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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
3
Roger Shaw reports on Italy aligning with Germany as French forces pull back in early World War II. The column notes Allied readiness against Mussolini and ongoing shifts in the European balance of power.
The war brief notes Italy joins Germany as allies, seen as vital for rapid strikes. Berlin crowds cheer a likely quick victory while Hitler congratulates Mussolini on joining of free will. Roosevelt warns of force and pledges aid to opponents, as France reshuffles its cabinet removing Daladier and Premier Reynaud drops appeaser label.
The report outlines the transition from the Battle of France and the end of Flanders fighting to a new French campaign. It notes German aims toward Paris Normandy Havre Cherbourg and the Seine, while mentioning U S tensions with Mexico Argentina and others before Hitler's prominence. It states U S warships were sent to South America to aid and protect observers and trade routes, with Rio de Janeiro cited as a key objective.
The Times reports a witty scene at Le Touquet where PG Wodehouse and his wife hosted a cocktail party. Jeeves announces the Germans, leading to the arrest of the comic author while Mrs Wodehouse remains free, amid wartime tension and nervous press coverage.
A clipped column notes varied nicknames for Franklin D Roosevelt reflecting attitudes across regions and groups. It mentions Comrade Roosevelt Rosie Franklin and remarks on popularity among machine politicians, New England Harvard circles, and ultra circles while hinting at favorable views in the South and New York Times.
New York state planned to incur in its National Guard outfit two units to protect New York City and a third to look out for domestic security duties. The proposal outlines specific roles for each unit within the state guard structure.
A Washington official asserts we must stop Hiffer to save the British empire. The speaker warns that preserving the empire may lead to taking it over in a decisive, all-encompassing move.
Steel chairman electee of the board to succeed Edward K Sidfintus Jr who resigned to join the defense commission. The appointment follows a restructuring amid corporate leadership changes at United States Steel.
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