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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
2
The piece reports U S Army recruiting struggles tied to youths failing physical exams due to malnutrition lack of exercise and poor teeth in urban areas. It notes economic hardship shifting recruits from lower to larger cities and describes how ship shortages threaten Europe and U S farm relief efforts.
Editor notes the French effort is jeopardized by scarce allies and resources as Petain speaks on the weak position in the ongoing conflict. The piece hints at a U S coalition cabinet formed to address wartime duties and bolster allied support during the crisis.
Yale president Charles Seymour urged graduates to resist complacency as totalitarian states challenge democracy. Charles A Lindbergh urged a halt to “gestures with an open gun” in foreign policy, while Senator Pittman urged Lindbergh to stop spreading war fear. Ireland’s Prime Minister De Valera called on citizens to volunteer for arms to repel invasion at a national defense rally.
Industry reports warn of a budding trade clash with the United States as German steel firms offer subsidized shipments and cash guarantees, challenging American quotas. Germany leverages 85 percent control of French steel plus Belgium Luxembourg output to push 46 million tons yearly while Britain’s sea blockade risks disruption. Stump Petroleum faces domestic price pressure in Texas as a 30 day well shutdown is debated to lift values. Latin America’s $1 billion bond default blocks foreign trade and prompts a proposed U S backed loan program to ease debts, with President Roosevelt set to outline details. Democratic leaders reveal plans for the 1940 convention in Chicago with Bankhead named temporary chair and Barkley permanent chair. British demand drives U S munitions orders as 200,000 six inch shells are slated for delivery by December. A midair collision of two Douglas bombers near Mitchell Field results in casualties.
Washington dispatch quotes General Johnson arguing that non-combatant military training for CCC boys is a misnomer and urges equal sacrifice in service. He warns that training equips youths for future conscription, improves readiness, and supports national defense amid looming war threats. He cites General Marshall and emphasizes equal obligation, skill in warfare, and dangers of delaying mobilization.
William F. Gailing, a Republican committeeman candidate, delivered a campaign address in Chicago favoring reforms to rid the First Ward of crooked politics and corruption associated with the dragoon era.
The text notes Denis Cardinal Doughe Philadelphix as the interlaced Catholic bishop in the Philippines, indicating his high ecclesiastical role and leadership within the Philippine church.
Stowawsye Hewaret Omato high school student Angela Vink was aboard a ship headed home from Italy when he anticipated only routine difficulties and penalties. He received unexpected draft to Bussolini's army. He wrote home about his feelings and sought a passport from Palermo to avoid service, which the American consulate finally authorized.
Refuges fencing coach John Winter, a 3 year old Crecha Slovakian refugee student, is serving no fence ing enath at Lafayette College in Easton Pennsylvania. Winter was a national saber champion in his homeland.
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