14 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1939
Page
1
Public notices list subscription rates and delivery procedures for Atlantic News Telegraph. It includes carrier and mail rates, office contact numbers, and a notice to subscribers about reporting delivery issues by 7 PM.
An editorial argues that destroying a people in victory is impossible and counterproductive. It warns that current peace treaties aim to crush the losers, leading to future wars, and urges recognition of shared humanity to foster lasting peace.
The piece argues Americans should limit actions in dangerous waters to avoid war, noting rights on seas and in foreign waters while warning that enforcing every right could invite conflict. It echoes the William Gay epitaph about maintaining a right of way at lethal cost.
The column notes Polish resistance or retreat amid European conflict, worries about Cass county corn, and rising prices offsetting poor harvest. Mussolini drums for position between Britain and Hitler, while war headlines eclipse other news. The piece ends with a light note praising Yankees bat blasting over field battles.
President faces a tense moment as he misplaced the proclamation for a state of limited emergency then jokes with reporters about the missing document. The scene shifts to policy talk on food prices as Major Hershey, draft director, is introduced in a discussion of the upcoming army draft.
The article features Hershey discussing morale, public opinion, and the draft as a democratic process shaping a potential U S army. It notes fears about a vast call up, the notion of isolationism, and the belief that a democratic populace sustains war effort and victory. It also covers refugee migration trends, German and Hungarian immigration quotas, and a note on disappointed Germans in London awaiting visas.
A New York column recalls Duffy Square’s transformation from Timex Square, detailing the signs and skylines that illuminate Broadway. It notes Douglas Leigh’s sign signature, the high-rent sky signs, and the theater district’s glowing spectacle as daylight fades.
Poetic satire notes many men taking wrong trades from farming to theatre. The speaker complains about misfits in professions and social roles while urging lighthearted gaiety and avoidance of anger.
A note on proper punctuation warns against unnecessary commas before titles. It illustrates the common error of placing a comma between a name and a professional designation, urging correct formatting without extra punctuation.
The Principality of Monaco including Monte Carlo now boasts 75 hotels within its 395 acre area. The report highlights a high density of resort accommodations amid its compact footprint.
A man spends day and night replacing darkened bulbs due to truck vibrations shaking the building. The ongoing maintenance is costly, yet the busy, crowded site suggests the investment pays off.
Test inquiry asks seven questions on topics from geography to history. Topics include Arica country seaport, avoirdupois ounce grains, older major league, Czolgosz assassination president, Dog Days timing, Arkansas eastern boundary river, author of the American's Creed, and New York reference.
The prompt asks about a 1939 event commemorating the World’s Fair and the peninsula containing Spain. The intended answer identifies the expo’s commemorative theme and the Iberian Peninsula’s geographic definition.
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