23 May 1959
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1959
Page
1
The author argues appeasement failed against dictators like Hitler and Stalin. Concessions only invited more demands and eventual war. Modern Western leaders now reject concessions to communists and stand firm, hoping to improve overall security.
The piece argues cutting military spending offers the best federal savings while condemning waste. It supports church area carnival restrictions and criticizes wage or price inflation. It notes senators investigating crime leading to indictments of 27 to eight racketeers for conspiracy to obstruct federal justice.
In connection with Patty Berg’s visit to the city Tom Kenney recalls dying for Berg during a tournament in Minnesota. The piece highlights local figures including Richard Becker and Harriet Becker leading Juniors Chamber of Commerce and Junior Federated Women’s Club, a weather predicting plant, and other small town anecdotes.
Caution issued about power mowers showing wobble and potential hazards. Officials urge inspections and adherence to safety guidelines to prevent injuries.
Commencement exercises at the high school auditorium named Gertrude Basham valedictorian and Jacque Ine Jacobsen salutatorian. Basham, a straight A student, and Jacobsen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jacobsen, led a list of award recipients including citizenship and attendance honors. Danforth Foundation awards went to four students, each receiving a book “I Dare You.” Wray D. Sliver of Iowa State College delivered the commencement address at Ames.
Baccalaureate services for 41 senior students from the C M community school were held Sunday evening in the Massena gym with music by mixed chorus and clarinet quartet, invocation by Rev Leo Spiker and benediction by Rev Spiker. Commencement exercises followed on Friday evening at the same Massena gym.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists subscription prices for carriers and mail across Iowa and U.S. sites. Rates vary by duration and location, with yearly, half yearly, and monthly options. Canada and nearby counties are included in the rate sheet.
Washington column reports Sen. Bob Kerr, wealthiest on Capitol Hill, faces a grassroots challenge in Oklahoma led by Gov. Edmondson or Rep. Edmondson. Kerr aligned with GOP and business on key votes, risking tax reform and Democratic aims, amid Kerr‑McGee land grabs and a planned Arkansas River project.
Becker analyzes an offbeat deal in three notrump with aggressive bidding. He discusses opening heart lead and South’s queen of hearts decision, showing how winning or ducking the queen shifts power between East, West, and declarer, shaping the defense and tricks.
Medical writer reports newer anti inflammatory hormones may be 30 to times more effective than cortisone. Dexamethasone shows promise at lower doses though with more side effects. some patients previously uncontrolled on prednisolone show improvement. A Q and A section notes possible allergic eye symptoms requiring physician advice.
Audubon The petit jury for the May term of court was selected Monday by Clerk Iva Crees. Judge Folsom Everest set May 18 for assignments and May 25 as the term opening. The list includes Gladys Aikman Gray Har ley Alt Gray Emmett V Anderson Extra Fred P Asmus Audubon Lois Brown Bailey Audubon Delores Christensen Gray Nels Christensen Kimballton Lyle Christensen Gray Victor Eddy Audubon Elda Gaskill Audubon Alfred Griffin Gray Darrell Hansen Extra Lyle Hansen Kimballton Mrs Melvin Hess Extra Toby Hemmingsen Extra Calvin Hoegh Atlantic Edward Hansen Gray Darrell Jensen Hamlin Jerry Jensen Audubon William Jorgensen Kimballton Ester Johnson Kimballton Richard Josephsen Extra Howard Klinkefus Audubon Marie Knop Brayton Marvin Lange Audubon Helmuth Larsen Audubon Freddie Lauritsen Audubon Mrs Mildred Lauritsen Audubon Ernest Madsen Extra Valetta Madsen Audubon Clinton Moore Manning Paul Mennenoh Audubon Dallas Munch Eaira Alene Nancarrow Exira Nels C Nelson Exira Thomas Newlove Audubon Harley Reisgaard Exira Andy Rudolph Audubon Frank Schmidt Audubon Ruby Sklenar Audubon Dale Sloth Audubon Loweng Stearns Audubon Edna Tibbeh Exira Florence Wahlert Exira
Dr. Juan A. Pons told a Durham seminar on aging that 34 percent of a 200 person test group aged 60 plus reported frequent dizziness. He found sex race and age showed little relation, but more people in low income brackets suffered dizzy spells than those earning more money.
Large crowd attends Wednesday commencement at the school auditorium. Rev. Robert Duckett delivers the keynote from Lenox Christian church. Judy Cale named valedictorian with Legion award. Judy Ashby awarded gala honors. Martha Hickerson wins Bar Association award. Gene Nau, 21, claims he can roll a 55-gallon drum 17 miles. completes the feat from Lone Star Lake to Lawrence in 5 hours 30 minutes.
Washington AP reporting on President Eisenhower budget battles as Congress weighs nonappropriation bills to allow Treasury withdrawals. Senate action leaves three agencies facing cuts totaling billions, with Welfare agencies receiving a separate appropriation proposal.
In Circuit Court a teen received one year in jail and a fine of 1000 dollars after witnesses testified Fonnewald was racing at speeds over 100 mph on November 23 in Neeth 4 Louis before a collision occurred at a lane.
Des Moines IDPA says the Iowa motor vehicle tax division will survey all service stations for diesel fuel license compliance. State Treasurer Abrahamson notes 22 inspectors will interview operators, require reports, and prosecute unlicensed highway diesel sales with fines up to 1000 dollars or up to six months in jail.
A verse urging clear daily duty to laugh with cheer when appropriate, comfort those in need, avoid sneering, and treat others as we wish to be treated. It calls for courage, empathy, and moral balance, warning that failure defeats God’s plan and wastes our powers.
About 25 were found as the search concluded and work resumed following the disturbance.
Hollywood actor Tony Curtis had surgery Friday after injuring his Achilles tendon while playing tennis with Dageta. His doctor said Curtis will wear a cast for six weeks.
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