26 Jun 1941
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
1
Weekly news analysis notes U S actions closing German consulates and freezing Axis financial assets strain American Nazi diplomacy. Hitler presents new problems to Russia, with editor’s note clarifying opinions reflect the columnist, not the paper.
The United States froze all Axis financial assets after the Robin Moor sinking, halting most US dealings with Italy and Germany. The State Department ordered closures of Nazi consulates and related propaganda offices, with exit of German nationals linked to them. Analysts noted rising tensions as German troop massing on Russia's frontier and strategic aims toward Turkey and Syria emerged. The RFC gains new powers to borrow for defense as a billion-dollar bomber program looms.
In New York at Bothner Gymnasium Lou Leonard and Miss Swann Marlow demonstrate attack and defense sequences as part of a self defense program promoted amid the boom in might is right doctrine. The photos show practical jiu jitsu techniques for the average person.
A wide government backed effort seeks to fix hunger through nutrition education and vitamin restoration in foods. Dr Wil der and the American Medical Association join 17 000 home economists and many groups to improve diets, while 1 4 of U S families meet good diet standards. Chaplain Arnold notes daily religious services and personal support in camps, urging families to write to chaplains and involve local clergy to aid soldiers' well being and morale.
Berlin reports creation of resin alloy bodies as steel substitutes for vehicles. At Camp Robinson Arkansas Connie Kaster, daughter of Lieut Col John F Kaster head of the Thirty fifth division, wired plans to visit and joked about a band meeting her at the station as nine bands totaling 275 pieces played on arrival.
In Trondheim district a Nazi missionary faced two elderly Norwegian farmers debating entering a public hall. Furious, he accused a London broadcast of drawing listeners, prompting one man to check his silver watch and declare they had time to hear the news at home.
A self help notice explains dreams reveal hidden feelings and offer problem solving tips. It describes guilt represented by stains or ink spots and promotes an 82 page booklet explaining dream meanings including flying, falling, running from animals and prophetic dreams. Send your order for a copy.
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