15 Sep 1962
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1962
Page
1
After the highways bypassed Tripp two through routes, taxable retail sales rose 158 percent in 1940 from 1960 levels while county sales grew 15.2 percent. Through traffic fell 7 percent, but local commerce expanded 14 percent as residents shopped locally.
The piece notes that while the United States faces shortages and disappointments the communist world, especially Red China, endures harsher hardships. It contrasts domestic woes with widespread hunger, poverty, and deprivation under communist regimes.
The piece notes the end of the county unit system boosting urban influence, cites Marilyn in Atlanta editing a suburban paper, and praises the moderate governor nominee amid Georgia's racial tensions and Albany events. It highlights Atlanta's industrial rise and the shift toward popular vote for governor.
Duane Orton of Atlantic Iowa argues in a letter to the editor that farmer exit harms towns as farm families leave and local businesses fail. He cites farm losses, rising automation, and forecasts of millions more displaced by 1972, asking where towns will find jobs when farmers are driven off Iowa land.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists subscription prices for different delivery options. Local carrier rates start at $1 per month with variations for three, six, and twelve months. Mail rates apply by region with distinct annual costs and Canada at $15 per year.
The poem questions human progress and knowledge while noting the long road to practical skills like driving a car. It contrasts intellectual pride with the stubborn pace of everyday learning. Tourists reportedly spend more than 225 million dollars a year in Arizona.
A reflective poem questions civic responsibility and the human urge to boast in a world shaped by maimed and lost lives. It laments tragic accidents caused by slow learning and reckless behavior, urging restraint and accountability. The piece cites car collisions as persistent proof of society's shortcomings.
Twelve former French African colonies urged the United Nations General Assembly to expel South Africa for its racial policy and Portugal for its colonial policy.
Drew Pearson surveys Lyndon B. Johnson’s Near East trip as he promotes an Alliance for Progress in Greece and Turkey. Johnson calms Greek anger, props Lady Bird’s women’s outreach, and presses social reform while Turkey gains aid and a favorable posture from U.S. diplomacy.
In the county clerk’s office a Saturday report shows Pietro Antoniotti Davenport left an $88 491 estate. The 83 year old builder of a lunch Wagon restaurant business died July 28. Sole heir listed is his niece Florence Antoniotti of Paterson New Jersey.
A reader column outlines truths about heart failure and control through rest diet and medication. It describes how heart pumps falter with activity fluid buildup and how small meals salt restriction and digitalis can aid recovery.
Local vignettes include 97 year old Reimer Gluesing honored as oldest Crawford County settler at 70th Old Settlers event, Ed Ebert traveling 1 751 miles honored for farthest guest, and George Slater 91 as oldest continuous resident. Also notes on 4-H cemetery restoration efforts, a toadstool scare involving Billy Joe Gehring, sky objects observed by Herluf Harsen, and bicycle safety concerns in LaVista.
AP reports Donald Kinyon 27 charged with first degree murder in the beating death of farmer Thomas Vincent Bates who employed him. Trial scheduled in Jackson County District Court for Oct 22 by Judge Matthew Westrate. Kinyon held without bail in Clinton County jail.
Astronaut Walter Schirra tells CBS Our Next Man in 5 that John Glenn has fallen behind in space work due to outside commitments. Schirra says Glenn’s experience is needed for decisions and guidance on new developments while Glenn has been doing public duties.
A. B. Foster told a Senate Investigations subcommittee that Billie Sol Estes skimmed 195000 in cash and checks from Estes companies between March 14 and April 6 as legal pressure grew. Foster described the raids while managing Estes far-flung enterprises.
Marvin Freeburg, 14, of Spencer, earned 202 dollars per hundredweight for an 88 pounder at the Clay County Fair. The Spencer Packing Co. purchased the animal.
In a three no trump contract after West overcalls hearts, South ducks the queen to disrupt East West communications. He then maneuvers to avoid West cashing long hearts and to keep clubs off West's established tricks. South eventually severs East West connections and wins ten tricks to make the contract.
Friday reports district Royal and Select Masons visitors led by Ross J. Camblin. Walnut youth Keith Matthies wins a free Chicago livestock show trip after top Angus baby beef at the Iowa state fair. PTA officers elected Max Gains president Ray Hillyard vice president L B Wood secretary Boyd Cambridge treasurer. Military school and other local appointments noted along with list of names from Anita Avoca Oakland Walnut Elliott.
On September 13 1952 Atlantic firemen won their fourth consecutive state fire tournament championship at Belle Vue. Janet Shultz of Griswold was chosen queen of the Southwest Conference jamboree. Attendants listed but not all names readable.
U S military personnel in South Vietnam and Thailand will begin using a high powered radio network next week. Signals will be bounced from the troposphere to distant receiving points and the beam is so narrow interception off the line is unlikely. Special equipment is required to unscramble coded messages.
An Ames conference at the Iowa Statehouse on November 1 will promote physical fitness. Gov. Norman Erbe anticipated opening remarks during the event themed Start sooner drive slower live longer.
Phone Your Kick Carrier East Side, West Side and several additions list phone numbers for paper delivery. If you live in Atlantic City carrier route and fail to receive your paper call by 7 p.m.
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