27 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1939
Page
1
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The article traces a historical shift from family hostilities to larger group alliances, highlighting inter nation cooperation as nations realize war is futile. It notes the United States as a prime example of unity and predicts a future global union to avert self destruction, despite lingering prejudices and early failures.
The editorial brief reviews Iowa’s holiday safety, noting one highway death over Christmas, then discusses postholiday concerns and political topics. It mentions the Dies committee and local Rotary Club activities for boys, highlighting community charity and public safety themes.
Returning congressional leaders hear Roosevelt urge a bolder Democratic stance against Republicans. He plans more meetings with floor leaders, committee chairs, and steering committees to push liberal measures and counter GOP moves.
The writer travels from Charleston through Virginia’s coast, noting highway improvements, old fort and shipyard sites, Langley Field, and Hampton Roads. He recalls monuments to Confederate soldiers, sunrise in Charleston harbor, and South Carolina sundown stores. He also visits Edenton NC and comments on local dairy labeling practices and rural milk quality.
A set of ten knowledge questions covering banking, math, sports, appointments, Civil War battles, descent, Belgian premier, punctuation, a fortress at the western Mediterranean, and the Milky Way alternative name.
E P Chase laments pervasive selfishness in the United States and warns that material plenty hides economic distress. He argues for living by Jesus's teachings of neighborly love, notes wealth concentration, and urges action beyond partisan politics to solve social ills.
The article notes hot biscuits as a highlight of southern eating. It states restaurants widely offer light, piping hot biscuits with abundant butter and that they pair well with breakfast coffee.
A style reminder warns reporters to avoid spoken cadence when stating dates like five June. The guidance emphasizes precise archival phrasing, steering away from casual formats and keeping historical records consistent.
A tale of a cheerful skater who died and faced judgment, told in a humorous hoax style. Davenport, Ta. Wilbur Downs’ safe driving record ends as 46 year old driver pleads guilty to reckless driving after swerving to avoid a crash and hitting a fire hydrant.
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