27 Feb 1932
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1932
Page
1
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists subscription rates and office contacts before delivering a financial commentary on US banking policy. It discusses Glass-Steagall related actions by the New York Fed and implications for international finance and American sovereignty.
A letter to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee warns that the United States must not abrogate peace treaties and urges immediate action to build the navy to strength under existing limits. It argues Japan's naval expansion threatens security and calls for stronger naval power to counteract potential emergencies. The writer cautions against overreliance on other nations and stresses duty to defend national dignity.
A Tribune dispatch reports Frank M. Donahue plans to authorize Gov. AMved FE. Smith to appear as a Democratic presidential nominee candidate in the April 26 primary. The piece argues Smith’s bid would complicate the party’s path, potentially steering toward Roosevelt and testing Tammany influence, with wider implications for the nation.
A garbled report outlines a supposed declaration of independence to Europe and mentions American banking authorities. It cites the New York Federal Reserve Bank and a reduction in its discount rate from 4.44 to 4 percent, framed as defending U S financial interests against foreign capital influence.
Paul Potter notes a historic drop in world sugar values driven by artificial stabilizing schemes. He cites New York prices near 2.88 cents a pound after duties, recalls 22 cents twelve years ago, and argues the effort to fix prices through production cuts pools and controls mirrors failed grain, coffee, and nitrate schemes. He warns the market's natural laws will prevail despite meddling.
Dispatches report federal court convicted William J Harold A Kenneth W and Charles G Moore of using the mails to defraud in a scheme tied to second mortgage bonds in a Mayflower hotel project. Charles B Moore was acquitted. The case cites $705000 diverted from a Pittsburgh district and notes similar frauds nationwide.
A Halifax conference brings together big business and bootleggers with Canadian links to discuss contraband fur trade and price pressures. The piece predicts annual conventions, suggests U S authorities will address the issue, and notes bootleggers do not drink their own product while relying on suppliers.
A editorial column comments on New York City's immense public debt and looming bankruptcy. It highlights Hart of her affairs and a legislative inquiry led by Judge Sanus T. Seachiot with 37 public hearings and numerous interrogations of witnesses.
The Seabury inquiry exposes corruption in New York politics and urges reforms in the city charter. It calls for citizen action to eradicate waste and misgovernment, noting organized, ruthless resistance. References Chicago’s graft era and ongoing threats from powerful political machines.
New York writer recalls skating after many years and describes a playful, self deprecating journey back onto the ice. He details nerves and tremors at first glide, a stumble into a split, and the lingering joy of rekindling a pastime as bells ring and laughter fills the scene.
A fragmented skating diary captures a veteran performer recalling a chaotic routine at the Hippodrome, including falls, injuries, comments on spectators, and a flustered escape from the rink. The narrative mentions a fissured skull worry, a royal box sighting, and a wish to quit skating for other games.
A reflective piece urges forward momentum through science and optimism despite persistent economic strain. It argues production and productivity rise with science, while currency and credit lag. skeptics advise steady hope, but tax collectors evoke anger as a social foe and emblem of financial pressure.
Fragmentary cryptic note appears to reference Walk Mason and a skating town scene. Includes garbled dialogue about appearance and moral judgments. No clear event, date, or identifiable proper nouns beyond the author name.
A fragmented quiz asks ten questions covering authors under an assumed persona, music authorship, Paderewski, Wisconsin capital, ocean coastline length, Lincoln's children, institution led by Robert Hutching, wife title for an earl, Yale location, and a garth a tar query.
Fragmented text mentions a big wife and dinner in a domestic moment. No clear names or dates are recoverable. The readable portion implies a casual, personal snippet rather than a formal event.
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