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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1940
Page
1
A political commentary laments European powers backing smaller nations into a Nazi ring while appeasement failed. It argues delay in rearmament and weak leadership under McGrady risks prolonging conflict despite calls for early preparation.
An unidentified speaker recounts touring Europe ending in Greece where he was invited to be the principal speaker at a Lincoln Day dinner. A vociferous crowd urged more as he concluded after an hour, followed by a remarks with the local sheriff present.
Fragmented editorials discuss union pace and wage lag with hints of 60 a month pay by a future date. The text references Cenitfoe and Western Union and cites slow progress due to a lack of something unclear.
A series of front page items describe the Duke of Windsor flying to sea to confer with the Chief Executive while Roosevelt seeks a talk with him. Navy bomber action and public anticipation frame the report. Carole Landis note hints at celebrity intrigue with lions. Wayne King celebrated as The Waltz King after starting his music library fourteen years ago.
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