09 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1939
Page
1
The editorial urges American support for Finland against Russia, praising Finns for financial integrity and hard work. It mourns suffering across Europe, notes failed armed efforts to halt conflict, and calls for relief of the victims while seeking nonviolent solutions.
The piece analyzes the Roosevelt third term question amid the European war era, noting unwritten limits on presidents serving beyond two terms. Relief concerns sway votes, public sentiment is split, and health and defeat risk shape decisions. The decision hinges on whether a test occurs next fall.
The piece discusses risks of delayed party conventions and potential legal ballot issues if nominating speeches are cut. It extols Finnish defense against Russia as historic, noting Finnish skill and bravery amid Red losses. It questions Russian army strength despite numerical superiority.
Dressed as a national youth administrator Aubrey Williams wins the Brass Ring honor. The Alabama born former lay preacher and French Foreign Legion veteran rose to lead the National Youth Administration and weathered political storms while pushing jobs and training for unemployed youths. He grew up on a farm, worked from childhood, and served in World War I before entering public service.
This profile outlines Harry L. Williams, rising from buck private to lieutenant in WWI. He steered WPA and shaped the NYA with behind the scenes support from Mrs. Roosevelt, earning the moniker no man to pork hungry politicians.
The piece notes a sparse display of military toys during Christmas, influenced by anti-war groups and protests. It surveys New York’s Polish neighborhoods along First Avenue and St Marks Place with clubs, saints’ names, Polish signage, and bustling, sociable scenes. It also discusses newspaper habits of New Yorkers, noting high local consumption and comparatively less reading of outside papers.
A humorous verse satirizes a vain woman chasing fashion in hats and cosmetics. It contrasts fleeting external beauty with lasting value from books and wisdom, urging inner riches to ease life’s later loneliness.
A brief public safety message urging drivers to exercise caution around children, emphasizing that children should be seen and not harmed and urging careful driving to prevent accidents.
The writer observes dogs reflect their households. Calm dogs exist across breeds as owners show ease and calm. The narrator notes Captain Kidd is nervous and restless, seemingly mimicking his master’s behavior.
A set of ten knowledge questions covering river rapids falsetto Roman numerals states and regions. Includes queries on Whirlpool Rapids location Orkney Islands nine sided polygon Andrew Jackson birthplace kayak pronunciation Lambeau and the continent of the Niger River.
Ross Wallace via Griswold reports Rosas making inroads in Pacific wildlife after two 20 pounders were captured at deep sea. Local hunters lament a poor duck season due to warm weather. Clarence Minor compares dryness to Kansas and jokes about cattle and coffee. Roosevelt calendar quip and Christmas tree blooms noted. Teddy the fire chief mascot shows off a walnut bed from Jackie Auerbach. Robins spotted, rats at the city dump seen with flashlights. A 39 year anniversary brings a home arrival by air to Taylor county, Ira Welch praised at Atlantic High. School band drummer Joe Evans cited. Basketball team improves over last week.
A News-Telegraph correspondent reports on Mrs. Roosevelt’s White House Christmas plans with parade of guests and parties. The piece notes attendance by Franklin Jr and John Roosevelt, potential christening in the state suite, and preparations by staff and the First Lady amid questions on the Dies Committee and youth groups.
Fragments of unreadable notes describe a recurring daily error pattern. The text hints at misused phrases and a warning to avoid stating that anyone knows. The garbled lines suggest a cryptic editorial aside rather than a clear event.
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