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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1941
Page
7
Edward C. Wayne analyzes Britain's Crete defeat and its consequences for Mediterranean strategy. The piece notes Nazi advances endangering supply lines and the president's pledge to aid Britain prompting examination of broader U.S. support steps.
Seventy nine year old Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes will retire from the U S Supreme Court on July 1. President Roosevelt accepted the retirement in a telegram praising his splendid service. Hughes cites age and health. he has held many roles including governor of New York secretary of State presidential candidate and member of the world arbitration tribunal.
The article notes the German victory at Crete as a watershed, highlighting air borne capture of an island without sea control, British setbacks despite initial hand to hand fighting, and the vulnerability of fleets to airborne attack as dive bombers proved fast and hard to defend against. It also mentions German and Italian expeditionary forces and the heavy losses suffered by both sides.
Press and Congress question how much aid has reached Britain as President pledged to answer. A Burns associate explained delay in shipping and starting production while Senator Byrd pressed for figures. Critics say the production and base setup plans lag behind, and editorials question the President after his fireside chat.
British forces finally break Rashid Ali Gailani’s small Iraqi army after German aircraft withdraw from the region. The Mosul to Haifa oil pipeline is secured, enabling a defensive stand to protect Suez and vital oil supplies as Britain faces uncertain American aid and potential Axis pressure in the Middle East.
Commentary recalls long history of debates over Britain and Vichy policy with references to a bill and historical positions. Analysts note differing viewpoints on collaboration versus resistance and the evolving stance of Britain in relation to Vichy France.
The piece outlines a U S Navy plan to move the Pacific fleet to the Atlantic to deter Nazi expansion. It emphasizes keeping the fleet intact with battleships cruisers and destroyers, and highlights Hawaii Azores Canaries Cape Verde as strategic stepping stones. It argues control of these mid Atlantic islands enables air patrols and bomber coverage across the ocean.
In a garden wedding, bridesmaids carry tiny nosegays of the same flowers. Bonnet styles feature blossoms and heart shaped brims with sweetheart roses. Garlands replace bouquets and corsages accompany going away frocks. Orchids, gardenias, and sweetpeas provide luxurious accents to simple gowns.
The National Geographic Society notes American women wear more veils than Turkish women. Veils come in pink, white, red, green, black and brown and will soften the fashion scene through summer. A new use links veils to crown bands on big brim hats, letting veils drape down the back. Brims reach up to nine inches, with soft outlines in rippled organza, champagne straw, chicken wire straw, and shirred red felt.
The article notes dramatic sleeve updates across garments this season with deep arm holes and smooth shoulders creating a new silhouette. Short sleeves and shoulder caps appear on dresses, while longer sleeves feature fullness below the elbow.
Designers embrace color on color in summer sheets with thin fabrics. Black over pink is a favorite, navy over red proves effective, and orchid over pink or light blue suits eveningwear.
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