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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1931
Page
1
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists evening publication, owners E P Chase and R C A Chase, editor, and office contact numbers. Subscription rates are detailed for carrier and mail, with notices for delivery changes and a subscriber call line before 7 pm.
The Town Federation of Labor in Ottumwa notes Gov Turner unlikely to run for senate against Sen Brookhart. Turner's possible reelection seen as likely, with a Brookhart Turner coalition forming amid labor influence. Clifford Le Niles and former Gov Work mentioned as potential rivals or backers in evolving party alignments.
Announcement of talks for the Washington Post sale at 3 million dollars by David dren ee, publisher of the United States Daily. The deal signals shifting fortunes in U.S. newspapers as many formerly profitable properties struggle financially. The Post, once McLean family property, faces ownership changes amid broader industry trends.
The elder McLean trust dispute looms over a will while the broader press faces revenue pressure. Declining national advertising, radio competition, and rising costs squeeze profits. Editors warn prices may rise as papers struggle to cover paper and production costs while maintaining coverage.
Fragmented editorial critique of Governor Turner's stance on income and property taxes. It argues for a simple flat tax with minimal exemptions, opposes graduated rates, and warns that taxing by ability to pay would punish thrift and industry, favoring instead proportional taxation and restrained public spending. The piece references Wisconsin and Des Moines discussions and frames the tax issue as a fight over economic justice.
The Journal of Commerce quotes William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, urging reform of inheritance laws to tax large fortunes more heavily. He argues the wealthy are not condemned for earning money but should contribute to reduce wealth disparity through lawful channels. He stresses tone against envy and calls for policy changes via legitimate means.
A fragment argues that wealth belongs to individuals not the state and then condemns any death tax as theft. It questions the origin of state rights to wealth and warns that confiscation undermines personal property and transfer to heirs. The tone is radical and accusatory toward government policy.
A long, meandering tale recounts Billy the 8 year old Boston terrier and Rainbow the year old Sealyham, once wary strangers in a New York apartment. Rainbow's boisterous joy and Billy's aloof aristocracy reveal evolving friendship through shared space, a dog attack, and a stubborn bond. The piece also weaves in stage and show business vignettes featuring Ethel Watters and other performers, all set against late 19th or early 20th century urban life.
A London Daily Express executive urges using advertising to spur employment and economic recovery. He argues firms boosting ad budgets maintain production, sustain workers, and extend export demand, proving advertising as a key driver in wartime or postwar prosperity.
Readings on home dining and entertaining include practical steps for preparing a few basic dishes. Recipes cover boiled eggs with curry flour batter and a peach stonew dish with preserved ginger, plus notes on serving with dressings and chocolate ice cream. The piece blends domestic tips with reflective musings on dreams and wisdom.
Public school style quiz asks seven questions about Mary Yall government bureaus prohibition Aztec history Asia North America Arctic pacific sea channel gaobers tallest US building Liberty or death quote ruling monarch dual countries Fahrenheit freezing point and a pictured portrait item.
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