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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1963
Page
1
The Shaff plan, adopted after years of study by Iowa lawmakers over two sessions, is now before voters. Critics offer no alternative and argue for adoption unless a better plan emerges, as redistricting may occur by court if the legislature stalls.
The arbitration board finds most firemen roles are not needed, urging deck clearing measures while leaving many issues to companies and workers. It warns future nationwide strikes and calls for legislation to curb organized labor’s growing power to threaten the economy. The piece stresses Congress must act to check power before a leader wields it to harm the nation.
The community invites area residents to tour Heritage House the next two Sundays. Fourteen apartments are occupied with four more moving in soon. staff includes a dietician, kitchen help, a nurse, and maintenance crew. The library is partly completed and shelving pending. a recreation room and hobby room are being prepared.
Poetical plea from Edgar A. Guest against legalese. A worker rejects tangled clauses, insisting on straightforward terms and neighborly deals. He vows to sign only when the contract is easily understood.
Local publication lists subscription prices for Atlantic and Cass counties and surrounding areas. Rates shown include monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options by mail or carrier, with varying amounts for in state and out of state addresses.
Drew Pearson reports Lyndon Johnson is in normal health six months after his heart attack and ready to lead. He predicts Dean Rusk stays as Secretary of State, Abe Fortas may become Attorney General, and McNamara could face retirement under Johnson. Johnson will run again and push Kennedy programs while pursuing restrained foreign policy.
The Soviet armed forces daily Red Star accuses Britain of intensified aggression after merging the army navy and air ministries into a single defense ministry. It warns centralized power will raise Britain's home and foreign policy influence and military spending.
The Times of London reports Britain will drop its three mile offshore fishing boundary in retaliation for extensions by other nations. The move signals a shift in fishing policy amid ocean boundary disputes.
Four hands analyzed with recommended contracts. Hand 1: pass. four spades risky if North has stopper. Hand 2: four clubs as forcing to explore spade support. Hand 3: four spades favored though notrump possible with partner. Hand 4: four clubs to probe slam, pass if North chooses.
Waterloo residents drafted a prayer for Jackie Kennedy after President Kennedy’s funeral and plan to send it to Mrs Kennedy with the Waterloo Daily Courier. Cardinal Cushing recalls Jack Kennedy’s tearful farewell to his infant son Patrick and the family’s grief at Kennedy funeral services.
A brief religious reflection using the phrase in the name of a great lady and concluding with Amen. The text reads as a devotional invocation rather than a narrative event or report.
Ten years ago Airman Second Class Jerald C Heiken of Audubon was assigned to an air police squadron in French Morocco Africa. Sgt and Mrs William Proctor of Griswold moved to Anita to operate the Anita Theater they purchased. Sgt Proctor received his discharge at Offutt AFB Omaha on Nov 3. Bob Schwartz a bowler led the Ford handicap at Don Tebbes alleys Shenandoah rolling 927.
Fred Brows, a local feed dealer, attends the Western Grain and Feed Dealers association meeting in Des Moines. A house at 908 Chestnut Street, recently bought by E A Mathisen, is undergoing repairs and remodeling. Harry Tyler of Villisca will speak at the Atlantic Rotarians dinner at Hotel Whitney tomorrow evening.
A damaged clipping indicates extra copies of The Atlantic News Telegraph are destroyed and should be ordered in advance. The notice implies a forecasted shortage and urges patrons to place orders ahead of publication.
The National Fire Protection Association urges constant fire safety during holidays. Advice includes choosing fresh trees, water maintenance, avoiding chemical flameproofing, outdoor-friendly lights, flameproof decorations, prompt disposal of wrappings, and strict smoking precautions near trees.
Wesley Ross has been elected captain of the Atlantic national guard basketball team. The report notes Bottling Company's visit to South America and mentions his weight class context.
A local open house was held at Atlantic High School last evening for parents and students. A. J. Allen, a farmer from Irving north of Wiota, shipped a load of prime Hereford yearling calves weighing 1,038 pounds to Chicago, with the lot topping the market.
Lagos AP reports a new sugar mill in Bacita Nigeria with annual output expected at 30 000 tons. The project is to be completed by late 1964 and is managed by the British Booker Group for the Nigerian Sugar Co installation.
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