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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1940
Page
1
Notice to subscribers outlines mailing and carrier rates for Atlantic and surrounding areas. Instructions include calling 585-M before 7 PM for evening delivery, and guidance for changing address, discontinuing service, or inquiries to the office rather than the carrier.
The article contrasts travel in Europe and the United States, noting Americans spend over six billion on travel and move luxuriously by streamlined trains and well-kept cars, while Europeans flee war with few belongings. It argues America’s free government has enabled wealth and leisure, opposing other regimes that caused bloodshed and suffering.
The Cass county primary ran near expectations but fell short of the 85 percent threshold, leaving county attorney and sheriff races to a Republican convention. Across the state governor Gross led in areas of prior campaigning while Wilson built a substantial margin. Hickenlooper, previously nicknamed Hoopenliquor, won the lieutenant governor nomination, with most lesser offices going to pre election favorites. Winners prepare for a fall contest amid a presidential campaign.
The piece argues against reckless car drivers and praises a fine strawberry crop. It notes fear on the eastern seaboard over potential invasion and condemns bombers in wartime as murderers. It highlights a vertical takeoff plane promising backyard landings, mass production, low cost, and ease of private flight.
Adair Iowa heard attorney John L Chew, a former resident, address the Adair Commercial club Tuesday evening at the city hall. A two course dinner was prepared by the Ladies Civic league and a musical program followed under Robert Dean of the high school faculty.
The United States observers report German staff preferring to strike east and unite with Italy before invading France. Nazis gain influence in South America, while U.S. planners debate aviation bottlenecks and industrial mobilization. Senator Lee pushes for early war aid and expanded military training.
The writer notes a strong comeback of street musicians in New York and mocks Mayor La Guardia’s stance on regulation. He observes a parrot vendor on the Upper East Side, bottle necks caused by free readers, and traffic issues on Broadway Sixth Avenue. An accident near 46th Street is briefly described, followed by a biographical sketch of Edwin Balmer, longtime Red Book editor.
William B L Silver of Waterloo was elected president at the closing session of the Iowa D A V convention. John Wilson of Burlington became senior vice commander Ned Richards of Oolwein is junior vice commander R E Whelan of Cedar Rapids treasurer Hugo Swart of Davenport sergeant at arms Eddie Blegelid of Des Moines adjutant Harry Zier of Keokuk chaplain and Miss Rose Ranger of Keokuk historian. The 1941 convention was awarded to Waterloo.
Those who desire additional copies should notify this office in advance to avoid exhausting the supply.
A New York street segment on 42nd Street from Eleventh to Twelfth avenues has undergone two years of continuous repair and complete demoralization, illustrating urban maintenance woes in the city.
A dated knowledge quiz asks ten questions about whipping posts Thailand pronunciation inauguration sites for Jefferson Davis flag stripes and royalty. It directs readers to turn to page seven for answers after attempting the test.
A usage note explains that neither should be paired with nor and not with or. The guidance emphasizes preserving parallel structure and avoiding illogical constructions in writing.
Poem recalls a lilac tree gifted by a motherly figure, aging with the family as it blooms each June. It likens growth to age in trees and people, framing the garden as a living tribute to lasting care.
Red Oak Virginia June 5 LeRoy Johnson won the Republican nomination for county attorney by defeating incumbent Lester Orsborn by 86 votes in a tight race. Johnson faces Vernon Long after Long won the Democratic nomination over Robert J. Reiley 212 to 193. George Stinemates won the Republican nomination for state representative over Oscar Wenstrand by 40 votes. David Morgan won the Republican nomination for board of supervisors over Lee Williams 1 192 to KRG.
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