11 Apr 1940
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1940
Page
1
Public notice announces subscription rates and delivery details for The News Telegraph in Atlantic Iowa. Includes carrier and mail options, pricing by duration, and a delivery reminder with a 7 pm call-in deadline for late papers.
The text contrasts peaceful American life with wartime fear across the Atlantic. It praises finders of liberty in America and condemns tyranny while honoring those who endure bombs, evacuations, and loss, urging pride in national unity and equal rights for all.
The piece argues the United States is nearing war due to sympathy for Scandinavians and passive citizens. It warns against entanglement in European conflict, urging opposition to entry and stressing that freedom at home should not be sacrificed for illusory aims of democracies abroad. It cautions that totalitarianism grows from war and that Europe cannot be freed by fighting Europe.
An editorial argues against tying the path to peace or war to Roosevelt’s continued presidency. It contends public will, not a single leader, shapes war decisions, and urges calm public attitude as decisive. The piece also notes a cold snap with temperatures around 16 degrees below freezing after spring blooms were damaged.
The Daily Washington reports President Roosevelt will personally push Congress to raise the WPA relief budget from 1 464 006 000 to 1 500 000 000, with Harrington briefing the House subcommittee. The move seeks to reassure labor amid economic strain and could influence party dynamics in the labor act debate.
Readers are invited to answer a seven of ten questions on topics including Pulitzer winners, astronomy, trees, politics, theater, crime police designations, aviators, citizenship, national anthems, and college trivia with page seven promising the answers.
The note emphasizes precise phrasing for capital punishment history. It warns against saying someone was sentenced to be hung or that they were hung on a specific date and instead advises using the term hanged to describe execution. It reflects era-appropriate editorial caution.
A cautionary note urges careful driving after a traffic incident highlights dangers on local roads and the need for caution to prevent further harm.
In New York a Portuguese portraitist, Henrique Medina, discusses European ties and an upcoming exhibition at Reinhardt galleries. The piece notes tulip displays funded by the Dutch government and a major 1930s style street scene with a Times Square spring arrival tied to elevator starter John Ryan and long memories of veterans.
A fragment notes yesterday's scarf laid aside and petunias promised to appear in the yard tomorrow with a 1946 copyright.
Poet Edgar A Guest recounts a humorous encounter with Sandburg's Lincoln in a blue jacket. A customer lingers amid four volumes, promising punctual tea but faces a wife awaiting him, who will scold for delaying past volume three. The scene captures a light domestic quip in a public reading moment.
Des Moines April 11 The National Youth Administration will start a 45 day state wide job hunt in Iowa on Monday April 15 with the Iowa state employment service. NYA administrator Theodore P Estick says the campaign aims to help youths with NYA experience obtain private jobs highlight private industry as the profitable field and create openings for youths seeking entry level experience.
Public safety message urges drivers to lower high beams when nearing oncoming vehicles. Authorities warn glaring headlights contribute to numerous crashes and injuries, recommending dimming headlights to improve night visibility for all road users.
K W Moore district commercial supervisor for Northwestern Bell in Council Bluffs is named district manager succeeding H T Dowd who moves to assistant district manager in St Paul. The change takes effect April 15. Griswold April 11 Special Mr Dalton of Des Moines FBI addressed local high school students and answered their questions.
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