09 Mar 1955
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1955
Page
1
A Catholic priest expelled by Russians recounts conversations with ordinary people in Russia who, upon learning he is American, ask about lynchings and enslaved people in the United States. He notes Russians distrust denials and believe propagandist claims, harming any peace efforts.
The article argues the Lady Godiva ride may be a myth and questions historians’ destruction of legends while noting ongoing protests against high taxes and public disapproval of authorities.
The Girl Scouts mark another birthday this week as the organization grows nationwide and internationally. Founded March 12 2012 the group now counts over two million members and leaders. They join the Red Cross drive urging Cass county residents to continue supporting the good works.
A 1955 Edgar A Guest verse urges adults to teach children manners at home and at table. The speaker admonishes not to delegate discipline to others and states that even a four year old should behave like a grown up in social settings.
The notice lists publication schedule and subscription prices for the Atlantic News-Telegraph. It details carrier and mail rates for local and regional readers, including monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options, with separate figures for Iowa, nearby states, and Canada.
Drew Pearson outlines Hoover Commission recommendations to end commodity loans and rely on private banks, risking higher interest for farmers. Credit tightening would affect farm homes and crop insurance, potentially reducing smallholder ownership and increasing reliance on banks.
A massive forest fire in north Florida blazed across about 39 008 acres in south Madison and north Taylor counties near Amberland. Fire crews of 10 fought the blaze under ten mile per hour winds as it remained out of control. Local habit of late theater performances is noted but unrelated.
George Sokolsky argues Churchill faces a tough choice as Britain shifts stance on Chiang Kai-shek and Formosa. He warns a widening Anglo American rift risks delaying defense of Matsu and Quemoy and provoking broader Southeast Asian crisis amid Red China pressure.
An elderly man visiting a private tax consultant in Denver jokes about aging past 65, saying he never asked the government for benefits. The tax consultant notes his pension question but the man remains evasive about his age and income details.
A reader quotes E. P. arguing age tax exemptions and privacy in government matters. The discussion mentions pensions and double exemptions if age is declared. Haiti is identified as the only French speaking nation in Latin America.
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