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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1941

Page

6

Nazi and Italian Activities in U S Curtailed by Action

War of nerves continues as fighting centers in Near East and North Africa. Edward C Wayne in weekly analysis notes government curbs on Nazi and Italian actions in the United States while warning opinions reflect the columnist view.

U. S Near East North Africa Germany George Foreign Affairs Committee Russia Balkans Great Britain Turkey Middle East Mediterranean Britain England

Britain and US tighten controls after Robin Moor incident

Following the Robin Moor sinking the United States tightens its nets on fifth columnists by freezing Axis assets and ordering German consulates, news agencies, and travel bureaus closed. A travel ban on leaving the country for German nationals remains in effect as immigration permits tighten pending Germany’s stance.

Robin Moor United States Germany State Department America Roosevelt Fifth Column

Debate over a separate air arm in U S defense policy

The article surveys calls for a distinct U S air force versus continued army and navy aviation. Proponents cite failures off Crete and the Illustrious as evidence a unified air service is needed, while opponents warn of inefficiency and cost from competing aviation arms. It notes delays in establishing a new air arm and reviews a Japanese Dutch East Indies setback and broader wartime tensions.

United States Army Senate Navy Mediterranean RAF Crete

Double Joseph Williams From Wilkes-Barre Serve Separately

Two men named Joseph David Williams from Wilkes-Barre are in the army. Both born December 28 1922 share blue eyes brown hair ruddy complexions and four missing teeth in the same positions. Each has a brother Daniel and lived in town before enlisting. they are not related.

Wilkes-Barre Joseph David Williams Daniel

Brazil Blocks Defense Shipments to Axis Powers

Rio de Janeiro reports bar on all defense material shipments to Axis powers. Brazil cites cutting off main customers Japan and Russia, signaling a shift in wartime trade policy. Mexico City follows U S lead by freezing Axis assets and closing German consulates.

Rio de Janeiro Brazil Japan Russia Mexico City Mexico United States

War and defense themes mark Knox Stimson King and British actions

Knox in Canada says US courses will parallel Canada in the war and lauds non interference. Stimson backs rapid St Lawrence seaway to aid war, while King defends Canada’s outright aid to Britain and autonomy. British parachutists seize a French airfield, destroy 30 planes, and retreat under sea escort.

Stimson Knox Canada Mackenzie King America United States Washington St. Lawrence River Britain United Kingdom France England

Display friendly kitchen cupboards and glass doors plan

Ruth Wyeth Spears describes a kitchen design featuring vertical glass doors framed by 1 by 12 inch boards, creating narrow lines and a display area for dishes while concealing less decorative items. The note invites readers to order Spear's booklets for complete directions and pantry ideas by sending 10 cents per booklet.

Quotations on Life and Human Nature From an Era

A collection of aphoristic lines on action and credit, manners and marriage, taxation and patriotism, and the quirks of men and monkeys. It offers wry reflections on motivation, doors, truth, shade, bells and alibis.

Safti-Sured Firestone DeLuxe Champion Tires Offer

Come in today to equip your car with Safti-Sured Firestone DeLuxe Champion Tires. Low prices and strong trade-in offers accompany a safety proven design with Gum-Dipped cord, Geare Grip tread, and Vitamic rubber for longer mileage. Only tires safety proven on the speedway for highway protection.

Safti-Sured Safti Geare

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