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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1960
Page
1
The article argues that Soviet led walkouts at international gatherings including Geneva undermine talks as a pattern of disruption. It claims Reds aim to derail negotiations and that recent Geneva actions drew little more than a ripple of impact compared with other participants.
President Eisenhower, in a Monday speech, argues that Communist campaigns were driven by fear of Western gains. He notes the withdrawal of an invitation to visit the Soviet Union as proof of the opposition’s anxiety and asserts the West benefits from measured diplomacy.
Iowa Safety Commissioner Donald Statton urged five to ten year minimums for first narcotics convictions and longer terms for repeat offenses with no parole. Federal and local officials argued strict penalties and compulsory commitment curb drug traffic as presidential election turnout varied in past cycles.
Dr T M Stinnett urged the national push for higher teacher standards to ensure competence in classrooms. He said current sanctions are weak and most states allow poor teachers to stay after probation, calling for strict criteria beyond pay and experience.
Atlantic Views-telegraph lists publication address Chestnut Street Atlantic Iowa evenings except Sunday News-Telegraph Pub Corp details editor and contact, subscription rates by carrier and mail for various regions including Cass County and beyond with rates for one month three months six months and one year in different zones.
Drew Pearson reports the Senate Finance Committee secretly approved a Du Pont amendment cutting capital gains tax on General Motors stock from 12 to 16 cents a share, benefiting the Du Pont family. Seven Democrats and several Republicans supported the measure, while others opposed including Sen Williams and Sen Byrd. The panel also moved a separate tax relief bill for professionals.
A short poetic verse by Edgar A Guest titled Just Folks explores life as a song filled with joy and sorrow. It notes that life blends sunshine and rain and asserts love as the enduring theme guiding both the weak and the strong toward repose after hardship.
The Government Operations Committee urged the Senate to require future political appointees to serve as long as the President desires before confirmation. The Jackson group report said witnesses testified that many cabinet and other posts are quit early, hindering policy learning.
The Senate passed a resolution allowing radio and TV networks to voluntarily donate equal time to Democratic and Republican presidential and vice presidential candidates, rejecting a push for mandatory airtime. Broadcasting officials wanted FCC regulation changes, arguing mandatory equal time would burden networks and hurt minor parties.
In a master class from Becker, a 3NT contract unfolds with a diamond lead and a king of clubs defense. The article analyzes how optimal defense must aim to defeat the contract, showing how king signaling and entry preservation impact West’s long suit and declarer’s chances.
A 1960 King Features syndicated column explains a drug based sensiti zation method to prevent sunburn and severe sun related allergies. Doses begin at 20 mg for adults, with gradual exposure to sunlight over weeks, while cautioning against use in pregnant women.
New York AP Anne Farge arrives between flights from Paris to Hollywood to begin as an American TV star. She will headline a CBS situation comedy about an American architect married to a French woman, produced by Jess Oppenheimer.
In a special meeting, Franck Bros., Inc. of Audubon received two contracts. The sewage lift station bid $15 240 vs an engineer estimate of 16 000, with other bids up to 19 000. The water main on Golden Street was awarded for 2 800. The lift station will be located in west Audubon.
Anastas Mikoyan told a Western newsman at a Oslo news conference that the Soviet Union would openly back a U.S. presidential candidate if it cost him the race. He declined to name any preferred candidate or party.
The Lewis School Board’s insurance program is praised after a 1940s fire destroyed the 1916 building. Supt Darrel De Slocum notes choosing an adviser 13 years earlier saved the district money. Insurance totaled 19050 building and 17000 contents with 80 percent clause. replacement cost 300000, depreciated value 210000.
The Navy identified a crewman as responsible for sabotage aboard the nuclear submarine Nautilus at Portsmouth Naval Base, with Captain James Bo Grady stating the investigation continues and no disciplinary decision disclosed. Earlier damage to an electrical cable prompted similar concerns of intentional damage. no report released yet. The Nautilus remains under overhaul for over a year.
Iowa communities outline summer road work and improvements. Charles City will resurface Main Street, install sidewalks and curbs at 118117 dollars total. Corralville approves 390000 paving and storm sewer project with 288000 for paving.
A car and a truck were destroyed in a flaming crash on Highway 30 west of Lowden. Truck driver Leonard Schneider of Fairmont Minnesota was listed in fair condition in a Cedar Rapids hospital with burns. Four Air Force family members in the car escaped serious injury but lost belongings as the blaze consumed the vehicle. Mr and Mrs Albert Cross and their two children were traveling from Utah to Michigan when the car was struck from behind after pulling off the shoulder onto the highway.
Notice lists city carrier routes and phone contacts for East Side West Side Highland LeVista Fairlawn and Zurfiah Addns. Paper should be received before 7 p.m. each day. Readers are advised to call to verify delivery details.
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