23 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1939
Page
1
The text criticizes totalitarian demands in Germany, arguing they will cause starvation and defeat, while praising the holiday calm and cautioning against radio thrillers and late-night maps. It notes parents resisting sensational programs and reflects on maps revealing changing borders and future possibilities.
The News Telegraph extends warm Christmas wishes to readers. The note expresses happiness with readers and hopes the day brings joy for everyone and their children.
The piece traces a shift in Pan American neutrality policy led by Sumner Welles as Germany presses threats in Montevideo and Buenos Aires. It notes Brazil and Argentina pressuring Uruguay to curb German actions, and Washington weighing internment and patrols as the Graf Spee saga tests regional unity and U.S. naval readiness.
The writer recounts a dual highway praised for safety at 50 mph and stops at Flowery Branch Ga to meet Mr. B. L. McIntosh. A former railway rate clerk turned weaver, he created a mountain crafts cooperative, marketing local pottery and handmade rugs through The High Acres Mountain Guild. The piece blends travel notes with rural enterprise and family reflections.
Poet Walt Mason imagines a Christmas spirit that lands only on December 25. He humorously contrasts holiday cheer with year round toil and asks why not carry the festive mood through all months. The piece uses playful rhymes to poke at social pretenses.
Kimballton Iowa pupils in all grades held Christmas parties as the holiday vacation began. The Welfare Club hosted Santa Claus visits on Thursday with treats and rides on Santa's dog sled for the children.
A private survey of the U S aircraft industry warns that rapid expansion and reliance on war orders risk a sharp industry downturn if Europe ends soon. Plant capacity has risen 50 percent in a year, creating potential white elephants unless commercial markets revive. The report notes private flying gains and tax relief efforts, with a backlogged $600 million in orders.
A reader reports a thief stole a Christmas tree bulbs from front yard trees at the King apartments. The piece also notes a recent owl for sale ad and a neighbor picking lettuce from her garden. Dale Hutchins mails a large Christmas package including items for Indiana and other towns, while Atlantic’s radio hobbyists draw attention to military age licensing data.
The Federal Communications Commission lists four privately owned non profit radio stations in Atlantic not engaged in commercial broadcasting. As of December 15 1989 the licenses active are W8FUW Lyle L Johnson of six miles southwest Atlantic W9QQB Leonard L Woolsey of 400 Birch Street W9IFX Gerald Richard Sutton of 711 Laurel Street.
A set of ten knowledge questions invites readers to try answers before turning to page seven for solutions. Topics include geography science and civics such as Mackenzie river country cryptography and naturalisation rules. A caution urges careful driving after a line about accidents.
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