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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
4
Editorial by Edward C. Wayne notes U S moves to end defense production bottlenecks as troops assume operations at a plant. Reports trouble in Syria and Middle East linked to a wartime breathing spell ending.
As labor disputes flared during a wartime pause, President Roosevelt moved to seize and run a defense plant after unions refused arbitration. Troops entered, workers were told to return, and mediation continued. The administration asserted authority to control raw materials, tools, and energy in a bid to mobilize industry for war.
Diplomatic clashes over Crete fuel fears of broader warfare in Europe and the Middle East. Hitler aims at Suez Malta and Gibraltar while Britain vows to defend northern Africa and the Middle East. Germany denies Jews occupy Syria and France pledges to defend its colonies. US entry fears and Winant’s trip add to tense headlines as Allied plans to speed war material to Britain intensify.
National news reports that over 3000 Coast Guard personnel will be moved to the Navy to crew transport and auxiliary vessels. Selective Service Deputy Director Hershey urged Congress to allow deferments for men who turn 27 by October 16, 1940. Navy Secretary Knox outlined a competitive system to pick workers in shipyards and shipbuilders, basing choices on time spent constructing ships of the same type.
Berlin and the Vichy government exchange orders while Petain signals collaboration with Britain and Abetz presses for more concessions. Weygand’s move to Africa reveals tension over French colonial troops fighting De Gaulle’s Free French, as American critics view French infighting as aiding Nazi aims and stoking domestic defense strike tensions.
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