04 Mar 1955
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1955
Page
1
Secretary Dulles signals no retreat in Asia and a possible U S strike on China's vulnerable points if offensives occur. The broader fight against communism hinges on improving living standards in Asia, as infiltration remains the era's most effective weapon. Military action alone cannot stop ideas.
The resignation of Premier Malenkov triggers a purge as two groups of high officials are removed for inefficiency and more are likely to follow. The piece argues that Kremlin instability stems from ambition and widespread public discontent fueling leadership upheaval.
Amanda Wissler a longtime Atlantic public school teacher for 51 years has died. Known as Mandy by former students she was remembered for strict discipline and deep affection from generations who passed through her classroom.
The note marks March as the book's anniversary era, noting its huge wartime influence and its authoring era pre Civil War. It mentions touring troupes still performing a play based on the work, though the novel itself is less read today.
Mrs Calle Chambers, who died at 76, willed her entire estate to the library board in Santa Barbara. Probate attorneys estimate the estate at 250000 to 300000 dollars. The 70000 dollar library bond issue was dropped from the May ballot. The report notes the U S death rate has been under 10 per 1000 people for the past decade.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists publication data and subscription rates for carriers in Atlantic and Cass counties, with mail rates across Iowa, Cass counties, and the United States. It notes editors, affiliations, and post office registrations as well as rates by period and region.
The Dixon Yates contract process draws questions as Budget Bureau officials refuse to name staff involved. A Budget Director later confirms an unpaid consultant linked to First Boston aided financing, amid broader Democratic probes into the Eisenhower era.
A compact verse by Edgar A. Guest from 1955 urges sharing gentle humor to brighten days. It urges not to hoard jokes and to spread cheer to young and old, noting laughter eases care and can spark smiles in any moment. It ends with a safety message about not driving after drinking.
Cowles Broadcasting Co and Murphy Broadcasting Co announce a plan to merge their TV interests to speed use of channel 8 in Des Moines. Murphy will withdraw its application, leaving Cowles to organize KHNU V, subject to FCC and PCC approvals. Murphy has a year to dispose its radio station and acquire 40 percent of the new company.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Warrior moved Tuesday to the Paul Kluever farm vacated by the Everett Whitaker family. The Whitakers moved to the Mrs. Anna Cramer farm south of here.
Column argues FCC chair McConnaughey raises issue of hiring from private industry. It cites Sarnoff and Wilson as counterpoints, notes Hoover Commission plan for noncareer experts, and stresses public service requires capable leaders who can separate from private interests. It warns against limiting experts to clerks or career lawyers and highlights US coal output 392 million tons in 1954, well below 1997 peak.
Fifteen children seized in the 1953 Short Creek raid were ordered returned to their families by Superior Court Judge Henry Stevens in Maricopa County. The decision cited denial of legal counsel when the children were removed from the polygamous settlement.
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