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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1963
Page
1
The nation faces a president’s death with mourning and questions about future policy. A widowed mother and two children bear the personal loss as the country pledges support to the new leadership and adjusts to possible changes abroad.
Discussion on the Shaff plan highlights minority protections within Iowa government. The plan creates two chambers: one based on area to safeguard minority rights and another on population to empower the majority. The balance aims to protect all citizens' rights through interlinked chambers.
A reader23s letter to the Atlantic News Telegraph discusses the Shaft plan and expresses doubt about voting yes. The writer advocates Nebraska39s unicameral idea, arguing area and population representation would improve economy and legislative speed while urging readers to outline a perfect plan for lawmakers to consider.
Washington AP reports that Kennedy's top legislative proposals for tax reduction and civil rights are likely to be delayed as Congress considers adjourning. The adjournment push is led by House Republican Leader Charles A Halleck and enjoys bipartisan support to pause bickering this year. The two proposals are the era's most controversial items.
A Russian chess set depicts a showdown between Communist and capitalist factions. Figures for both sides include male and female pawns, with capitalist pawns chained, signaling bondage or oppression as a thematic contrast.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists publication offices at 410 Walnut St and provides editor D. Simpson. It notes publication schedule as evenings except Sunday and includes circulation rates for carrier and mail subscriptions across local, state, national, and Canada, with varied term options and prices.
In Texas groups at airports and hotels mourn the slain president. The writer recalls Kennedy as young yet wise, humorous, and devoted to peace, civil rights, and humane governance. He notes Kennedy’s growth from adversity and compares him to FDR in stature.
Houston Post reports Lyndon B. Johnson spoke with Robert F. Kennedy moments after President Kennedy died. They agreed Johnson should take the oath as 36th president while on Air Force One at Love Field Dallas, with U.S. District Judge Sarah T. Hughes administering the oath. Johnson then called Mrs. Rose Kennedy in Hyannis Port.
In a Vanderbilt 1958 challenge, Helen Sobel as declarer in four hearts faced a club lead. She won the ace, cashed hearts, and after a series of precise discards and trumping, established ten tricks. Her line avoided defense tricks by entering dummy with a trump to entry the diamond suit.
Ten years ago Dr Ralph Mae of Griswold studied skin disorders in Rochester Minnesota this week. Grocery specials include sugar 47 cents for a five pound bag pork and beans 49 cents for four 16 ounce cans ground beef four pounds for one dollar and seven grapefruit for 39 cents. Miss Eleanor Doering new home economics teacher in Massena and Cumberland comes from Luana. Mrs Rodney Jensen learns her husband Lt Jensen now in the South Pacific after seven months in the Hawaiian Islands. Sam Childs Cass county rationing board secretary asks holders to update ration book covers. Clair D Becker re elected Cass county AAA chairman and George Christensen of Maine named vice chairman. Griswold mayor Cc Cocksin was a business caller in Atlantic. Atlantic high school has 114 boys in industrial arts class directed by Allen Boller. Clifford Day, former Russell Brothers circus hand, returns home.
Edgar A Guest's FOLKS verse about a child breaking a watch and learning value ends with a reflection on life and responsibility. The piece contrasts carefree play with the need to value what is given, framed in Guest's familiar moral tone. The second item mentions Robert Meeks identifying a fishing partner's knife while fishing in the Everglades, highlighting sharp eye for tackle.
A health column stresses covering sneezes to prevent germ spread within ten feet, urges coat sleeve deflection, and highlights the school nurse as a key health team member. It notes early disease detection in schools through testing and psychologist screening, and advises seeking personal medical care from a doctor. Sea Syndicate, Inc
Carl Dennis reported theft of fishing gear from his home after a man named Meeks claimed ownership of the items and called in the sheriff. The sheriff retrieved rods spinners and a tackle box, restoring Dennis's gear.
The Atlantic News Telegraph requests readers to pre order additional copies. Operators of distribution channels should confirm quantities ahead of publication to ensure sufficient stock for subscribers and newsstands.
In Des Moines Iowa P F Beeler a small town banker chose work as an orderly at a city hospital to escape retirement. After 15 years friends and patients learned that P F stands for Pleasant Fred marking a cherished nickname and identity.
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