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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1940
Page
2
U S maps new defense plans as German forces push toward Paris amid heavy combat. Editor notes opinions reflect the columnist view while the newspaper relays the briefing released by Western Newspaper Union.
The piece reviews European Nazi gains and Allied responses, noting Germany’s rapid advances through Belgium, the Netherlands, and France and Churchill’s stance. It covers Roosevelt asking Congress for a billion dollars and 50 000 warplanes, Willkie’s reply, and U S political debate on defense and foreign policy amid looming war.
England’s war minister Tony Eden drives local sharpshooter groups to target invading parachute jumpers. Jeannette Pennsylvania forms the first civilian anti parachute region in the United States with members fearing attacks on the Pittsburgh industrial belt. Brust and Landis lead the Jeannette sharpies as local editor and marksman.
The former United States liner Harding, built in 1921 and of 13 869 tons, was sunk by bombs off the Flemish coast after being sold to a Belgian firm and renamed Ville de Bruges. From its loss two new American destroyers, Hughes and Monssen, were launched at Puget Sound named for Yankee naval heroes.
An article notes Americans have dwindling jaw strength from 171 pounds in earlier times to 125 pounds in 1940, while contrasting Eskimo bite strength at about 300 pounds. It frames the trend as a result of soft food and calls it “cheering-force” in a humorous wartime piece.
Messy clipping notes the ex Kaiser hiding in Holland under guard and loyal to his refuge, along with cables linking General Weygand to Allied command. Dorothy Thompson and George Sokolsky debate Roosevelt third term while Buck’s jungle camp furnishes a hyena cub adopted by Tessie the Long Island cat.
Washington columnist William Bruckart describes a tense capital as President Roosevelt urges new defense measures. He notes calls to speed up 1 196 billion in appropriations, expand armed forces, and ramp up aircraft production amid fears of enemy strikes and bomb threats near Washington.
The article notes President Roosevelt seeking added funds beyond about 3.276 billion for military services in the fiscal year starting July 1 1940. It frames the request as new, necessary to meet Hitler’s advances, while contrasting with domestic political debate and warnings about domestic fifth column threats.
William Bruckart criticizes Washington officials for panicking over U S involvement in Europe. He urges calm balanced thinking and warns against the fifth column and enemies within, calling for vigilance without hysteria.
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