27 Mar 1959
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1959
Page
1
The article argues the risen Christ transformed a despondent group of apostles into fervent believers, founding a church and religion that reshaped history. The witnesses’ sudden hope and zeal, the spread to pagan peoples, and the martyrs’ sacrifices are presented as proof of the resurrection.
Editorial notes spring antics at colleges with acts like squeezing into phone booths. The piece records a high twenties count currently, teases a likely higher total, and labels the trend normal if not excessive. It also jokes about unsolicited greeting cards and unwanted shipments, threatening storage fees and destruction of unrequested items.
Kenneth T. Johnson of Des Moines was elected president of the Town Ready Mixed Concrete Assn at the meeting on Thursday. W. C. Carten of Fort Dodge was named vice president J. R. Logan of Des Moines secretary treasurer and Howard M. Conrow of Waterloo executive secretary. Some olive trees produce fruit though 500 to 600 years old.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists address at 314 Chestnut St Atlantic Iowa and announces evenings except Sundays. It details subscription rates by carrier and mail within Cass county and beyond with annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly options for Iowa, U S and Canada.
Drew Pearson writes from Ciudad Trujillo on how Rafael Trujillo dominates the Dominican Republic his family ties and vast holdings his control over hotels and industry the empty tourist spots and his readiness against Castro. Pearson recalls Trujillo’s rise and enduring grip in a troubling Caribbean scene.
Poem reflecting on the Passion of Christ with lines about suffering, forgiveness, and redemption. The speaker contrasts the grim moment with a future of eternal joy and the symbol of the Cross. Copyright notice cites The George Matthew Adams Service in 1959.
Alfred Sasser, superintendent at Glenwood State School, told a regional Rehabilitation Association conference that 400 to 500 mentally retarded youths could leave the institution if local communities provided specialized educational facilities. He criticized some programs for fostering dependency and urged community care. The conference also awarded John Deere Tractor Works of Waterloo a leadership certificate for employing blind workers, accepted by John Buckton of Des Moines. The Suez Canal officially opened on November 17, 1869.
The article analyzes four bridge hands with vulnerable players and varied distributions. It weighs outcomes for three notrump and four spade contracts, explaining how partner responses and hand strength affect game chances and bidding decisions.
Dr. Herman N. Bundesen describes rhinophyma and its misconceptions. Plastic surgery using neck skin transfer, as reported by Dr. Arthur E. Smith of Los Angeles, shows success in 14 patients, reducing psychological impact and improving appearance.
Non-specific prostatitis and urethritis are caused by infection with a germ other than gonorrhea. It may be contracted in various ways. The note explains non specific prostatitis arising from diverse infections and mentions proceeds supporting a building fund.
The State Tax Commission says use taxes on new vehicles collected in February 1959 totaled $515,889, up more than $80,000 from February 1958. The 2 percent use tax indicates the level of new car business in the state.
The American Legion schedules a Wednesday night benefit dance at the new Legion hall on Main Street. Tickets will be mailed to Walnut residents and nearby district households.
Residents on Atlantic city carrier routes urged to phone their delivery carrier before 7 p.m. to ensure the paper arrives and to report any missed copies. The notice stresses timely calls to avoid missing editions.
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