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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1940
Page
1
Atlantic News-Telegraph lists subscription prices for various regions, contact numbers, and delivery instructions. A notice invites subscribers to call 585-M for evening delivery issues and directs changes of address or service notices to the office, not the carrier.
A newspaper opinion contrasts Europe’s war risk with America’s peace. The piece argues that plans tied to long futures are unsafe in Europe while the United States should stay clear of European quarrels to avoid war’s shadow and protect national stability.
The piece critiques shifting defense cost estimates from the president and Admiral Stark, noting initial one billion, later doubling, and four billion calls. It warns that wildly varying figures signal rushed decisions, urging thorough study to avoid waste while acknowledging the need for adequate national defense.
The piece notes a 96 degree day and a chinch bug control demo for farmers. It lauds British resolve after France’s collapse while criticizing Mussolini. It questions Roosevelt’s policy steering the U.S. toward war, cites contagion fears in Mexico and South America, and favors closer U.S. ties with republics over Germany or Italy.
Washington reports Hitler used a No Rent interview with Karl von Wiegand to project restraint toward the western hemisphere while Reynaud urged American aid. Germany reportedly shelved plans for a new embassy building, signaling cautious diplomatic prospects as Roosevelt defense efforts face scrutiny and cabinet tensions rise.
A list of ten general knowledge questions asks for answers about a variety of topics including a sports nickname, a radio artist, a state named for a president, a novel author, coast guard training location, finger taxonomy, sabbatical terms, a Dutch royal, nationality of a child born abroad, and the definition of counterpoint.
A brief note explains that writers should replace phrases like we walked a piece down the road with concise terms such as a short distance. The guidance emphasizes precise, compact language.
A mounted New York police officer stops a cabby for crowding the back stand near Sixth Avenue. The driver accepts blame, faces possible suspension, while the officer checks licenses and cab details in a calm, professional exchange. The column reflects on duty and fair dealing between police and hackmen.
Local jurisdiction probes several regional Who's Who guides accused of racketeering. Officials say entries profit from forged credentials and inflated listings while pressuring businesses to purchase plaques and ads. Investigations continue across multiple counties and organizations.
A humorous contrast explains the art of thoughtfulness through a narrator who forgets dates and yet acknowledges the ideal thoughtful man. The verse highlights how timely communication and small gestures contrast with personal forgetfulness.
Paul Revere famed for his midnight ride is also recognized as an engraver and silversmith, contributing to American Revolution era craftsmanship.
Des Moines June 19 The Iowa weather and crop bulletin says corn progress is good but areas in the extreme northeast lack rainfall, drought in Winne s hiek county worsens crops, rainfall in Atlantic Davenport and Burlington exceeded an inch while west central counties see excess rain since April 1. Chinch bugs threaten barley wheat and small grains, but alfalfa and oats look well with good yields expected if conditions stay favorable. Drive carefully.
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