27 Nov 1941
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1941
Page
1
Editor note states opinions in columns are those of the news analyst and not the newspaper. Mentions winter closing on the eastern front and Russia reporting gains. Release credited to Western Newspapers Union.
The article discusses Roosevelt opposing labor legislation and a narrow Neutrality Act vote seen as a rebuke. It notes strikes in captive coal mines and railroads, and White House efforts to avert a broader clash. In Europe, Moscow reports on German frostbite and renewed offensives, wins in the Murmansk sector, and Italians eliminated in Crimea, with Vichy moving toward alliance with Hitler and the mysterious Huntziger plane crash.
Western officials say Kurusu arrival signals fragile chances for peace as Japan presses to stay in China. Britain's Ark Royal sinks near Gibraltar after U boat damage, with nearly all crew saved. Germany eyes Turkey as Axis bait, while Serbia endures Nazi occupation with category hostages executed in three villages.
Sportswriter Robert McShane notes Heavyweight Bob Pastor, nicknamed Bicycle Bob, earning praise after a unanimous decision over Booker Beckwith. Pastor, 27, showed grit, traded punches, and hinted at a title shot while pursuing more bouts before challenging Joe Louis again.
Bowling series by Lowell Jackson outlines speed control and follow through to improve accuracy. Emphasizes avoiding excessive speed, maintaining balance, and ensuring a complete follow-through to prevent dead balls and jerky delivery. Also includes brief SPORT SHORTS notes on Sutherland Lazzeri and Neil Berry moves.
Three Washington groups clash over price control policy. Baruch backs broad ceilings, Henderson favors targeted controls, while Congress drags its feet. British approach favors elasticity to sustain war effort, warning inflation may surge before action. Farm bloc politics in Congress blamed for delay. readers are urged to watch the evolving policy, its impact on prices, wages, and morale.
The piece highlights veteran icons like Stagg and Connie Mack, both approaching 80, still active in sports and shaping spring plans. It notes Matt Winn and Col. E R Bradley in Kentucky racing, Alsab's Derby potential, and the broad view of 1942 baseball, with Vander Meer and Riddle emerging as key pitchers. Also mentions Notre Dame captain John F. Kelly, Babe Herman’s turkey ranch, Frank Leahy advising golf limits, and a small note on San Francisco State halfback Dick Chan.
A 32 page booklet teaches touch typing with a keyboard chart, exercises and speed drills for business English and official letters. Include rules, figures and tables. ideal for job seekers training at home. Also notes Camel Cigarettes gift promotion with festive packaging and a four pack gift of 200 cigarettes.
Brief notes show Library of Congress cataloging oddity for The G String Murder by Gypsy Rose Lee in music. WPA over six years produced 30 000 new public buildings and 600 000 miles of road construction and improvement with over two million yearly attendees.
Baukhage outlines war department chapel plans designed for Protestant Catholic and Jewish use. Government funded chapels are to be multi faith facilities. An FCC application reveals the applicant owns 100 barrels of three year old whisky as assets.
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