25 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1955
Page
1
A historical note explains that millions of acres grown for wartime demand have been kept under cultivation due to price supports. With war demand faded and surpluses built up, those marginal lands would revert to grass without guaranteed prices, yet supports may sustain cultivation and continue adding to surpluses.
Senate rebuffs Senator McGarthy in a strong vote that undermines his bid to shape foreign policy. The Wisconsin senator is portrayed as isolated by poor conduct, cutting himself off from allies and provoking administration alienation.
The piece condemns letting young criminals join the army to escape punishment. It argues the army admits youths influenced by hoodlums, discredits the service, and calls for a national overhaul of attitudes toward crime and punishment. It warns severe penalties deter crime more effectively than leniency.
The text traces a progression from A bombs to H bombs and speculates on a U bomb as the next step. It warns that without strict control the march of weapons could destroy civilization and that dictators or fanatics could wield such power to wipe out mankind.
A heavy rain Thursday night and Friday soaked fields with 46 percent entering the ground and left oats standing. Farmers report the crop looks like the finest in years, though further winds and downpours could harm the harvest. The rainfall is described as a “million dollar rain” in its potential value to small grain yields.
Iowa State College outlines plans to operate a new program at the Ames campus. J W Maucker, teacher's college press official, reports details while urging safety and responsibility.
Drew Pearson critiques Soviet policy shift at San Francisco and the easing of tensions as visas to the United States rise. He notes contrasting Molotov personas and calls for proactive U S exchange with Moscow, citing officials like Wilber Brucker and Robert Stevens amidst McCarthy-era tensions.
A light verse on weather noting people complain about rain and snow and prefer better days. The piece offers a playful take on the fickleness of weather and moods.
A fragmented draft notes a 1965 copyright by Edgar A Guer’ about a junior supply pastor named Anit in Norfolk. The text mentions a student, fall timing, and summer months but is incomplete, leaving unclear roles and events.
George E. Sokolsky argues immigration policy should be evidence driven not political. He questions how many immigrants the US can sustain, what kinds are needed, and whether quotas should be cultural or vocational. He notes illegal entry and seeks scientific data before voting.
The World Today reports McCarthy returning to confrontation with the Eisenhower administration. He proposes a Senate resolution to limit the Big Four meeting by demanding a premeeting Russian status agreement, drawing criticism from many senators who see it as a move to curb discussions.
Republicans joined by McCarthy in a 7 to 4 vote, amid tension over marijuana policy, with critics accusing supporters of aiding Communist factions.
The report notes heavy combat near the Fe kien coast with anti-aircraft fire from Chinese units. It mentions air battles, two enemy planes shot down and the involvement of tailing American forces. The American Red Cross lists nearly two million volunteers supporting war efforts.
In Atlantica, residents are urged to fix their pagers by 7 p.m. today after a disruptive service failure is reported. Officials advise those affected to ensure devices are charged and operational to avoid missed alerts or emergency messages.
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