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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1941
Page
2
An editor's note states that opinions in the columns express the writer's view and may not reflect the newspaper's position. The piece is released through Western Newspaper Union.
The article describes a tense wartime mood after a heavy German bombing of London. It notes widespread fires and huge financial losses, with fears of an Irish invasion and cautious Allied expectations about German moves in the Balkans, Italy, and the Mediterranean.
President Roosevelt weighs plans from his Big Four to mobilize industry for munitions and shipbuilding. Rep. Hamilton Fish warns Axis could dominate high seas if Britain falls, as Walter Reuther and Philip Murray push Detroit plant activation for 150000 planes annually with 554000 feet of space. Undersecretary Patterson backs mobilization while aircraft makers resist. Non essentials may be redirected to war orders.
In the latter half of January thousands more young men will be drafted for a one year army training under the selective service act. The December first call filled quotas across 6500 draft boards with volunteers. The January draft includes non volunteers in many areas. Altus G. Moore of Washington advanced from private to major in the capital police force and was assigned as reserve officer, major of infantry. In St. Louis Sergt. William Schneider entered Missouri National Guard service and his son Lieut. William Schneider Jr. in the air corps commissioned shortly afterward saluted him on joining day.
The column critiques a proposed Washington executive order resembling 1918 War Industries control with Knudsen leading a priorities and price scheme. It argues for free enterprise over regimented planning, warning of labor and political hostility and urging impartial oversight instead of army navy decisions. It invokes Jefferson and Smith to defend decentralization and individual effort over centralized control.
The article notes Roosevelt weighing use of American warships to guard Atlantic convoys amid British pressure and neutrality concerns. It highlights Panama’s Axis-leaning leadership under Arnulfo Arias, opposition from Harmodio Arias, and U.S. embassy plans as the Panama Canal defenses face renewed scrutiny. Also mentions Maj. Gen. Harold Arnold, head of the air corps, as a boys’ author.
Notes on radio rankings with Truth or Consequences leading The Wireless. Broadcast lore covers Bill Shirer reports from Germany, Lindbergh, and antiwar groups. The piece surveys press personalities, political hints, and cultural tidbits amid wartime sentiment.
President Roosevelt warned that 1941 could bring the decisive test for the nation and its economy if Britain fell, with Axis powers threatening Europe and the Americas. He said secret agents operate in the Americas and urged defense production while opposing immediate US troop deployments. Berlin and Rome responded with defiant signals, Hitler predicting victory and Mussolini declaring America already at war.
The Overseas Press Club drops Viereck over alleged harmful associates. Daniel Frohman, 89, a leading Broadway producer, died in New York. Agnes Ayres, 42, silent film star, died in Hollywood. Franklin D Roosevelt Jr., 27, earned a law degree and joined Wright Gordon firm in New York after graduation and interning. Gloria Jean, 12, sued for 535000 by a theatrical agent claiming discovery rights.
The piece surveys New York concerns about a famed lawyer facing jail over harboring Lepke. It also notes chatter about a foreign magnate rumored to be “queer” and pursued by governments. The column weighs opinions on Lord Halifax succeeding Lothian and distrust among groups regarding Churchill and Bevin.
A mid January Washington march led by the National Maritime Union protests gov ernment seizure of six merchant ships. Supported by the American Youth Congress and American Peace Mobilization groups, the event reflects broad labor and peace activism of the era. The piece also notes Broadway star power and a New York newspaper facing substantial losses.
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