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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
3
Editorial by Joseph W. LaBine cautions for Northern Europe as fascist and Soviet military maneuvers loom. The piece argues for safeguarding neutrality while monitoring escalating threats. Western Newspaper Union release accompanies the editor's note on columnist opinions.
Two parallel efforts from London and Rome converge in Belgrade on February 2 as Balkan states discuss neutrality and self defense against Russia. Csaky urges peace with Romania while Romania remains silent. King Carol hints at ceding land after the European war. Turkey’s stance shifts as Ankara newspapers praise Mussolini, signaling a potential anti Nazi Soviet bloc.
The Oslo group nations risk their borders as German troop build ups push Belgians and Dutch toward the frontier. Nazi reconnaissance over the Low Countries and Soviet air activity threaten a merged conflict while Britain and France tighten war readiness. Finland faces a Soviet bombing campaign and may fall by April 1 without allied air aid.
Critics of the New Deals power program are confronted as Harold Ickes signs Aluminum Company of America to a 20 year Bonneville contract. The piece notes a new idea to build an iron and steel plant in the Columbia river area and details Pan American neutrality talks at Rio de Janeiro. It reports November exports to Latin America at 38.99 million dollars, up from 23.31 million the prior year, and questions if neutrality efforts will justify continuing.
The 1940 congressional scene centers on budget cuts to the army and navy deficiency bill and hopes for further reductions. Woodrum trims 30 million from the independent appropriations bill affecting labor boards and consumer agencies. Navy expansion looms with a 1.3 billion boost proposed to raise strength by 25 percent. In Alaska, Matanuska settlers receive a hospital and services from a cooperatives project as they seek self-sufficiency by autumn without U.S. aid.
Mid January diplomacy saw Japan's Premier Nobuyuki Abe reel from failed bids to woo the United States. His attempts to reopen the Yangtze and secure a trade pact with U S officials faltered, leading to Abe's resignation. Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai becomes premier.
Grantland Rice recalls Lonnie Stagg and Alonzo Stagg debating football's future. He notes Stagg's Chicago era, debates over Big Ten versus major league play, and President Hutchins promoting high scholarship standards and athletic funding limits. He argues universities sticking to scholarships and payments tend to win, while opposing proselyting or direct pay options.
In New York J. Edgar Hoover announced the seizure of 18 alleged Christian Front members charged with conspiracy to overthrow the U.S. government. In Washington Gov. Harold E. Stassen emerged as a keynote speaker for the 1940 GOP convention. Also noted were the death of Ralph Hitz and Burton Wheeler invited to address the United Mine Workers in Columbus. Mexico City announced it would not recognize the Monroe Doctrine and plans to expropriate foreign oil assets valued at $400 million.
Dr. Hutchins criticizes Chicago for lacking funding and soft courses to aid players while others offer scholarships and summer jobs. He notes major programs like Ohio State Michigan and Harvard attract strong teams through financial support and ticket schemes, contrasting with Chicago’s absence of such backing.
A columnist questions the focus on football in higher education arguing that 98 percent of students gain little from the football system. He criticizes scouts and pay for stars, noting that many universities rely on football to compete with larger programs while urging balance in schools’ training role.
Imperial Rome built a fortified border to shield against Germanic tribes. The Limes Romanus stretched about 200 miles from Rheinbrohl near the Rhine to Eining on the Danube. Initially a timber palisade, it later became a continuous earth wall with stone towers reinforcing sections.
A new Button Front Tailored pattern offers a smart coat dress in shirtwaist style for year round wear. Size 36 to 48, with short or long sleeves, requires 4 to 4 1/2 yards fabric and a contrasting collar. Send 15 cents and details to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago.
A collection of witty cautions about driving habits and road safety. It pairs humorous lines with practical advice on speed, curve risk, patience, and focus behind the wheel. The quips compare speeds to payments, timing to fate, and urge steady hands on the wheel and safer decisions.
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