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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1941
Page
3
Edward C. Wayne analyzes how the Russia Germany conflict accelerates Europe war plans. He notes shifting American opinions, Britain's Syria gains, and the Damascus fall impacting Allied strategy, alongside aviation losses, submarine disasters, and shifts in U S policy toward the Axis.
The article details a tentative $5 billion lend-lease appropriation plus the $7 billion already approved, totaling $12 billion for democracies. It notes after halving from an initial $19 billion, rising costs and repairs drive the need for more aid, and criticizes bureaucratic delay by army and OPM. It also profiles William H. Davis, new head of the National Defense Mediation Board, and odd Capitol interactions including a sign at the British Purchasing Mission and a sea captain's wife with biscuit bundle.
Washington reports Senator Andrew Jackson Houston of Texas turning eighty seven, placing him among the oldest lawmakers to serve in the Senate. In New York, school janitors from 15 states arrive at Columbia University for a five day course on rat catching insect control plumbing repair and sweeping techniques.
Craft note suggests covering cushions with water resistant artificial leather and sewing like heavy fabric. It details materials, needle sizes, stitch counts, and cord coverings. Promotes burlap and silk stocking cushion ideas and advertises Mrs Spears homemakers booklets with 200 ideas for 10 cents each.
A wartime appeal urges families and neighbors to back a nationwide U S O fundraiser. The plea notes potential $10 765 000 overnight raise and invites contributions to local U S O committees or national headquarters in the Empire State Building New York City. It lists allied organizations including the YMCA National Catholic Community Service Salvation Army YWCA Jewish Welfare Board and National Travelers Aid Association.
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