14 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1939
Page
1
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists carrier and mail rates for subscriptions in Atlantic and surrounding areas. A delivery notice warns subscribers who do not receive the paper in the evening to call before 7 o clock at 585 M. changes to address or discontinuation should be handled with the office, not the carrier.
The piece critiques Attorney General Murphy on government role and praises Public Safety Commissioner Bark Fisher for strict drunken driving measures. It urges interstate trade cooperation, laments the Squalus tragedy, calls for nonpartisan handling of relief and neutrality laws, and stresses soil conservation and global cooperation.
A wrong way alligator wandered into the Nishnabotna River near Shenandoah and was captured by George Knittie and Garland Reed. The forty inch reptile puzzled locals as to how it reached the Iowa waterway.
Washington reports Paul McNutt will lead the Federal Security Agency with no political strings attached. He accepted Roosevelt’s post after private talks and plans to pursue his 1940 presidential ambitions while running the agency.
A columnist laments the Hippodrome demolition amid Manhattan tax pressures and describes the shift to taxpayer storefronts and parking space. He notes Rockefeller Center parking needs and praises Rockefeller redevelopment decisions while warning of urban change.
A brief verse sketch shows Walt Mason’s speaker avoiding blunt thoughts to keep peace with neighbors. It contrasts candid talker Rickshaw who faces social trouble and loneliness, while the narrator keeps moods mild to avoid conflict.
The report notes Mrs. Anna Rasmus sen, 88, of near Audubon was granted a fishing permit this year, proving age does not bar the desire to fish. The Leo Bowlds family of Gil bert near Ames planned a potato meal when one potato exploded, causing no damage or injuries.
A writer observes mid town parking woes with driveways winding up along the exterior of buildings and notes a garage must be extraordinarily tall to ease the problem. He imagines endless driving and waiting, then hints at a future lot on the site of the old Hippodrome offering a thrilling solution.
This item presents a knowledge test asking seven or more questions about geography science language and history. It includes Pasadena California location species classification boxing history metric units Italian word Fra and anniversary origins.
World War veterans and children of veterans may qualify for the LaVerne Noyes scholarship for university or college training. Funds from the Chicago estate support tuition in part or in full for US citizens who served in WWII or are descending from eligible service members. Applications go to the desired college. a list of colleges is available through Adjutant Ray Coker. The piece also notes the secretary of state often serves as a stepping stone to the presidency.
A public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the new high school on the proposed 102000 budget for Atlantic schools adopted by the board of education. The plan funds free textbooks starting in September 1940 with a 150 per pupil levy.
Mark Twain spent 14 years researching and writing Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, delving into the life of the French heroine. The author pursued historical sources and interpreted events with his characteristic voice and wit.
The Alaska brown bear on the Alaska peninsula is described as the largest carnivorous animal. Members of this species can exceed 1,600 pounds in weight. The grizzly, a widely known form of the brown bear, is noted for its prominence among bears.
The main oil products are gasoline kerosene fuel lubricating oils asphalt and others derived from crude oil through cracking.
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