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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1939
Page
6
Column by Joseph W. La Bine analyzes Senate debates over foreign policy. Editorial note states opinions reflect the analyst, not the newspaper.
A national policy clash pits strict neutrality against internationalism with President Roosevelt backing aid to democracies while many Republicans and some Democrats denounce secrecy and favoritism. The row touches arms sales to France, a possible U S French alliance, and a push to broaden social security with major tax implications.
The analysis argues Nazi Germany could press a peace policy after a year of conquests in Austria Czechoslovakia and Spain. It predicts Hitler will gain concessions from Britain and Italy while courting Russia, and notes potential returns of colonies and a move toward trade deals in a dominant Europe. It warns such a axis could threaten global stability.
Public Works Administration, created in 1933, would expand to a permanent agency to fight unemployment and centralize relief, with a proposed 1 billion a year reserve. An administration bill to embody the program was announced, while Congress would not seek a special annual appropriation.
Trend notes wind shift and temptations to bring hunger strikers back from protest at San Quentin with coffee and cream. Refugees story covers Rep Dickstein drafting Alaska refugee legislation urged by German critics. Manganese prices surge due to European rearmament. Drill reg changes remove squads right from new U S army regulations.
In 1918 aboard the army cargo transport U S S Hatteras, radio operator Jim Evrard and two shipmates faced a massive 360 foot steel anchor chain whipping through the chain locker. The heavy coil rose and began to pay out, threatening to crush them as the ship rode a storm in the Atlantic. They ducked into corners and prayed as the dangerous looped chain swung past, narrowly escaping injury before the anchor was finally secured.
Bees overeat before swarming and crowd the queen to protect her, a behavior explained. The name Gratia traces to Latin Gratiana meaning divine favor or kindness, with Italian forms Graziosa and Graziella sharing the root. St. Gratia was an early virgin martyr.
Rural traffic crashes rise sharply with fatalities up 172 percent since 1924, while cities over 10,000 show a 30 percent increase. In 1937 rural districts and small cities report 27,400 deaths and cities over 10,000 record 12,100 fatalities. Rural crashes mostly involve multi-vehicle collisions, whereas urban deaths center on pedestrian collisions.
A reflective line on sharing burdens and lightening one another’s load, stressing mutual aid as a path to brighter days and a fuller life for all involved.
A concise reflection on moral guidance advising to imitate good people and examine one’s own heart when confronted with bad behavior. The maxim highlights self-improvement through discernment and personal accountability.
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