosures, avoiding self diagnosis, following orders, transparent fees, and respecting doctors' time. It also notes proper handling of contagious disease materials and book disinfection guidelines.
Des Moines reports show bankers tightening credit with higher rates, yet regular borrowers with solid credit still obtain loans. Drought and falling farm prices push marginal farmers and housing builders to complain. bankers blame Federal Reserve tight money policy and dipping bond prices while noting cautious loans and collateral shifts.
The United Nations will export five million pounds of dried milk from Charleston to Brazil within weeks. The milk was bought from U.S. Surplus stocks to aid Brazilian children in need.
Premier Willem Drees rejected reports that Queen Juliana's ties to faith healer Greet Hofmans are hindering cabinet formation. He said the five-party coalition plan excludes Communists and aims for a new government with major parties, with responses due next Monday.
Friday the queen and Prince Bernhard denied rumors of abdication or separation. Fisher will join the U S Fish and Wildlife Service in Sikeston Missouri as a game management agent. officials said competitive exams will fill the vacancy among state conservation officers. The world population is about 2.7 billion.
David Fisher of Indianola resigns as area conservation officer supervisor for southern Iowa effective July 31. The move was announced Thursday by county officials and leaves the region without a leader for the environmental and wildlife enforcement unit.
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