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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1941
Page
2
Edward C. Wayne reports that Britain confirms seven billion dollars in aid under the Lease-Lend Act as the initial move to bolster England against the spring raids. London warns of intensified bombing as the blitz resumes amid wartime tensions and strategic air campaigns unfold.
Long Washington debate centers on a proposed 7.0 billion dollar aid package for Britain and allied needs with President Roosevelt defending the measure amid postwar recovery concerns. In London, air raids intensify and ships, planes, and bases swaps increase pressure, while U.S. labor disputes escalate nationwide including a major New York bus drivers walkout. European fronts report heavy bombing, naval losses, and continued British resilience as strategists weigh manpower and production implications for war needs.
Philadelphia reports alarm cost surges and industry observers discuss trends amid a revival of vivid alarm chatter. Fred B. Cody faces accusations involving his wife and black widow spiders in a troubling domestic case. Leopold Sie akt resigns after 29 years leading the Philadelphia Symphony, citing a wish to serve the government. London: Canadian citizen and former magazine representative Erland Echlin jailed under defense regulation.
Washington story notes that Lowell Mellott, head of the National Emergency Council, rejects any government campaign to muzzle press or radio. He argues for open information through agency bureaus and proposes press and radio input to handle emergency news without restraint. The piece also discusses Washington statues and a traffic-filled city scene around civic monuments.
Washington reporters sought total US airplane production for weeks. Officials kept figures confidential across defense offices, with divisions wary of embarrassment. One reporter obtained the totals at a cocktail party but withheld the breakdown to spare an agency.
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