12 Apr 1939
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1939
Page
1
A collector recounts the 1861 Fort Sumter moment with multiple letters and diary excerpts noting the exact time of the first shot. The piece also includes curios about New York licenses, a prank tourism group in Asbury Park, and anecdotes about dining figures and city landmarks.
An editorial argues the United States should remain isolationist to avoid war and safeguard lives. It contends that withdrawing from global conflicts would curb profits, shorten any future war through lost supplies, and spare young men from danger while sustaining national financial interests.
The piece explains a German financial plan where 60 percent of spending is paid in cash and 40 percent in noninterest bearing tax certificates. Over time the government accepts more certificates up to 40 percent of debts, reducing cash income and prompting further certificate issuance in a loop that could erode money’s value.
The piece argues Italy offers Greece protection, cites internal political rifts in the Democratic Party and Roosevelt's stance, condemns Iowa state governance faults, criticizes treatment in institutions, notes motion picture premieres in Omaha, and urges building a strong defense rather than engaging in an arms race with dictators.
Washington column reports British jitters over a German air raid hoax. The ploy misled a spy observer to report 600 planes, when only 17 anti-aircraft guns defended London, stirring fear in London and U.S. agencies.
Des Moines report cites March activity in Iowa's 16 first class cities. March 1938 saw 148 permits for 540960 dollars. March 1939 shows 163 permits for 612046 dollars in new dwellings. Remodeling permits rise while total remodeling spend increases.
A note on the term fellow traces its roots to early English usage where the word signified a partner or associate among peers, evolving in meaning over time. The phrase reflects linguistic shifts in social and professional networks across centuries.
A 20 story brick tower with tile walls is described as a useless midtown patch. Erected at Col liver's suggestion to hold electric signs, it blocked views from the uptown side. The Times building stands in the way of the signs and the once intricate support network faded away.
A reader quiz asks ten questions covering farming history oceans royalty leap year addressing meeting chairs baseball Joe DiMaggio a major league club a tunnel through the Continental Divide the state flower of Ohio and the bureau of marine inspection and navigation under a government department.
A guidance note urges using direct phrasing in discipline decisions. It warns against vague terms and recommends stating the outcome clearly such as dismissal when misconduct is proven.
The poem describes pretty girls traveling to Hollywood pursued by promoters and fans. promises of fame fade as the hoped promoters and managers fail to appear. The piece contrasts anticipated glamour with a dull, unglamorous reception.
The passage describes tired prairie people awaiting a hopeful crowd as promoters plan a comeback. The scene shifts to hot dog stands serving rowdy crowds with a restless mood. It mentions a film actress and long waits for a dedicated job, with a note about protection by The George Matthew Adams Service.
Griswold Iowa April 12 Special C J Prehm superintendent for three years receives a two year contract. The staff members elected to return include Winifred Bromelkamp principal Lenore Crawford music and English Ethel Grennell history and Latin H W Anderson manual training and science George Peters vocational agriculture Evelyn Moon junior high and girls' coach Priscilla Lyons junior high Gwendolyn Herrick fourth grade Minnie Seharf third grade Lela Knop second grade Norma Nix first grade J E Dickey band director Erma Whannell vocationalscheme making Frederick Lindenmeyer coach Genevieve Groves commercial Olive Lewin fifth grade.
Des Moines Iowa April 12 grain on farms on April 1 1939 was estimated at 806 907 000 bushels by Leslie M Carl federal agricultural statistician This on farm supply equals 70 percent of the 1938 corn for grain crop and marks the largest April stock since records began in 1925 indicating about 30 percent disappearance since harvest versus 57 percent average 1928 37 A year earlier 51 percent of the 1937 crop was on farms on April 1 1938 or 235 008 000 bushels
A compact roundup from The News Telegraph highlights community events featuring key figures, venues, and dates. Readers learn about upcoming meetings, sports results, and civic notices shaping the week.
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