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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
6
Economic highlights describe President Roosevelt urging a national defense program in peacetime, warning of invasion risk and the need to prepare a sizable, modern force. He notes U S army limits, scarce air power, and industrial gaps, with a year or more to ready expeditionary capabilities.
The piece argues that if Germany dominates Europe the US must meet force with force, with the President urging a major mobilization. It notes broad praise across parties for a 60,000 warplane goal, while urging immediate gains in army and naval strength, anti-aircraft defense, and munitions. It warns of strategic risks to Alaska and the Pacific if not acted. It questions past appropriations efficiency and flags debt concerns, yet stresses urgency of a record military buildup.
The essay argues blame for the war lies with Versailles and Hitler, urging a fair peace. It warns that a Hitler victory would threaten U.S. access to rubber, tin, crops, and manganese, risking isolation and global trade disruption. It notes the potential for navies to block ports and the impact on American industry and supplies.
Graettinger Block and Tile Co offers a full line of concrete products including silos blocks drain tile well tile and more. Inquiries invited and customers urged to visit or call 222 Graettinger Iowa. Also contains scattered political commentary on isolationism and American history.
The Dispatch reports on a German propaganda book claiming Polish mistreatment of Germans in Poland and Nazi atrocities. The piece questions timing and authenticity, noting the dangers of Nazi messaging while defending U S freedom of speech and press.
Louis Tieden Sikader farmer was wounded in the right foot when a 22 rifle he had leaned against a fence discharged in a gust of wind while he was herding cattle. The incident occurred as he shot ground squirrels. L A Talbott of Malvern, who has spent six years staging weekly auction sales, missed his first sale last week due to coronary thrombosis illness.
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