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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
6
Edward C Wayne presents weekly analysis on current events. The column reflects the analyst perspective and discusses political developments, international affairs, and economic trends, distributed by the Western Newspaper Union.
The piece notes Adolf Hitler courting Bulgaria Romania and Slovakia for a German led alliance, while Mussolini faces Greek resistance in Albania. It reports Bulgaria delays delegation to Berlin amid rumored Soviet pressure and cites Allied doubts about Italy’s war aims as Greece halves Italian gains and British forces arrive in Greece.
In Rumania fascist Iron Guard squads executed at least 64 political enemies. A government communique disapproved the killings. Simultaneous strikes hit Vultee Aircraft in Downey California over wage and arbitration demands, while Aluminum Company of America in New Kensington Pennsylvania faced a dues dispute and union pressure. Philip Murray, CIO leader, personally intervened in the latter case.
Guest Princess Juliana of the Netherlands will visit the White House December 18 in a strictly private, personal visit. In Ohio Mrs. A. E. Burkhardt of Poland wins America's best crocheter honor from a 250000-entry luncheon competition. Michigan Gov Loren D. Dickinson names Mrs Matilda W Wilson as lieutenant governor, a move likely to be tested in court after the death of Franklin D. Fitzgerald.
Lord Lothian said Britain spent nearly all American funds and sold gold and securities to raise dollars. The Johnson act blocks credits to debtors and Roosevelt said aid is at the maximum possible given capacity. London floated ideas of trading Caribbean colonies for munitions as a future option.
The Department of Justice plans a two fold inquiry into food market monopolies following a home building probe that yielded 99 indictments against 1,538 contractors, manufacturers associations and labor executives. The aim is to cut living costs and shield farmers, with claims that processors and distributors claim 50 to 60 percent of the consumer dollar and that price fixing occurs in fish cheese poultry and retail grocery markets and canning and bread sectors.
The piece notes Congress refused a recess to fix the Capitol roof before winter snows, while Pan American Airways marks its fifth anniversary flight to Honolulu and wartime air raids continue in Europe. Gov Ratner’s absentee voting history influences his election race, and Vienna composer Oscar Strauss relocates to America.
A pilotless, radio controlled bomber is tested in Hawaii and Langley field. It takes off, drops bombs on a preselected target, and lands without human control. Direct hits reported, with range limited by fuel and radio link. The device is highly guarded under Espionage act warnings.
Washington column argues that democratic governance can expand power during war without becoming a dictatorship. It cites mobilization, emergency powers, and the Smith and Wesson episode, endorses a congressional consultative resolution on aiding Britain, and urges full debate over war risks and public opinion.
A collage of gossip and theater chatter features Farmer Paul Whiteman gifting an Aber deen Angus bull to Frank Norris of Time, while ex Senator McNabee disputes a rumor about a wacky company. The column roams through Eddie Cantor, Jolson showbiz, and a host of nightlife quips plus a New York novelette involving a diamond ring mix up and a Broadway ticker-tape tease.
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