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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1961
Page
1
The piece argues a broader conflict is unlikely as both sides face devastating retaliation from bases, planes, Polaris submarines, and missiles. It suggests Moscow would seek limited battles in circumscribed areas to justify its stance, warning against a full atomic exchange.
Editorial notes a proposed north south division of the city to redraw wards and create even districts. It argues such lines would reduce cross-ward tensions. It critiques labor’s push for automation, citing New York subway workers seeking a four day week with higher pay while automation looms.
James Cahill 11, Fort Dodge, drowned Wednesday after stepping into a deep Des Moines River hole while wading and fishing below a hydroelectric dam. His brother Edward 13 attempted a rescue but failed to reach shore.
The Atlantic News-telegraph prints pricing for carrier and mail subscriptions. Local Atlantic rates show monthly and multimonth plans, with yearly options. longer terms offer lower monthly equivalents, while out-of-state and Canada pricing differ.
Drew Pearson outlines Kennedy and Goldberg debating shifting seamen wage increases to taxpayers via subsidies, a move Kennedy rejected. The piece cites Basic Fact No 1 that American labor prices itself off the seas and Basic Fact No 2 rival unions Curran and Hall drive strike dynamics, with calls for strong leadership in labor.
Tokyo reports that the U S army map service Far East at Oji near Tokyo runs a multimillion dollar map making operation with 700 Japanese staff. The unit handles global contracts, including long term Thai mapping, and outlines a joint effort of scientists artists and technicians to produce precise maps for military and allied use.
Dr Fern answers reader questions about malaria and mosquitoes. The column explains two animals involved in transmission, true false quizzes, and notes on historical malaria spread, treatment changes, and fish helping control mosquito larvae.
The poem portrays a boss lamenting rising power and fear of being surpassed by bigger bosses. He reflects on past authority and current public life, concluding the elevated role brings sorrow and pressure. The piece ends with a cautionary note about drinking and driving.
A public notice urges Atlantic residents on city carrier routes to report missing deliveries before 7 p.m. It lists routes such as West Side, Highland Addition, LeVista Piece, Fairtown Addition, and Zurfiuh Addition with corresponding phone contacts. The item reads as a civic information brief.
Bridge column explains a four hearts defeat where South as declarer misplayed trumps. East defense forced loss, West ruffed clubs and cashed nine, showing why ducking the ten of hearts would have enabled eleven tricks.
Elizabeth Weitzel, 82, a Mason City rest home resident, was fatally injured when a dump truck backed over her. Driver Robert Dirksen, 37, told police he checked for children and saw no one before backing out of the driveway.
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