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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
3
U S and Japan end conferences as ties fray with military echoes abroad. U S planes aid British efforts in Libya while Nazi leaders acknowledge Moscow’s recapture of Rostov. Analyst notes reflect editorial voice of the Western Newspaper Union.
The United States issued a five point ultimatum to Japan demanding withdrawal from the Axis, China, and Indo China while preserving the Open Door in the Pacific. Meanwhile Tojo called Britain and the US hostile nations and warned of vengeance. Rumors circulated of Burma Road patrols and possible Thai border invasion. In Moscow, Russians claimed fresh advances near Rostov and reported a German retreat as German lines faltered.
British forces claim air supremacy and trap German divisions in North Africa as Rommel's tanks and Ariete join remnants near Rezegh. The armament of merchant ships, debated under the neutrality act, is seen as a potential deterrent against submarines. Vichy France faces German air and naval control pressure with four French airlines reportedly taken over.
The U S Army shifts toward fully mechanized infantry, each unit becoming a complete small army with its own tanks planes and self propelled guns. This change follows maneuvers abroad and observed Allied forces and aims to integrate arms under each infantry formation.
The British admiralty reported Royal Navy submarines sank eight Axis troop and supply ships in Arctic waters, suggesting Germany may replace Finnish forces on the northern Russian front. One submarine sank five ships and damaged a sixth. another sank three of seven, with two troop transports among the targets.
Senator Gillette of Iowa, a longtime foe of the President's foreign policy, offered his services during the emergency in a letter to the President. The President replied he would consider him in another capacity if warranted. Gillette said he would work for causes opposing his views only for the duration of the emergency.
An article reviews the National Resources Planning Board’s 1944 job outlook and proposed state financed industry to sustain full employment, warns of state capitalism and end of free competition, and argues farmers and chemurgy will drive postwar prosperity while wage earners reject coercive labor tribute.
A wartime column notes American 18 ton tanks outperform German models in Libya early engagements and cites maintenance, field repair capabilities, and the rolling ordnance unit as keys. It highlights the Sea Otter cargo craft by Weaver Associates, using auto engines and small mills to speed production for lend-lease needs.
Washington discusses why the United States and Britain withhold announcements of U boat sinkings. Charles Michelson notes strategic secrecy aims to delay German inferences and protect convoy safety. The piece also argues Davis tax views and the impact on defense production and small plants.
Washington announces mediation halted the planned five day strike of railway workers, averting disruption. New York notes two honorary additions to the American Institute of Decorators, John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Henry F. Dupont.
Encourages deep soil beds and thorough soakings to promote extensive root spread. Advises against surface sprinkles that favor shallow roots and lead to plant heaving during high winds. Emphasizes anchoring plants with robust, deep root systems.
Hardware designed for doors 1 3/8 inches thick and 150 pounds or less fits openings up to six to seven feet high and eight feet wide. The device frees hands by lifting the door automatically after a light pull and release, with a simple latch handle action.
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