10 Jul 1941
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1941
Page
1
Weekly analysis notes a large German pincer operation aimed at severing Soviet supply routes as World War II coverage highlights a major U S spy roundup of 29 arrests in the largest national roundup to date.
War reports from a 2000 mile frontage show Russians fighting with grit yet steadily pushed back by German mechanized forces. Fronts from northern to southern sectors reveal Minsk as a key rail lifeline and a failed German surge toward the Ukraine. Propaganda aims to sap enemy morale on both sides.
Federal agents completed what is described as the greatest spy hunt in U S history arresting 29 persons on espionage charges. Twenty two are natives of Germany. Warrants allege conspiracies to provide information on cargoes of British bound ships and new U S naval army and aircraft developments.
The B 19, a $3 000 000 aircraft, vies as the world s largest fastest most powerful bomber. Industry tests push beyond 500 mph as Langley field readies wind tunnels for 500 mile ships while pilots set records at Wright and March fields. Debates about expanding presidential powers in an emergency surface amid isolationist and stalwart opposition as rail guns fade before air power.
A university press notes that cameras can be made to express unintended messages through devices like wide angle lenses mirrors and multiple exposures. The feature highlights convincing but staged images including Dorothy Edwards portrayed as a fairy queen at the Pasadena rose parade and a chair seemingly suspended from the ceiling created by clever photography.
C A Dykstra, former head of the Selective Service and National Defense Mediation board, returns to Wisconsin University. He praises American youth for their readiness under selective service and notes optimism about labor management relations and industrial jurisprudence.
John Studebaker of Iowa led a national defense training drive that surpassed targets. By June 30 1943 about 1 520 000 workers were trained, 1.2 million more than promised, with 21 cents per man hour and 7 percent of funds spent locally. The program decentralized training to local schools and shops, fostering labor industry collaboration through 9 500 advisory committees and 500 systems operating machinery around the clock.
New York City mayor LaGuardia’s defense plan prompted protests from Department of Agriculture officials. The farmer will gain a share of civilian defense roles alongside city residents. City officials argued milking and dairy needs were overlooked, recalling the Bronx tan incident to prove milk comes from cows, not trees.
In Montezuma Georgia Mrs Christine Baldwin planted Paul Neyron roses last fall. They bloomed early in spring but were later found to be covered with black berries. The Hogston News reports the curious change.
A 2 page booklet teaches basic dance steps and variations for Waltz Westchester fox trot shag rumba samba conga tango Peabody and Lindy Hop. It explains leading and following, combining steps, and avoiding mishaps with at home practice and easy diagrams. Send your order to support.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.