31 Mar 1954
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1954
Page
1
The article cautions that a U S H-bomb test is 600 to 700 times more powerful than the Hiroshima weapon. It warns the world that such a device could devastate cities and civilization, and questions whether nations will restraint military use despite fearsome past weapons.
U.S. News and World Report features a piece arguing President Roosevelt invited the Pearl Harbor attack to spur U.S. entry into World War II. The rear admiral author defends Admiral Kimmel, with a foreword by Admiral Halsey, urging readers to examine government actions.
The State Taxpayers association reports 1957 per person costs for county boards. Cass county with five supervisors spent 86c in 1952 while the class averages range from 55c to 69c. Three supervisor counties include Page 41c, Montgomery 28c, Adair 92c, and Carroll 88c.
The threat of war involving the United States in Indo-China grows daily. We doubt the U S will become heavily involved before the Geneva meeting, but fear direct involvement if no peace plan is developed there. Containment of communism drives U S policy until natives are strong enough to defend their own battles.
A writer urges thorough accident prevention training for the armed forces noting civilian airlines’ low accident rates and suggesting the military study civilian safety methods to cut deadly, costly crashes occurring daily or even multiple times per day.
Mr and Mrs Earl Bassett and son Dean Miss Esther Kopuska Mr and Mrs William Mains Mr and Mrs Dick Mains and family and Mr and Mrs Max Whetstone were guests of Glen Bassett and son in Des Moines on Sunday and attended Mikie Bassett's baptism at Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Des Moines.
Massena reports a postponed ventuer and terracing plowing demonstration originally set for Monday at Clarec- Fokmarn farm east of Bad Oy. Snow prompted the delay and cruise cancellations affect the schedule.
The notice lists publication evenings except Sundays, editor contact, and office details. It provides subscription prices by carrier and mail for Atlantic Iowa and surrounding counties, with separate rates for U.S. destinations and Canada.
The Washington Merry-Go-Round reports renewed Nazi Communist collaboration and Senator McCarthy as a propaganda tool. It cites Dr Aschenauer and agents Weiss Thompson Varange with ties to the Socialist Reich party and Nazi networks in the U.S. and abroad.
A reflective poem praising simple clothing over wealth and fashion. The speaker values a worn fishing shirt as freedom and true contentment, arguing no luxury can replace the humility and joy found in modest apparel and honest living.
A roadside fire set to burn dry weeds near the John Swanson land south of town spread and burned a county bridge from the highway to the land, damaging a large portion of the field. The fire department was called to control the blaze.
Iowa safety commissioner Pearl W. McMurry told the Iowa Automobile Dealers Assn. that the department cannot furnish new 1955 license plates due to lack of funds. The dealers urged issuance of new plates. McMurry cited a 1953 appropriation of 115000 yearly for steel plates and 150000 less for validation tags. A Des Moines-Gri swold collision report follows with minor damage and five people involved.
A correspondent argues for voting by a candidate’s record rather than party affiliation, noting the collapse of two party discipline, weak leadership in the Republicans, and a need for real change. The piece compares US and British party dynamics and warns against settling for mere popularity in elections.
A March survey by the Associated Press finds Iowa business overall down slightly from March of last year but near 1953 levels for January and February. Retail, auto sales, housing and construction show mixed results with a cautious optimism as late Easter effects fade and tax uncertainties clear.
Des Moines reports that a theatre official says federal tax cuts won’t reduce movie ticket prices. L. M. McKechney of Tri-States Theatre Corp. argues the industry needs the tax relief to survive after nine years of losses and more than 6,000 theatres closing since 1946. He says current prices are generally low and any future cuts depend on conditions.
The Air Force said seven men were killed when a B36 bomber crashed at Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane Washington on Monday. Lieutenant Rodney Paulson of Ames Iowa was named among the victims.
The fragment cites a discussion of party positions in an abortive bipartisan foreign policy debate.
Senator Humphrey urges Senate approval of 250000 in planning funds for a Mississippi River Parkway. The funding, in highway legislation passed by the House, would help 10 states plan a continuous valley highway from Lake Itasca to the Gulf. Humphrey proposes calling it a defense way and notes state cooperation is underway.
Mr and Mrs Jack Reed purchase the late Mrs O W Shaffer residence on East Main Street. They will take possession April 1 but will remain at the Howell residence on Chestnut Street until alterations are completed on the new property.
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