28 Nov 1940
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1940
Page
1
Edward C Wayne surveys air and naval raids harassing Britain as Greek defense slows Italian invasion. He notes limited progress from Hitler Molotov discussions and cites Stalin’s request for funds into sabotage inquiries. Editorial tone reflects analyst perspective.
Reports from the Greco Roman war front describe Greek forces driving Italian troops from Koritza and destroying supplies in the region. Eye witness accounts speak of large bodies in mud and prisoner camps, while Britain escalates air strikes on Taranto. Germany intensifies city bombing as Britain tightens rationing.
In Berlin diplomats from around the world gathered amid guarded chatter about Molotoff and Hitlers talks. Germany and Italy promise vague concessions while Russia and Japan are eyed for expansion. In the U S Kennedy and Bullitt emerge as key names with rumors of resignations and new roles.
The American Federation of Labor and John L Lewis face a split over labor peace as President Roosevelt signals it as a first term goal. William Green backs peace while Lewis, at Atlantic City, contemplates stepping down and calls for new unity. Violent sabotage fears drive Dies committee probes with a planned white paper naming foreign agents amid wartime alarms.
Siam announces war with Indo China expanding the regional conflict. The article notes Siamese people of short stature with purported ties to Japan and totalitarian leanings, while Indo Chinese are described as larger and allied with the defeated French. The piece frames the clash as an extension of Japan's moves in southeast Asia and a step closer to the Philippines for the Tripartite Powers.
News reports that four Nazi vessels left Tampico bound for Europe. Only the Phrygia reached open sea before scuttling itself to avoid capture by British and Canadian forces. The other three reportedly turned back and linger near the harbor. British forces reportedly used heavy aerial torpedoes at Taranto, while Americans returning from occupied France describe bribery, gasoline bootlegging, and a foreign exchange black market.
The United States frees credits for Martinique and allows a $90,000 purchase of foodstuffs in a bid to strengthen ties and deter Nazi access to U S built planes. Debates flare over Garand versus Johnson rifles as Knudsen hints auto industry could aid plane production. British credit moves rise, while the Duke of Windsor blames Wilson for the war in his interview series.
Thespians form Redwood Playbox in Garberville California building their own theater sets and costumes. After a seven day opening run of Mr and Mrs Phipps the show was extended 12 days more. The group reported a $100 profit and members found work locally in stores restaurants and farms.
Detroit's Hank Greenberg, after shifting from first base to the outfield to make room for Rudy York, is named the American League's most valuable player for 1940. He drove in 150 runs, hit 41 home runs, and batted .340, beating out Bob Feller, whose June rebellion affected some ballots. Joe Louis campaigns for Wendell Willkie and Ben Hogan's consistent golf earnings are noted alongside Cornell's graduation losses and Coach Snavely's hopeful rebuild.
Ruth Wyeth Spears recalls a Hobby Show display where spool shelves from Sewing Book 3 won a blue ribbon. She describes three corner shelves made from a candy box lid, cracker can, and coffee can, wired with spools and beads, painted cherry red, hung with a brass hook for kitchen and salad items.
A reflective piece on humility guiding progress. It argues that recognizing our ignorance spurs the desire to learn more and improve character, leading to stronger efforts after self improvement.
The text discusses constipation linked to low bulk in diet and recommends Kellogg's All-Bran for breakfast as a natural fiber source. It emphasizes drinking water, eating regularly, and consulting a physician if the condition is chronic. The excerpt notes All-Bran is made by Kellogg's in Battle Creek.
The quote reframes the future of humanity from victory by arms to salvation from warfare, stressing moral progress over military triumph and urging peaceful solutions to conflict. It underscores the paradox of strength used to secure peace through restraint and restraint through strength.
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