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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1941
Page
2
Weekly analysis reports Soviet forces launching strong counter offensives, halting German advances in three sectors as Japan faces intensified pressure. British leaders warn of invasion threats. Editorial notes caution that opinions reflect the columnist.
Observers note Russian assertions of halting the Nazi advance along the 1000 mile front and even penetrating up to 100 miles. Berlin dissatisfaction is linked to difficult terrain, poor roads, and strong Soviet resistance as Germany targets Leningrad Kiev and Moscow with Smolensk as a focal point. Moscow reports later claim German trenches are being abandoned and German forces are yielding ground.
Churchill presented Britain’s view on the Russian theater warning that Hitler’s Nazis failed to subdue Russia and may seek a British invasion. He urged island defenders to prepare by September 1, linking it to Hitler’s anniversary, while noting the war’s end would likely be decided in the west. Rumors of North Africa troop shifts, Turkey tensions, and Bulgarian force buildups circulated as Britain occupied Syria and eyed surrounding moves.
Secretary Ickes urged closing more than 100,000 eastern service stations from 7 p m to 9 p m each night as part of a voluntary cut in gasoline use amid a looming rationing program. The Indo China crisis and Japanese moves feature in the broader wartime supply concerns and seizures of American property in North China.
Lieutenant Commander A Bowers, in command of the gunboat U S S Tutuila, oversaw repairs after Japanese bombs struck near the U S embassy in Chungking China. No U S sailors were reported injured and Tokyo apologized for the incident before any protest.
Secretary Knox said a U S destroyer dropped depth charges in the Atlantic amid fears of a submarine attack. Senator George praised Allied sea lanes aid to Britain while Germany reported heavy convoy losses. Lend lease talks with Stalin loom as Hopkins flies to Moscow. A tax bill pressure centers on mandatory joint returns with a floor debate expected.
A speech extols expanding domestic production, particularly on farms, to reduce imports and raise living standards. It calls for chemurgy research, visions in Congress, and avoiding policies that favor minorities over overall prosperity. It notes rapid federal spending and warns of inflation, urges merchant and local asset considerations, and highlights egg price and delivery concerns affecting real estate and local economies.
A three day sit down strike at Canada's largest war industry the aluminum works prompted a government statement that sabotage is suspected and that thorough investigations would be launched arrests are promised and the strike is labeled a suspected case of enemy sabotage.
Virginia Vale reports 16 year old Susanna Foster breaks into film with Paramount Glamour Boy opposite Jackie Cooper. On set a box gift for her prompted tears when her name was misspelled on a chair. Also notes stars and projects including Landry, Gable, and Bogart with industry chatter on reunions and new ventures.
An article outlines the dilemma of underweight individuals seeking weight gain through a high calorie diet. It promotes a 32 page booklet with 42 get fat menus a calorie chart weight chart and a vitamin guide alongside sliming menus and recipes.
A philosophical reflection notes that society shapes the inner life, infecting or healing the spirit as individuals absorb its prevailing mood and ideas.
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