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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1941
Page
2
Weekly analysis notes the 17/2 billion dollar national budget with defense funds as the largest item. It reports lift of the blockade on food for France and British victories over Italian forces, with the editor notes clarifying opinion.
President Roosevelt addressed the new Congress with a stark defense focused message. He urged swift action to authorize billions of dollars of weapons for embattled democracies, warned against appeasers, and called for sacrifices from business, labor and agriculture to step up the defense effort. He outlined a high 1942 budget emphasizing defense, growth in taxes, and potential debt limits. He contrasted British and Italian wartime propaganda and praised Anzacs for their resolve as the Bardia defense collapsed in under 48 hours.
American pressure yields changes in British blockade policy allowing some food shipments to Spain, unoccupied France and Finland. U S authorities argued the conquered and occupied territories require feeding, while Britain feared German control of rations. The British finally yielded after months of negotiations, despite bets on munition supplies.
Roosevelt faced Senate opposition over J Warren Madden as Labor Board head. He was appointed to the U S Court of Claims after Senate displeasure eased. Martha J Weller famed lion tamer and former star of 40 years ago died in St Louis at 75. Shirley Temple returns to Hollywood studios after retiring at 11.
Virginia Bruce and fellow celebrities mingle in Midtown chatter as social scenes from Fifth Avenue to Longchamps unfold. Observers note Broadway stars, flirtations, and a Garbo Panama Hattie moment with photographers, autograph hounds, and cab rides amid a bustling showbiz backdrop.
The article recalls Count Felix von Luckner, famed WWI raider, now selling voyages and lecturing in the United States. It notes his past sinking of ships and current harsh criticisms for killing civilians, while mentioning debates over American involvement in Pacific trade and neutrality tensions with Britain and London.
Boxes made from bits of plywood are cut with a jig saw and painted. They are nailed together to form decorative planters for indoor use and to add interest to home rooms.
The article notes anticipated fall enrollment to include those turning 21 since October 1940 and exclude those past 36, with a new top-number lift. The American Legion proposes an 18 to 21 permanent selective draft plus compulsory national youth training.
A column notes Verne Marshall’s clash with the Herald Tribune over criticisms of Hitler’s memo and comments on the network handling. It also highlights Gloria Swanson’s rising wealth through financing refugee inventors and backing a South American venture into a lighter alloy for aircraft, funded by a prominent ambassador.
Responding to an emergency call, seven large American bombers landed at Croydon near London after a nonstop transatlantic flight. The anxious question Are we in time was met with a calm yes as tea was served.
A reflection on charity and virtue noting that deeds done with limited means still bring true value. The author emphasizes that the good we accomplish with what we have can impact others and endure beyond our mortal life.
The film Gone With the Wind is described as the greatest grosser ever, taking about 32 million of an estimated 100 million annual fan spend, leaving 68 million for other releases as a severe blow to the industry.
A correspondent recalls a parliamentary exchange where a member questioned why the RAF did not bomb Berlin civilians alongside military targets. Churchill replied with a wry line about business before pleasure, saying he would like to order the Wilhelmsstrasse bomb but cannot.
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