24 Apr 1940
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1940
Page
1
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists subscription rates by carrier and mail for different regions and reminds readers to call 7 o'clock to arrange evening delivery. It also clarifies contact procedures for address changes or discontinuations and notes separate numbers for The News Telegraph office.
The piece argues that small European nations face ruin from powerful neighbors and that a union among Balkans and Scandinavian states could deter aggression. It cites Poland and Czechoslovakia as lost examples and Finland, Norway, and Denmark as current victims, urging shared defense to restore liberty.
Atlantic shows well below state averages for administrative salaries in 1938 39 with 64 cents per person versus 74 cents statewide for towns over 5 000. Fire department cost per person runs 61 cents in 39 and 55 cents in 98, mid range for five to ten thousand population cities, supporting strong protection without excessive expense.
Colonel Philip B. Fleming and Secretary Wallace oppose liberalizing the wage-hour act to exempt farm operations beyond initial crop work. They argue farmers misunderstand the law and its benefits, while many workers struggle to comply under adverse conditions. The administrators, critics say, push the act despite resistance from those affected.
Towa's spring has been ideal to date for starting Lowa's crops. Plentiful rains have put soil in wonderful condition for planting and given grasses a fine start. Our hope is the rest of the growing season stays favorable, so lows may deliver a bumper crop. Overhearing a local woman offer to care for six children after a home fire Tuesday, and an Atlantic woman offering to take some children during the festival. A cooperative in a neighboring town closed and divided £40 cash between two local churches.
Allied diplomats see a possible shift if the Rex sails April 30 from Genoa signaling Mussolini's stance. A broader plan targets Gibraltar to the Black Sea with Italy ready to move, while Roosevelt faces a third term question amid naval maneuvers and Japan warnings.
Jerome Beatty, Kansas native and former midwest reporter turned prolific freelance writer, discusses his successful memoir Americans All Over and his transition from film work to magazine writing. He recalls early patrons like Mr. Gross and anecdotes from New York and Grand Rapids, plus memories of chili con carne gatherings and hotel manager Bill Brown’s career pivot from farm to frontline hospitality.
A printed knowledge test asks ten questions on topics including Lew Ayres marriage, a Canadian minister reprimand, a president nicknamed Unconditional Surrender, the black hole region, planetary rings, linguistics, a Roosevelt cabinet member who became president, dead letters, the song Old Black Joe, and Romania’s capital.
A fragment notes a common writing error urging concise phrasing. It emphasizes avoiding phrases like inside of a week and promoting clearer timing such as within a week.
Anita La April 28. A drainage system started about 24 years ago is being completed this week. It began at Depot Street and extended north to the southwest corner of Fifth and Chestnut. One-half block on Third Street remained open. seventy five 244 foot tiles are now being used to fill that block and finish the project.
The News Telegraph announces notary service priced at 25 cents per act. Public notice invites readers to inquire at the office for stamping and verification of signatures. Located in the newspaper’s offices, this service aims to assist residents with legal paperwork.
A reflective monologue notes how hotel workers seem more handsome than dentists or writers and wonders if appearance aids hiring or if years of pleasant service shape a bias. The speaker admits fabricating an excuse to spend time with someone and contemplates personal instability caused by affection.
A short verse notes tasks undone for play with a child. The speaker admits pretending to be busy with letters and verse while spending the day in companionship and play, hoping the child will someday learn if a lie was told.
Clyde Hurley a Fort Dodge construction worker is freed of a murder charge tied to the December fatal beating of Waterloo foreman Charles McCullock. District Judge H E Fry granted the dismissal at the request of County Attorney Robert A Knudson. Hurley's brother Orville was later convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 15 years.
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