24 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1939
Page
1
Notice to subscribers of The Atlantic News Telegraph advising how to change delivery, discontinue service, or notify the office. includes bureau addresses and subscription rates and guidance for readers outside central Iowa.
Iowa's new 2 cent cigarette tax draws sharp criticism as authorities push broad enforcement powers. Critics note warrantless searches and seizures, with penalties escalating for unstamped packs. Critics warn of drift toward prohibition era tactics and foresee eventual repeal amid public pushback.
The article notes high pedestrian fatalities from 1987 to 1937 due to careless walking and crossing against signals. It argues drivers are not solely at fault and urges obeying safety rules to reduce deaths on streets and rural roads.
Public sentiment against violence in labor disputes has grown, with many fearing violence dooms a movement. The New Deal favors lending money to revive prosperity, but continued indiscriminate loans risk bankruptcy and should end when borrowers no longer need support or are poor risks.
Washington insiders report backroom debates as Roosevelt doubles down on neutrality revision. They fault Hull delays and Pittman indecision for a crushing defeat, while State Department methods draw distrust and calls for housecleaning as Congress and agencies clash on policy, timing, and diplomacy.
As the 1939 Congress neared adjournment, Hull's delay and Pittman’s indecision blocked the neutrality bill. Sol Bloom shifted action, but Pittman-reluctant committee blocked passage by one vote. Father Coughlin expands broadcasts from Detroit via Aircasters, Inc. on a 48-station network to promote Social Justice.
Walt Mason argues that true success rests on self reliance despite helpful friends, noting reliance erodes courage when help ends. He urges starting alone with tools like pen and ax to prove mettle, achieving success while those aided falter.
A brief note critiques the use of the phrase civilian dress in reporting a soldier. It urges precise terminology to avoid misinterpretation and preserve neutral description in military context.
Charles Borisee recounts a day at the world’s fair with Evelyn Pangburn and Jane Livengood. They describe cost items including admission 75 cents, a parachute jump 40 cents each, meals 75 cents, milk 15 cents, and travel totaling about $2.40 plus small rides and snacks.
Daily knowledge quiz asks seven of the ten questions. Questions cover capitals monuments a bout deciduous plants a boxing bout a patrols purpose Lincoln city naming locus delicti pronunciation Moluc cas and Roman numerals for 1776.
Iowa 2,508 standard schools received 90 065 47 in state aid last year, state superintendent Jessie M Parker reported. Standard schools meet building, equipment, library and pupil work requirements with community cooperation. aid is dispensed pro rata. There were 41 782 pupils, yielding 2 15 per pupil.
Federal authorities awaited surrender of Charles Carollo, reputed Kansas City gambling concessions collector, after a U S grand jury indicted him for income tax evasion. The charge cites $246 659 08 unpaid taxes from 1935 to 1938, with most funds said to derive from protection money and gambling establishment collections.
Police seek clues to burglars who broke into the Fred Nesbit Distributing beer distributor in Des Moines Indiana and took 700 dollars in cash. The burglary was spotted yesterday by a car washer employed by the company. The safe door was pried off and found in a rear room with a hammer and pry bar left on top.
The essay by Ivae Spector compares life in Russia and the United States, noting low Russian wages of 200 to 250 rubles monthly for skilled workers and scarce consumer goods. It highlights limited rights, no free speech or worship, and state control, arguing many comforts remain unavailable in Russia while sweatshop pay persists.
Leader Amen from Ames, Iowa, recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 26 years aiding the forward of 4-H movement. P C Taff of Iowa State College, state leader since 1917, received a prize from Secretary Wallace for his role in 4-H club work. C W Pes of the federal service also offered congratulations.
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