02 Mar 1962
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1962
Page
1
The article argues rail workers face a hard decision between preserving uneconomic practices that shrink service and jobs or eliminating featherbedding to keep railroads operating. It asserts both paths cost jobs, but ending uneconomic demands could sustain efficient service and public rail access, urging brotherhoods to act with public good in mind.
The article outlines Kennedy’s stance on resuming U S atomic tests amid Khrushchev threats. It notes the need for test preparation and cautions against a U S tremble that would stall actions in nuclear policy. It also mentions heavy snow impacts in Iowa and a Senate move toward a 300 billion debt ceiling.
A collage of past events notes temperatures above normal in February, a 1932 commencement at Iowa State Teachers College, Ames road discussions on U S 6, a 1942 election bid, a 50th wedding anniversary, spring furloughs at Kemper, and military assignments in 3, 1952 and 3 years ago.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists subscription prices for carrier and mail delivery inside Atlantic Cass and adjoining counties and options for nationwide destinations. Rates show monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual terms with varied pricing for local, in state, and Canada deliveries.
The Kennedy administration calls for an investigation into a $3.4 billion nickel stockpile tied to the M. A. Hanna company of Cleveland and former official George Humphrey. The 1950s wartime deal included a government loan, $100,000 management fee, tax writeoffs, and an escalator clause, drawing criticism from lawmakers and reporters.
Iowa Development Commission director Edgar B. Storey urges tapping senior citizens 65 and over to aid small industries. The plan, called Senior Citizens Aid to Industry Corps, would use part time experts for finance and marketing one or two days weekly. He aims to inventory qualified seniors through 35 local development corporations with results ready for the May clinic.
Waterloo hospitals declare they did not accept Dr Jesse Harweda Woolfolk as a neurosurgeon because he lacks the required specialty qualifications. The claim followed his February complaint that facilities were stalling certification and threatening to starve him of practice. The statement cites past privileges in general surgery and immor surgery but denies neurosurgery privileges due to standards and risk to hospital accreditation.
A fragment outlines health tips and comfort methods for joint pain and aging, plus a tale of a janitor fired for reading difficulties becoming a Wall Street tycoon. It hints at resilience and uncertain futures sparked by misfortune.
Alfred P. Wells 29 of LaCisire was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in the Iowa Penitentiary for a series of holdups and car thefts in eastern Iowa. The AP dispatch notes the case as part of Clinton area crime coverage.
The article outlines expert play for a Three Notrump contract with North leading spades. It discusses using the queen from dummy, spade and heart finesses, and avoiding a risky club finesse. Strategies depend on South’s heart and spade holdings to ensure nine or more tricks, with emphasis on defender card distribution and precise timing.
Polk County Democratic Women’s Club endorses former Lt. Gov. E. J. McManus for a federal judgeship in Iowa. The meeting adopted the resolution with one dissent, naming him for the roving judgeship and noting the club’s 450 members. A separate party committee previously killed an endorsement. Des Moines and Keokuk figures referenced amid Kennedy administration expectations.
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