26 May 1960
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1960
Page
1
Dawnport officials face a costly project to fix the Ball Creek drainage problem after a heavy downpour washed debris into businesses and alleys. City leaders acknowledge immediate pressures but warn the town cannot afford to delay repairs or abandon the cleanup.
Mrs. Orville Foo Brads was sentenced after mowing complaints at 620 on the morning with two powered mowers. Neighbor Mrs. Howard Paul testified the racket upset residents. Brads cited her husband’s heart condition and fear of harm as reasons. Do not drive if you drink.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists publication office at 314 Chestnut St Atlantic Iowa with editor F v Simpson and policy as a daily except Sunday. It details subscription prices for local Cass county and nearby areas by carrier and mail including rates for Iowa and USA Canada.
Drew Pearson argues the United States mishandled the Paris summit crisis. He notes the U 2 spy flights penetrated deep into Russia and that mixed messages and political concerns led to the decision to end the flights. The piece urges frank confession of error to restore prestige.
White House aide Merriam says the United States lied about the U-2 to help pilot Francis Powers escape after the Soviets shot down the aircraft. He states Powers carried escape gear and was under instructions to try to flee if forced down, with the weather cover used to assist his exit.
A poem by Edgar A. Guest reflects on friendship and remembrance, praising the departed and noting immortal memory. The text then states Mercury lies 36 million miles from the sun with scientists agreeing no life exists there.
Washington D C population rose modestly from 802 178 to about 815 000 over the decade while Maryland and Virginia suburbs near the capital nearly doubled from 669 069 in 1950 to an estimated 1 220 666 in 1960. The sperm whale now living only in the Atlantic yields oil with limited commercial value.
In a North South vulnerable deal South opens 1NT then 3NT, Fast doubles six hearts and the defense prevails. The double signals an unusual lead to counter the bidding, guiding West to a favorable diamond lead and enabling East West to gain 290 points instead of minus 1630.
Advice from Herman W. Bundesen M D urges home cooks to preserve vitamins and minerals in vegetables by using fresh produce promptly refrigerating or freezing when appropriate boiling briefly and using minimal water. He notes soaking and overcooking strip nutrients and suggests adding vegetables to boiling water and serving leftover liquid.
A city resident reports not receiving the newspaper on the regular route and asks for delivery review before 7 p.m. The note identifies a missing paper and seeks a corrective start from the carrier. The message references the local delivery area and asks for follow up.
The Los Angeles Long Beach harbor was declared a disaster area after waves and tides caused extensive damage. Donald McLannan of the Federal Small Business Administration said affected dock and repair businesses can apply for government loans, while individual boat owners are not eligible. A missing diver, Raymond Stuart, 20, of Torrance, was reported as the tide impacts continued following the Chilean earthquakes.
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