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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1940
Page
4
Hollywood reports Richard Arlen nursed a bruised jaw after a confrontation with William Tate who accused Arlen of breaking up his home. Tate, held on suspicion of extortion, attacked Arlen and claimed he knew Mrs. Evelyn Tate. Arlen denies any affair.
Ruth Gibson of Cedar Rapids remains in a Rockwell City women’s reformatory serving a 10 year term for forging a $10.89 check written to Mrs Harriett E La Rue in Jones county in 1939. Authorities tied the two women as former Cedar Rapids neighbors.
In the National League Brooklyn leads 4 to 3 over St Louis after six innings with Hamlin Phelps Bowman Hutchinson and Padgett contributing. Philadelphia-Detroit game postponed due to rain. In the American League Chicago leads New York 8 to 1 after three innings with Smith Tresk Donald Dickey involved.
Thunderstorms expected this afternoon and tonight with a transition to generally fair and cooler conditions by Wednesday. Local thundershowers possible in south central and far east this afternoon or early tonight. east area turns cooler Wednesday.
Mrs Agnes Mary Miller 63 wife of the late Frank N Miller died at 7 30 PM Monday at her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Kinen Jr a half mile north of Wiota She had been ill for some time Surviving are her mother six children two brothers three sisters and many relatives Funeral is set for Thursday at 10 AM at SS Peter and Paul Catholic church with Rosary offered this evening and Wednesday at 9 PM at the family homestead.
Mrs. H W Fulton of Appleton Wisconsin former Atlantic resident sent a contribution to The News Telegraph for the Red Cross war relief fund. She noted she wishes to share her Red Cross subscription with the old home town and praised the Atlantic community activities.
The state department asked Gov Sam Jones of Louisiana to investigate a threatening remark attributed to Baron Edgar Von Spiegel the German consul in New Orleans. The quote appeared in a New Orleans paper saying Germany would not forget U S aid to the allies during the war.
Admiral Harold R Stark calls Congress to approve a $4 billion expansion creating a two ocean navy of about 80 battleships 70 cruisers 850 destroyers 12 aircraft carriers and 180 submarines. The plan would surpass Britain Japan and Germany in total strength.
New officers of the Atlantic Lions club were installed Monday at the bi weekly meeting at the Hotel Whitney. G G Knipfer, high school principal, is the new president with P C Clemmensen as first vice president K Harold Linton as second vice president Harold V Taylor as third vice president Bert Carey as secretary and Dr Ross Bailey as treasurer.
Omaha cab driver Jack T. Barnett argued in a divorce case that he was not married to Ruth Loving Barnett because she did not attend the wedding. Ruth Barnett testified she sat in a car beside the ceremony in 1938 at Papillion, not recognizing the substitute bride. Judge W A Day reserved ruling.
Fresh talk of a dark horse Republican candidate swirled in Washington as Taft and Dewey rumors circulated about a preballot deal at the Philadelphia convention. Party leaders argued France’s capitulation could derail Roosevelt’s bid for a third term while some Republicans claimed he would not run. Key figures like Barton Nye Townsend criticized the president, urging a candidate who favors non intervention and strong domestic buying power.
Caroline Krogh 50 wife of Rasmus Krogh of Atlantic died at 9 30 this morning at Atlantic hospital from heart complications. A lifelong resident she had been ill for months and entered hospital Saturday. Born November 9 1889 near Gates she was married March 22 1911 at Audubon and lived at 901 Oak Street. Survived by husband three daughters Myrtle Krogh at home Mildred Hansen Atlantic and Mrs Clyde Luttrell Des Moines one grandson Allan Hansen three sisters and two brothers preceded in death. Funeral 2 30 Thursday at Roland Peacock Baxter with Rev William Mack Des Moines officiating interment Atlantic cemetery. Friends may call at funeral home.
The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the southwest Iowa AAU swimming championships at Sunnyside pool on Wednesday July 17. Fifteen counties enter. six men’s and five women’s events in senior division. five boys and five girls in the novice class. Winners advance to the state meet August 11 in Marshalltown. Allen Boller is district meet manager. Coach McCaffree of Ames referee and starter.
At Omaha Market steers from the Frank Hopley estate brought $10 with 21 head averaging 1266 pounds. M. E. Jenkins of Brayton had a shipment of heifers selling for $9.25.
In a sharp critique, Tinkham claims Roosevelt and Hull forfeited chances for peace by intervention in European and Asian conflicts. He asserts both leaders have missed their opportunity and now face political downfall.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill urged Mussolini to bring the Italian fleet into open combat, offering passage through the Strait of Gibraltar. He warned Britain faces invasion threats but pledged readiness, citing 1,250,000 regulars and 500,000 volunteers, and noted air defense would limit any invasion.
The Pope sent messages to Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini urging peace terms with France shaped by moderation and lack of vindictiveness. He also asked Marshal Petain that France accept the situation with fortitude and realism, pursuing justice and understanding among nations.
The United States Navy maintains a close watch on sea lanes to French possessions in the Caribbean and South America. Navy officials warn against potential German and Italian pressure and consider French Guiana and nearby Caribbean islands strategically vital for national defense. A destroyer group operates in Caribbean neutrality patrols while two cruisers visit South America.
Report from Munich says Hitler and Mussolini agreed on a secord regarding France’s armistice terms, signaling unconditional surrender as a likely outcome. The announcement followed a lengthy Fehrer haus meeting, with crowd parades and strong anti English sentiment in Germany. New Safeway hire James L. Ingraham joins Council Bluffs store staff.
Germany and Italy threaten French Caribbean and South American holdings feared by U S naval planners. Control by unfriendly powers could menace the Panama canal and vital trade links between Gulf of Mexico ports and the eastern seaboard.
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