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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1940
Page
6
England tightens the sea blockade as sustained German air raids press civilian areas. reports claim Japanese authorities have arrested British spies, signaling intensified wartime tensions across theaters.
The British extend the sea blockade to the coasts of Spain and Portugal to curb re shipments. Navicerts become mandatory for sea traffic as London reports heavy German air raids and claims Dover damage while Britain mounts a unified home defense.
In the 1940 race Republicans and Democrats pivot toward aggressive tactics with Willkie’s August 17 speech set to spark a knock-down campaign. Edward J. Flynn becomes Democratic national committeeman, Alfred E. Smith backs the GOP, and Japan escalates espionage tensions as the U S enforces scrap iron export licensing drawing retaliation fears.
Earl Browder, general secretary of the Communist party in the United States, petitions the Supreme Court to review his fraud passport case. He could face four years in prison and a $2,000 fine. Rich ard Greene, a young British star, left Hollywood to join Canada’s army in Vancouver. Walter O Keefe named entertainment chairman by the Republican National Committee. The Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies, led by William Allen White, ran ads urging sale of 60 Navy destroyers to Britain. Neville Chamberlain, now war cabinet member, underwent surgery for intestinal obstruction.
European crop reports warn of near famine this winter while the United States expects a monumental 60 million bushel wheat surplus after the 1940 harvest. The vast grain storage will fill bins across the country as seeds and bread grains accumulate for future needs.
In a newsroom romance set around social springings, Anne rebuffs Jim’s last minute invitations while Lillian coaches patience. Anne’s jealousy over Jim’s closeness with Lillian grows as the two appear together at games, leading to a vow to marry when ready.
Marty helps Grandmother repurpose a buffet into a combined guest and sewing room. The article describes a mirror, two legs, spools, a butter tub, unbleached muslin, and rags used for a hook rug. Lamps and a stool are shown, with directions for the rug and spool tables in Sewing Book 5.
Congressional opposition to peacetime draft grows as President Roosevelt seeks authority to activate the National Guard for a year of intensive training. Critics resist by arguing that narrowing registration to ages 21 to 31 still leaves defense margins and oppose such special Guard training.
The House passed a defense measure authorizing 4,963,151,957 dollars to expand the two ocean navy and boost preparedness. The bill, requested by the President, includes 14,000 additional warplanes and funds to equip 2,000,000 soldiers, with Senate consideration to follow.
Railroad investigators blamed the train crew for failing to follow instructions guiding a side track to let a freight train pass. A 73 car freight train collided head on with a gas line motor coach near Akron Ohio. The gas line crew were severely injured and unable to provide full statements.
Census findings take shape as machines tally data. Rural areas grow while big cities decline in rank. The 25 biggest cities list lists New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, and Los Angeles as the top five. Houston ranks 21st and Denver 25th, entering the list and replacing Jersey City and Portland.
Fifteen trade specialists left Budapest for Moscow to prepare for increased trade between Hungary and Russia now that war has been declared in Europe. Three hundred thousand Canadians are to be drafted for home defense against sabotage under a plan to start October 1. Aluminum price drops a cent a pound in a second year reduction. China closes offices with the League of Nations at Geneva. Spain and Portugal sign a pact pledging friendship and non aggression.
The article notes Grim fate in her film The Letter with Davis dying and facing danger on a plague island as she begins by killing a man. It also mentions her private life and time spent taking rhythm, rhythm, and dance lessons in spare moments.
Radio Guide lauds Raymond Gram Swing as a war commentator but notes he has only two free weeks for vacation in four years and may not find time off soon due to the ongoing European crisis.
Laurette Fillbrandt and Russ Young begin a Hollywood trip after five years of wait. He is a radio announcer and she pursues acting, celebrating a rare stretch of time together. George Brent recalls a fan demand to repeat a cigarette tap in films and its fallout with fans.
Pretty Brenda Marshall now in East of the River receives a youth’s letters asking her to drop his name in a line. Jane Wyman later gets roses for Tugboat Annie Sails Again but cites rose fever and script limits.
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