08 Feb 1924
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1924
Page
1
The Atlantic News- Telegraph editorial rejects partisan blame in corruption cases linked to ex officials and oil interests. It argues guilt rests with individuals regardless of party, condemning attempts to politicize Fall’s scandal and calling for accountability across parties.
A sweeping report from the National Republican traces Edward L. Doheny’s sworn testimony on loans to Fall and Democratic fund contributions. It details Doheny’s alleged plan to move cash by suitcase, the “big four” at the 1920 San Francisco convention, and payments to McAdoo and others. The piece links oil interests to both parties and White House access.
Robert W. Thompson discusses how public investigations reveal moral courage or cowardice, comparing biblical events at Kadesh with today’s politics. Caleb and Joshua emerge as Minority leaders who trusted God, while the majority’s retreat brought disaster. The lesson urges converting error into noble effort and applying faith to present-day choices.
Testimony describes a life long Democrat from Oklahoma gaining an interior post under David Francis and rising to represent oil interests earning 25000 a year. Officials claim records of adverse findings for private oil exploration were lost during seven years of the Wilson administration.
A speaker describes painting porches in vermillion with yellow and blue borders and amulets in ochre. Neighbors critique the bold colors, calling them discordant and envying the artist. They mock his barn and call for cleaner homes as they jeer the painter.
Chicago February 8 AP report lists radio schedules for February 9 across stations KDEA KHJ KPO KYW WSD WDAP WEAP WFAA WGR WGY WHAS WBA2 W1Z WLAG WHAQ WMC WOAW VOC Davenport WOK Newark including children's programs, orchestras, talk and dance segments with station times and affiliations.
Detroit News reports a 7 30 p m concert by a Detroit orchestra and notes WTAM Cleveland and WOQ Kansas City airing schedules for Christian Endeavor convention and musical healing service with brief program details.
News dispatch notes Dan Dobb's lawsuit for 1,410,000 dollars, with skepticism about tax implications. It also mentions a Chamber of Commerce convention on the Pacific coast, the wets' mood, a healthful girl needing a frame, alarm setting for early rising, gum versus candy mileage, peeling potatoes after boiling, and Democratic women meeting in Cleveland to discuss pies with political plums.
Readers voice frustration with tax reduction plans while criticizing government policy on aviation subsidies and national spending. The exchange hints at wider public concern over budget priorities and defense implications in Washington.
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