14 May 1928
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1928
Page
1
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Mark Sullivan quotes Wayne Williams on Al Smith and the 1928 race. He cites three main objections to Smith: not the right type for the White House, insufficient strength in key regions, and doubts about religious influence. Williams notes New York's pivotal role with 44 electoral votes and the eastern industrial base shaping Smith's chances amid liquor policy debates.
Debates swirl over postal rate reforms with the Senate restoring 12 rate levels, promising a $38.55 million annual cut, while the House stalls on equal reductions for second class mail. Officials note proposed changes would affect newspapers and periodicals, with mixed signals on broad adoption amid partisan opposition and procedural delays.
The session of the Chamber of Commerce and a committee from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers report practical savings from new mail and express transport. Bankers note monthly savings from $125 to $5,000 and insurers cite quicker loss settlements. The discussion covers railroad, highway, and postal costs, with projections that state funds and highway taxes could total billions. Citizens are urged to study the issue carefully before voting, recognizing two sides to the debate and the impact on travel and commerce.
A quirky verse piece by Walt Mason titled Rippling Rhymes explores everyday annoyances and minor kindnesses. The narrator observes strangers offering help and small acts of compassion amid comic misadventures as life in a bustling world unfolds.
In Lewistown May 14 a quick verdict was forecast in the trial of MM Henderson, a former Union Bank official charged with fraudulent banking linked to the failed First State Bank of Hawk Rye. The defense surprised with a waiver of closing argument, sending the case to the jury at 2 o clock. Henderson, an ex-officer of the bank, faced the charges.
The readable parts show a garbled segment referencing a local elementary school and a series of unrelated words. No clear names, places, dates, or events emerge to form a full, coherent news item or actionable notice.
Washington May 14 The administration pushed a tax relief package shaping a $227 million reduction. A key $12 million exemption hike and a $82,000 deduction on corporate taxes drew Republican support and Democratic resistance. Two insurgents joined Democrats to advance the measure amid ongoing debate on brackets and overall relief before a final vote expected tomorrow.
Washington May 14 Congress slows at a leisurely pace with a tentative May 26 adjournment date and a dozen major lingering measures awaiting action. Leaders cite expected passage of key bills barring a possible filibuster that could derail the program. The flood control tax relief rural aid and Boulder Dam bills loom as top priorities before adjournment safety. President Coolidge’s signature hoped for the flood control measure and conference reports on McNary Haugen bill are in focus as interstate commerce and price measures face action.
Lincoln School wins top honors in the American Legion auxiliary essay contest in Cass County. Dorothy Moreland earns first prize for What Being an American Means to Me, with Barbara Busse taking second. About twenty-two grade school pupils participated, judged by Grace Barnard, Mrs. Bert Garey, and the Rev. Father P. N. McDermott of Atlantic. The bronze medal will be presented to Moreland tomorrow afternoon at the Lincoln Ri meeting.
Fragmentary notes hint at prayer, rest, and leadership themes with scattered words on presidents, conduct, and intentions. The garbled text references guidance, personal actions, and possible plans, but specifics remain unreadable.
The Cass County Farm Bureau plans a vaccination campaign to immunize about one third of local flocks, targeting contingent idle stock and reducing losses. Vaccinations are likely to start in late June with optional haying and milling services offered, and emphasis on prompt action to prevent cholera outbreaks and rising serum costs. A Guthrin Center-Joseph Kes welying, a Civil War veteran, died recently in Guthin County.
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