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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1939
Page
1
Atlantic subscribers may arrange evening delivery by calling before 7 o clock at 585-M. The notice clarifies that this is not the number for The News-Telegraph and instructs subscribers to contact the office for address changes paper discontinuation or other delivery notices.
The writer urges the public to recognize federal taxes and spending. He argues the middle class unwittingly funds government and that the national deficit grows while people ignore their tax obligations. If spending isn’t cut, the country risks bankruptcy caused by complacent citizens.
Roosevelt urges swift settlement of neutrality legislation. argues delaying risked emotional decisions amid a potential European war. He warns that early resolution clears the slate for other issues and prevents reacting under wartime pressure.
Local dealers highlighted the car trade in Atlantic noting its national importance. The industry supports 6,380,000 jobs and pays high wages, with last year’s average hourly earnings at 92.2 cents, a gain of 17.2 cents from 1928.
Monday’s papers should carry a black border on front pages and recount life beyond highway deaths. The piece notes Frits Kuhn’s notoriety, mentions Omaha community sings, suggests adding singing to band concerts, and warns of totalitarian press spins on WPA strikes stirring fear of dictatorship.
Washington editors report Roosevelt kept calm after the senate committee rejected neutrality, aided by Cardinal Mundelein who calmed the President and spurred him to air his views on the issue. The President plans a west coast stop with possible Alaska return and Pan ama Canal route, while Spain’s Franco seeks a large Export-Import bank loan as U S officials push aid amid renewed Madrid fighting.
Illinois representative Frank W. Fries, born in Macoupin county, rose from leaving school at ten to run a mine, then sheriff, then two-term state legislator, and finally a U S congressman. He built a political and public career on hard work and reform.
A 1939 McNaught Syndicate piece strolls uptown from 45th Street along Broadway past the Astor and Paramount, noting tall hotels, evolving facades, electric signs, and the bustle of Times Square. The writer visits a Times Square auction jewelry shop and comments on pushcart banter, rents, and city signage.
Sox centerfielder Kreevich, a former miner, chats with guests about old times and possible WPA work. He jokes he may be out of work next season as heavy huddling draws curiosity about his future with the team.
The reader is asked to answer at least seven of ten trivia items including seas, authors, math, geography, impeachment reasons, Civil War end year, pronunciation, presidential widow pensions, railroad expenses, and Kentucky state flower.
A witty poem notes that pursuit of world applause and fame hinges on paying debts. It mocks performers who seek glory without settling bills, urging a humble climb until bills are paid. The piece cites oratorical shows and singing, warning that unpaid debts tarnish even great success.
Readable items include staff travel notes from Walter Schwandt Dwight Crabtree Earl Garside and Sam Gibson share travels and vacations. A neon sign at Dick and Janies along Seventh and Elm garners praise. Basil Nygaard yields a car after a prank tale. Melvin Pellett delivers sweet corn. Mrs H N Dutton tends striking gladioli in LaVist.
A terse note calls out a routine mistake in speech and writing, urging clearer phrasing and avoiding charged comparisons. It highlights the improper use of labels and terms that could mislead or offend, urging speakers to choose precise words.
Anita, July 18. Joe Rydl Jr, farmer north of Anita, and Rex Maas of Masseng were in an auto accident Monday afternoon on county road 1 north of Anita after heavy rain left one path on the road. Rydl drove south while Maas traveled north and the cars met head on at a hill. Both vehicles were badly damaged and Maas’s car turned over. Neither man was seriously hurt but both sustained cuts and bruises.
A flood survivor herd at Lineville was moved to stockyards but the gate was left open. The cattle wandered onto railway tracks and a train struck the herd, killing nineteen head. Authorities investigate the gate lapse and identify the train's operator.
A six year old Indian boy near the reservation at Toledo received a broken arm when struck by an automobile as civilization encroached. The incident recalls a broader struggle between native communities and expanding settlements.
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