17 May 1960
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1960
Page
1
Fragmentary text references multiple teams including Baltir Chica New Cleve Boston Detroit Washington Kansas Chic Balt Kan. Mentions coach Da Madi and a scoring sequence with White Reds. Mentions dollars and yardage but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A travelogue describes a Florida east coast trip from Daytona Beach to St Augustine, visiting Marine Studios and oceanic wonders. The author notes encounters with whales, a 300-pound seal, a newborn seal, and a 11 to 15 foot whale shipped from California, while planning future city tours and observing historic sites and coastal scenery. The entry references Porce de Leon, early explorers, and colonial history, alongside local carriage scenes and aging beachfront estates. The narrative blends travel impressions with historical allusions and aims to reach Cape Canaveral.
Navy Captain Russell Trudeau said the North American Air Defense Squadron in San Diego was placed on escalating alert, with pilots recalled and tightened readiness. He warned the world’s condition could worsen quickly, noting Skyraiders equipped with Sidewinder missiles for defense. The unit remains the sole Navy squadron under the American Defense Command.
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists publication details for Atlantic Iowa with address 314 Chestnut St and operating evenings except Sunday. It provides editor contact, associations, and extensive subscription rates for carriers in Atlantic Cass county and surrounding areas, including in-state and out-of-state mail options and Canada.
Fragmentary OCR item from a local page appears to reference a lottery or bet related entry with numbers and place names but is largely unreadable and lacks clear facts.
Drew Pearson interviews Konrad Adenauer in his Bonn office as he stresses that Khrushchev's Berlin demands are bluff and German French friendship will endure. Adenauer recalls meeting De Gaulle, defends West's disarmament stance, and warns against surrendering Berlin to maintain U.S. credibility for world peace.
Poem about courage under pressure, contrasting bold leadership with cowardice during disaster. It asserts true grit shows when losses come and another sets the pace, not when one leads. The piece emphasizes staying brave through cuffing and bruising to finish strong.
The Soviet Union sent a note to the United States regarding the May Day U2 spy plane loss over Sverdlovsk. Deputy Foreign Minister I R Firyubin read the note to Edward Freers in Paris and it was described as short yet strong and bitter. The note responds to a U S denial of aggressive intent in launching the aircraft.
Irving B. Glickfeld and Hyman L. Goldstein claim actor Ernest Borgnine agreed to 5 percent of gross income during a 1956 1958 contract. They say Borgnine earned 284646 dollars in that period and still owes 5732 dollars.
In this bridge analysis from a 1960 Syndicate column, West led a heart and East won with the king, then a heart return put Declarer on track to four notrump. The defender West misled by returning the second heart, allowing South to win and complete the contract. The piece examines signaling, heart位置, and card-reading strategy.
Article by Herman N. Bundesen M D argues childhood cancer is rising, especially leukemia, due to fewer deaths from infectious diseases allowing more children to live to develop cancer. It notes 12 percent of child deaths under 14 relate to cancer and stresses early detection and prompt investigation of masses. A Q and A follows on shortness of breath from heart or lung conditions.
Memorial Day activities in Griswold begin with Legionnaires visiting graves and placing wreaths crafted by Auxiliary members. Afterward, service members and the public are invited to Griswold City Hall for lunch hosted by the Womans Civic Club. The afternoon features the sixth annual homecoming for former residents at City Hall, sponsored by Mr and Mrs Zell Cook and Mr and Mrs Fred Gerlach.
A report notes the Wet Berlin Zoo plans a hippo transfer from India this year aided by a lottery style selection. The initiative involves a cost estimate and logistics under review by officials and staff.
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