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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1940
Page
1
Atlantic readers are urged to call 585 M if evening papers are late and to notify the office for address changes or delivery issues. The notice clarifies this is not the News-Telegraph number and includes subscription rates and service details.
A weekend road trip through western Missouri highlights iris lined highways between St. Joseph and Kansas City, and trees along routes to Atchison. In Kansas City, rich native stone features, a bustling airport, and a stern pedestrian safety push with a loudspeaker patrol. TheLeavenworth penitentiary site and Fort Leavenworth are noted with beauty and caution. the zoo reports two baby leopards and the war memorial inspires thoughts of future memorials.
A Tampa judge proposes a five dollar fine for drunkenness as a service fee. Atlantic Cass county Red Cross fund lags behind. War’s brutality grows as civilians face modern warfare. The piece questions true patriotism and condemns traitors hiding behind a salute to the flag.
A confidential war bulletin warns that only a military miracle can prevent a German victory, stressing tank and aircraft superiority. The piece notes Allied needs for matériel, restrictions on arms sales, and debates over old age pensions and farm parity aid.
In Mason City a proposal to issue bonds for 80000 to build a hospital for the insane at the Cerro Gordo county farm won the required voter approval. A total of 3758 votes favored the bond with 2152 opposed according to yesterday's tallies.
A lure measure rises to 92 percent surpassing the required 60 percent threshold, signaling strong voter support. The result indicates a clear majority approval and potential implementation steps following the tally.
Work on the Extra Elk Horn road starts with a construction crew establishing headquarters in town. Local officials say crews will upgrade the route to improve traffic flow and safety.
Guests at Qley Speaks on Riverside Drive include J C Nugent and Elliott Nugent discussing employment and the nation's idle millions. EMott, Dr Silonie Kirsch, and a taxi complaint thread through a lively chat about theater, gadgets, and public service.
A rider demanded to see the meter light to verify fare. The driver, identified as David Tobias, refused, then grabbed the passenger and threw them from the cab. Police Det Riggs noted the name and the license number taken by the rider’s niece.
A reader test lists ten questions including bone count in adults versus babies star count on flags plane type of Spirit of St Louis British film term public opinion sampling by API wind author Listen The Wind greatest WWI naval battle North Star visibility in South America and Persia’s official name.
Poet Edgar A. Guest column is juxtaposed with a police report naming Sioux City resident In-Don Hoover. Hoover faces two years in federal prison for illegal narcotics possession transport and sale after police found 15 grains of heroin hidden in a rubber finger stall on his car front fender.
A collection of small anecdotes from Atlantic Iowa and nearby areas. Charles A Day from Adams county marks his eightieth birthday and votes history notes. Ed Eustis meets Ponca City visitors. Roy Metcalf recalls a father and son bath joke. Bullock’s voting history contrasts with Lincoln era.
The item discusses avoiding the expression the ones in favor of those who came late. It emphasizes clarity and formality in addressing readers and offers guidance on pronoun choice and sentence smoothness. It includes unclear trailing letters.
Methodist church holds a day of fasting and prayer for war victims. Congregants gave up a meal and offered its value to aid starving refugees. An offering of 75 dollars was received with more contributions expected. A nationwide Methodist observance backs the relief drive. Road safety note warns drivers to keep to their side of the road to prevent accidents.
In yesterday’s returns Miss Katie Miller of Indianola led the Democratic contest for the office with a strong margin over E. I. Dan Mason of Brooklyn and J. E. Mullin of Des Moines. W. M. Shaw defeated J. J. Fearde for state auditor while Mildred Treat 2 24 Gross campaigned across central Iowa and criticized Wilson's farm policies. statewide results show Wilson carrying Adair county and Gross winning Union county by slim margins.
Griswold Iowa reports Mrs Gus Wheeler of Hallsville Missouri former Lewis area resident died Monday at her home. Funeral services set for 2 30 Wednesday at the Lewis Congregational church with burial in Oakwood cemetery. She is survived by husband Gus Wheeler two sons Leonard in South Dakota and Burnall at home two sisters Mrs Mary Turner and twin Mrs Lillie Myers and three brothers Lew Leonard Norman and Shirley plus two grandsons.
A brief notice notes notary services offered at The News Telegraph for a fee of 25 cents, indicating a small public transaction or clerical service available through the newspaper office.
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