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Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1939

Page

1

Atlantic News Telegraph publication notice and subscriptions

Atlantic News Telegraph announces pricing for mail and carrier subscriptions in Cass and adjoining counties, Iowa, and nationwide rates. Also provides delivery options and a notice for subscribers to call 585 M before 7 PM if evening paper is missing, with instructions to notify the office rather than the carrier.

Atlantic Cass Iowa U. S Canada News- Telegraph News-Telegraph

Armed Peace and the Quest for Real Peace

A critique of wartime mass mobilizations in Europe as a paradoxical pursuit of peace. The piece condemns arms races and warns the world’s peoples endure endless conflict while seeking a nonviolent path to lasting harmony, urging exploration of alternatives beyond military power.

Europe

Refugees deserve safe haven and settlement now

The piece urges immediate, practical action to settle refugees fleeing dictators. It argues millions need shelter and food, warns against prison camps, and proposes places like Alaska and Canada as potential homes where refugees could contribute to developing resources. It stresses global statesmanship to prevent a future menace.

Alaska Canada

Editorial Briefs Reflect on Congress and Public Figures

The late session of Congress draws mixed reviews from critics. Criticism targets the National Labor Relations Board while praising its potential reforms. The piece notes Father Divine’s paradoxical practicality amid satire and argues for a pragmatic view of his debt stance. It recalls the severe droughts of 1934 and 1935, contrasts them with current rains, and condemns Fritz Kuhn for anti American acts and Nazi ties, calling for strong action.

Annenberg racing news empire cited in fixation case

The piece outlines Moe Annenberg's alleged profits from racetrack news and a vast network of bookies across Chicago New Orleans Detroit New York Los Angeles. It describes how his service spreads race results and odds to bookmakers, enabling wholesale race fixing through dispersed bets while denying he fixes races himself.

Annenberg U. S Drew Pearson Robert S. Allen Washington Racing News Chicago Grand Jury Alles John D. Rockefeller Pearson American Telephone and Telegraph Company Moe Annenberg Saratoga Chicago New Orleans Detroit New York Los Angeles Philadelphia Annen Colonel Bradley Alfred Vanderbilt Annenberg Racetrack Service Annenberg Racing Farflung

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason

A poem about aging and missed chances. It contrasts youth’s impatient ambition with the later view of aging, regret, and the fading glow of former plans.

Walt Mason

Daily Knowledge Test Questions Challenge

A list of ten general knowledge questions covering geography, education abbreviations, traffic lights history, olfactory loss, Saratoga racing, Federal Reserve leadership, Philippine island namesake, Armistice Day date, pronunciation of robust, and North America's highest point by sea level measurements.

Philippine Islands China Philadelphia Boston Cleveland War Admiral Pimlico Race Track Baltimore Federal Reserve Board Philippine Island North America

Today’s Common Error

A compact note examines a common misquote and urges readers to choose concise wording. It contrasts do not say I cannot but go with I can but go, highlighting language clarity and grammatical preference.

Demolition of New York Central Elevator A Shocks City

A giant 1890 grain elevator at 60th Street near Hudson River is torn down to reduce tax burdens. The loss affects Old Post Office and City Hall plaza area redevelopment. The event alters traffic patterns and marks end of Manhattan grain transshipment to Europe.

New York Manhattan 8 Elevator A New York Central Railroad Bbig Driccoll Buffalo 60Th Street Hudson River Europe Canadian Great Lakes W’ll New York Central Moses Park Row Broadway Mail Street City Hall Plaza City Hall

Buck Signatures Draw Autograph Seekers at Event

Frank Buck, famed animal man, mingled with fans while handing out signed slips. Pearl and Gene Buck joined him as autograph seekers pressed close, adding excitement to the scene amid a festive crowd.

Frank Buck

Reflections on Chicago politics and Thanksgiving date clash

The piece laments Cook county’s corruption under New Deal influence and questions a Chicago machine led by Mayor Kelley, noting possible investigations and political fallout. It critiques Roosevelt date changes for Thanksgiving, distrusting shifts away from long held customs and warns of broader sabotage risks.

Justice Department Cook County Illinois Chicago Kelley New Deal State of Roosevelt New York Tammany Organisation WPA PWA Department of Justice

Thanksgiving date change sparks playful letter to editor

Communal letter from Wiota Iowa criticizes the president for potentially altering holiday dates including Thanksgiving Christmas St Patrick’s Day Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The writer jokes about implications for Santa Claus flowers soldiers and even the reader’s birthday while signing C E Robinson.

George Wilson Iowa Roosevelt Wiota

Elder Rites Saturday For Des Moines Mason

Duncan Elder a 63 year old Des Moines resident and longtime Masonic instructor died yesterday at Bettendorf from paralysis. Full Masonic rites are set for Saturday in Des Moines over his body. He taught lodge rituals to hundreds of Iowa Masons. He is survived by his widow and a daughter.

Des Moines Duncan Elder Masonic Lodge Bettendorf Iowa

Goodbye Mr Chips earns praise from stars and critics

Paul Muni and Robert Montgomery laud the film noting Robert Donat gives an outstanding performance. Claudette Colbert calls it wonderful with superb acting and direction. Clift Lindblad urges audiences not to miss the picture showing next weekend at the local venue.

Mr. Chips Robert Donat Claudette Colbert Clif Lindblad Adv

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