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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
7
Editorial notes indicate Belgium’s surrender marks a new phase in the world war. German forces hold crucial Channel ports as the conflict shifts dynamics. Editorial perspective reflects on strategic implications and Allied responses.
Wartime shock as King Leopold III reportedly orders Belgian troops to lay down arms. France and Britain face uncertain continuation of hostilities while German forces push a semicircular sweep from Cambrai to Boulogne and Calais. Channel air supremacy grows as German flyers dominate the sea lane to Dover.
A fragmented column references a diverse cast including a World War flyer at eighteen, a son in law of a late foreign minister, Colonel Blimps, and Scotland Yard lore. It notes British enthusiasm over De Valera and Bratral, describing a so called firm imperialist stance and a dramatic scene of youth unrest, with scattered phrases about rock solid authority.
Critics queried Roose velt’s 50,000 airplane proposal and a billion dollar appropriation. Experts calculated that at European aircraft prices the 50,000 planes would cost at least six billions. Aviation professionals support the large figure, while staffing needs implied by the plan seemed enormous.
A terse wartime dispatch notes no enemy aircraft sighted for seven days, signaling quiet skies. Officials emphasize continued vigilance and readiness despite calm. Local observers report scarce air activity and emphasize the need for ongoing patrols and maintenance of defenses.
The piece recalls Admiral Towers as the lone survivor among the first naval aviation pioneers from 1911, with commanders Rodgers and Ellyson dead earlier. It notes Towers’ perilous flights including the NC4 transatlantic leg in 1919 and a 1,700 foot plunge in 1913. It discusses naval expansion, Arnold’s influence, and Admiral Robinson as bureau chief and policy adviser, outlining defense needs and costs.
In a terse hearing the judge said he would think over a request while noting that years and dates mentioned in the case would be disclosed in due course. The proceedings centered on resolving confidentiality and timing of the release.
CERTAIN Miss Fixit inherits a furniture filled house and, using a Book No 4 sketch, learns to plot room color from a rug or picture. She discovers that color is inexpensive and can transform spaces. Her turquoise rocker revival with bright chintz shows a simple, affordable approach. The tale encourages readers to adopt the illustrated color rule in Book 4.
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