20 Nov 1940
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1940
Page
1
The Atlantic News-Telegraph announces its publication schedule and delivery service details. Subscriptions offered by carrier in Atlantic and mail across regions with rates listed. readers urged to call 585 M for evening delivery and to report changes or discontinuations.
Editorial argues the Dies committee should act decisively to halt foreign activities and expose enemies, urging swift action, possible deportation of enemy aliens, and public conduct to deter European dictators. It critiques secrecy and the limited results given funding and time.
Christmas shoppers will spend about 2 billion dollars on gifts this year, a ten percent rise from last year. The boost supports hundreds of thousands of temporary retail jobs and extensive factory production and transport activity, aiding overall winter living for many families.
Courage in Britain survives air raids and nerve strain as morale remains high. The piece lauds England's legions for victory in battles and endurance against European dictators, arguing the empire's future rests on steadfast resolve amid bombardment and trials.
In a reflection on a national holiday argument, Scott county leans toward secession from the state to join a broader union. The dispute pits president versus governor, with the Scott county board backing Washington. A Supreme Court ruling may be needed to settle county versus state rights, while residents await their turkey on the chosen Thursday.
Editorial notes Argentina’s attitude toward a unified hemispheric defense. It claims Argentina opposes U S plans for continental defense, cooperates reluctantly in the good neighbor proposals, and shows evidence of Nazi influence in its actions.
British cities endure brutal air raids described as Verdun reimagined with hospitals, munitions plants, and civilians in the front line. London watchers stay atop rooftops as delayed bombs rain one per minute, while workers nap at desks and corridors. The piece notes Anglo-American aid hopes hinge on U.S. war material and shipping, and covers CIO internal struggles led by John Lewis plus a nostalgic Calico Treaty with Iroquois tribes as a long-standing pledge.
A compiled quiz asks ten items on topics from ship watches to nurses Florence Nightingale and policy. It includes questions about polar exploration dates, U S presidents, religious fasting during October, labor leaders, Saint of music, and historical population growth comparisons.
Georgia leads in fresh peach sales while California tops total output including dried and preserved peaches. The report notes Georgia dominates fresh fruit sales whereas California contributes heavily to processing and preservation totals.
A column recalls Mayor La Guardia’s anti noise drive met with volleys of sound trucks and taxi horns as police issued tickets for horn usage. It notes Herald Square clock tower restoration, the return of Minerva and the Strikers, and mentions Stanford White’s Herald building and James Gordon Bennett.
The advisory encourages leaving home thirty minutes early to reduce speed and increase safety on the road. It stresses planning ahead to avoid rushing and potential accidents.
A light verse by Edgar A. Guest notes Ellen Elizabeth’s gain in weight with humor and family pride. It playfully contrasts her growing cheeks and legs with later concern about dieting, cheekily predicting a turn toward restraint in twenty years.
The Iowa Beekeepers association considers requiring all beekeepers to stock disease resistant queens. Atlantic apiarist Glenn O. Jones argues such a program would minimize burning and destruction and could lead to every colony in the state led by a resistant queen. The move follows a report showing 15 states approve disease resistant queens after summer field tests.
Des Moines hosts the 22nd annual Iowa section meeting of the American Society of Civil Engineers with discussion of a proposed five-year engineering curriculum. Prof. A. H. Fuller from Iowa State College speaks for college teachers, Howard R. Green for examiners, and Raymond Zack for practicing engineers.
A brief item reports a notary service offered by The News Telegraph for 25 cents. The notice highlights affordable authentication fees and local access to notarial work.
Senator Guy Gillette may head the senate rules committee next session. The line of succession shows Neely, Harrison, McKellar, Adams, Byrd, then Gillette, with three rookie Democrats after him. Gillette accepted the leadership role noting his low seniority on other panels. Ackley, Coulter wins corn yield title again in four-county contest with 131.7 bushels per 10 acres.
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