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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1939
Page
1
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A commentary argues the tax problem stems from taxes used for purposes beyond basic government functions. It cites payroll taxes, public works, social security, and duplicative levies as sources of strain. A return to fundamental taxation aims to curb tax waste and reform funding gradually.
The piece argues that abundant money and low interest rates exist, but lack of confidence among borrowers slows investment. It notes the U S treasury borrowed at a record low rate while private loans lag, and predicts hopeful signs of rising confidence could spur employment, profits, and growth in the coming year.
The piece notes a ten percent rise in residential construction to hit a ten year high in 1939 after a strong 1938. Dorothy Thompson is quoted predicting no war and no peace in 1939 as the world treks a tight rope, sustaining nerve strain without true peace.
Roosevelt rejects AFL and CIO pressure to reappoint Donald W. Smith to the labor board. He asserts support for Smith amid a looming Senate fight and hints at a possible radio defense of the labor board’s work. The piece surveys political maneuvers, including Burke’s anti-New Dealer stance and other Washington power plays.
Poet Walt Mason reflects on a hopeful New Year after a turbulent past year marked by war and strikes. He notes weary statesmen and delayed decisions, yet predicts better times ahead with peace on some fronts and renewed energy to heal the spirit.
A brief note on avoiding the phrase If he makes such another mistake he will regret it and instead using a clipped form. The item points to a grammar practice aimed at simplifying language.
Grant Ia Jan 4 special report The Grant Mutual Telephone association held its annual meeting electing Emery Eshelman president Frank Long vice president Carl Givans secretary treasurer and Mrs Albert Penas operator Notary service 25 cents at The News Telegraph
A traveler recounts leaving a heavy box and a potted plant near a Grand Central switchboard. After a chase and a night apart, the items reappear with a tall commuter claiming the duplicate package, guarded by telephone staff. Also notes quick elevator speeds and assorted society items.
President Roosevelt declares that 20 000 college boys will be trained for an air reserve force. Edwin Milton Royle, a long time Lambs member and actor playwright, remains active at nearly 77, noted for his early Broadway hit Friends from 1892.
A list of ten trivia prompts including river location Susitna, cabinet salaries, mollusks name, new Japanese ambassador, 1937 AL MVP, artificial lake behind Boulder Dam, Maltese cross points, hearth pronunciation, homicidal mania, and Johannesburg city location.
Griswold Iowa January 4 Special students and teachers depart for new positions after holidays. Ramona Jorgensen heads to Tallahassee Florida as music instructor at the State college for women. Dorothy DeWitt to Bridgewater schools. Other moves include Merton Frank Walnut Leland Cook Seymour Miss Forsythe Council Bluffs Miss Nellie Yarger Council Bluffs Roosevelt School and several other teachers and students heading to Drake Grinnell Iowa State Simpson and nearby institutions.
Adair Iowa January 4. The town council met at city hall and elected P. S. Kelloway to fill the vacancy created by the death of H. E. Evans.
J. O Fudge writes from Houston to friends about a Christmas trip from Atlantic to Houston. He notes weather from Iowa to Oklahoma and Texas, observes cotton as the main crop there, and contrasts southern farming with Iowa corn farming. He mentions dry land, little cattle, and housing conditions for Black farm workers, promising to write further on cotton and prices.
Buenos Aires, Argentina, stands as the largest Spanish speaking city south of the equator. It is noted for exuberant wealth and extravagance and hosts about one fifth of Argentina's population.
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