06 Apr 1939
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1939
Page
1
The piece urges business leaders and farmers to drop 1929 from memory as an abnormal peak. It argues that the present year is closer to normal and that focusing on 1939 would improve outlook and happiness, aiding adjustment to current conditions.
The essay argues for a fair share of road funds for farm to market roads and warns against overfunding primary roads. It contends that maintaining the primary system is necessary but keeping most funds there delays farmer road improvements and all-weather access for rural areas.
A lengthy critique notes that 31 states have enacted varied laws restricting trade, masking as health or excise measures. It argues such barriers demoralize interstate commerce, invite retaliation, and harm overall community development, with Missouri seen as self-sufficient and others dependent on outside trade.
The piece warns Japan may seize southern islands as European powers are tied in Europe, enabling further gains. It also discusses baseball owners buying players in winter, with spring training revealing if costly investments pay off or fail, shaping managers' fortunes.
Washington reports a March 1 cabinet rumor that Hitler was killed or about to be assassinated spread briefly as his air speech was cut off. Officials later said Hitler hurried a reply and the Nazi inner circle pulled the plug. Other notes cover Supreme Court recess for Justice Hughes illness and a shift in Argentine trade tensions with the United States.
A verse praising Hoyle as the standard of fair play and square rules in games and deeds. It extols Hoyle’s fame and authority, noting disputes end when Hoyle’s name is cited and stressing that following his rules keeps records fair. Copyright notice credits George Matthew Adams Service.
A note advises avoiding awkward phrasing and suggests concise wording. It highlights the guidance to use correct adverbs such as lengthwise instead of lengthways and urges mindful language in wedding commentary.
Historical note recalls that England employed a capital punishment for those attempting their own death. The policy reflected era attitudes toward self-harm and crime before reforms reduced penalties for suicide attempts.
Al and Peggy Zero refuse to have their six year old blind dog Tinker euthanized after a doctor advised killing her. Tinker, who bumps into objects, receives care and companionship from the couple who fear being cruel while hoping she adapts to darkness.
Friends pool funds to secure the agent’s release while readers are shown sympathy for Mr. Oppenheim, the author who wrote the words and earned his pay. The passage notes a presidential remark about the first ambassador to Panama amid a quiz-like list of questions and a long roster of names.
The page presents a practice quiz asking seven questions on law government and geography including jurisprudence authorship of a pledge and Panama Canal details. It references a former U.S. official negotiating oil disputes and asks for pronunciation and capitals including Denmark.
Fifty members of Avoca high school glee clubs presented a musical comedy The Golden Trail under Miss Marjorie Palmquist Tuesday night Peggy Leach accompanied. Cast included Maurice Schmidt Dorothy Hoppens Woodrow Christensen Delbert Sarvis Eleanor Jensen Donna True Ronald Watson Lois Sander Orvis Wendt Charles Rutenbeck Robert Bornholdt Phyllis Larimore Darlene Conklin Harold Boecker Eugene Wise Kay Watson Geraldine Jensen Joan Eckhardt Lonna Sondergaard Adah Christensen Irma Hansen and Ernest Wendt among others.
Elk Horn council met at the town hall and rehired Harvey Mathiesen as marshal B D Petersen as street commissioner and O N Olsen as town clerk. Harvey Nissen to serve as janitor replacing Olsen who held the job previously.
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