08 Sep 1960
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1960
Page
1
The obituary honors Ernie Zurfluh as a highly successful man who spent his life growing and sharing flowers and aiding young people. He ran beautiful gardens visited by hundreds and used his wealth of kindness to fund college tuitions and other support for youths, bringing joy to many.
A public statement argues that some Southern schools opened with token integration this fall and reports no trouble so far. The author asserts integration is inevitable and that common sense and cooperation will resolve community tensions, noting progress already underway.
The article argues some Americans defected to the Soviet Union embracing communism. It asserts traitors seek high status but warns life under communism is not secure or desirable, suggesting mental illness or social failure in those who abandon freedom for servitude.
A three member House Armed Services subcommittee will probe how Pentagon and CIA recruit and clear personnel as Congress weighs defection of two code clerks Bernon Mitchell and William H. Martin. The Un American Activities Committee has set a Sept. 16 hearing, while DOJ denies FBI fed unfavorable info to the NSA before 1957 hires.
Colorado motorists will receive licenses with color photographs once equipment is installed. The extra cost per license is small, but the images deter forgery. The report also notes the U.S. flag was formally adopted on June 14, 1777 and mentions soapbark as a soap substitute from a Venezuelan tree.
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists publication schedule evenings except Sunday and provides subscription rates. Rates vary by delivery method and location, with annual prices ranging from $8 in Cass County to $12 for U.S. mail outside Iowa. The paper notes office contact details and association memberships.
Washington column reports that Navy admirals disciplined band members for letters home about the Rio de Janeiro air crash that killed 19 musicians. Capt. Schwab promised no retaliation, but records showed punitive evaluations hindering promotions. Truman advises Kennedy on campaign strategy amid Washington society politics with Perle Mesta and Gwendolyn Cafritz weighing in.
Iowa officials agreed to post signs marking the Great River Road along the Mississippi. Commissioner William Nichols noted neighboring states have signed routes and estimated the cost at 8699 dollars. He said the route on maps awaits full determination after a Missouri meeting.
A George Matthew Adams Service verse advises readers to hide troubles and stay upbeat. It urges silence about personal hardships, pretending skies are fair, and keeping woes private to maintain social strength and poise.
Dr Millard G Roberts 41 president of Parsons College receives a Cadillac from Fairfield businessmen for his community contributions during five years as president The article notes St John Virgin Islands as the main source of hay leaves used in manufacturing hay ram
The angled deck carrier Randolph has taken command of ASW Task Group Alpha in Norfolk. Valley Forge will enter a shipyard for extensive overhaul. Michigan became the first state to abolish capital punishment in 1847.
A detailed bridge hand from Los Angeles Bridge Week shows Marshall Miles and Edwin Kantar vs Donald Oakie and partner. Oakie sacrifices diamonds and clubs to attempt a heart finesse, and Maynard Adams reaches four hearts at one table while Lew Mathe tests liberal leads in another.
Dr Bundesen explains that shingles is caused by a virus closely related to the one that causes chickenpox. The shingles virus affects the nervous system and produces a blistering rash along nerves, mainly in older people, with possible long lasting pain and rare scarring. Most recover without long term effects and one attack often protects against future cases.
Tyrone A. Mullinex of Sioux Falls is charged with two counts of second degree manslaughter over a Monday night crash that killed 4 month old Patrick Pflepsen. He also faces negligence and driving while intoxicated charges.
The Untouchables executive producer Jerry Thorpe explains limits on the NBC ABC series. Ness era cases cannot be extended into the late 1930s and Chicago settings remain central, with new season plots including Legs Diamond Waxey Gordon and Larry Fay.
The U S Court of Appeals declined to block Terence F McShane for chief monitor of the Teamsters Union a move seen as a setback for Hoffa and his drive to challenge the monitors over the past three years The court left room to challenge McShane later if he is appointed chairman of the three man monitor board The ruling means Hof fa can renew his challenge when an appointment is finalized.
William Sedward Kickerson, 38, of Fort Madison Iowa, was in FBI custody in Chicago on bad check charges. An FBI spokesman said he admitted cashed bad checks in Kansas City and Illinois after his arrival, six hours earlier.
Residents on the Atlantic city carrier route must pay attention before 7 p.m. to avoid missing delivery. The notice lists multiple streets and neighborhoods with phone numbers for the East Side West Side Highland LeVista Place Fairlawn Zurfiah Additions and others.
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