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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1940
Page
1
Subscriptions and delivery details for the Atlantic News-Telegraph explain evening delivery options, rates by carrier and mail, and a notice to subscribers about delivery issues. Instructions cover changing addresses and discontinuations, with contact numbers for reception and service.
A portrait of Joe Louis, the heavyweight champion, as he attends his sister’s Howard University graduation. The piece praises his philanthropy and prudent use of wealth, noting his rise from poverty and his steady, responsible conduct amid temptations.
The piece argues the east pushes for immediate war with Germany while the west resists, claiming Roosevelt seeks re election to drive the country into conflict. It urges western voters to back a middle western candidate to curb war plans and influence the 1940 election dynamics.
A correspondent endorses Britain's plan to place a Mr Sensible on each street to boost public morale and calm hysteria. The letter argues such a figure could curb false accusations and wartime excesses, preventing injustices in today’s climate.
A columnist contrasts American peace with European war, urges paying current military costs without burdening future generations, and condemns targeting civilians. Berlin faces Allied bombing while urging restraint to spare non combatants and avoid retaliatory violence.
In Washington the Billy landslide debate over Hoover and Landon shapes the GOP platform as a Brazil steel project nears approval with US Steel backing. The Newspaper Guild fights left-wing influence within CIO amid anti-communist drives and internal elections in Memphis and Washington.
A reader shares observations from New York to Jane Lew West Virginia about inspiration from Goethe and a note on Josh Wilson's essay When I Die. The piece includes reminiscences of Peter Shanley, William Faversham, and Doctor Frederick Cook, plus musings on Caldwell Idaho trade catalogs and literary tastemakers.
A quiz prompts readers to answer ten questions on topics from Paavo Nurmi to Paul Revere and the allied command in World War II era. It instructs turning to page seven for the answers after attempting the test.
The U S S Squalus was renamed after salvage and recommissioning to the USS Sailfish replacing the prior designation.
A note on wording accuracy highlighting that the phrase outside of this one mistake should be replaced with aside from this one. The guidance emphasizes exact language use and avoids misplacing terms in editorial style.
Elnora Tibben of Audubon township was elected president of Audubon county 4-H club girls at the county gathering. She succeeds Helen Hansen of Extra township. Narjorie Tibben was elected vice president to succeed Ruth Jones, Wynona Hansen was secretary treasurer, and Martha Murphy was historian.
A fragment describes meeting actress Alice Faye at the Algonquin and comparing her to a cigarette card favorite, mentioning a conversational woman and gum chewing, with dismissive remarks about physique.
A short verse argues that might enforces power through force and fear while true justice accepts mercy as a guide. It contrasts ruthless action with the idea that genuine right should govern even under conflict.
C W Cruikshank recalls entering Denmark academy in 1881 at 17 where leaders prioritized character and moral conduct over facts. Students faced strict decorum and spiritual aims, with coercion seen as uplifting by most, though some rebels opposed daily discipline.
The document outlines daily devotions in the academy, Sabbath church attendance, and prohibits profanity card playing dancing and intoxicating drinks. At 7 00 pm the evening study bell ends recreation and students return to studies with all in rooms by 10 pm. No one may be absent from rooms during study hours or visit boarding places on the Sabbath and parties are forbidden except on recreation evenings.
Des Moines reports state officials and political figures in June at a Des Moines dinner honoring Col Hanford MacNider with a printing error on tickets. Libel case follows as Howard Baldwin retracts in an unusual fashion after Ed Breen demands a retraction. Deweyites rally as two weeks remain to the national convention amid Iowa political activity.
Davenport editor and candidate for secretary of agriculture wins the post after an arrangement with Governor Barbour. He resigns the secretaryship to allow opponent Bob Marshall to be appointed. State House scenes feature student-like sessions and veteran T. J. Noll at age 95 preparing for the Union Veterans encampment.
Ames Iowa Two distinguished Iowa State alumni received honorary honors from Dr Charles E Finley at the June commencement in the state gymnasium Maria Roberts dean emeritus was awarded a doctor of laws and James W Hook of New Haven Conn received the Marston medal the highest honor of the engineering division during degree and certificate presentations to 673 students
Charles Tex Stone of Dallas describes stalks with a traditional bow killing a large mountain goat in the Fort Davis range. He claims to have slain around 400 wild animals since 1920 across Africa and the Americas, all at distances under 35 yards.
Fragmentary note mentions an owl and a cat observing at night in a city setting. The lines imply nocturnal activity and a whimsical mood without clear events or dates.
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