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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1941
Page
2
Edward C. Wayne analyzes British view of a Far East squeeze in Japan toward Thailand. The column notes Nazi claimed victories over Reds and reports Mussolini’s son killed in an air crash.
The report outlines three major bills facing congress the tax draft extension and price fixing measures with fate undecided. It notes the senate passage of an 18 month draft extension and the opposition press bid to curb government seizure of radio driven industries. In Britain Eden warns Japan over Thailand and Singapore risk while Germany proclaims huge prisoner gains and widespread Soviet collapse on the Eastern front.
A dispatch claims Washington urged Brazil to assume control of the Azores, noted as Portuguese possession, to aid Western hemisphere defense. Berlin charged the push, which Washington promptly denied, though the Azores issue figures in U S long range defense planning.
Government action classed silk as a vital raw material closing the silk hosiery industry. Women rush to stores stockpiling alternatives like cotton lisle stockings amid Beltsville cotton research. Cotton production shifts unfold as nylon cannot meet demand.
A speaker argues draft law unites rich and poor through shared camp life and service, predicting lasting friendships and citizenship benefits. He then laments small-town patronage decline from mail order, noting Vernon Iowa vanished and warning mercantile centralization hurts communities. He concludes with a view of US market power and a comment on egg prices and trade.
A report from Rome says Benito Mussolini’s second son Bruno, age 22 and titled Captain of Aviation, was killed in an air testing flight near Pisa. He had served in three wars, including Ethiopia, the Spanish Civil War, and the current conflict, with Italian sources noting his daring and risky actions.
A compact history notes that most US wars began in April with several landmark events. It cites the American Revolution, Lexington and Concord on April 19 1775, Civil War Fort Sumter on April 12 1861, Spanish American War April 24 1898, and World War I April 6 1917, plus the June 18 1812 declaration and May 13 1846 start dates for other conflicts.
Practical notes on methods for food and storage. Fragments cover cooking frankfurters in tomato juice, lemon juicing, keeping ice bags from sticking, marmalade cooking, and using pure sugar in preserves.
A Thackeray quotation notes the world as a looking glass that returns a person’s own mood. Frowning brings sour looks, laughter attracts cheer, and the world serves as a jolly companion depending on one’s face shown.
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