23 May 1941
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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1941
Page
1
Edward C. Wayne assesses how control of sea lanes surges ahead as the war’s shipping battles overshadow other fronts. The column notes rumors and propaganda surrounding Rudolf Hess’s flight to Britain and analyzes the impact on public sentiment and strategic planning.
Reporters traced Hess parachuting near Glasgow after an unannounced flight from Germany. British officials noted he was treated for a broken ankle while Berlin said he was missing. The world speculated on peace messages, Churchill’s stance, and the wider war's escalation as American aid flowed to Britain.
As convoys occupy Congress, President Roosevelt postpones a planned radio address amid bipartisan debate. Lindbergh warns free speech in peacetime, while Nye and opponents label Willkie a turncoat over support for engagement. Diplomatic fronts worsen as Britain seeks Turkey Syria line and Iraq mediation.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt selects a Chinese print dress as a gift for Madame Chiang Kai Shek. Miss Lee Ya Ching, a Chinese debutante and aviatrix, models the dress chosen for Madame Chiang while Mrs. Roosevelt wears the dress she picked for herself.
Federal agencies confront renewed strikes as the West coast shipyards and drydocks halt work. Atlantic cargo carriers demand bonuses, and the National Maritime Union votes against convoys amid broader labor unrest. Detroit, Newport, and Boston strikes threaten dockyards and construction sites, with GM facing a potential nationwide auto workers walkout.
War risk insurance for the SS America is cited as an example of U S government subsidies to Japanese insurers. The piece notes Axis funds and insured cargo data flow, plus debates over freezing German Italian assets in the United States. It details Britain food relief plans and comments on FDR era civil defense leadership.
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