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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
1
Notice to readers about delivery options for evening paper and contact procedures. Includes subscription rates by carrier and mail, along with instructions to call 585 M for evening delivery and to inform the office, not the carrier, for changes or discontinuations.
The article traces shifts from open field battles to trench warfare, then fortifications, and blitzkrieg, noting motorization and rapid evolution. It argues future wars remain unpredictable, with generals predicting yet tomorrow’s reality likely to differ. It ends with a plea to prepare for the worst while hoping for an intervention.
The Roosevelt era drives deep party realignments as two Republicans join the president, forming pro and anti Roosevelt factions that cross traditional party borders. The piece argues unity remains possible despite shifting ideologies, with Americans supreme over partisan labels.
The piece laments dictators testing the peace terms after World War I and warns a fresh war looms if France cannot resist. It condemns renewed hatred and greed in Europe, contrasts Kaiser era demands with present dictators, and notes New Jersey relief director’s refusal of aid to non enlisting men as undemocratic.
Washington notes show Treasury Secretary Morgenthau fought customs delays in New York that kept World War II munitions from reaching France before its surrender. The piece also flags Nazi pressure on Dutch Belgian Norwegian nationals in the U.S. and Guatemalan moves on British Honduras.
A diary style piece from New York recounts casual thoughts on telephone operators, a durable but failed Christmas clock, and a Florida reader’s cigar card. It notes Bud Fisher’s health decline and wealth rise, his famous Matt and Jeff characters, and early career breakthroughs. The column also mentions Hubert C. Her ring and travels, family details, and a luncheon habit at Luchow’s.
A Brooklyn clergyman at the City Park chapel in the Navy Yard section is linked to Pastor Hubert Herring of Wichita. The speaker recalls the pastor’s daughter Alessa Herring and mentions an imminent grandchild as they plan to celebrate.
Knowledge quiz asks ten questions on parks actors authors rail centers balloting gun drops Lew Jenkins sport nanny goat Boulder dam and gesundheit. Turn to page seven for answers after attempting the test.
Cedar Rapids June 21 The Iowa County Officers association selected Des Moines as the site for its 1941 convention at a three day meeting concluding at noon today. Floyd C. Johnson of Columbus Junction was elected president of the county supervisors division, succeeding last year’s secretary. H. J. Schmitz of Eldora became county treasurer and urged anticipatory certificates to pay warrants to replace stamping. Edwin W. Lundquist of Cedar Rapids was reelected county clerk president, John F. Wilson of Sioux City named president of county recorders, and William H. Bahrens of Cedar Rapids chosen president of county engineers.
An assassin refers to a member of a secret Mohammedan sect founded in the eleventh century. Members of the order gained notoriety for ridding themselves of enemies by ruthless murder.
Des Moines attorney G Scott Davies seeks to have his name placed on the Republican ticket for attorney general. Iowa precedent shows the canvass board cannot declare an elected candidate, even if leading, and a deceased candidate cannot serve. The piece also notes unemployment commission savings and current canvass results for state offices.
Poem reflects on pride in being needed and giving to others. It contrasts hermit's isolation with honor in debt repayment and aiding neighbors, arguing true self-respect comes from deeds, service, and public good beyond personal gain.
The readable fragment warns against using ee to represent intend or purpose. It notes a mistaken phrase and suggests avoiding unclear abbreviations in hideout context. The text emphasizes precise meaning in historical language.
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