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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1963
Page
1
A Wisconsin congressman bought stock at 2.50 a share after aiding an insurance firm and later saw it jump to 51. He claims he did not know he received a preferential price and would not have acted if aware. The public questions how such an unsophisticated investor reached Congress.
The text portrays Hoffa as power mad, willing to call a nationwide Teamsters strike, bend courts, and use vast funds and "high powered" lawyers to resist punishment. It argues he seeks to dominate unions and the trucking industry, with little scruple and ongoing denial of wrongdoing.
The article notes Senator John L Williams a Republican from Delaware plans to retire next year. It praises his role as a public defender who exposed major scandals and costly deals, and his dedication to taxpayers. It compares him to Iowa congressman Gross for his focus on waste and corruption, risking political fallout.
Poem discusses Mabels marriage and the shift in family scrutiny from mother and narrator to the husband. The verse contrasts social expectations about dress and behavior before and after marriage. The piece is attributed to Edgar A. Guest and dated 1963 from The George Matthew Adams Service.
Arthur Longseth of Manchester pleaded guilty before Delaware County District Judge Blair Wood to embezzling funds from his court. He was released on a 10 year sentence from Fort Madison State Penitentiary after restitution of 3500 dollars, with probation granted. Longseth had not filed court account reports since 1962. Dr. L W Clark was named the new justice of the peace.
Cedar Rapids man Rob erton Berends, 30, held on 10000 dollar bond after an indictment charging manslaughter in the October 12 death of 18 month old Michael Kohl while in his care. Authorities say the child died after a blow. Start sooner drive slow live longer.
Subscriptions and postal rates listed for Atlantic Iowa and surrounding counties. Rates include one month to one year options for local, nearby states, and Canada, with higher prices for out of state mail.
Russian editors in Washington urged steps to improve U S Soviet relations during talks with Drew Pearson. They discussed Cuba Berlin and the nonaggression pact and suggested measures to reduce friction including observers on each other’s soil and a Kennedy Khrushchev style dialogue.
South prompts decisive game choices after opening bids. Hand 1 supports three notrump over two spades. Hand 2 uses three diamonds to force a chooser. Hand 3 passes with limited game chances. Hand 4 aims for game via three notrump. Hand 5 bids two hearts, with jumping to three hearts if needed to ensure partner’s action.
Des Moines AP reports that debates over the Shaft reapportionment proposal confuse voters ahead of the December 3 special election. The plan creates a 99 member House by county and a 58 member Senate by population, with a 10 member commission to initiate reapportionment after each census, while opponents warn of minority protection and urban rural wedges.
TEN YEARS AGO Mrs L White of Adair won the frozen pig at Sears by nearly perfect guess within one ounce. Boil 5 cents per pound ham burger 2 pounds for 15 cents. A freak ear of corn raised on the GEF Warren arm was shown in The News Telegraph window. Seven ears sprouting from one ear. TWENTY YEARS AGO Roy Fehr moved grain business to Shelly bulk station and bought Ollie McMahill property in LaVista place.
Workers at Advance Ross electronics plants in Burlington and Washington rejected UAW representation in a National Labor Relations Board election by 243 to 58. The vote mark third consecutive rejection in the week.
The Office of Naval Research details bioinstrumentation programs across disciplines, from artificial lungs and plastic corneas to rapid blood cell counters. It highlights long term blood preservation by rapid freezing and germ free isolators to study immunity and aging, aiming to protect national health and reassure readers about medical progress.
Iowa lawmakers clash over apportionment as Sen. David Shaff leads the plan to consolidate by population. Opponents including Duane Dewel warn the scheme cements veto power for a single group, threatening fair representation for all.
Iowa Republican Sens. Bourke Hickenlooper and Jack Miller split on an amendment to cut 90 million from the 5.19 billion appropriations bill for the space program. Hickenlooper supported the amendment while Miller opposed it. The vote stood 40 to 39.
If you tve in Atlantic on a city carrier route and fail to receive your News-Telegraph by 7 PM call your local carrier. Highland Addn LaVista Place Fairlawn Addn Remaining East Side and West Side list phone numbers for service inquiries and contact.
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