07 Feb 1941
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1941
Page
1
Atlantic subscribers are informed how to receive the paper by carrier or mail with different options and rates. A delivery reminder asks readers to call before 7 PM at 585 M if the paper is not delivered in the evening.
The piece argues Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh errs on total victory by Germany or Britain, contends future war decisive on economics and supply shortages, and suggests a negotiated peace is unlikely until exhaustion exposes Hitler’s failures. It praises Lindbergh's realism on many views while warning against all-out aid to England as prolonging the conflict.
The piece critiques Iowa High School Athletic Association secretary George A. Brown and urges a new secretary to end internal conflicts. It warns old bridges threaten heavy trucks and could bottleneck military movement, calling for costly upgrades funded by military and highway planners for Atlantic's Number 6 route.
The War Department faces a new investigation into a 360000 acre Georgia malaria swamp site for Camp Stewart after concerns over site selection and pricing. WPA aid covers 400000 for drainage while medical experts are now consulted and private contracts barred for future acquisitions.
The article recounts Franz von Papen's role as German imperial attache in Washington from 1913 to 1917 directing sabotage, including faked passports, attempted Canada invasion, the Vanceboro bridge bombing, and the Black Tom and Kingston depots. It notes his influence on persuading Hindenburg to name Hitler chancellor and links to broader wartime actions. It also touches on editorial duties of truth in reporting and a court case about libel involving Representative Sweeney.
W T Biegs buys Kopp's Cafe building and fixtures in Anita Iowa from Edward Neim. Pleasant township trustees name Elmer Swanson as township clerk replacing 8 W Woods who is moving to Atlantic Iowa.
The civil service commission announces vacancies for marketing specialist to public health nurse positions with salaries from 1 620 to 5 600 dollars. Jobs include agricultural program analyst accountant auditor junior supervisor of tabulating equipment operators chemical engineer. Further information is available at the local post office.
A New York columnist riffs on labels such as Shake Driscoll Well Before Using and defends guest towels while rambling through memories of honey from Ellensburg Washington. He recalls paste recipes from childhood and muses on Sonja Henie, Kirsten Flagstad, and Caruso.
Poem urges every person to use time for good and help others in need. Notes that small, doable actions matter more than grand feats. Also comments on formal letter salutations being less formal than older phrases.
A practice page lists ten questions asking about upside down letters, meteorology, a blue flag on ships, Emile Zola, Yosemite Falls location, and a suspension bridge vibration claim. It guides readers to page seven for answers after attempting the test.
The article states the president may adjourn Congress only when two houses disagree on adjournment timing or fail to agree within a specified period. It emphasizes the constitutional allowance for crisis situations and the need for formal resolution.
Mrs. Barry Thacher of Belton Missouri will arrive Saturday to visit her mother Mrs. Freida Jorgensen in Avoca Louisiana.
The Elk Horn Legion and Auxiliary announce a county meeting to be hosted in Elk Horn, inviting members and local residents to participate. The event emphasizes community service and organizational planning for the coming year.
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