05 Apr 1940
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1940
Page
1
Notice to Atlantic subscribers about evening delivery options and misaddressed paper. Includes telephone for late delivery and instructions to notify the office, plus subscription rate table and changes. The item identifies the paper as The News Telegraph and warns about misdirected newspapers.
An outdated editorial urges boys to rethink frequent baths. It mocks overenthusiastic mothers, argues science supports less washing to preserve skin oils, warns of itch and fainting from cold or hot baths, and ends noting baths remain a stubborn habit beyond reform.
Ansures Intimates say he will not talk before the Chicago convention while pressure to disclose stance intensifies. Fauci tapes figure in drafts, prompting shock reactions from White House aides and Farley supporters as Wall Street old guard docks into a staged comeback to regain exchange control.
A 1940 era digest reports the Wall Street old guard aiming to regain control of the stock exchange board. It details Bartlett as chair, Hutchins and Wood as public representatives, and plans to oust Bartlett to push a broker-led presidency. IBA funds and ads help financed a campaign against the SEC amid intra-exchange tensions.
An Indiana American Legion post urges citizens to stop and think before accepting propaganda. The piece stresses thinking for oneself, applying common sense, and avoiding foreign persuasion to prevent embarrassment and conflict, even war.
Nebraskans question license plate color choices hindering readability. Navy’s Pacific war outlook prompts more alarmist coverage from adversarial Japanese press. Editorial notes redistribution of wealth does not create new wealth. true prosperity requires creation of usable goods. Byrd polar expedition films viewed, opinions that the films are the main product, with critique of spending. Byrd praised as a fine fellow yet costly and sometimes unproductive, suggesting retirement by the fire.
A cryptic prompt lists ten trivia items about misplace stones, bottled in bond whiskey ages, Civil War surrenders, San Francisco landmarks, a democratic whip, a nickname for Academy awards, and US postage stamp shapes. It asks to answer at least seven questions and turn to page seven for answers, but the fragment is unclear and garbled.
The term rococo refers to an 18th century ornate style featuring curves delicate motifs and elaborate ornament. The Cape of Good Hope is often called the southern tip of Africa though technically Africa’s southern tip is further south at Cape Agulhas. Jacques Cartier and John Cabot were early English channel explorers who helped reveal Canada to Europe.
A poem urging generosity to the poor after death, imagining a beggar at the door who receives the speaker’s finest clothes and Sunday best. The living must be dressed, not the dead, and concern for appearance ends with death.
In a meandering column from New York, the writer notes growing funds to save the whaleship Morgan at New Bedford, recalls daily work tempo, and shares thoughts on Stratoliners flying at 20,000 feet. Mentions Glendale memories, cedar buckets from Norfolk, and Frederick Collins talks on high altitude air travel. Also covers Times Square banners for Paul Robeson, Shirley Booth hotel case, Herald Square redevelopment, and public figure titles in mid-20th century media.
A local resident notes how marriage has shifted his friend's priorities and conversations, observing that they now share few topics as they navigate new interests and a different rhythm in life. The remark reflects broader concerns about how relationships alter social ties.
Nylon hose from DuPont will debut in June with a nationwide release to more than 30 major hosiery weavers and local dealers. The launch aims to curb misconceptions about durability while cautioning that nylon runs with careless wear. Dealers expect sale simultaneous across outlets but the May 15 date was postponed by a month.
The note highlights improper phrasing and correct usage for locating people or objects. It contrasts awkward forms like in back of the building with clearer expressions such as behind the building and in front of the building.
Avoca Iowa April 5 Special R G Cox a forestry expert from Ames visited East Pottawattamie county Thursday to conduct windbreak planting demonstrations at Hugo Paasch and J F Cardiff farms using evergreen trees The program continued with demonstrations of planting black locust trees for erosion control at the farms of Ed H Smith Herman Russmann Bartell Schnoor and E O Koester
Four Newton young Republicans urged Governor Wilson to appoint L. L. Brierly, a 35 year old Newton attorney, to the state parole board. E. R. Moore of Cedar Rapids, a recently appointed trustee of Royal Union Life Insurance, said he would resign from the board.
A brief item notes a single traffic incident in Caes County and warns readers that even one accident may prompt caution or policy changes. It mentions local responders and the need for safer driving practices from residents and shoppers.
Iowa politicians wage a quiet skirmish over 1940 governor's race with factions in Spangler Cooney and Knudson campaigns. Audit actions cloud bank receivership debates as governor Wilson faces possible opposition and Kraschel’s status remains unclear amid capitol harmonies and missionary delegate pledges.
Republicans aim to settle driver license shortages before campaign season. The repeated license fee collection under three administrations hints at flaws in the process. H R Gross nicknamed Charlie remains a radio figure, while Ray Spatz urges motorists to secure plates as 1500 duplicate plate requests arise this year.
Washington April 5 The Dies committee voted a contempt citation against Massachusetts Communist Party secretary Philip Frankfeld after he refused to answer questions and was removed from the hearing. The action followed his demand to read a Massachusetts citizens resolution before testifying.
George Paradise of Sioux City state commander of the American Legion will speak at a patriotic meeting in the court house Audubon April 12. The event is sponsored by the American Legion with county superintendent of schools cooperation and will invite all county eighth grade pupils.
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