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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1941
Page
3
Acting State Secretary Sumner Welles stated for President Roosevelt that dictatorship threatens the American way of life and the U S must address Russia ties. He declined to specify exact plans and said the United States seeks to prevent German advance against Russia while avoiding commitment beyond general support.
The June report notes official belief that Germany aims to seize Russia to threaten the United States and drive an invasion from the east. Officials stress urgency as the administration weighs responses and Army and State Department officials analyze Russia theater moves.
On June 23 Finland filed a formal protest with Russia objecting to its fleet actions. The note cites Finland’s concern over Russian moves seen as a challenge to Nordic security and regional peace.
The States today ordered all exits closed to Italian nationals pending further notice to prevent departure with funds. The move targets Italians and follows ongoing concerns about unauthorized travel and financial control.
San Antonio reports WPA employment will drop to 16 800 in July from 73 310. H P Drought says reductions are needed to fit the July budget while preserving full defense project staffing. District figures show Houston 7 071 and San Antonio 8 404 among others.
Washington officials announce a surge in U S horse buying with numbers rising from about 2 000 to nearly 24 000. Of the total 18 696 are riding horses, the rest draft and pack animals. The War Department seeks 3 889 more riding horses as the steppe program continues.
Texas has reached close to 2000 drilled oil and gas wells, reflecting a rapid expansion of exploration activity across the state. Industry data show continued effort by operators to tap reservoirs and boost production amid favorable demand conditions.
Texas officials announce July 1 draft registration with narrow exemptions. All 21 year olds including aliens must register unless they hold listed active service or official statuses. Special registrars will aid those unable to attend local boards and inmates must register upon release.
Four people drowned when a pleasure boat near the Kaskaskia river left Keysport Illinois sank as it started its motor. Howard Stubblefield and son Delbert of St Louis John Finley and Charles Finley of East St Louis perished. Mrs Stubblefield and Mrs Virginia Taylor of Overlein Missouri survived. Sheriff Timmermann said the sinking was sudden with no fire or explosion.
The Department of Commerce reports that the United States has the highest per capita consumption of leather footwear, exceeding 1 or 2 pairs more than any other country.
Major B S Graham says construction for the Bonham Jones Field pilot training school will begin July 1 and training will start immediately. He notes Bonham population will rise by at least fifty families and August 15 should see substantial progress. Bonham voters have approved an 80 000 bond to fund improvements to enlarge the field.
The Treasury unveils a new Defense Savings Quiz in the Daily Favorite starting tomorrow. Questions come from common bond and stamp buyers and answers explain what the Defense Savings Program means for individuals and the nation.
Washington reports that on June 23 the government initiated daily and hourly checks on unregulated commodity markets to detect possible speculative activity in foods like coffee tea pepper cocoa and other commodities across the market.
London reports President Churchill outlines a unified allied resolve to destroy Nazi Germany. He emphasizes speaking without delay, vows to fight Hitler and his regime with God’s help, and promises action against Nazi quislings and leaders. The declaration frames postwar justice and allied victory.
Families of rowers soon receiving stamps for the supplementary cotton program are advised to plan ahead. An inventory of existing cotton goods and a needs list can help allot stamps wisely between clothing and household use. The Extension Service experts advise price checks, careful labeling, and avoiding unnecessary purchases to maximize value.
United Press reports Finland remained technically at peace with Russia as of early Monday with Russian Ambassador to Finland confirming neither country desires a new war between the two nations less than two years after prior fighting.
Cairo dispatch reports British forces have reached Palmyra and seized the Syria pipeline airport, engaging French troops in the vicinity as the Middle East operation escalates.
An official communique reports Vichy French ships damaged a British warship in a naval engagement off the Lebanese coast in the afternoon. The clash occurred near Beirut with limited details released.
Madrid today quoted a foreign office spokesman saying Spain would like to send an army against Soviet Russia but declined to say if such a move is imminent.
The Egyptian Ministry of Interior reports twenty people killed and about sixty injured in an air attack on Alexandria this morning. The incident occurred as authorities assess casualties and security response in the port city of Egypt.
Longview Texas June 23 County councils for national defense organized by East Texas Chamber of Commerce with aid of local commissioners. Regional chairman Nick McGill announced nationwide efforts and plans for East Texas National Defense Day. Chamber leaders say cooperation will coordinate community mobilization as defense months approach. Local officials support central chamber headquarters and expect government coordination through the coming months.
Stockholm experiences an air raid alarm at 12 45 A M as a corresp ondent reports from the city The alert comes amid wartime tension and a nearby disturbance referenced in dispatches. A separate note mentions a WPA street improvement project completed by city workers, with portable chicken houses described as warm and movable.
Press staff correspondent details a memorial service held aboard the submarine Triton off Port St. George for 33 officers and crew members who perished. Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Kies led the ceremony. Rear Admiral Keas and others attended as wreaths were placed on the sub. The service honored those lost in the submarine disaster.
World War II front reports say Russian lines held at most points despite a German 1 700 mile push. Nazi assault targeted Brest Litovsk and the Baltic region while Bucharest dispatches noted advances toward Chisinau. British and Russian air forces responded with intensified bombing along French coasts Ruhr and north German ports.
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