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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1948
Page
4
The state board of education is set to meet Cedar Falls today to decide on a possible modification of its ban on political candidates speaking in facilities or institutions under its control. The agenda centers on whether to alter the existing restrictions.
A playful scene notes curiosity as a distinct human trait while a cat is referenced in a casual quip. A fire truck appears in the background inviting onlookers to drive by and observe what unfolds.
On May 12 in Vinton protests gathered from several groups and individuals, mainly from the University of Iowa. They argued that the younger generation should participate in politics and that students are denied freedom of speech by not being allowed to hear candidates of their choice.
Marble played widely since ancient times. A national tournament for boys and girls is held annually at Wildwood by the Sea, New Jersey. A lemon tree 1,300 feet underground thrives in a west coast mine with sun lamp treatments. It is always train time at railroad crossings. look both ways.
Local briefs report residents on vacations and visits from Minnesota Illinois West Liberty Mason City and Omaha. Notes include Camp Wildwood visits Sunnyside field games Cass County bridge bonds and weather outlook with light rainfall and cooler nights.
Daily weather shows 81 high with 83 near Dubuque Burlington and Davenport and 63 low at Decorah. Rainfall totals include Dubuque 1.06 inches and Des Moines .28 with Cedar Rapids .64 and Lamont seven tenths. Council Bluffs 0.11. County superintendents from Southwest Iowa meet with Miss Georgia Byrne. Cass County superintendent visited Atlantic branch summer school and attended a morning assembly with Donald Scott, Creston branch director. Visiting superintendents named by Supt. F. E. Brawhard include Edna Barnes Adair county Flora Rendleman Audubon county F N Olry Crawford Aleda Laird Fremont Mrs Arlene Van Cleave Harrison Amy Hammers Mills Lulu B Reed Montgomery Esther Hensleigh Page Laura Leonard Pottawattamie W K Price Monona I N Seibert Guthrie county.
President Truman signed a bill granting retirement benefits to reserve officers and men of the army air force and navy. Reservists may retire at 60 with twenty years in the reserve and active WWI service required for eligibility. The act overhauls promotion and retirement rules and creates boards to review records for possible retirement or dismissal.
Des Moines General Hospital treats Mrs. Clifton Acker after surgery with a steady recovery. Atlantic families report tonsillectomies at Atlantic Memorial Hospital and several local patients released from care. A two year old from Exira recovers at home after a tractor accident. Other patients include Mrs. Dale Jahnke in Des Moines General and Anna Larsen at University Hospital Iowa City. Griswold child Jerry McQueen sprains wrist. Mrs. Margaret Gleason weakens in Omaha hospital. Vivian Bandstratter recovers from spinal meningitis at Dexter hospital. Nancy Iversen has appendectomy at Carroll hospital. Ram jet aircraft discussed as potential high speed air transport, with military limits noted.
Birth notices report several infants born to local families. Details include weights and times: a 9 lb 11 oz son to Ben and Mrs Christensen of Atlantic, a 4 lb 12 oz daughter to Glen and Mrs Davis, a 8 lb 13 oz boy to Edward and Mrs Weaver born June 27 in Creston, a 7 lb g son Bryce Jon to Anthony and Exirea May at Petersen nursing home in Audubon, and twin sons Thomas James and William Gaines born June 15 to Tom and Helen Gaines of Dallas Center, formerly Atlantic.
Des Moines man Robert Wimber, 21, was due to be arraigned on a first degree murder charge after the fatal beating of Delbert Bass, 24, outside a southeast Des Moines tavern. Wimber surrendered with his attorney after a two day manhunt and his wife was questioned and later released. Bass died after an altercation when he and Wimber’s wife left the tavern for Bass’ car. Bass fell and struck his head on a concrete sidewalk.
The turban, often seen as decorative, serves real functions. In winter it forms a warm cap with ends tied at the neck for warmth. In summer it shades the eyes and protects the nose and mouth from dust, as World Book encyclopedia notes.
A note on processed cheese in metal cans as a long term shelf food. Vacuum packed, key opening cans require no special refrigeration and stack with canned fruits and vegetables. Demand for shelf stable cheese grows.
Rats can raise six or more litters yearly with 6 to 22 young per litter. Advice urges pedestrians to walk against traffic on open highways to see approaching danger.
A chemist has patented a new synthetic rubber in the neoprene family featuring fluorine substitution for chlorine, signaling a fluoride enhanced polymer. The discovery suggests improved properties for industrial applications and potential advances in synthetic elastomers.
Garden note directs planting dahlia roots horizontally four to seven inches deep with eyes facing upward. This guidance emphasizes proper placement to promote sprouting and healthy growth. Make sure the eye is oriented toward the surface to encourage bloom development.
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