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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1960
Page
1
The narrator recalls a cross country journey through Kentucky and Tennessee with stops at small towns and roadside landmarks. Sightings include a World War II era camp, a range of farms, parks, and casual roadside eateries. The piece blends memory with scattered place names and personal impressions.
Deputy Secretary James H Douglas told Iowa listeners that Nikita Khrushchev’s summit plans were likely sabotaged before Paris. He said Eisenhower Macmillan and De Gaulle aimed to meet Khrushchev to discuss improving USSR Western allies ties Berlin and arms reduction. Douglas warned propaganda by Ahrashehes U hindered progress and stressed pursuing a rational nuclear test agreement despite risks.
The Soviet press reported a mass meeting in Madison Square Garden and a 5,000 strong march to the United Nations HQ led by Norman Thomas, portraying it as a show of friendship to the Soviet Union. The article ties the event to Western criticism of American policies and nuclear tests. The piece notes the first Colt revolver was made in Paterson in 1836.
Publication listing for Atlantic Views Telegraph in Atlantic Iowa with office at 514 Chestnut St. notes evenings except Sunday publication and editor contact options. It includes subscription rates by carrier within Atlantic Cass and surrounding counties and mail prices for Iowa U S Canada with year and shorter-term options.
Drew Pearson argues Khrushchev acts like Stalin to defend Berlin. East Germany anchors the Communist bloc economy, ranking fourth in European industrial output and driving Moscow’s trade and modernization. He warns Khrushchev’s leverage rests on East Germany and its tough Stalinist leadership.
Air Force plans additional Atlas missile tests after Friday’s 9,000 mile launch from Cape Canaveral into the Indian Ocean near Prince Edward Island. Officials say next shots are not scheduled and high precision data will take time to confirm. The Vandenberg base is unlikely for Indian Ocean firings, with future long-range tests anticipated.
Jack C. Kelley, 33, a Collins Radio Co. test technician since 1954, was electrocuted Thursday while repairing a high voltage transmitter in Cedar Rapids. He leaves a widow. The report ends with an unrelated admonition about driving after drinking.
A brief reflective poem praising simple joys over fame and wealth. The speaker cherishes living in simple clothes, the open skies, and springtime air, asserting true happiness is found in the present moment.
About 2,500 square feet of ceiling plaster fell to the floor at a Woolworth store in Mount Vernon Ohio on Friday as clerks and shoppers fled to safety. One woman sustained a slight injury.
In a rubber bridge deal West opens weak spades, North overcalls two diamonds, East contemplates a two spade bid. Fast doubles two diamonds hoping for three tricks, South doubles back, and three diamonds double down. South ends with three by spades, illustrating the risk of overcalling and the value of selective doubling.
A King Features Syndicate instructional piece by Herman N Bundesen outlines twelve bicycle safety rules aimed at young riders. It stresses obedience to traffic signals, riding single file, proper lights and signaling, yielding to pedestrians, and maintaining bike condition. It also includes cautions about not hitching to other vehicles, not stunting, and using safe braking and signaling methods.
Iowa officials announce a state led effort to host a federal narcotics training school during the peace officers conference week of June 20 at the University of Iowa Iowa City. The program will cover narcotics law enforcement and undercover informant techniques with attendees from the state bureau of criminal investigation sheriffs and town marshals.
Bernard Legg 16, son of Mr and Mrs Aaron Bell, of Anita, chosen by the Anita Legion post to attend Hawkeye boys state at Camp Dodge in June. He is a Anita High School junior active in sports and honors. The article notes that over 76 million nickels are produced annually at the U S Mint in Denver.
Assistant Attorney General Leonard Abels discusses past transmittal letters to the governor with reports on Iowa law enforcement and needed changes. The practice allegedly lapsed due to wartime paper shortages, but Abels argues for resuming detailed gubernatorial memoranda to accompany opinions and recommendations.
GM announced at the annual stockholders meeting that Buick Oldsmobile and Pontiac will add compact models in 1961 named Special F85 and Tempest. The move places GM in all price ranges from the Corvair to Buick Special, with front mounted engines and a response to foreign imports and Rambler competition.
Army engineers will open bids for a 15 by 15 foot glass enclosed control tower atop a 50 foot steel mast at Eglin Air Force Base Florida. Bidders must remove the tower from the site by August 12 and the sale will proceed if a customer is found.
Lewiston Idaho report notes Senator John Kennedy cut short a campaign swing to attend a family birthday, staying only for returns. He spoke at a Democratic fund dinner and urged sympathy for President Eisenhower amidst tensions before the impending summit.
Residents on East Side West Side Highland Addn LeViste Place and Fairlawn Addn report missed deliveries. Call numbers listed to start or resume home delivery before 1 p.m. in their area.
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