12 Mar 1955
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1955
Page
1
The piece argues Moscow alternates between prioritizing heavy military production and consumer goods, causing policy purges and internal rivalries. It notes shortages, rising public restiveness, and uncertain Kremlin stability as leaders shift to balance pressures from the West and the masses.
Coach Eddie Freese leads the Atlantic Trojans to a strong season close with a final defeat, noting Iowa teams except the state champions face endings without disgrace. The piece commends the team for its fine play and sportsmanship and highlights six top ratings by the speech department in the pre-district contest.
Atlantic heads into 1955 with the Blue Star expansion employing over 100 workers and another organization to add 49 to 50 payroll. A housing project may start to house newcomers, and home building remains steady. The business district gains and citywide optimism reflect a brighter year ahead. A communist defeat in an Indian state is noted as a Western-leaning positive sign.
The notice lists publication details for the Atlantic News-Telegraph with editor contact, office addresses, and affiliations. It provides subscription rates by carrier in Atlantic, by mail in Cass County, and rates for elsewhere in Iowa, the United States, and Canada, including monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly options.
Drew Pearson argues that Secretary Dulles has bluffed the Chinese too often and Washington faces three Asiatic options retreat war or blockade. The piece surveys past Eisenhower and Nixon warnings on Indochina and Quemoy and Matsus risk, urging boycott as a potentially effective nonwar tactic amid skeptical China and a wary public.
Poem reflects on objects from past eras becoming antiques and progress replacing possessions. A local item notes Dale Mueller moving from WIOTA area to Ades Vicinity now occupied by Ball Simon.
President Eisenhower begins swimming as a new exercise to stay in top physical condition. Reports note his physician advised regular activity and that golf had been his primary sport, with the second anniversary of his term approaching.
George E. Sokolsky notes Billy Graham fills Madison Square Garden and streets of New York with 5 000 in attendance on a cold day. He argues many clergy fail to preach about God and sin, instead focusing on social action and politics, praising Graham's direct theology and appeal to seeking God amid a confused era.
The piece notes first lady golfers Mmes. doe O Connor and Harold Hawke who played despite snow. It comments on spring decay in streets from thawing pavement and potholes and recalls bridge tips from the Brownsville Herald and a New York fireman killed in line of duty every seven weeks for 35 years. The author plans yard work on 24 acres and mentions starting a screen.
The Lewis Congregational church will observe its 100th year on April 17 with a Sunday school session, worship, a noon basket dinner, and a costumed history presentation. The program covers the old brown sandstone manse by the Nishnabotna river, the first pastor Rev. George B. Ritchcock, Ossawatomie ties, and underground railroad links. Invitation committee includes Maines Vera Marke Hig Lawton Dorothy Kenney and HW Marker. The Pilgrim Fellowship will handle exhibits and seeks loan items from early church days.
Beverly Hills California actor Brian Donlevy aged 82 was released on $250 bail after a Beverly Hills Municipal Court appearance on a drunken driving charge. Police said his new convertible mounted a curb and crashed into a parked car before he pleaded guilty and then withdrew the plea.
The Soviet government signaled interest in exchanging agricultural delegations with the United States. A Foreign Ministry note to U.S. Ambassador Bohlen said Soviet agricultural organs are ready to receive an American delegation and to send a Soviet group to the United States. Washington had not replied, though Eisenhower supported exchanges amid many complications. The note notes concerns over immigration laws and national interest.
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