26 May 1959
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1959
Page
1
The tribute lauds John Foster Dulles as a superb statesman who served across parties, stood firm for his convictions, and fought vigorously for freedom. He earned respect even from adversaries and impressed allies, including Moscow associates, as a rare, generation defining diplomat.
The piece argues for mandatory arbitration of labor disputes noting a current New York City hospital strike. It asserts strikes harm the public, urges public protection, and contends courts could fairly resolve labor conflicts without infringing on workers’ rights.
The article argues for strict entrance tests at state colleges to reduce overcrowding. It notes public focus on two recent incidents but stresses many attendees lack business in higher education. It suggests exams as a solution to future enrollment issues.
The piece notes that while tractors can start quickly, planting corn will require many hours. It argues Berlin remains dangerous as foreign troops stay in the city and warns that ongoing armed standoffs almost surely yield trouble. It questions the durability of the fragile peace on the eastern and western fronts.
A reader asks how city fathers chose Chestnut between Tth and 8th for a carnival. The writer questions alternative locations and impact on lawns and flowers, suggesting a thoughtful recollection of local process and asking for rationale.
E Howard Hill president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation announces the appointment of 13 persons to the federation's resolutions committee for 1959. The appointees include Wayne Keith Burt chairman Arlo Ives Rolfe Mrs Herbert Johnson Charles City Mark Byrnes Waukon Bruce Eckles Aplington Kenneth Anderson Newell T Selmer Hodhe Botha Don Nissly Linden Herb Hinkhouse West Branch Charles Burk Wever Joe Gray Oskaloosa Robert Summy Crescent Leroy Paustian Walcott.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists subscription rates for carriers in Atlantic and Cass County as well as mail options across Iowa, the U.S., and Canada. Rates vary by duration from one month to one year, with prices for local, statewide, national, and international delivery.
Ex Costa Rica president Jose Figueres Ferrar tours Washington meeting U.S. and Caribbean leaders, praising Antonio Betancourt and Munoz Marin as democracy pillars. He cites Betancourt as Latin America’s key anti communist, notes oil firms backing stability, and recalls his Cuba visit and Castro clash over Puerto Rico.
A lighthearted poem by Edgar A Guest reflecting on good times ahead and memories behind. It contrasts age looking back with youth looking forward, urging cheerful outlooks and happiness for all through changing seasons.
Lookin Around urges safer Memorial Day travel with rest before driving, obeying traffic laws, and courteous behavior. The note emphasizes memories, not regret, as Iowa Highway Patrol promotes safer highways during the holiday. A separate dispatch notes Peiping announces a Moscow to Peiping train shortcut via Ulan Bator starting June 1, reducing travel time by about nine and a half hours.
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