16 Mar 1959
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1959
Page
1
A community drive organized by Dr. Ray Wilson collects television sets furniture toys and books for Glenwood inmates. Volunteers plan to transport goods by truck next Saturday as regional groups show growing support and a bus for student outings is sought.
The piece notes the U S now has 59 states and will stay at 50 for a long time It praises Iowa lawmakers for a smooth session and quick passage of measures It commends the street department for snow clearing and infrastructure resilience In international matters it comments on Eisenhower's Berlin stance and Khrushchev era puppet regimes as always delivering proclaimed agreements
Gov Herschel Loveless appointed Peter Van Metre 38 to replace his late father Horace Van Metre as District Court judge in the 10th Judicial District. Van Metre will take office April 6 with a term through the next general election. He is part of his father's firm and is among Iowa's youngest district judges. the 10th Judicial Bar Assn endorsed the appointment.
Secret Service Chief A. E. Baughman testified before the House Appropriations Committee that 1958 saw a surge in counterfeiting. He warned agents face serious concern from the heightened counterfeit activity while noting rising human desire as a factor. The paragraph then briefly mentions actors Mickey Finn and Slim Pickens as legitimate names in Hollywood.
Atlantic News-telegraph publishes evenings except Sunday from 314 Chestnut Street Atlantic Iowa. Subscription: carrier in Atlantic one month $1 three months $2.50 six months $4.75 one year $9.00. Mail rates vary by region with higher yearly prices for U S and Canada. Canada one year $13. Includes editor F D Simpson and office numbers 98 and 424.
Washington column reports a confidential navy memo predicting a fierce missile gap between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. by 1961 to 1963. It cites 5,000 ICBMs in 1963, cites top secret studies, and notes Polaris submarines, test mishaps at Cape Canaveral, and a State Department luxury bid by senior officials.
A gentle poem describes a twilight snowfall that blankets town roofs in white then clears to reveal a diamond field of sparkling snowdrifts. The verse notes how fresh snow cleanses the scene, leaving nature pristine and wondrous after the storm.
William B. Logan of Ohio State University delivered the opening address at the eighth annual Management Institute of the Iowa Retail Hardware Association as the three day convention began.
Elizabeth Duncan to be tried for allegedly hiring two men to kill her son’s pregnant bride Olga in Ventura California. Prosecution says jealousy drove the plot. defense claims two criminals kidnapped and killed Olga for ransom, with Baldonado and Moya testifying they acted with Duncan’s alleged promise of six thousand dollars.
More than 100 competitors took part over three days in the Vermont Alpine Ski Championships with no injuries reported. Bill Beck, expected to coach the next American Alpine Olympic team, damaged an ankle during a Sunday pleasure run.
Milton M. Miller of Toronto held the East head in a rubber bridge hand. Miller bid four diamonds to force West to lead diamonds against a spade declarer, West passed, North drove to a spade game, Miller underled hearts and defied the contract with bold defensive play. The tale highlights East's imaginative defense and West's pass.
Dr. Herman N. Bundesen explains varicose veins arise from weakened valve structures in leg veins. Heredity, standing jobs, and heavy lifting raise risk. common in policemen, barbers, waiters, clerks, and dock workers. Early signs include leg heaviness fatigue and ankle swelling. seek prompt medical help. The piece also notes heel pain may stem from tissue inflammation and bone spurs. Cost of U S Capitol reconstruction estimated at ten million dollars.
Robert Chitwood of Biraqua Wisconsin accepted a call to Griswold Church of Christ to replace the late Ronald M Cochran who died from injuries in a coast ing accident. Chitwood will arrive about March 24 after a year as Griswold student assistant. He is a Nebraska Christian College graduate and has been part of the Watchmen quartet evangelistic team. Don’t drive if you drink.
Indianapolis AP dicates Connie B Nicholas, 42, a divorcee, opens trial for the July slaying of Forrest Teel 54, executive vice president of Eli Lilly & Co. She contends the shooting was accidental during a struggle after Teel beat her. prosecutors say she followed him and fired three times after he left a late night visit with a younger woman.
Former Anchorage resident David Droege now with WLOTA in St Louis spent last Sunday with his family at Mrs Christine Cullen s home.
East Side and West Side residents report missing newspapers on city carrier routes. Addresses include 1447 LeVists Place 1446LW Highland Addn 2029 Fairlawn Addn and 1646 with notices urging timely delivery before 7 p.m. in Atlantic.
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