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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1964
Page
4
A line of strong thunderstorms crossed Iowa from north to south, moving east with heavy rain, gusty winds, and scattered hail. No major storm damage reported. Guthrie Center recorded 17 inches of rain in 90 minutes as storms spanned up to 70 miles wide in the north.
Weather Bureau warns Monday of a severe thunderstorm outbreak in Iowa with numerous heavy storms and possible tornadoes. The most likely area spans 60 miles east and west of a line from Sioux City to Cedar Rapids, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. CST.
Jakarta AP reports Soviet First Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan began an 11 day visit to Indonesia to curb Red China's influence in Indonesia's Communist party and strengthen ties with Jakarta.
At the AMA convention in San Francisco doctors admit fear of physical exams. Dr. Harvey Widroe of Berkeley notes getting a doctor to undergo a checkup is harder than breaking a wrestler's arm. A free clinic urges extensive exams, though past clinics have seen weak attendance.
About 9 000 delegates gathered in Dallas for the national Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting. An Oregon Jaycees group hauled a 31 ton Douglas fir log house to be sold to a local housing developer during the event. Notables include Miss America Donna Axum, Iowa cyclists, and Alabama Governor George Wallace.
Indonesian guerrillas launched a major six hour attack near the Sarawak frontier about 50 miles west of Kuching. Five Gurkhas were killed and five wounded as security forces retreated the guerrillas. Casualties on the guerrilla side were not known.
Roy Wilkins warns that gains from the new civil rights bill could be set back if supporters use unwise testing tactics. He urges smart, not loud, action to implement the law and avoid a vacuum after passage, stressing measured speed to counter foes.
Raymond Spinosi, 28, of Scranton Pao, was approaching the US bridge over the Hous e lom e River when the drawbridge began to open. His car sailed over the gap and landed upright on the opposite span, uninjured but damaged. Police say a lever unlocking the bridge mechanism apparently trapped accidentally.
Floods swelled in northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri after weekend storms. Up to six inches of rain drenched the area as tornadoes touched down across Kansas and Missouri. Ten people were rescued from flooded cars and a highway bridge toppled on the Platte River near Agency Missouri.
At the U.S. 71 and Interstate 80 interchange north of Atlantic a two-vehicle crash sent eight people to area hospitals. Larry Losure and John Landon were treated and released. Edward Speight was cited for failing to control. A second incident on Iowa 90 near Anita involved a semi trailer overturning, damaging multiple poles and a tree. Sirus Long, nine, received care and stayed at the McCosh residence.
A bomb ripped the fence of former Ink Spot singer Stanley Morgan in Las Vegas late Sunday night causing minor damage to his residence. Morgan said he had received no warnings that violence might accompany his move into the previously all white neighborhood.
Collins Radio Co received a $2.7 million contract from Radio Corporation of America to produce communications equipment for the Apollo moon excursion module, announced Saturday.
Robert Kriess of Cumberland leaves by bus for Montreal. Anna Ledet and Edna Bang of Kimballton head to Chicago. William Sandhurst moves to Griswold Martens Manor. Ira Spieker visits Ames parents. Christy Knudsen returns from Willmar trip. Mrs Roberts returns from Denver. W W Bucher funeral in Tipton. Carole Chambers and Michele Lytton tour Washington, New York, Niagara Falls. Peruvian students Joel Caceres and Herbert Cayro visit Loras College. Irvin F Lehman wins top award at Blue Valley Coin Club show in Beatrice. Beverly A Kitelinger begins job at Mutual of Omaha. R W Cockshoot attends Emmons anniversary in Clinton. Donald D Pollock and Ralph E Wollenhaupt complete banking school. Marriage licenses issued for Woyi-Auerbach and DeVoss-Guske in Atlantic.
Firemen units responded to two incidents this morning at 1503 Oak Street and 711 West Sixth Street with no fire found. A public program at First Methodist Church features Dr Dale Weber discussing work with Dr Albert Schweitzer. Williams Rhoads wedding names omitted. Mr and Mrs Irwin Pellett attended United Funds convention in Kansas City with over 4000 agents. A two car collision at Fifth and Walnut caused about 200 in damage and led to a $15 fine for failure to yield.
Funeral services for Otho Trobaugh of Casey, formerly of Atlantic, were held at Menlo with attendees from Jeffersonville Indiana Huntsville Indiana Pontic Illinois Fairbury Illinois Cornell Illinois Daven port Iowa and Greenfield Iowa among others from Stuart Des Moines Avoca Lewis Elliott and Atlantic area. Thunderstorms and cooler weather expected with precipitation three to five inches through Saturday and temperatures near normal lows in the 50s to mid 60s.
In the Plain of Reeds southwest of Saigon two Vietnamese para battalions endured heavy losses while repelling a Viet Cong assault. American advisers called the engagement a significant government initiated victory as helicopters evacuated wounded troops amid sporadic fire.
A son weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces was born Saturday morning to Mr and Mrs Morris Andersen at Audubon county hospital. He is the couple's fourth son.
Gov Harold Hughes told a Saturday night audience that cutting essential programs in the name of economy harms the public. He urged public employees to keep thrift in mind while avoiding indiscriminate culling of services.
Atlantic Memorial hospital lists visiting hours on the first floor 1 to 2 30 and 7 to 8 30 p m and second and third floors 1 to 4 and 7 to 8 30 p m with no morning hours. Wiota couple Mr and Mrs Lawrence Havens welcome a 74 pound son born Sunday at 1 18 pm.
Mrs. Arlie Harter of Rt 3 sustained bruises and lacerations when she fell down basement steps around 2:30 this morning while closing a basement window during a storm. She is under treatment at Atlantic Memorial Hospital.
Dozens of patients are at Atlantic Memorial Hospital after two late week end crashes on U S 71 and Interstate 80 near Lyman and Maine. Names include Sandra Kraft 21 Omaha and Wayne Andersen 18 Brayton among others reported as admitted or released.
Breaks Arm BRIDGEWATER-Richard, seven, son of Mr and Mrs Elier Woodside, broke his left arm above the wrist Tuesday evening while playing at a picnic. BRIDGEWATER-Mrs George Kordick convalescing at home from recent surgery at Greenfield hospital. Alvin Queick released from Greenfield hospital Tuesday after stomach ulcer surgery. Dan Rechtenbach admitted to Creston hospital Thursday for treatment. Mrs Victor Granitt under treatment at Jennie Edmundson hospital in Council Bluffs. Mrs Mary Wylie discharged from Greenfield hospital and staying with daughter Mrs Earl Lewi. Mrs Dora Herrick dismissed Tuesday from Greenfield hospital.
Pottawattamie sheriff officials and Council Bluffs police join a 24 seven enforcement drive along U.S. 6 to curb speeding. Lt. Donald Drustrup says five of the county’s eight fatalities this year occurred on the highway and the 60 mph limit will be strictly enforced using speed tape radar and an aircraft. The program targets district three, where half of 16 regional deaths have occurred in the county.
The Iowa IRS says a special examination for candidates to practice as agents before the agency will be held in Des Moines on September 24 and 25. The test is only for laymen. certified public accountants and attorneys are exempt. Agents may practice before any IRS office up to the U. S. Tax Court.
The Supreme Court, in a 6 to 3 decision, rules that a section of the Subversive Activities Control Act denying passports to members of officially designated Communist organizations is unconstitutional. Justice Goldberg writes for the majority. Justice Clark dissents. The case involved Elizabeth Gurley Flynn and Herbert Aptheker.
Notice states Hedges Bros Cleaners will close from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday June 23 due to a family death. Do not drive if you drink.
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