05 May 1959
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1959
Page
1
The so called Bill of Rights pushed by Senator McClellan aims to protect union members with voting rights in elections free speech at meetings ability to form opposition groups and dues oversight. Labor opposes it though rank and file support is urged as they would gain protections against unjust punishment and access to legal recourse.
The piece argues that both state and federal governments overspend, driven by public demand for benefits. It notes individuals resist cuts that affect them directly, leading to persistent deficits and spending beyond affordable levels.
The piece comments on the Yankees dropping from first in the American League and criticizes the idea of lash punishment for crime as barbaric. It notes debates in Delaware, questions the value of harsh penalties, and ridicules reliance on Red sources and statistics from the Reds.
An Iowa column sketches whimsical observations about fame, garden misfires, and road hazards. It includes a remark by a 82 year old Atlantic resident on credit, contrasts between well-to-do and poor, and playful rural life vignettes.
APE PROBABLY WILL BE SPACE RIDER SOON MIAMI BEACH AP The United States plans to launch a live animal into space within 60 days likely a monkey, as part of a program to reach manned spaceflight. The nose cone will be recovered after reentry. Best and Worstville in Ohio are roughly equal in population at 25. Don't drive if you drink.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph, published evenings except Sunday from 314 Chestnut St Atlantic Iowa, lists F D Simpson as editor. It notes subscriptions by carrier and mail with monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual rates for local, adjoining and distant areas including Canada and the U S. Listings include organization memberships and post office entry date January 23 1913.
Dr David Inglis of Argonne Laboratory testifies against Adm Lewis Strauss as Senators Scott Pastore and Cotton harass him with questions and subversion allegations. The backstage report reveals pressure, investigations, and potential conflicts of interest shaping the contentious confirmation.
The Iowa House approved a bill to charge only for state publications costing 50 cents or more, shifting away from collecting fees on all outside requests. Administrators say current collection costs exceed revenue on many small items. The measure moves to the Senate for consideration.
A light verse about a young man waiting for spring to change his mood. He sighs and dreams of costly flowers, worries about work, and grows forgetful as he sees friends spurn him. The poem hints at longing and social awkwardness in the season’s return.
Havana AP reports Cuba's National Police head Eugenio Almejeiras ordered shaves and haircuts for about 1100 officers to enforce a uniform look. He said policemen not serving with Castro's guerrilla forces would be clean shaven, stressing uniform appearance.
Terence Reese notes a tense bidding clash in an American masters game. The North South hand leads to a comic sequence with two clubs and a failed optimistic notrump attempt, ending with an unclear final contract as the deal collapses.
A medical overview by Dr. Bundesen notes that epilepsy heredity is modest, similar to diabetes and far less than obesity or migraine. Estimates suggest 640,000 to 1,700,000 Americans have epilepsy with 52,000 new cases yearly. 75 percent occur before age 20.
Officers aboard the aircraft carrier Wasp celebrate the restoration of a dented ancient punch bowl from 1898 yet again. The bowl, damaged on the battleship Indiana during the Spanish American War, was cleaned by a New York jeweler who removed the dents and sent it back to the wardroom.
The text notes that the jewelers repaired the dents and the officers covered the cost. It records an incident where restoration occurred at the expense of authorities. No additional context is provided about location or date.
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