08 Feb 1941
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1941
Page
1
Atlantic subscribers may arrange evening delivery by calling 585 M before 7 pm. Do not contact the carrier. For address changes or paper discontinuation, notify the office.
The article cites two experts, Colonel Lindbergh and Major Williams, who warn that aiding Britain with aircraft weakens U S air power. Williams, a former speed flyer and aviation editor, says the nation's air strength is a myth and urges cautious support that does not threaten U S security. The piece urges a strong but safe stance to endure postwar shocks.
The editorial reflects on sending a shipload of supplies to Europe for relief, the potential but uncertain benefit to Hitler, and the morality of mercy. It notes longer days signaling spring, speculates on French Africa aligning with Britain, laments Iowa fruit tree losses from a November blizzard, and discusses demountable housing for defense workers. It questions army flight paths and celebrates Boy Scout Week as nonmilitaristic, promoting peace and equality.
Pierre Laval, backed by German troops, is presented as the real ruler of France under Vichy. The article traces Laval's 1931 U.S. visit, its failed diplomatic reception, and Britain’s opposition as he rose to influence strategic bases in Africa and the Mediterranean during the Nazi era.
The article reviews Laval’s U.S. visit and France’s failed hopes for American or British backing. It notes Laval’s shift toward appeasement with Italy and Germany, his later influence in Vichy under Petain, and the threat of Nazi pressure driving his return to power. It warns of possible French ports becoming Nazi bases as a result.
A practice page lists ten questions for a knowledge test. It asks authorship of Home Sweet Home, a cigar quote, agency director, Britain’s prime minister before Churchill, Strait of Gibraltar width, steel composition, Colossus location, a US founder born in the West Indies, Deborah in the Bible, and gas mask first use year.
International News Service correspondent James Young will speak to University of Iowa journalism students at the Waysgoose festival on February 16. The program will induct six Iowa newspapermen and one undergraduate into Sigma Delta Chi, the national journalism fraternity.
A columnist recalls Ed Clegg the circus giant who reportedly lived near Butler County, Kansas, and notes tall family members and exaggeration on circus bills. Readers share dog safety tips, Left handed type setting queries, and local lore about town names and dog care.
A terse OCR fragment notes common error guidance to avoid saying awkward phrases and instead use concise wording. No clear event or attribution is provided.
A humorous poem about a long suffering husband who dutifully concedes to his wife for decades. He reflects on years of obedience and cleanliness while acknowledging his own stubborn nature, ending with a light self aware note on domestic harmony.
A committee of Harold Henderson Lyle Harris Dorothy Udo Eleanor Paulson and Mary Storbeck met at the farm bureau office to plan the 1941 junior farm bureau program. Monthly educational topics include citizenship responsibilities organizing farm business and home maker and farm manager traits. Social hour follows each meeting with parties and tours. Community activities include a county 4 H party aiding the corn husking contest and county sports festival. Regular meetings are first Monday monthly with social time at month end. A membership drive targets rural young people past 4 H age.
The U S civil service commission schedules open competitive examinations for Apprentice at the Government Printing Office Washington D C Radio Inspector at the Federal Communications Commission and Staff Dietitian with salaries from 1800 to 2600 Full information available at the local post office.
A column notes Tony Morton breaking his arm after slipping on ice for the fourth time. It mentions Mac's cafe coffee crowd, young politicos at the statehouse, undefeated junior high basketball, Jesse James lore, a sneeze-breaking chair at a bridge party, and office observations in Extra. Also covered is Dr. Minnie Steckel’s presidency, a Tucson winter visit, a theater plan with 40 love seats, and a hat mix up involving T. P. Breheny and social workers at the Hotel.
State Historical Society presents a concise Iowa history note highlighting a turning event, naming key locales and people involved, with dates and regional impact in a compact, period-voiced card.
A Cedar Falls crowd of about five thousand gathered June 4 1861 at the Dubuque and Sioux City station to bid farewell to the Pioneer Greys en route to the Civil War. Eyewitness George D. Perkins described tearful farewells as fathers, wives, and siblings parted, a scene of strong emotion and community resolve.
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