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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
6
The analyst notes German advances in Norway with Allied fleets observing. Italy and Balkan states remain tense and unsettled as strategic moves unfold in wartime Europe.
The article notes a strategic shift as Allied forces focus on the Mediterranean while Germany consolidates in Norway. Britain and France aim to cut German supply lines to Italy via intensified sea and air attacks, and Italy’s stance remains uncertain as observers watch Mussolini and the Rex sail from Naples.
Canada warns citizens to avoid idle talk about military matters amid fears of enemy agents. France tightens gossip laws as officials warn against listening ears and potential prosecutions. Paris cafe owners fear wartime blackout rules may end outdoor dining and seek lighting exceptions for evenings.
Political roundup notes Roosevelt leading Democrats with 305 pledged and a hoped for majority at the convention while Dewey heads Republicans toward 477 of 1,000 delegates. Wheeler signals a possible challenge. Stassen and Martin press for chairman choice as party platforms form and debates over antiwar policy surface.
United States shipping reaches a decade high as enforcement tightens under the neutrality act. Attorney General Jackson forms a special justice department unit to prosecute neutrality violations while federal officials report rising private hiring and WPA project exits, with Chamber of Commerce President Carey criticizing the New Deal outcomes at the 28th annual session.
William Green of the AFL accuses rival John L. Lewis of seeking the U.S. presidency via a third party. Green spoke to 1,500 delegates in Pennsylvania and said the AFL would not join any third party. Lewis, speaking in West Virginia, urged a convention if Democrats fail to nominate acceptable labor candidates.
May Day reports from Stockholm Berlin Moscow and Manila recount neutral defense speeches heroic parades and unrest. Sweden pledges neutrality and cooperation while Germany touts victory. Russia showcases Lenin tomb troops as Stalin watches. Philippine Nueva Ecija headhunting clashes alarm farmers as tornadic winds kill and damage strike central U S. Cohan is cited for Over There and receives a gold medal from Roosevelt.
Washington reports Governor Harold Stassen left with three key GOP lines for his keynote: push a liberal tone, stress New Deal failures to curb unemployment, and advocate strong isolationist stance while following Glenn Frank’s moderate program.
The piece surveys a spat between Secretary Ickes and General Hugh S. Johnson over federal funding and gifts to states. It argues federal overreach harms local self government and explores wartime trade ideas, reserve material strategy, and currency versus bullion beliefs. Names include Ickes, Johnson, Berle, and Carter with references to Texas and Chicago.
A film star prankster hid an electrified chair in his home to delight in guests jumping when activated. A pretty interviewer sat in the chair and chatted normally, prompting the star to remark on the magnetic influence of film stars.
From Detroit the auto industry forecasts major changes in 1941 designs with streamlined torpedo bodies. Miami architects display plans for glass houses using structural glass and plate mirrors. Railroads offer car rental linked to train travel in 30 states with prebooked reservations and uniform national rates.
A designer describes a clever living room makeover using a box sized cornice board extending beyond a Davenport. Inside the frame are venetian blinds and drapery rods, plus a plant shelf along the sill to simulate three windows and brighten the room.
An international treaty protects Red Cross unit members captured in war from POW status. They must be treated to care for the sick and wounded behind enemy lines and, when possible, returned to their homeland. They are to receive the same pay and quarters as at home.
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