21 May 1955
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1955
Page
1
The Ways To Save Ex President Hoover commission says government could save six billion and add seven billion to the treasury, totaling 13 billion for budget balance and debt relief. It claims operations would not suffer and national defense would not be weakened, urging elimination of waste and duplication.
The article notes rising dissatisfaction in East Germany as the rest of Germany develops freely. Moscow fears unrest and the Warsaw pact signaled limits on Fast German units under unified command. German cooperation with Russia appears lukewarm, likely to fade with time.
The text argues that peace cannot be guaranteed by military balance alone. It holds that lasting peace comes from understanding, goodwill, and recognizing the rights of all peoples. Arms may deter short term conflict but fail in the long run.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce promotes sale of large patriotic flags for spring and summer holidays. Residents often seek sizable flags and are directed to the Junior Chamber, which continues to support community projects and youth services locally.
Local lumber dealers and builders expect more new housing units in Atlantic by summer despite a strong year of production. The editorial urges disposal of old ice boxes to prevent child deaths and warns on parole practices for youthful offenders.
Yale University senior wins right to reject 400 600 left him by his father after surrogate law upholds his decision. The fund trustees opposed the action, noting moral implications, while the recipient had already given away the initial 21st birthday income and donated portions to social causes and his mother.
Collins said he made the ruling reluctantly and focused on legality rather than the wisdom or motive of Suter's renunciation.
Atty. Gen. Dayton Countryman ruled that a state employee with 10 consecutive years of service by last April 2 is entitled to three weeks of vacation this year under a 1985 expansion. Norman A. Erbe and K. L. Hart discussed the act's new schedule: one week after year one, two weeks from year two to ten, and three weeks after year ten.
The notice provides subscription rates for carriers and mail in various regions including Cass county Iowa and other areas. Rates shown include monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options with different prices for local, state, national, and Canada deliveries.
Drew Pearson writes a personal Washington Roundup letter to his daughter reflecting on global tensions, Dulles and Eisenhower politics, and a one year old's future. He notes Kremlin restlessness, the potential for a bipartisan peace treaty, and hopes for a calmer world for the child. He recalls Kellogg's treaty and urges focus on broad threats over petty political gains.
The verse by Edgar A. Guest contrasts aging and aging skin with the inability to press away wrinkles while faces accommodate time. It notes a shift from old fashion to modern shopping choices. The contrast with farm electrification shows dramatic progress from 2 percent in 1920 to over 90 percent today.
The Rev. Jacob DeShafer a Doolittle Raider returns to America for a year of theological study to strengthen his mission work in Japan The article recalls his 1942 raid and 1948 return to mission work with the Free Methodist Church The piece also notes the lighthouse at Cape Henry as a historic monument
A Vermont woman Mrs. Manuel Miller denies antisemitic claims as she is seized and declared insane by Judge Ernest Gibson. She was taken from Bethel to St. Elizabeths hospital in Washington, D.C. The writer urges the ACLU to seek due process and address civil liberties in labor and right to work debates.
Babson Park author argues parking congestion will push people to use telephones for shopping and business. He urges merchants to reserve special phones for customers, advertise telephone orders, and promote home calling to reduce down town traffic and auto accidents. Policymakers and phone firms are urged to expand capacity.
The Garden club met at the school and discussed starting a town library. Mrs. Lawrence Wedemeyer spoke on My 1955 Vegetable Garden, Mrs. A C Palmer on Wild Flowers of Cass County, and Mrs. Ross Havens on a Ozarks trip. Iris and Peonies topic by Mrs. Max Shaffer. Surplus wheat sale to Yugoslavia noted at $1.80 per bushel with $3.20 government investment.
HAL BOYLE profiles Evelyn Currie a longtime carnival barker known as the youngest Barker at 13. She runs a staff of 35 barkers at Rockaways Playland in summer and travels the road with her crew year round. Evelyn lives in a $10,000 trailer, owns mink and diamonds, and dreams of a lions or tiger act as a career step up.
Government estimates 2,200,600 hogs will be marketed from Iowa farms in May and June. Forecast slight rise from last year but below the 1940-53 average.
Mrs R B Griswold left today for an indefinite visit with her sisters in California. She will stay with Mrs McQuilkin in Long Beach and with Mrs Purl Swarts and Mr Swarts in Riverside.
The column lists local happenings and personal notes. Larry Shafer will switch from town to ride to school with the remark about a horse. Paula Fatkally, six, claims not to have low blood pressure. A yard flower planting stage is underway with a row of tins. Fishermen report cats and carp as creeks run low. Mosquitoes appear. city spraying is discussed. Jack Peacock, a veteran, returns after a fishing trip. Mrs Don Minor receives a Camp Sasebo Japan club notice naming her Best Mother of 1955 with a mailed gift promised.
U S Senator London B. Johnson of Texas spoke in Washington suggesting a conditional stance on a pending issue. The remark implies potential action if further developments occur.
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