13 Feb 1941
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1941
Page
1
Editor's note states that opinions in the column reflect the news analyst rather than the newspaper. The note is distributed by Western Newspaper Union for publication.
Public support grows for aiding Britain while doubts linger on granting sweeping presidential powers. Fallout from labor unrest and Ford’s stance shape the domestic scene as Allied gains in North Africa clash with the high stakes of the lease lend bill and its opponents. The Libyan campaign highlights a broader war effort with decisive moves by British forces advancing toward Benghazi.
The article discusses Weygand aligning with the Vichy regime after a controversial move to Africa, reducing hopes he would join De Gaulle. It notes British hopes dashed, German disapproval of Vichy, and ambiguity about Weygand’s future amid ongoing Indo-China peace moves and rising US-Japan tensions in the Pacific.
Rome reports a controversial practice of killing horses for meat criticized by La Tribuna as wasteful when alive. Baltimore sees a panic in a theater from a blipetrated scare with tanks and trucks rattling streets and triggering alarms. London notes RAF claims 370 German and Italian planes downed in January, part of a total of 3069. Lansing reports a rustic deer footbridge built by the conservation department after deer crossed the Au Sable river this winter.
The piece contrasts European farming stagnation with America’s opportunities and ambition. It recalls Walter Chrysler's mass production, argues for rapid war production while warning against misused funds, and notes how war heightens American travel while hunger threatens Europe. It emphasizes need for industrial funding and a global distribution system.
A new tea towel set features nations including ROM Africa China Scotland England and France in festive attire. The seven towels with two matching panholders are shown in outlines per towel and color. Order code 79256 18e.
A brief quotation themed around direction and progress attributed to W Holmes. It emphasizes that the value lies not in current position but in chosen path. The fragment reflects a motivating, philosophical tone suitable for a small caption or item note.
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