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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1961
Page
1
Khrushchev rants about Berlin but fears an explosive Berlin crisis could topple communism in East Germany and Poland. He knows East European revolt could tilt toward freedom and destabilize the regime. He avoids provoking a fuse that could ignite widespread upheaval.
The text argues the 440 000 word tax code breeds confusion as officials offer conflicting interpretations. It criticizes the debt limit as pointless. It warns rulers like Kaiser Hitler Mussolini Khrushchev pose risks to free peoples. It mentions Joe Curran threatening strikes after cooling off period.
President Kennedy nominates Vice Admiral Claude V. Ricketts for the role with admiral rank to succeed Admiral James S. Russell who will remain until Senate confirmation. Ricketts, 55, has led U S Fleet and Strike Fleet Atlantic since February and follows Vice Admiral George W. Anderson’s appointment as chief of naval operations.
Torrential rains across western and central Japan cause floods and landslides with 23 dead 31 missing and 45 injured. Weekend downpours push rainfall totals well above average as typhoon season looms.
The Atlantic News Telegraph announces subscription prices for local and mail readership. Rates cover in town, Cass County, statewide, U S, and Canada deliveries with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options. Editor listed as D Simpson with phone 2334.
Attorney General Kennedy sends a secret task force to Florida on the eve of the Miami Beach Teamsters convention to investigate counterfeit bonds tied to Gene Sans Souci and Hoffa allies. The 265 counterfeit $1,000 Ohio turnpike bonds, cashed or attempted, link to Nassau in the Bahamas and Guarantee Trust, with multiple officials named. The probe follows reports of a high level Teamster plot, a fatal plane crash, and a broader vendetta between Kennedy and Hoffa while monitors ride the union’s finances.
A 41 year old George Daegele was charged with raping a 19 year old Kansas City girl after he was arrested by the FBI and held for extradition to Kansas. He is also wanted on a second rape charge in Baldwin involving a 12 year old girl on May 26. The Kansas City incident allegedly occurred July 8 at his apartment after he posed as a friend of the victim’s father.
In 1960 readers in the United States and Canada spent 1 719 546 000 dollars on daily and Sunday newspapers, averaging more than 33 million dollars per week and about 143 296 000 dollars per month.
A 1961 King Features Syndicate column presents Dr. Fern’s general medical Q A. Topics include patient doctor relationships, blood pressure notes during pregnancy, stone deaf terminology, salty foods and heart failure, excess stomach acid causes, and a note that he cannot answer individual letters but may use questions in future columns.
Walter P. Reuther leads the UAW in the first 1961 talks with GM Ford and Chrysler as part of three year labor contracts. The union seeks more jobs and security while the industry pushes to avoid higher costs and price increases. Current contracts with GM Ford and Chrysler run through August 31.
A short rhyming verse about a child’s delight in treats and playthings. Imagery includes plums sugar plum tree apples candies ships toys and a night exploration of hidden wonders. The speaker recalls Daddy bringing home goodies and the thrill of chocolate and peppermint moments.
In a four handed match, the final contract at both tables was six clubs played by South. In the first table the declarer won the first trick with the jack after leading from the dummy and then played seven rounds of clubs.
The article argues for open hearings as a core American practice while recognizing limited secrecy for crime detection and national security. It notes public notices safeguard rights and that bona fide newspapers serve as a long established medium for posting notices and informing the public.
A 986 billion housing bill, among the largest ever, was set for final congressional approval after a Senate House conference forged a compromise. Senate leaders urged rushing the measure to President Kennedy, with Sen John Sparkman signaling a quick up or down vote. The House was expected to act later in the day.
Residents on the East and West Side routes must call before 7 p.m. at listed numbers to ensure delivery of the paper. The notice lists phone contacts for Highland Addn LaVista Place Fairlawn Addn Zurfluh Addn and endpoints on Atlantic city carrier routes.
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