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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1939

Page

5

Solution Of Tientsin Problem Is Seen

Dr. James Monroe Smith and his wife may flee to Canada as a nationwide search starts for the missing ex LSU president. A grand jury will probe LSU funds while state and university officials deny imminent losses. Governor Earl K Long plans a quiet yet thorough investigation of state institutions amid the scandal.

Baton Rouge Louisiana James Monroe Smith Louisiana State University Smith Jekyl Hyde University New Orleans Earl K. Long Long Huey

91 Degrees Here Today At Three

The temperature reached 91 degrees this afternoon around 3 o'clock. High humidity and muggy air made conditions uncomfortable for residents.

Columnist attacked for objection to column item in D.C. paper

Three prominent Virginians seized Count Igor Cassini the 22 year old columnist in a Washington paper and tarred and feathered him. Cassini is a grandson of the late Count Arthur Cassini the Russian ambassador to the United States during the McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt administrations.

Igor Cassini Washington, D. C Count Cassini Count Arthur Cassini United States McKinley Theodore Roosevelt

Report of German Troop Movements At Danzig

Warsaw reports large scale German concentrations in Danzig with about 4000 men in civilian dress in formation crossing from East Prussia. Junkers planes reportedly at Danzig airport and returned after unloading. Danzig radio under Nazi control as police and storm troopers are armed. Gas masks distributed as precautions for women and children.

Warsaw Free City of Danzig East Prussia Junkers Reich

Atlantic Municipal Band Concert Set for Uptown Park

The Atlantic Municipal Band will perform Thursday at 8 p.m. in the uptown city park directed by W. L. Weaver. The program features marches, ser enades, a world war medley, religious fantasie, and the star spangled banner with soloists and the band named for pieces such as Forward Pass Pride of Arizona L Estrella Georgia Girl Song of the Sea Over Serenade Eventide Knight Errant Glory and There There remains unclear but part of the title list.

Atlantic Municipal Band W. L. Weaver Holmes Arizona L’estrella” -Mardones Georgia King Bags Howard Wilbur Evans Phillips March Dalbey

Second Victim Dies in Sioux City Crash

Miss Madelina Schumacher, 27, of Alton Iowa, died from injuries after a head on collision in Sioux City with a truck driven by Maynard Johnson 30 of Sibley Iowa. The crash also claimed Bernice Rehnwall 19 of Sioux City.

Sioux City Madelina Schumacher Alton Misa Bernice Rehnwall Maynard Johnson Sibley

Russia fears after three way alliance

Paris reports Europe’s experts doubt a Britain France Russia triple alliance will stop a war. Russians warn signing without safeguards may invite a German attack, as Hitler could doubt Russia would resist, and seek Baltic bases to bottle up the Soviet fleet.

Paris Britain Erne Russia Europe Hitler Germany West France Baltic States Baltic Sweden Gulf of Finland

Worst Chinch Bug Horde In History Seen In Iowa

Chinch bug infestation described as the worst in history hits south central and western Iowa including Cass County. State crops supervisor Jess Alton warns at least 1 600 of 4 000 wheat policies may be affected due to dry weather and bugs. Thirty one counties reported damage with farm bureau offering a demonstration on creosote paper fences to stop bug migration and a look at oats varieties at the Daugard farm.

Iowa Casseety Jess Alton Mondemina AAA County Agricu Conservation Office Alton James Wineton Cass County Southestern Bevers Carl Bishop Ralph Crow Lewis Cass Couenty Farm Burese Henry Daugard Atlantic Highway 71 Bear Grove Dale E. Bush Farm Bureau Daugard

Hospital Gardener Struck by Inmate at Cherokee State Hospital

Rex Mahoney a 22 year old assistant gardener at Cherokee state hospital was assaulted by an inmate with a hoe while supervising a garden detail of 20 patients. Mahoney suffered a fractured skull and was in serious condition. An aiding inmate was slightly hurt. The attacker claimed a spirit told him Mahoney had a knife. Hospital staff said attendants are unarmed.

Cherokee Jumé Gardner Cherokee State Hospital For the Rex Mahoney Mahoney

New Home Demonstration Agent Arrives Saturday

Miss Mary Simons of Coleridge Nebraska will take over as the new home demonstration agent for Cass and Adair counties and arrive Saturday. Her predecessor Miss Evelyn Hollen remains until about July 10 to aid the transition.

Mary Simons Coleridge Neb Cass Adair Counties Farm Bureau Simons Evelyn Hollen State Extension Division Ames

FLIERS FAIL IN AIR ENDURANCE

Springfield, June 28. Hunter Moody and Wilbur Parrish of Decatur were forced to land after flying about 160 hours in a single motor plane. They needed 58 more hours for a new world record before engine trouble ended the attempt. Radio issues added to the strain as residents nearby complained of the drone.

Springfield Ill Hunter Moody Wilbur Parrish Decatur Earth Southwear

Return of Arlita Speck Ends Hour-Long Ames Search

Ames Iowa June 28 missing two year old Arlita May Speck was found in a weed patch a mile and a half from home after a search by more than 40 neighbors. Her parents Mr and Mrs Gordon Speck expressed relief as the child was located safe.

Ames I. N Gordon Speck Arlita May Speck

Karstensen Local Farmer Dies at 71

Andreas Karstensen a 71 year old farmer living four and a half miles west of Atlantic died at 7 40 last night at his home after a stroke six weeks ago. Born in Denmark he immigrated in 1892 and married Nicoline Juel in 1893. Survived by his wife eight children eleven grandchildren a brother and a sister funeral set for Friday at St Pauls Lutheran Atlantic with burial in Atlantic cemetery.

Andreas’ Karstensen Atlantic Mr. Karstensen Otis Kolding Denmark United States Shelby County Nicoline Juel Shelby Audubon Andrew Karstensen Prescott Neils Creston Holger Griswold Victor Herluf Maryatt Hans J. Carstensen Elk Horn Frank Guske Einer Hans Peter Karstensen Hans Kjerhus St. Paul's Lutheran Church K. R. Jensen Atlantic Cemetery Roland, Peacock and Bayter

Mrs Krueger Dies at 68 in Hancock Area

Mrs Alwine Dorothy Krueger 68 widow of Walter Krueger died at noon today at 304 Olive street after long heart trouble. Survived by brother F W Grobee. four sons Walter Arthur Albert of near Hancock Henry of near Walnut. daughters Mrs John Rasmussen Tennant and Alvena Krueger Sacramento. Funeral home handling arrangements awaiting word from children.

Alwine Dorothy Krueger Walter Krueger Hancock Olive Street Krueger Alwine Dorothy Grobee F. W. Grobee Walter Arthur Albert Henry Walnut John Rasmussen Tennant Alvena Krueger Sacramento Cal Roland

Iowa considers Ford plant as Des Moines state office

In Des Moines on June 28 the interim legislative committee debated buying the abandoned Ford Motor plant for 375000 to use as a state office building. Under Donahoe Investment terms state rent would run about 65000 annually for three years with purchase option at period end. The move would consolidate departments now housed downtown and on state house grounds.

Des Moines Iowa Legislative Intetn Committee Ford Motor Company Donahoe Investment Company Ford Company State House Ford Statehouse Iowa Executive Council Liquor Control Commission George A. Wilson Mulberry Realty Company

Youth Questioned in Des Moines Woman Slugging

Des Moines police questioned a 17-year-old negro youth after an attack on Mrs. Bessie Marcus on the capitol grounds. An apparent motive was robbery not involved as her diamond ring remained on her. Mrs. Marcus, 50, was listed in fair condition at Broadlawns General Hospital. A driver's license bearing the youth’s name was found near the scene. A neon sign was installed in front of Metcalfs clothing store at 401 Chestnut Street.

Des Moines Bessie Marcus Capitol Grounds Metcalfs’ Clothing Store Chestnut Street

Effort To Reclaim Roosevelt Powers Cleared For Conference

Washington reports the House cleared the way for a conference on restoring three of President Roosevelt's emergency monetary powers. The vote 216 to 164 approved a committee to negotiate a compromise between continuation and termination of two powers and the silver purchasing authority.

Washington I. N House Roosevelt Senate Barkley Wagner Byrnes Townsend Delaware Adams Colorado Bankhead Somers New York Cochran Missouri Larrabee Indiana Reed Illinois Andresen Minnesota

Tuberculosis vaccine near for humans and new heart X ray aid

At the National Tuberculosis association meeting in Boston doctors reveal an immunizing agent for the so called white plague is near but not yet ready for humans. A new heart illumination method uses an iodine compound to cast a shadow that yields a clearer X ray of the heart and blood vessels.

Boston National Tuberculosis Association J. H. Cooper Denver Cooper Israel Steinberg New York University Bellevue Hospital George P. Robb Ursula J. Roche New York

Early Ball Scores From American League and National League

In baseball today the American League games included postponements Boston at Washington and St Louis at Chicago due to wet grounds and rain. New York defeated Philadelphia 23 to 2. In the National League Philadelphia led New York 7 to 1 in the fifth, and Brooklyn beat Boston 5 to 0 in seven innings. New York also led Philadelphia 5 to 0 in the first inning.

Boston Washington St. Louis Chicago New York Philadelphia Pearson Dickey Rosar Nelson Beckman Joyce Hayes Mucahy Beck Coble Millies Lehrman Danning Broklyn Hamlin Phelps Errickson Earley Andrews Gomez Caster Brucker

Japan outlines four points for pact at Tokyo

Japan formally launches diplomatic talks in Tokyo to settle the Tientsin crisis. Four minimum terms outlined by Omei include police search rights in Tientsin, tighter control of anti Japanese elements in the British concession, eradicating economic disturbances in North China with British help, and transfer of 48 million Chinese dollars held in British concession banks to the Peking provisional government.

Tokyo Japan China Tientsin Omei Peking Foreign Office Japansee Hachiro Arita Robert Leslie Craigie

Cool Weather Forecast to Halt Mercury Rise in Iowa

Des Moines June 28 Cooler and cloudy weather was expected to halt the advance of temperatures that rose to the high 90s. Thunder showers were predicted for east and south central Iowa with cooler weather across all sections. Readings ranged from 59 at Inwood to 104 at Estherville in the last 24 hours. scattered local showers produced varying rainfall totals.

Des Moines L. N Federal Weather Bureau Iowa Estherville Inwood Cedar Rapids Forest City Me Ayr Sioux City

Young Woman Stable After Rifle Wound

Anita June 28. Miss Mary Robson is reported in satisfactory condition after a .22 rifle shot to the chest early Tuesday. She rests at home under care of two physicians and a nurse, southeast of town, awaiting further improvement.

Anita Mary Robson

Weather Outlook for The Town and Nebraska

Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with possible thundershowers this afternoon or tonight in east and south central areas. Thursday looks fair and warmer in the west portion. In Nebraska expect fair tonight and Thursday with cooler conditions in the south central and east portions tonight and warmer Thursday.

Nebraska

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Jeky Mr. Hyde Detrele James Monroe Canada Uptown Park Ruth Joiner Indiana State Penitentiary Michigan City A. Karstensen F.R. Powers
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