20 Mar 1959
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1959
Page
1
The author laments three TV flaws: mugging comedians who seek camera laughs, talk show formats built on rehearsed conversations, and loud noisemakers with limited vocal range. He warns such programs threaten vaudeville and imagines the damage television could cause.
Western leaders adopt a no concessions stance as Berlin tensions rise. U S defense officials warn the Reds of full force if trouble erupts, signaling a tougher Western posture. The shift suggests Khrushchev faces reassessment of Western resolve and vulnerability.
A released kidnapper back east, who vowed to kill a family unless a fellow prisoner was freed, promptly commits another crime. Authorities broadcast he is extremely dangerous, raising concerns about a criminal code that frees such individuals to threaten the public.
Iowa farms are expected to farrow 1 776 002 sows in the December May period up nine percent from last year according to the Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service. The prior period total was 1 629 000 head. Little Rock on the Arkansas River is noted with six lakes.
The Atlantic News-telegraph lists 1912 publication notes and subscription rates. It outlines rates for local carrier delivery in Atlantic and Cass County, mail options within Iowa and the U.S., and Canada, along with editor contact details and association memberships.
Drew Pearson argues U S policy toward Berlin rests on a NSA decision that Khrushchev is bluffing over Berlin and would not risk nuclear war. He says the Kremlin avoids all-out war, prefers local clashes, and that Eisenhower choices rely on nuclear deterrence rather than ground troops.
A light verse notes a pleasant, ever ready man whose cheerful greeting and hearty handshake mask any private sorrow. The poem ends with a reminder that he remains a welcome figure in the crowd.
Senate Rackets Committee says four Chicago Teamsters Local 710 officers paid themselves 1.136 million dollars in union funds over seven years. John L. McClellan urges 14,000 members to reject what he calls a robbing, cheating leadership. John T. O'Brien pled the Fifth Amendment on finances and unrelated payoffs from the local health and welfare fund.
Mutual of Omaha becomes the first insurer to offer hospital surgical convalescent nursing home coverage to Americans aged 65 and over nationwide. Available in Iowa with a flat $8.50 monthly premium and no maximum age limit.
In the contract bridge segment Jay Becker discusses balancing in partscore situations. Five hands are examined with suggested bids including notrump balancing, one spade, double as an informative balance, and a three diamonds raise to push for a diamond or notrump game.
An article by Dr Herman N Gundesen discusses the impact of cerebral palsy on families and the child. It covers parental self blame and emotional needs, the risk of pessimism, and the potential for affected individuals to lead productive lives with proper care. It also notes high rates of speech defects and possible mental retardation, stresses testing hearing, and warns against over protection and premature institutionalization.
A brief note urges care with scrubbing diet and local treatment and recommends consulting a dermatologist for proper care. The text mentions a student boxing match at the University of Virginia where J Lindsay Almond was involved.
In Richmond Virginia State Senator Charles R Fenwick and a former ally now share renewed friendship as they navigate local politics and public service. The rekindled relationship signals possible cooperation on upcoming legislation and district initiatives.
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