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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
1
Editor Farnham F. Dudgeon reports the president requests one billion dollars for a comprehensive national defense program as Nazi forces press the Maginot Line, with an editorial note clarifying opinions are those of the analyst rather than the newspaper.
The article describes a wartime forecast of spring fighting across The Netherlands Belgium and France with German forces advancing and Allied responses including heavy air bombardment. It notes Roosevelt’s congressional plea for 86 million to build up armed forces 286 million in future authorizations and a push to speed up aircraft production and pilot training led by Pershing who warns of widespread preparedness.
Postmaster General Farley reports postal revenues at an all-time high and predicts grow ing sums as war effects loom. Analysts see wartime shifts in demand for made goods, planes, and equipment, with mixed stock market signals. Roosevelt’s third-term prospects rise as Hull and Wheeler vie for nom ination. Byrd returns from Antarctica. Daughters of the American Depression rally on unemployment. Italy’s World's Fair exhibit contract ties to future events.
Gathered quotes show Robert Ley praising war as a divine mission to “bring Europe and the world to reason.” Viscount Gort predicts a hard but winnable struggle for Britain. Paul Van Zeeland urges U S support for right as Europe seeks relief. Arthur Capper discusses rubber supply disruptions and advocates U S investment in South American rubber.
Nylon stockings emerge as a new synthetic fabric from DuPont with a nationwide rollout and high durability. In Atlantic City a candidate for city commissioner faces intensified monitoring as cameras surveil polling sites to verify voter eligibility. Building data show private residential contracts in 37 states east of the Rockies hit a peak last month, totaling $135.42 million, with 88 percent in private ownership.
Washington reports a rapid buildup in anti-aircraft guns for New York City after observing German air operations. Only 39 guns in the defense area now, with 22 battalions and 204 more guns to be sent by year end. Ambassadors Lathian and de Saint Quentin meet in Washington as Britain and France seek morale boosts. Germany’s air power and supply strains are highlighted, with notes on Luftwaffe ranges, submarine bases, and the Schlieffen influence. Ambitions include heavy bombardment of England and paratrooper disruption behind lines.
A soft graceful silk print pattern with rippling skirt shoulder shirting waist tucks and V neckline. Pattern 1923-B features a tiny waist with ribbon belt, suited for prints georgette or chiffon in navy or black, including a step-by-step sew chart.
The origin of angling is obscure though allusions appear in Greek and Roman works and biblical texts. It gained general use in England around the Reformation era. The first printed angling book was Winkin de Worde's Treatyse of Fysshinge in 1496, followed by Izaak Walton's notable treatise in 1653.
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