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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1958
Page
1
In commentary on the Little Rock crisis, the author condemns Governor Faubus for defying U S courts and delaying integration. The piece argues open defiance undermines the judiciary and warns against repeating Faubus tactics, stressing risks to civil rights progress.
We question how much of the Adams case remains unknown and note civil rights concerns beyond the South including a conscientious objector in our state losing a teaching job. The town suffers rain shortages yet crops look promising with strong distribution and thriving growth despite being about 12 inches below last year and half of June normal.
New York AP reports financier Jaws E Wolfson denies any wrongdoing in a civil SEC case over American Motors Corp stock. He says he has not owned AMC stock for weeks and was temporarily restrained from further dealings. The SEC alleges statements that depressed AMC stock while Wolfson sold his shares.
The Soviet note handed to US Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson states Western and Communist experts will meet in July in Geneva to discuss policing a nuclear test ban. It names Czechoslovak and Polish members of the Russian delegation and notes a Romanian expert will likely join.
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists publishing details including address 314 Chestnut St Atlantic Iowa editor contact numbers and post office classification. It also outlines subscription rates for carrier and mail in various regions including Cass and adjoining counties and other Iowa areas with yearly half-year and quarterly options.
Drew Pearson reports Mrs. McElroy received free dental work at Walter Reed with the army denying involvement, while asserting normal cabinet spouse benefits. The column ties this to broader probes into press and political pressures surrounding Sherman Adams, Bernard Goldfine, and Boston papers, noting tax actions against Bernard Goldfine and funding battles, plus foreign policy friction over East German hostage recovery and Trujillo’s son at Fort Leavenworth.
South misbids in a six notrump sequence lead to defeat by misplacing suits. North opens with natural bids, while South errs by jumping to four clubs and then using Blackwood without locating a trump fit. Proper play should have focused on identifying a playable trump and distribution to reach 4NT only after a fit is found.
Eye specialist should prescribe sunglasses and tailor lens color density to personal needs. Sunglasses must have definite function and may require bifocal or trifocal lenses for clear vision. Avoid wearing them while watching TV or driving at night due to glare and safety risks.
Poem urges readers to act first when trouble comes not to flee or call for aid, and to assess what they can do. It emphasizes courage and personal responsibility over relying on others.
An expert predicts Congress will raise Social Security payments by about 10 percent this year for 1 million people. Dr Wilbur J. Cohen, UM professor and adviser, spoke after attending a House Ways and Means Committee hearing in Washington. He also forecast a tax base increase from 4200 to 4800 dollars and eligibility for dependents of disabled recipients.
The State Highway Commission approved an eight mile extension of Iowa 13 in Linn County to bypass Marion and Cedar Rapids at a cost of 1 186 690, extending from the Iowa 1364 and US 151 junction to US 30 with largely new right of way.
The annual rodeo sponsored by the Nishna Valley Saddle Club and Lions Club drew large crowds. Dale Frazier won the prize Shetland pony, Carol Johnson took the clover leaf race, and Curtis Towne edged Jerry Towne in the musical chair event. Wade Marsh and Max Jones earned junior Brahma bull riding honors amid bareback and bronc events.
Yvonne Clements, 19, received a six month sentence after pleading guilty to stealing 5 pounds from her mother. She blamed tattoos for her trouble saying prospective employers found her unfit, with ink features including Kiwi, skull, blue star, and a tattoo claiming she loves men.
The 1958 project will push into 1959 before work begins. Officials say Iowa 148 in Adams and Cass counties will be addressed first due to a lower sufficiency rating and higher priority.
French producer Jules Sorkon says Father Bruckberger flew from Chicago to Monaco to persuade Princess Grace of Monaco to return to cinema. He claims she would act again if the part differed from anything she had played before and the prince consented.
Beverly Hills doctor reports a 14 year old girl under hypnosis during heart surgery. While heart was bypassed, she opened eyes and followed instructions as anesthesia was reduced. She slept again by suggestion and recovered well, leaving hospital twenty days later. The case was presented to the American Medical Association.
William Ogburn of West Des Moines had a legal parking charge dismissed after he produced a photographic copy of the doctor's record showing the car stopped at a doctor's office. The incident occurred a week ago when his vehicle was tagged for parking near the office.
In drought stricken regions rain is scarce but in Norway heavy storms threaten farms. Farmers sometimes spray clouds with silver iodide hoping to disperse clouds and prevent rainfall.
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