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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1964
Page
1
A commentator argues that deciding when to use atomic weapons is beyond Washington's control and driven by changing circumstances. The real voter concerns are socialism, taxes, and public debt, while the bomb issue serves as a smoke screen.
A letter discusses the Atlantic hospital in a town, noting no osteopaths are admitted by the board and lack of accreditation due to older plumbing. The new wing meets requirements and staff are praised. The writer promises to explore county versus private hospital arguments and urges timely improvements guided by experts.
The piece argues the army will spend millions to develop a plane capable of carrying a 60 foot mobile bridge weighing 130,000 pounds, though such a craft does not exist now. It contends a cheaper, lighter solution could suffice and that the planes may never be used, highlighting wasteful tax money use.
A column notes varied local vignettes from the Midwest era. Observers link mild winter signs to Lake Michigan perch and furred caterpillars while describing encounters with a Thunderbird beggar and a washerwoman in helmet cobwebs. A blackbird coughs up an acorn.
The poem centers on a cautious man who frets about potential misfortunes. He worries about bank failures, rain despite sunshine, indigestion after banquets, theft of a gold watch, and broken promises. The speaker notes such endless fears reflect a general tendency to worry, even amid comforts.
Sgt. Robert S. Smith Jr and his wife and child visited overnight in the Clifton Acker home near here. Mrs. Smith is a niece of Mrs. Acker. Smith has been based at Rumery Air Force Base Puerto Rico for three years and will soon be stationed at Minot Air Force Base North Dakota.
Atlantic Iowa notice lists various subscription prices for local, statewide, and out of state readers. Rates cover 1 month to 1 year, with regional differences and mailing options. Editorial air includes affiliations with press associations.
AMA lobbyists count House votes to block the Medicare bill ahead of today’s vote. They target key lawmakers including Roberts Rains Jones Slack Aspinall Rogers Pucinski Gibbons Weltner Morrison Boggs Secrest Edmondson Evins Davis Wright Purcell. The piece notes court vacancy stakes and a broad, quiet battle over Supreme Court appointments amid lobbying and political maneuvering.
Officials at Loras College announced an anonymous donation of 100000 dollars to reduce building debt. The contribution will be directed toward existing construction loans and ongoing facility projects.
In a six spades contract South aimed to establish clubs but misplayed. West led king of hearts and after initial success South drew one trump. A later misstep by cashing clubs first allowed West to ruff and defeat the slam. A double-round trump draw would have kept the contract alive.
A reader recalls a supermarket near miss with a man having a large sack of groceries and striking eye contact. Abby suggests returning to the store at a similar time to see if the man is interested in a reunion. The exchange then pivots to a neighborly friction tale and a joke about retaliation in daily life.
A reader asks how to exit an affair with a persistent single man and repair a wall between her and her husband. Abby advises clearly stating love for the husband and seeking counseling or clergy guidance to regain the relationship.
In Rhode Island, a three way Democratic primary for governor unfolds with Lt. Gov. Edward P. Gallogly seeking the endorsement against State Rep. Alexander R. Walsh and John L. Rego. Gov. John H. Chafee heads the Republican ticket as he seeks a second term while Democrats vie for lieutenant governor and attorney general and Congress in the first district.
A health column distinguishes psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, psychiatry, and psychology. It explains training paths A psychiatrist is an MD, a psychologist uses tests, and a psychoanalyst undergoes deep personal analysis. The piece urges choosing a trusted doctor and warns against unqualified practitioners.
Rego argues administrative experience qualifies him for governor while Walsh labels the opponent as weak and unable to win in November at Chafee. The exchange centers on candidate viability and leadership credentials.
The Owasa Store, the community's first store founded in 1883, will close this Sunday due to dwindling business. Owner Dale Crecilius will retain the building for living quarters and the post office. Owasa, with about 100 residents since the 1930s, has only a grocery, gas station, tavern, and grain elevator remaining in its business district.
A compact town once housed a population of 150 with a restaurant, butcher shop, blacksmith, several taverns and a railroad depot shaping its early civic life.
A wedding ring symbolizes enduring marital commitments, mirroring beliefs from ancient Greece and Rome about status, fidelity, and social bonds. The symbolism persists across eras, linking past customs with today’s ceremonies and vows.
Residents on the Atlantic city carrier route should call their assigned Kick carrier if the News-Telegraph is not received by 7 PM, ensuring timely delivery and notification of any service delays.
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