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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1940

Page

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Hull's Brother Dies At San Antonio Home

San Antonio Texas S 8 Hull 440 brother of U S Secretary of State Corder Hull died at his home today. Funeral services scheduled for Sunday afternoon. The secretary will be unable to attend because of the press of international problems. AMBASSY CLERK DETAINED London June 1 Tyler Kent clerk in the American embassy has been dismissed from his position by Ambassador Joseph P Kennedy and is now being detained by the British ministry for home security. Kent had been under suspicion and authorities kept a trap set for him.

San Anthnio Tex Hull U. S Corder Hull San Antonio London Tyler Kent Joseph P. Kennedy Ministry For Home Security Kent Viscount Gort Flanders Viscount Gert Flendees U

Defi Zellmer Challenges Wilson to Des Moines Radio Debate

Atlantic candidate for secretary of agriculture defies Gov. Wilson by telegram, demanding a public radio debate in Des Moines before the primary. Zellmer accuses Wilson of crediting himself for farmers relief while criticizing tax cuts and old age pensions promises.

C. A. Zellmer Atlantic Secretary of Agriculture George A. Wilson Des Moines Zellmer Hiriggergs

Red Cross to Buy Surplus Food at Half Price for Refugees

Secretary of Agriculture Wallace announced a program enabling the Red Cross to purchase surplus American agricultural products for war refugees at half regular market cost. A subsidy will fund shipping abroad, with purchases totaling 6,881,000 pounds of wheat flour 1,250,000 pounds of corn meal 750,000 pounds of lard and 800,000 pounds each of raisins and prunes.

Washington I. N

Red Cross Fund Donations Acknowledged

A donor list fragment shows totals for Red Cross Fund with entries “Previously acknowledged-$93.00 A friend .- 5.00 Dick Hansen” and a final tally line “Totals” indicating sums of contributions. The readable items name individuals and a donation amount.

Dick Hansen

Weather Town and Nebraska Forecast for June 3 8

The forecast predicts partly cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday with warmer temperatures in the eastern portion. Cooler air moves into the extreme northwest on Sunday. In the valley showers and colder weather are expected at the start and end of the period, with temperatures near normal overall.

Nebraska Mississippi Tempees

Quiet close to Cass county primary election

County voters await results from 22 precincts as 27 Republicans and 5 Democrats vie for county offices. Sheriff and county attorney races feature multiple contenders with conventions likely decisive if no candidate clears 35 percent. State races include Carl Zellmer and M. P. Conway seeking Democratic nominations and Ben F. Jensen aiming for a Republican congressional seat.

Case P. P. Edwards Réneoe Jones M. B. Parkinson Harry Jordan Clyde E. Drager Jake White RB. N. Watson Tom Burns Anita Don Lavery Charles R. Rudolph Tom C. Smith H. P. Ziegler G. E. Eshelman J. A. Breckerbaumer Pete Eisel J. O. Moon D. J. Bode W. H. Woblenhaus F. B Cass County Carl Zellmer M. P. Conway Ben F. Jensen Extra Ernest M. Miller Harlan Albert McGinn Council Bluffs Jensen G. T. Kueater Griswold

Rural eighth graders named honor students

Twenty pupils were designated as honor students at the rural eighth grade promotion in the Atlantic high school auditorium. J B Street, former superintendent and deputy state supervisor, oversaw the program with Miss Georgia Byrne, county superintendent, in charge. Diplomas were awarded to 1300 pupils. The list includes Norman Hoyt, Elizabeth Brown, Dorris Everhart, Rosalie Weber, Helen Layton, Verner Laursen, Evelyn Swagel, Donna Jean Pratt, Vivian Steffens, Roberta Holate, Parthia Johnson, Sharlot King, Shirley King, Gene King, Helen Marsh, Elia Mae McDermott, Gloria Hansen, Esther Bork, Jeannette Carver, and others.

Atlantic High School J. B. Street Atlantic Schools Georgia Byrne Norman Hoyt Victoria Township Elizabeth Brown Pleasant Dorris Everhart Victoria Rosalie Weber Franklin Helen Layton Brighton Verner Laursen Pymosa Evelyn Swagel Grove Donna Jean Pratt Benton Vivian Steffens Massena Roberta Holate Parthia Johnson Sharlot King Bear Grove Shirley King Gene King Helen Marsh Elia Mae McDermott Grant Gloria Hansen Harold Steffens Esther Bork Jeannette Carver

Iowa City Publisher Frederick Meyers Dies at 70

Frederick W. Meyers 70 a former Iowa publisher and secretary to Govs Jackson Drake and campaign manager for Shaw died in Iowa City after 15 years retirement He owned and published the Denison Review and served as postmaster at Denison for 12 years He also edited papers in Chariton Aberdeen and Rapid City South Dakota

Iowa City Frederick W. Meyers Iowa Denison Review Denison Chariton Aberdeen Rapid City S. D

Bash Appointed Youth Movement Admin Head

The Rev. L. W. Bash pastor of the Church of Christ received notice of his appointment to the administrative committee of the United Christian Youth Movement. The body coordinates youth work for over fifty Protestant denominations.

L. W. Bash Church of Christ United Christian Youth Movement

Local Residents Attend Commencement Events

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Holton of Anita and Mrs. Hasel McDermott with Miss Maryl Clark of Chicago plan to drive to Iowa City for commencement. Randall McDermott will receive his degree from the University of Iowa Monday. Miss Clark visits with her sister.

Earl Holton Anita Hasel McDermott Maryl Clark Chicago Towa City Tomorow

Swan Extends Welcome To Sth Column

Des Moines Iowa June 1 Harry B Swan chairman of the state republican central committee welcomed to the republican ranks democrats voting in the GOP primary Monday. He said reports of Democrats entering to nominate weak Republicans are unlikely and noted a swing to Republicans in larger cities including Des Moines.

Des Moines Harry B. Swan State Republican Central Committee Swan

Iowa Drivers Face High Auto Accident Risk In Safety Month

Des Moines June 1 One out of every 41 Iowa automobile drivers can expect to be involved in an accident this year according to state public safety statistics released with Safety Emphasis Month. An accident occurs in the state about every 40 minutes with about one person injured per incident. Last year 24 285 drivers were in accidents and 14 981 incidents were reported.

Des Moines Iowa State Department of Public Safety George A. Wilson Department of Public Safety

Red Cross Quota Boosted in Cass County

Cass county Red Cross relief drive quota raised from 720 to 1020 dollars per today’s word to Mrs. Clarence Vetter county chairman.

RED Cross Cass Cass County Clarence Vetter County

Washington Dreadnaught Launch Marks Naval Preparedness

The 35,000 ton U S S Washington slides into the Delaware at Philadelphia navy yard amid sirens to herald a navy planned for defense. It carries nine 16 inch guns and armor, with sister ship North Carolina to follow, as Secretary Compton emphasizes deterrence and readiness. Funeral notices follow for Hans Jespersen in Wagener South Dakota.

Philadelphia I. N America U. S Washington Delaware River Philadelphia Navy Yard Roosevelt United States Virginia Marshall Spokane Wash Supreme Court Lewis Compton Compton Uncle Sam North Carolina New York Navy Yard

Hitler Mussolini Discuss War Plans in North Italy Meeting

Berlin reported the Nelson sinking amid wartime secrecy as German authorities cite military reasons. Rome said Hitler and Mussolini exchanged full military plans with Italian Ambassador Dino Alfieri, signaling a possible new phase including a potential Ireland base for attacks on England.

Rome Hitler Mussolini Dino Alfieri Nazifuehrer Lund Ireland England

May Offer Peace Plan Attracts Attention In London

London sources speculate Mussolini may mediate between Britain and France offering a peace plan on behalf of Hitler. The proposal could be paired with an ultimatum forcing Italy to join Germany if rejected, indicating a broader wartime strategy discussed in London and Bucharest.

London Mussolini

Destroy 86 Planes Report From London Front

London reports that six German aircraft were shot down as part of air battles on the front. The dispatch notes losses include twenty-six enemy planes in the latest engagements and mentions heavy Allied air superiority.

London

Russia Ready To Resist Any Balkan Move

Washington reports reliable information that Soviet Russia would move into the Balkans if Moscow’s interests there are threatened by Italy or Germany. Stalin’s regime aims to resist Fascist or German control, with about 3,000,000 under arms and a total mobilization potential of 15,000,000 in reserve, mainly along the Romanian frontier.

Washington Russia Balkans Moscow Italy Germany Adolf Hitler Joseph Stalin der Fuehrer Mussolini Balkan Mediterranean Far East European Bern Bessarabia Rumania Ams Is Union Finland Air Corps

Connecticut man air raid victim identified in France report

Paris reports Lloyd R. Stark of Mystic Connecticut was seriously injured when German bombing razed his Malo les Bains residence near Dunkirk. A surgeon friend, Doctor Cole, was killed. Stark, in a hospital, signed a statement about the May 4 incident. Also noted are visiting Mr. Gail Shepard and daughters from St. Louis current and a transfer to Binghamton New York for flood control dam work.

London Lyons Reuters Paris Marseilles St. Etienne Lloyd R. Stark Mystic Conn Stark Malo Les Bains Dunkirk France Cole. Stark Harold R. Stark Lloyd C. Stark Missouri Gail Shepard Margo Ann Marita Joe Shepard R. B. Shepard Gail U. S. Department of Interior St. Louis Binghamton, N. Y

British Air War Claims Heavy Losses Over Dunkerque

The report states a damaged German ship off the northeast coast of France and sixteen British planes missing. Dawn patrols over Dunkerque claim ten German fighters down with one British loss. British naval aircraft sank a German torpedo boat off the Belgian coast as medium and heavy bombers hit marching troops, motor columns, and artillery in Flanders and destroyed canal locks and bridges.

France Dunkerque Belgian Flanders

Constant stream of troops pours across channel

Paris reports a large German air and ground push into southern France as evacuation from Flanders continues. London announces Viscount Gort’s return and knighthood amid talk of Britain’s major withdrawal, with French forces arriving to cover the retreat and suffering heavy losses in the process.

English Channel London Flanders Gert B.E.F Viscount Gort Order of Bath Lord Gort England Ypres British Isles Britain Manders

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Defi Wilson Iewa Stuart News-Telegraph Office H. Rasmussen RED Cross Fund M. E. Hubbard F. W. Herbert Cecil M. Skipton W. W. Kitson F. W. Meyers Bash Herman Eilis Walnut Street Wagener Hans Jespersen Duce Alfieri Feuhrer Berlin Nelson Relazioni Internasionali Termoak Fuehrer Brenner Pass Bucharest Grigore Gafencu Ion Gigurtu Gigurtu Gafencu Connecticut Rhone River
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