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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1945
Page
7
A Western Newspaper Union piece argues that full employment relies on world distribution and markets, not isolation. It criticizes high government management costs and cites International Harvester data, plus a reflection on Hoover’s 1932 campaign and a note on Poland and Russia postwar redistribution.
The 1937 38 strategy by Adm. William Leahy proposed a UK US backed naval blockade of Japan to cut off oil scrap iron and other materials from Japan. He argued a blockade could force a six month collapse without firing a shot. The plan faded after political pressure and later revived briefly after the Panay incident.
An Argentine official at a Peronist officers meeting proclaimed punishing imperialists and defending Germany. A message then announced Argentina’s invitation to a World Security Conference, prompting a corrected stance from Edward R. Stettinius who urged against normal ties with Argentina’s fascist clique.
Two dainty debutantes enter a swank bar seeking a lift after a tiring event. One quips she just left the worst cocktail party, the other laments being worn out and needing a drink to pop her up. Their light exchange captures a social moment in a city venue.
In a Gold Rush era San Francisco gazette a debate over terminology is noted with locals preferring not to use Frisco. The item recalls critics trading barbs in print and verse and editors sparring over subscriptions and challenges.
Mark Twain stops in a small California town during a lecture tour. At the barber shop he learns the lecture is sold out, and he laments the crowded venue as he jokes about needing to stand. The exchange highlights local anticipation for the evening event.
A West Coast war plant uses a labor management committee to audit absences. Workers found absent without cause receive a Japanese currency bonus and a note claiming Hirohito funds their failure to report for work, asserting the money pays for war materials soldiers need.
Gelett Burgess edited The Lark in the 1890s and published famous light verse here. Carolyn Wells contributed nonsensical pieces, including Burgess's The Purple Cow and a spoof about strolling on audiences heads to spoil hair. Burgess soon left The Lark while it thrived, saying he wanted it to die young and in its freshness.
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