30 Mar 1959
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1959
Page
1
The piece warns that inflation hides dangers as the dollar loses value over years. It notes Americans feel prosperity from rising money in pockets while ignoring real costs, citing Canada trips show the weaker dollar’s bite and urging foresight against inflation’s lasting harm.
Political prognosticators debate a large field of Democratic presidential hopefuls as an extended audition unfolds. The piece notes optimism and risk of error amid speculation long before the election and reflects on a local business figure Pete Buonnesen's passing and his broad circle of friends. It also warns of looming federal control of farm production amid rising surpluses and declining other solutions.
Four Iowa farmers Glenn Christy Harold Neill Alvin Schnack and J Merrill Anderson will be honored at a Wallace's Farmer Magazine luncheon as master farmer award recipients in recognition of outstanding achievement.
The highest U S military rank is General of the Armies, once held by Gen John J Pershing. General of the Army now is held by President Eisenhower and Douglas MacArthur, as the second highest rank.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists office details and editorial staff and provides subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery across local, state, national, and international regions. Rates vary by duration and location with annual fees ranging from 8 to 13 dollars domestically and up to 13 dollars to Canada.
Drew Pearson reflects from the Dominican Republic on the history of Columbus and dictatorship in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. He argues for democracy, U S aid to feed Haiti with surplus farm products, and Christian duty to help neighbors. He notes ex dictators in the island and CARE food relief efforts.
GE introduces Handyman a two armed nine foot reach robot capable of remote lunar operation. The machine could be controlled from Earth to act as master mechanic in radioactive or inaccessible zones. It simulates a human hand and can hammer, unscrew, and twist bolts with optional 3D CCTV eyes.
The death of George resident Pena Hilbrands 57 was ruled a traffic fatality after a steel rod eight feet long in a car struck her head. The rod apparently fell from the vehicle and bounced and was attributed as a traffic death by Lyon County Sheriff F W Towne. More than 30 000 teenagers belong to rocket clubs nationwide.
The article asserts that manned aircraft can deliver nuclear bombs with accuracy measured in feet, a contrast to the miles-range accuracy typical of long range missiles. It discusses credibility and potential implications of such capabilities.
Poem lines praise the resilient world and human nobility despite flaws. The verse emphasizes optimism and perseverance amid gloom, presenting a faith in goodness and daily life. Produced by The George Matthew Adams Service in 1959.
The Easter egg roll on the White House lawn was canceled due to rain. Press secretary James C. Hagerty said the start time was after 9 a.m. and the President and Mrs. Eisenhower agreed the downpour made it the best course. The event, begun in 1873, has drawn up to 12,000 children in past years.
Italy captured the world contract bridge title in New York defeating the United States 233 to 183 in international match points, and Argentina 218 to 178. The U S saved face by beating Argentina 252 209 in the state series. The Italian team featured Avarelli Belladonna Chisradia D Alesio Fortquet Siniecalco and Perroux. the U S team included Fishbein Fry Harmon Hasen Laserdee Orleans and others.
Dr. Herman N Bundesen advises expectant mothers to ignore superstitions about birth, reassure them pregnancy is a wonderful adventure with competent supervision, and plan ahead with help for housework and breastfeeding. A brief Q and A notes fruits are fine for diabetics and excess weight raises risk but does not imply all stout people are diabetic.
Two 13 year old boys scheduled for juvenile court Monday over a window breaking spree last week. They were arrested Saturday for breaking seven four by eight foot windows at a home for John Notman, valued at $2,000, and admitted to breaking 11 street lights the same night. They were released to their parents.
CPPD general manager R L Schacht and nuclear physicist Dr Emerson Jones announced design plans approved by the U S Atomic Energy Commission to route radioactive sodium from the Hallam reactor to a proposed food irradiation center by Atomics International Canoga Park Calif The plan envisions a 520 ton daily operating facility, potentially up to 800 tons with standard containers, to preserve and sterilize foods.
More than 1,500 visitors toured the Younker Memorial Rehabilitation Center in Des Moines during Sunday ceremonies. The center costing 2,250,000 is part of the Iowa Methodist Hospital and is the nation's largest complete rehabilitation facility operated within a general hospital. Columbus's ship Santa Maria measured 80 feet, while the Queen Elizabeth liner spans 1,031 feet.
Watch America Pauses for Springtime tonight from 6:30 to 7:38 on WOW TV Channel 6. Program airs nightly schedule.
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