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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
6
Edward C Wayne reports on government actions curtailing Nazi and Italian activities in the United States as part of a broad wartime security effort. The article notes the ongoing War of Nerves with fighting focused in the Near East and North Africa theater, highlighting diplomatic and military strain.
After the Robin Moor sinking the United States freezes Axis assets and orders German consulates, news agencies, and travel bureaus closed. Americans aboard the vessel were saved, but the diplomatic stance against fifth column activity remains firm as immigration limits tighten. The war of nerves spreads as Germany masss on the Russian border amid rumors of Turkish Russian pacts and strategic moves toward the Near East.
The piece surveys pro and con views on creating a distinct air force under a cabinet officer, citing British Crete and Illustrious as cautionary examples. It notes potential delay in implementing a separate arm due to ongoing army and navy aviation needs and procurement issues.
Japan conceded a limited defeat in the Dutch East Indies dispute after Dutch resistance to ultimatums. Tokyo said relations with the Netherlands would continue despite the setback, while observers warned Nazi Germany may push for action or risk widening war in the southern Pacific.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania two men named Joseph David Williams, both born December 28 1922, with blue eyes brown hair and four missing teeth share hometowns and a brother Daniel but are not related. In Rio de Janeiro Brazil bans defense material shipments to Axis powers cutting off Japan and Russia as customers. Mexico City announces Mexico will freeze Axis assets and close German consulates following the United States lead.
Knox in Canada signals U S alignment with Canadian course in the war. Stimson argues for immediate St. Lawrence seaway construction amid a long war outlook. King defends Canadian aid to Britain as a freely chosen response, not cash on the barrel head. A British parachutist assault in occupied France disrupts a German airfield, while Egyptian border fighting yields Capuzzo and touches on American tanks in use.
The columnist Dorothy Thompson refuses to dine with Hitler supporters calling them un-American. She recalls a senator’s “dark horse” remark and insists she is American first. The piece also recounts gossip on Hitler legends and Hollywood anecdotes from Damon Runyon era.
The column jots witty snippets about F P A and John Kieran at Fore st Hills jokes on their typewriters. Leelee Pons helps Kostelanetz, Gloria Swanson enjoys cheesecake, a ham actor protests NY press neglect, and Oscar Wilde jokes about conspiracy of silence. Maxie Rosenbloom starts dancing lessons. The League of American Writers debates politics and storytelling twists.
The piece notes closer U S cooperation with Brazil and Argentina amid wartime tensions and the Robin Moor sinking influencing policy toward Dakar and West Africa. It highlights concerns about mobilizing troops and transport limits, and weighs prior advice to avoid Atlantic involvement against the push for stronger South Atlantic action. It also covers Paul H Appleby’s Lincoln Cathedral of Agriculture plan and farm agency conflicts, plus Army Motion Picture Service expanding camp entertainment.
A column argues England financed global development for centuries and the U S may need to lead postwar finance. It cites bankers’ advice on advertising, discusses wage divides and a CIO aviation plant contract, and notes American democracy facing totalitarian temptations while praising sacrifices for preparedness.
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