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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1963
Page
1
The Rock Island board approves a proposed merger with Union Pacific pending stockholder and federal approval. If completed, Atlantic would gain a transcontinental trade route boosting industry and business, and provide direct west coast travel access for Atlantic residents.
De Gaulle criticizes Kennedy era speeches to Germany and Ireland and warns that a future U S administration could view the international scene differently. He concedes basic U S Western European ties but argues modern warfare makes a united front essential for global power.
The article notes that criticisms of presidents travels have faded since the era of Wilson, who first left the country during his term to address World War I issues. It recalls speculation about leadership in his absence and succession concerns that arose at the time.
The piece notes how modern presidents can travel quickly between continents for international relations while earlier ages required longer journeys. It compares rapid air travel to past sea trips and suggests leadership mobility now shapes diplomacy. Additionally it cites Iowa weather, crop prospects, and drought in parts of the state.
An astronaut and two Ames Research Center researchers will join a female astronomer to study the sun during the July 20 total eclipse. They will fly by jet across Canada in the shadow of the moon. Dr. Jocelyn R. Gill is named among the participants. Parts of New Orleans lie up to five feet below sea level.
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists current subscription rates for carriers in Atlantic and surrounding counties, with monthly and yearly options ranging from 1 month at $1 to 1 year at $12 for U S addresses, plus Canada and nearby regions with higher annual figures.
Drew Pearson surveys the Profumo affair and Tory Labour tensions. He notes Macmillan may be succeeded by Iain Macleod in August, Churchill era policy shifts, Kennedy administration influence, and civil rights tensions under Kennedy with King and Goldwater watched.
The Iowa District of the American Lutheran Church reaffirms opposition to government aid to parochial education while urging caution on federal loans to church colleges. Wartburg College recently received a 290000 dollar federal loan for a student memorial union addition, prompting a call for scrutiny to avoid potential state or federal domination. Parishes will review church state positions locally next year.
Readers are advised to place ahead orders for additional copies of The Atlantic News Telegraph to ensure supply. Local agents report growing demand and encourage prepayment or reservation to guarantee availability.
Declarer should win the opening trick with the ace after West leads a diamond. The main decision is whether to tackle clubs or spades first, with the club route favored if West holds the club king and East the spade ace. Proper order preserves the contract if the honors split as West with clubs and East with spades.
A midyear AP analysis notes a generally strong economy with rising production and employment, but warns of risks from politics, labor disputes, Cuba tensions, and possible tax changes. Unemployment may hover near 6 percent as automation and schooling needs shift labor needs. Confidence remains a key driver of the year’s momentum.
A short verse dialogue between a speaker and a friend about faith versus knowledge. The speaker questions the belief that absence of proof means eventual return of light, invoking the sun and stars as signs to trust in unseen continuity.
Ten years ago Mr and Mrs Merle Noland of Adair visited the lakes over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Charles Dunn and family of Aberdeen Maryland are visiting at the parental Earl Middaugh home in Brayton. Extra.
Sherry Ann Espinosa, 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Espinosa, won Miss Mason City and will represent the city in the Miss Iowa contest at Clear Lake next month. She attends Mason City Junior College, is 5 feet 5 inches with dark hair and eyes as 34 contestants enter the statewide pageant. Motorists are urged to obey STOP signs, not slow down.
The column discusses arteriosclerosis its causes and research to prevent and treat it noting multiple factors beyond diet. It also covers how fear about medical symptoms like bathroom bleeding can delay care and advises seeking diagnosis and using personal doctors for guidance.
Gordon Galiher noted as last original traffic weight officer since 1941 with prior work in the commission’s construction department. ISU landscape gardening seniors plan Heritage House grounds, funded by donations, to start next spring with fall work. Also mentioned are a Minnesota fishing booklet, Steve Hanson’s Indian hatchet find, and Arlo Murray’s perch joke on a fishing trip.
In Houston the Omahans captured first in the debate team division of the National Forensic JrL poetry interpretation. Miami Beach High School took sweepstakes for outstanding team. Individual winners include Original Oratory Rosemary Anton Oskaloosa Iowa second and Howard Bryant Massillon Iowa third. Radio announcing Lynn Growl Waterson South Carolina third Des Gregory Oskaloosa Iowa fourth.
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