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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1940
Page
2
Edward C. Wayne reports that severe weather helped Greek forces resist an Italian invasion attempt. The piece notes U S support for Britain and mentions diplomatic activity among Soviet, Nazi, and fascist envoys.
Greek forces aided by storms and floods claim to crushed Italian spearheads in the Pindus mountains near Koritza and near the Kalamas river. Evzones cited for guerrilla actions as Italy presses two fronts toward Ioannina and the Adriatic. Kennedy opines on Europe’s war outlook, noting England’s endurance amid ongoing global tension.
An election aftermath shows burnt campaign literature in Salina Kansas and a flap in Tacoma Washington. The Civil Liberties Union considers defending eight German American Bund members charged with antisemitic speeches at Camp Nordland New Jersey. A three story bamboo roof basket claims to catch bombs in China. A draftee in Washington died in Rock Creek fighting with hope to survive. Philosophical notes warn democracy’s demise and possible national socialism if war enters. Aid to Britain is seen as insurance to buy time. Economists are urged over generals by President Roosevelt.
The obituary recalls Neville Chamberlain 71 who led Britain before World War II and sought appeasement with Germany in the Munich pact of 1938. It notes his resignation and long service, alongside context on Axis diplomacy and Russian Berlin talks. It also mentions postwar polling debates led by Harold Ickes.
In the post election aftermath President Roosevelt signals stronger foreign policy, offering Britain a fifty fifty share in war materiel, planes including bombers, merchant ships, foodstuffs, and tools, with priority based on national defense needs and guidance from military leaders. Also reports airliner crashes in Utah and Rio de Janeiro, and a mix of miscellany on prisoners, volunteers, and defense of British freighters.
The article surveys how farm mechanization shifts labor and land use, weighing benefits and risks from farm efficiency to security and ownership. It notes government studies, a 224 page book, and reflects on Greece Italy and U.S. history with vivid travel reminiscences and archival visions.
Fakh ril Maluf, a University of Michigan student on an indefinite scholarship, says he learned from Syrian newspapers that the French Petain government sentenced him to 15 years in prison for writings advocating Syria autonomy and social reform. He added he would stay in the United States for now.
Baukhage reports that technology changes farming toward growing for sale rather than home use, creating new challenges. He notes the Greek ambassador in Washington says Greeks are more united than before. The war department buys large tracts of land as part of the defense program.
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