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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1959
Page
1
The piece muses on resurfacing downtown alleys and a spring bloom tour while praising Mrs. Clare Boothe Luce after her resignation as ambassador to Brazil. It also lampoons dandelions, and argues that campus car bans should weigh grades over parking.
In a heated Senate debate Senator Morse assailed Clare Boothe Luce and her husband James as unfit and dishonest while Republicans noted the harsh attack. Luce won confirmation as ambassador to Brazil 79 to 11 amid later calls for resignation after a sharp public row and a critical statement from Luce.
The Audubon County Republican Central Committee will hold a dinner meeting Monday evening at the Dinner Bell cafe. Principal speaker will be James Hueser of Des Moines executive secretary of the Young Republicans of Iowa. Hueser has built the Iowa YR into a national leader. Committee plans for the 1959 fund raising drive. The Sphinx in Egypt was built around 2900 B.C.
The Atlantic News-telegraph lists evening and Sunday delivery at 14 Chestnut Street Atlantic Iowa with varying subscription rates. Carrier prices include one month 1, three months 2.50, six months 4.75, one year free. mail rates differ by region and duration, including Cass and adjoining counties and nationwide Canada and U S options with multiple term prices.
Washington column notes liquor executives and lobbyists shaping policy. Clinton Hester hosts Democratic aides at Virginia estate with Harry Livingston coordinating, while Nixon aide Robert L. King faces temperance scrutiny. Rockwell faces judge without counsel and Byrd backs Strauss confirmation amid Southern networks. Cole presses for free travel before admonition to stop.
A Toledo reader raises comment on a bridge hand from a newspaper game, noting North's jump to three hearts and six clubs as dubious. The final contract was doubled, Weet led clubs, and declarer battled to 33 tricks before victory. The letter hints at bidding styles in the South hand group.
Dr. Gundesen outlines twin birth statistics across maternal ages and parity, noting higher risks for younger mothers and improved survival with prior children. He stresses prenatal care and nutrition, and cites a King Features Syndicate Q&A on Hodgkins disease.
A brief poem urging daily opportunities to help others and act with kindness. It contrasts blind neglect with a thousand chances to aid weaker neighbors, praise a brother, and brighten another’s day, while warning words can wound. The piece ends noting individuals prove themselves as men through daily deeds.
Patricia Schmulbach of Washington High Cedar Rapids won the national Elks Lodge student leadership contest girls section. She received 1000 dollars and also claimed the Iowa girls leadership title and 200 dollars. The Iowa sweepstakes winners earned 100. Oklahoma statehood note follows.
Dr. Walter A. Boyd, a Hackettstown New Jersey veterinarian, keeps tomato juice on hand to deodorize skunk scent. He recalls being sprayed once, but the odor vanished after washing with tomato juice.
AP reports Joey Bishop plans to guest host for Jack Paar next week and hopes to feature his brothers, one a Miami Beach head waiter and the other a California pocketbook factory operator. He jokes about their comedic talents and notes the $320 appearance fee. Bishop recalls his Bronx origins and career rise from nightclub comic to television host.
Kimballton schools topped the 1959 Audubon YMCA field day with 283 points, beating Viola which scored 271. Hart Holt of Atlantic directed the program, with Audubon YMCA board members as officials. Three softball games were played. Viola won two of three.
A Boy Scout signaling with flags atop a cliff caused a small Cherbourg trawler to run aground Friday night. The captain, thinking the scout controlled traffic after an accident, ordered full speed astern and the vessel struck a sand bank, remaining aground until the next high tide.
Tiny the Toy Terrier, who awakened Robert Halterman to prevent a sofa fire in Des Moines on February 16, was awarded a citation and medal by Gov. Herschel Loveless. Halterman slept through the blaze until the dog alerted him.
Babson discusses why holding shares in a local bank is a prestige and sound financial move. He cites government supervision, diversified assets, hidden assets, and steady dividends as reasons to invest in conservative, well regarded banks. He notes limited marketability and advises personal outreach to directors and attending meetings.
A sample from Lookin Around reports on Jos ie and a drouth, a large star flag with ten clusters per arm, mentions Jim Eken of a hotel and his ties to the U S embassy in Rome, and notes Harry Tyler’s Orient trip with Arthur Godfrey. Osceola changes noted with Emer and Henry Schuster’s pony, plus Shenandoah editor Willard Archie’s new home.
Coroner Glenn Daman orders an inquest Monday into the death of Adrian Anderson aged 4 from Forest City after an injury during a fight with his brother in law Clifford Penl on the Paulson farm near Polk City. Sheriff Brower said Anderson was hospitalized Thursday.
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