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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1940

Page

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Atlantic News Telegraph subscription rates and delivery notice

Atlantic News Telegraph announces subscription prices for various terms by carrier and mail, with regional rates for Iowa and U S outside Iowa. A delivery notice reminds subscribers missing evening service to call 7 pm at 585 M and to contact the office for address changes or discontinuations.

Atlantic Cass Iowa U. S Canada News- Telegraph News-Telegraph

Stay Out of Europe The Nation Must Defend Itself

A 25 year retrospective warns against entering another European war. It argues that loans and arms to belligerents led to costly victory, with heavy civilian cost, and urges keeping U S armies at home. It stresses that defense should occur where needed, not on distant battlefields.

Europe Congress United States

Editorial Briefs on Finland Debt and Dictators

The piece urges canceling Finland’s war debt as relief, notes Mussolini’s dictatorship warnings, and critiques U.S. preparedness and political honesty. It argues self rule by trial and error is preferable to dictatorial control and questions the party seeking four more years of power.

Little Finland Mussolini

Six Serious Situations Face America If Hitler Wins

The column warns of dire consequences if Nazi victory in Europe occurs. It outlines three main scenarios: harsher fate for France and England, Nazi access to South American resources, and the rise of local Nazi governments in Latin America including Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador, Peru, and evidence of armed Chilean Nazis.

America Hitler England France South America U. S Carlos Davila Chile United States Jongeaga State Department Europe Davila Vargas Italy Varinas Roosevelt Brazil Uraouay Ecuador Peru

United States and Latin America face Nazi pressure and doctrine

The piece argues Situation No 4 and No 6 threaten the Monroe Doctrine as Latin states could host German and fascist advisers, while Nazi trade power compels local economies. It warns of South American uprisings, Nazi airlines, and the risk of war if the US abandons defense. It recalls Myron Herricks Paris stay in 1914 as international law defender.

South America France England Africa Britain Red Sea India Japan Singapore Dutch East Indies United States South Atlantic Nazi Germany Haly Brazil Hitler Panama Canal Germany Taly Atlantic Pacific Paris Brillitt Pari Herrick Dhe Chorlet Hernck

Nancy Hanks on a stamp sparks Indiana letter writing drive

An Indiana correspondent advocates honoring Nancy Hanks on a three cent stamp to memorialize the mother of Abraham Lincoln. He cites regional pride, historic influence, and public effort by committees and officials to secure support and publicity.

New York Edwin Howe Prince Jespab Fulton School Evansville Jnl Nancy Hanks Abraam Lincoln Driscoll Indiana America Lincoln

Captain rewrites peace song after dictionary dispute

A Brooklyn schoolteacher denounces a World’s Fair song for rhyming hearth with earth. The captain then reloads and prints an enormous edition, arguing Webster’s shows hearth rhymes with birth in poetry and dialect, despite the broader change.

Brooklyn

Just Folks by Edgar A Guest

A poem in which a gas station attendant warns about road safety as children pass. It contrasts traffic vigilance with a salesman’s sly hints about safety rules and the costs of accidents. The speaker reflects on being told to watch for youngsters and the consequences of careless driving.

George Matthew Adams

Editorial Remark Cautions On Archaic Contractions

A style note critiques the phrase you ought not go as a vulgarism in old time language expressions. It contrasts had and ought usage with modern forms and argues for simpler phrasing in contemporary writing.

Survivors of Ainus in Japan Face Mixed Status

The hairy Ainus are described as survivors of people once believed to be Caucasians who inhabited Japan. Their status in modern Japan is likened to that of American Indians in the United States, indicating a marginalized, legally distinct position.

Drew Pearson Robert S. Allen Washington United States Oliviansty Pearson Hitler Europe Japan

Lookin Around In Anita and St Louis Golf News

Local column notes a golf match results update from St Louis via 107 calls. Phyllis Otto promotes Atlantic Iowa exposure, flags for Flag Day made in Japan, and a flax field near Wiota draws attention. Anita correspondent Geraldine Cleaver reports a cat nesting in a tree on Bees place. Corky Hedges and Dean Rapp parade in Flag Day event with club history referenced.

News-Telegraph St. Louis Phyllis Otto Atlantic Towa Chamber of Commerce Japan Geraldine Cleaver Anita Corky Hedges Dean Rapp John Rapp

Daily Knowledge Test with Page Seven Answers

A reader challenge lists ten general knowledge questions on topics from history to astronomy. It invites attempting all items and turning to page seven for the answers after trying the test.

Omaha man named food stamp plan manager

John Conway, 28, of Omaha, was appointed manager for the food stamp plan in Douglas county. A Creighton University law graduate, he was chosen from 75 applicants. The plan is expected to begin operation July 1.

Omaha Neb John Conway Douglas County Conway Creighton University

Notary Service Charged Five Cents at The News Telegraph

A brief item notes notary services offered by The News Telegraph at a rate of 25 cents. It appears as a small service detail in the publication, reflecting everyday clerical costs of the era.

Net farm income up 21 percent in 1939 Iowa study

Ames Iowa June 16 report shows 1,232 farms with records averaged 21 percent higher net farm incomes in 1939 at 2893 dollars per farm. Good yields prices and AAA payments boosted profits with payments ranging 1.18 to 4.29 per acre. Hog dairy and beef operations yielded strong returns, especially on farms up to 260 acres.

Ames Iowa L. K. Macy Iowa State College Extension Macy Decatur Ringgold

Smith's Hearing Impaired by Bullet Wound

Dr R D Smith superintendent of the state hospital for the insane at Clarinda Iowa was wounded by Elmer Mc Cowen head carpenter who killed himself after shooting Smith on Wednesday night Smith is recovering at the state hospital with his right ear likely impaired Doctors say his outlook is fair though not yet out of danger

Clarinda R. D. Smith State Hospital For the Elmer McCowen

Milk production sets new record in Iowa May output

Des Moines reports May milk per cow rose beyond seasonal norms with 20.3 pounds per cow, the highest rate in 15 years. Gerald Crops official Leslie M. Carl notes May production 5 percent above last year and 12 percent above the 1929 1938 June 1 ten year average.

Des Moines Iowa Leslie M. Carl Cooperative Crop and Livestock Reporting Service

One accident may be one too many Drive Carefully

A brief public service note urges extra caution after a recent string of road mishaps. Officials emphasize responsible driving, slower speeds, and attentive handling to prevent further crashes. Safe travel messaging targets all motorists on local routes and highways.

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