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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1940

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Weekly News Analysis Rough Weather Aids Greek

The piece reports Greek success against Italian invasion attempts aided by storms and mountain terrain. It highlights Evzones leadership, Italian forces trapped or defeated, and suggests mixed outcomes while noting Greece's morale and strategic gains. Kennedy criticizes policy with views on Britain, democracy, and potential postwar orders.

Kennedy U.S England Debagle Koritza Adriatic Toannina Janina Yanina Kalamas London Italy Pindus Athens Russia Germany

Chamberlain dies at 71 after Munich appeasement era

Neville Chamberlain, Britain’s tall lean prime minister who guided the nation at the onset of World War II and became known for the Munich pact of September 30, 1938, died at his Hampshire countryside estate aged 71. His long service culmined in the wartime leadership during the early months of the conflict.

Neville Chamberlain Britain Munich Germany Ano Hampshire

Diplomatic Triple Threat Looms Over Axis Allies

Observers describe a near triangle forming among Russia Germany and Italy with Ciano invited to join. The meeting in Berlin aimed to discuss the Italian Greek Balkan situation as Turkey fears implications and Russia weighs its future alignments amid the Axis move toward the Black Sea and Mediterranean.

Italy Germany Russia Berlin Ciano Black Sea Mediterranean Greece Ankara Bulgaria Europe Tilsit

Straws and Polls Clash Before Election

Harold L. Ickes warned against publishing straw polls as newspapers faced bans. Post election, Gallup, Crossley, News, and Wall Street polls published analyses of their accuracy, sparking debate over pre election forecasting.

Harold L. Ickes Gallup Crossley the News The Wall

Roosevelt's Third Term Push Signals Aiding Britain

After Roosevelt's reelection, the administration outlined a strengthened aid program to Britain, promising a fifty fifty production share of war materials, planes including bombers, foodstuffs, merchant ships, and tools, with priority to national defense. The report notes 25,000 planes planned, NZ incidents in Utah and Rio de Janeiro, a Brazilian midair collision, Finnish-Russian war aftermath volunteers reaching New York, and harsher punishment for Delaware prisoners. It also mentions British freighters defending against mines with paravanes, nets, and torpedo tubes aboard.

Roosevelt White House Japan Europe Britain Priorities Board Army Navy Knudsen Nations’ Defense ‘Council New York Finland U. S Delaware

Freedom for America at Mitchell Field Photo Series

A fragmentary note describes a patriotic display at Mitchell Field titled Freedom for America. The text mentions visitors strolling, a welcoming atmosphere, and a series of photographs offering a morale boost, with references to defense centers and observers.

Mitchell Field

Belloise Overlin Battle Captivates Madison Square Garden

In a 15 round MSG bout, 21-year-old Steve Belloise from the Bronx gave Ken Overlin a stern test. Despite a late rally, ring craft and experience favored Overlin as the decision favored the champion. Belloise, youthful and brave, earned praise for his gallant showing and hints of a promising future amid a defeat that angered some observers.

New York Madison Square Garden Steve Belloise Ken Overlin Belloise Bronx Bankruptcy Court Ken Overlin Steve Stéve Selene Stallmalther State Athletic Commission Fred Apostoli Ceferine Garcia Garcia

Trim Coverall and Smart Tie Around Pattern Ad

Two useful aprons featured: a protective coverall apron and a decorative tie-around. Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1993-5 offered in sizes 32 through 44. yardage requirements listed for size 34. Send order details to.

Barbara Bell

Sidelights in the news and afters on unity gestures

The campaign burnings as unity gestures drew mixed reactions from Salina and Tacoma. The Civil Liberties Union offers help to eight German American Bund members charged over anti Semitic Camp Nordland speeches. A bamboo roof basket designed to catch bombs is described as effective by neutral observers. A Washington draftee, ill, leaped to death from Rock Creek Park bridge.

Salina Kan Tacoma Wash the Civil Liberties Union Camp Nordland Andover N. J Washington, D. C Rock Creek Park Bridge

Ann Arbor note on Syrian writer in exile case

The report says Rakh ity learned from Syrian newspapers that he has been sentenced by the French Petain government to 15 years in prison for writings advocating independence and social reform in Syria. In the United States he indicated an indefinite scholarship permit and guessed he would stay awhile.

Ann Arbor MICH Rakhi Ity Petain Syria Malu

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