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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
2
Roger Shaw analyzes the week’s events as Nazi advances into the Low Countries face fierce resistance. The piece notes leadership changes with Churchill replacing Chamberlain and reflects on Allied morale amid intense combat across occupied Europe.
Big Items cover world war mobilization and responses from leaders. Hitler’s push into the Low Countries, French British aid, and Dutch Belgian resistance are described with aerial bombardment and sieges. Roosevelt and Gamelin react as mass mobilization and propaganda influence public mood.
Washington pressed for rapid armament after German advances. Secretary Woodring urged a $400 million plan to equip a million troops, boost aircraft output with extra shifts, and revitalize small manufacturers. Submarines at Philadelphia yard may be reconditioned while fleet plans stay unchanged. Roosevelt labeled himself a pacifist and warned Americans remain vulnerable.
In Britain, Chamberlain loses Labor support while Churchill gains Labor affection despite Tory roots. Some Chamberlain allies exit politics as the Undertaker is mocked. In France, conservatives join Reynaud cabinet to stabilize policy. The Labour party wields strong union power in war industries and factories. Liberals back Churchill.
Tom Dewey returns to New York after a cross country trip receiving Idaho eight votes and Maryland sixteen for the Republican convention. In Maryland Senator Tydings strengthens his position in the Democratic party. Roosevelt defeats Garner in California while Garner wins Texas by a large margin. Alabama Democrats endorse Speaker Bankhead as their favorite son.
A Senate committee approved the plan to fold the Civil Aeronautics Authority into the Department of Commerce by a 5 to 3 vote after two days of hearings. The change ends CAA independence and places it under Harry Hopkins. Flyers oppose the proposal.
The measure proposes to authorize a payment of 243361 dollars to the American ambassador to Poland Anthony Drexel Biddle for furniture tapestries pictures and other items lost during the Polish blitz of 18 days last autumn. Biddle’s villa near Warsaw was damaged by bombs and his silver was taken. He now works with the Polish government in exile in France.
Senator Lundeen of Minnesota, a pacifist and isolationist, scores perfect 28 for bulls eyes in Washington on Army Garand and Johnson rifle tests. Heoutshot crack military sharpshooters, hitting 28 straight without a miss as reg ulars watched in disbelief. The Garand fires eight shots per cycle while the Johnson fires 11.
California governor backs third term, Roosevelt wins big in primary. Pope pleads for peace, optimism among pilgrims. Pianist Cowell released from jail after a morals offense sentence. Berlin rationing sparks shortages as citizens queue for tobacco and alcohol. King Carol seizes Polish gold to cover debts and aid refugees. Willkie honored in New York forうllied support stance, Scouts chief West and Catt noted. debate over democracy and war persists.
The article notes medieval Russian iconography used a staged realism with skeleton, organs, flesh, and clothing. It cites Japan's 1933 to 1935 death by action wave on Oshima Island, where 313 jumped into a volcano and 29 of 1,208 foiled by guards boarded boats. It observes granite's hardness yet its buildings can crumble in fires, unlike marble.
A succinct reflection on the lasting worth of books, likening their value to the stamp of time and the esteem they gain as they pass through generations. The quote attributes wisdom to accumulated ages and the enduring influence of literature.
Mrs. and Mrs. Newhouse envision a cool dell like shelter built from second hand pipe framed by blue paint and green white striped awning fabric. They detail fabric width yardage binding edge and a joining method while promoting Sewing Book No 1 offering for home craft projects and instructions.
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