18 Jul 1941
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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1941
Page
1
Edward C. Wayne analyzes how the US forces' landing in Iceland marks a new hemispheric defense move. He argues Germany's push against Russia opens British chances for air attacks, reflecting strategic shifts and Allied responses.
President Roosevelt informed Congress that American naval forces have occupied Iceland, supplementing and eventually replacing British troops there to forestall German moves in the Western Hemisphere. The action received full consent of Iceland, which declared independence from Denmark in May.
The article weighs key questions about Nazi advances vs Soviet defenses in World War II. It notes rapid German progress across thousands of square miles, conflicting reports from Vichy and Rome, and signs of a drawn out Stalin line or Chinese strategy. It discusses expected Soviet tactics, scorched earth, and potential shifts in military airpower and dive bombing to counter German offensives.
British observers noted that Nazi focus on the Reds in the East created a window for Britain to strike. RAF daytime mastery over occupied Europe and western Germany appeared, with large raids daily and manageable losses. Night attacks followed, while German retaliation remained light. Royal Navy efforts against U boats pressured the Baltic shore and supported Soviet convoys.
General Marshall argued for extending selective service beyond 17 months and removing geographic limits to draft service, urging that draftees be deployed as task troops within a unified army of regulars, National Guards, and draftees. Senator McNary resisted removing restrictions, signaling a hard battle to build a 2.5 million trained force.
Ottawa reports rising political outcry for some form of selective service to replace voluntary enlistment in the Dominion. Washington confirms Colonel Donovan will be assigned a post of importance in the defense setup after two unofficial tours of Europe’s war centers.
Britain lines up new leadership in the Middle East as General Auchinleck replaces Wavell, with hopes for a renewed push in Cyrenaica and Tobruk relief. Franco-British peace rumors grow in Syria while Vichy forces retreat toward Beirut, and Allied forces receive U.S. tanks and lend-lease planes to widen the front. The Maas dhen torpedoing adds to a tally of wartime incidents as the America prepares to ferry diplomats and consular staff between New York and Lisbon.
Inside story from diplomatic dispatches shows General Wavell clashing with Churchill over Greece Crete and Solum campaigns. He favored withdrawing British forces from the Mediterranean and defends a new African line from Port Sudan to Freetown amid U.S. support. Churchill opposed the pullout and Wavell is moved to India to focus on the India border and empire defense.
A Minneapolis factory feeds workers halibut oil pills and Vita A to sustain health and pep. Workers chant joy at toil, praising the boss and vitamins, while overtime and lunch limits spark cheer. Proponents praise vitamins for vigor, deny agitation, and scorn strikes as leaders’ talk fades.
Extension agronomist W. W. Brookins explains how harvest timing and moisture levels affect grain yield and quality. Proper maturity, drying, and storage are essential, with guidelines for wheat oats barley rye and flax. Keep grain dry, avoid premature cutting, use moisture tests, and time combining to daily conditions.
Two trench silo sealing methods gain practical use, says Ivan Watson of Colorado State College. Tar paper with dirt gives little spoilage. molasses with straw, followed by more straw, forms a tight seal and prevents spoilage while allowing molasses to be fed with silage.
A dairy farm task teaches calves to drink from a pail by a hands on method. The trainer steadies the calf and inserts two fingers into the mouth then lowers the head into the milk. When the calf begins drinking the fingers are removed. Repeats until the calf drinks freely. If nipple pails are used they must be cleaned and sterilized thoroughly.
A University of Missouri expert says investing in a good purebred boar yields profit. Choose boars to match sow type. tall, legal sows suit short-legged thick boars, but an intermediate hog type often earns more money.
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