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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1941
Page
11
The United States moves to blunt German and Soviet pressure by mobilizing worldwide economic measures and trade controls. Washington aims to curb aggression while maintaining allied support and supply lines.
The piece surveys a diplomatic war alongside brutal Frontline battles, noting Germany's blitz against Pan-American unity and Japan’s moves in the Pacific directed by Berlin. It highlights U.S. concerns over delayed entry to the war and Germany seeking Dakar and Vichy leverage, with broader regional tensions flaring in Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Argentina, and Mexico.
Analysis notes the global economic war among Pan America the United States and Britain against the Axis, especially Japan. Viewpoints differ on Russia and Germany, sea lanes, and Britain’s fleet, but many argue sea control and blockade shape the war’s outcome more than land campaigns.
The gasoline curfew set by Secretary Ickes faces likely repeal or rationing as critics warn it will cost 100,000 filling station jobs and fail to curb demand. Separate dispatches describe Russian and Chinese war updates, noting heavy German losses, Russian claims of Nazi withdrawals near Smolensk, and caution about Moscow proximity.
Stockholm dispatches say Norway nearly in siege due to widespread popular unrest against German rule. Observers link timing to RAF bombings and V for victory drive as Norwegian courts are said shut and trials moved to German courts-martial. A Nazi order requires locals to align radios with German broadcasts.
Japan announces a massive conscription of 2 million men and accelerates munitions shipments to Indo China as regional targets including Burma road, Thailand, Dutch East Indies, and the Philippines loom for possible air raids once Franco-Japanese bases are ready. The silk industry is strained to supply army needs, while hosiery jobs face 175,000 layoffs amid global trade curbs.
Welles, acting secretary of state, rebukes the Vichy government for surrendering Indo China to Japan and warns France that Germany could seize Dakar, with the United States prepared to move first if needed. A conference with the President preceded the public note. A British Australian American reception followed Hopkins's flight to England. The duke plans a five day U S defense industries tour and Hyde Park visit later this month.
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