26 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1939
Page
1
Atlantic News Telegraph in Atlantic Iowa provides pricing for carrier and mail subscriptions in Cass adjoining counties and Iowa. Readers are reminded to call 585 M before 7 PM if evening delivery is missed and to notify the office for address changes or delivery notices.
A reflection on postwar policy urges avoiding entangling alliances and profits from arms sales. The speaker warns that punitive treaties breed hatred and another war, arguing the United States should aid a sane Europe and stay distant from conflict finance.
Michigan passes a new law mandating life imprisonment in an insane asylum for murderers who plead insanity and are ruled sane by alienists. The reform aims to end automatic acquittals and recurrent releases that allowed repeat offenses. The policy urges nationwide imitation to curb crime.
Editorial notes a wave of enthusiasm for flying across the country with clubs forming in Atlantic. Youth embrace aviation as a career and adventure while older generations view it as risky. The writer cautions that war in Europe could last years and shaping military maneuvers will be time consuming, delaying resolution.
Maury Maverick presses Roosevelt on war limits and a possible repeal of the Neutrality Act while pressing for cash and carry. The article notes Maverick’s past on the Roosevelt special train, the president’s cautious stance, and early Senate resistance with Garner and Byrnes urging compromise.
A 1939 account notes Senator Warren Austin supports returning to international law and clear presidential control of foreign policy, while Roosevelt urges his plan with congressional choice. Lodge circumscribes action on embargo, Minton mocks fascists, and Gerry misses Rhode Island events amid anti-New Deal tensions.
A humorous verse piece by Walt Mason on personal responsibility and blame shifting. The poem suggests that sorrow and happiness stem from one’s own words and deeds and urges readers to avoid blaming others. It ends with a call to be a good sport and stop blaming neighbors for misfortune.
Readers discuss how missing letters in contractions like cant wont didnt oclock and other quoted phrases create confusion. The note highlights frequent lapses and urges careful punctuation in headlines and copy for clarity and accuracy.
Kansas supplies the most volcanic ash of any state or territory used for scouring soaps tooth powder and abrasives. The unusual resource appears amid a claim that Kansas never hosts a volcano.
Arizona writer Clarence Budington Kelland settled near Phoenix and sold a story titled Arizona to the Saturday Evening Post. Columbia Pictures planned a major film here near Tucson with a set of 60 adobe buildings and a river scene created for the desert town, but shooting was postponed due to a European war and British blackout.
Three hundred cattle bought to drive through streets for atmosphere. They are being sold at auction today at corrals. The animals, chosen for photographic value, gaze curiously and appear to smile. They make odd noises as noses point toward Hollywood.
A practice knowledge test invites readers to attempt ten questions with answers on page five. Items cover geography science and language including lakes, rivers, plant lifespans, and pronunciation. The page invites readers to try and then check their work.
Revival meetings led by Rev. M. C. Carstensen of Des Moines will open at the First Baptist Church next Sunday. Cottage prayer sessions occur this week in area homes with timings and hosts listed, including Mrs. Ida Nelson and Frank Tompkin, among others.
Wes Johnston argues against war talk and bread shortages citing embargos on arms and the plight of hungry families. He notes rising bread prices and excess production while calling for policy change to aid the poor and hungry.
A rough Monday sees a power glitch delaying linotype operation and paper trains, delaying the day before repairs restore the schedule. An odd dentist visit follows a dream misfortune. Predictions list Iowa State over Denver, Drake over Kansas, Iowa over South Dakota, Nebraska over Indiana, Atlantic over Greenfield.
The Rising Sun Girl Scout troop will hold its first meeting of the season from 4 to 5 p m Wednesday in the new high school building. Mrs. Fred Pipgrass, the scout captain, will be assisted by Mrs.
L. R. Kapsen, Leutenant, and Mrs. Harry Allen announce that all girls over 10 are eligible for membership. Meetings will be held in the Lincoln grade school recreation room once it is completed, per Mrs. Pipgrass.
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