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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1940
Page
1
A terse OCR line lists numbers and prices from a newspaper section. It shows editor and office identifiers along with monetary values such as five dollars two seventy five and one fifty with a fifty cent item. Names or explicit events are not clear.
This piece outlines the Republican presidential nominee's stated beliefs on government and economy. It argues freedom includes economic aspects, warns against big government and big business, supports social guarantees, and favors private enterprise with new tax, spending, and budget policies plus international trade. The text also asserts a cautious stance on war and a capable military.
A public notice outlines upcoming federal tax increases starting July first. Cigarettes rise from 6 to 6½ cents, theater tickets incur 1 cent per 10 cents over 20 cents, gasoline tax climbs to 1½ cents, and other levies rise in step. The income tax bears the largest share, though all contribute. The message stresses that funding national defense will be financed penny by penny for years to come.
Ames Iowa June 29 Final preparations were completed for the cornerstone laying at the Memorial Lutheran church near Iowa State college in Ames on Sunday with Seltz as speaker.
The Rev. Martin E. Seltz of Atlantic will lead a service with Rev. Otto Erbe of Boone head of the building committee and Rev. P. E. Ross of Pomeroy assisting. Rev. Edgar J. Otto of West Bend is named pastor at the student center church.
Washington Merry-Go-Round assigns Henry Stimson, ex Hoover secretary of state, to the war post in Roosevelt's cabinet. The piece portrays Stimson as a pioneer for international peace and critic of Hitler, arguing his appointment marks a crucial test for America's fidelity to Kellogg pact era diplomacy and a dying hope for world law.
The writer describes driving through green New England scenery to visit a university campus, recalls wartime memories, and visits Hartford and Manhattan. He notes Norwegian sailors’ views on homeland and future, and ends with reflections on Nathan Hale and a desire to travel again.
A reader prompt listing ten knowledge questions across science sports history and literature. Topics include solar eclipses moving objects Lincoln Roosevelt Hoover boxing Arturo Godoy national territories Canute Cyrus Dryden and play titles for a girls names puzzle. Page seven to see answers.
A guide notes avoid labeling tasks as propositions and prompts use precise terms like hard work. It contrasts phrasing on challenging projects with more neutral language to improve clarity and reduce misinterpretation.
Walnut Louisiana June 29 special Reverend and Mrs William Krummel hosted Mrs Krummel sisters Emma Fischer and Clara Fischer and Marian Hoper of Hartley TA as house guests They returned home Wednesday Donald and Flora Gean Krummel joined them for a two weeks visit before heading home.
Tyler Brothers distributed over 2000 bottles of Coca-Cola Friday and expect to double the amount today. A local youngster watched her father fish for the first time as he worked with minnows.
A brief poem about a young boy living in a crowded house with a new baby. He faces constant shushing and restrictions from adults who want quiet for the infant. He notes his role as the oldest son and the mixed feelings of being loved yet sidelined.
Mason City's 1940 population reached 27,027, up from 23,304 in 1930, an increase of 8,723 over the decade according to preliminary figures announced by district census supervisor M. L. Mason.
A brief public safety note urges caution on the roads with a warning that even a single crash is too many. Authorities emphasize careful driving and awareness to prevent tragedies.
Des Moines reports June 1940 cigarette tax receipts stand at 2.18 million, beating previous highs as wholesalers shift tax responsibility and a federal tax increase looms. Officials note three days remain in June and total will exceed last year by nearly 390k while bootlegging controls show only partial effect. Davenport sees a sit down strike fail as six women demand refunds from a Mississippi river excursion. Captain Verne Streckfus turns back President due to strong winds.
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