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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1964
Page
1
The Baker case shifts to the FBI with investigation but no prosecution, leaving ultimate action to the justice department. The editorial argues election year dynamics, government gifts versus tax cuts, and cautions on political honesty as essential for public trust, noting integration progress and Kennedy’s role as attorney general.
In New York the piece lampoons political double talk with biting lines about campaign mudslinging and polite conversation. It showcases a string of quips where public figures say the opposite of their thoughts, lampooning evasive rhetoric and office life.
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists its publication details, associations, and subscription rates. It notes evenings except Sunday, editors, mailing options, and prices for local and distant subscriptions.
DREW PEARSON reports Rep. Adam Clayton Powell traveled to Europe at taxpayers expense during Harlem race riots and the civil rights bill vote. Powell alleged to have attended no meetings in Geneva except one dinner. Lady Bird Johnson also faces a ceremonial key incident in Billings. Hum prey nearly locked out of Atlantic City speech. Johnson consults Georgia Gov. Carl Sanders on South campaign.
Ames police search for an armed man who held a couple captive in their car near an Iowa State dormitory at about 3 30 am Wednesday He bound them with tape and attempted to assault Elinor Lillie of Ames and Stephen Hill of Des Moines before fleeing The man is described as 21 to 30 years old six feet tall muscular dark brown hair and is at large
The article discusses preemptive bids and how to respond in contract bridge when facing a top opponent. It offers concrete bidding choices for five hands, advocating takeout doubles, passes when unsafe, and evaluating bids such as three notrump or four spades based on hand strength and risk.
Four teen cadets completed a month on bed rest at USC in Operation Sacktime. The NASA sponsored test found no lasting harm from confinement and eight times gravity on reentry. Postural dizziness occurred briefly but all participants recovered, eager for movement and a call to loved ones.
A portrait of Jerry as a courteous, punctual, and generous man who valued keeping promises and aiding friends. He avoided attention, preferred simple living, and was beloved by peers for his gracious conduct, yet the author muses on why people pursue different drink methods compared to Jerry.
Wyoming House Speaker Marlin Kurtz of Cody is promoting a Republican win in November by running a gold water pump outside his pipe supply business. He uses the gold stream in a circulating tank for advertising and political appeal.
Des Moines AP The office of Senator Rourke Hickenlooper notified the State Board of Control that the Comprehensive Mental Retardation Planning Project has been allotted an extra 18000 for study. Project director Edward Meyen said 150 join on boards and task forces, with about 100 expected to contribute to Iowa's statewide plan by completion September 31, 1965.
Cedar Rapids figures form Civic Center Corporation to build a new civic center after city bonding limits. Erick Skogman John Carpenter and William Alwood back the project and plan ownership transfer to the city once debts are repaid. The facility in the loop area will include a 10 000 seat auditorium and a mall with shops.
In McComb Mississippi on a downtown street three white civil rights workers were assaulted by white men. The Rev Russell Bennett a United Church of Christ minister from Englewood California sat in a car in front of the Western Union office when a man approached questioned him and struck him. Several other whites then pulled him from the car and beat him in the street.
The column explains that many diet pills act as stimulants, speeding up the body and causing nervousness and irritability, especially with food denial. It notes pills should be prescription only, and overeating still raises health questions, while diabetes risk is linked to overweight rather than direct causation.
President Johnson secures unanimous AFL-CIO backing for a first elective term. Meany says members will vote by conviction, not all backing the endorsement, while Goldwater labels Civil Rights Act provisions unconstitutional and hints at potential labor backlash.
Des Moines candidate Robert Dilley of the Conservative party renews demand for a statewide TV debate with Gov Harold Hughes and rival Evan Hultman. The Iowa Broadcasters Association plans the Wednesday telecast, arguing voters deserve to see all three candidates and their differences.
Mrs WL H Burton a Prairie City Community Schools teacher librarian has been named 1964 Rural Teacher of the Year by Wallaces Farmer. She holds degrees from Michigan Drake and recently Iowa library science training. Burtons have two teaching children and reside in Prairie City.
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