27 Feb 1941
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1941
Page
1
Edward Wayne analyzes how Britain steps to secure Singapore sea lanes as regional strains rise in the Far East. A Turkish Bulgarian nonaggression pact muddies the Balkans picture, shaping a puzzling European line-up.
Axis pressure on Japan grows as Tapan moves toward the South Pacific seeking exploitation rights in Dutch East Indies. Britain mines Singapore routes to counter potential Japanese moves. Roosevelt holds talks with Noxonte amid rising Pacific tensions.
In Rome all newspaper men representing foreign papers are forbidden to depart the city. In St Johns Newfoundland Olé Glory rests on bygone soil as a historic act ends with the Reg raised at Argentia on the defense base leased to the Dr. and the garrison stood at salutie.
War era report details 400000 to 600000 Nazi troops massing in Rumani a and Bulgaria as a pressure crisis grows. Britain withdraws diplomats, warns Rumani trade cut, while Greece holds Italians. British naval attacks and parachute drops spur speculation on rail cuts and aqueduct disruption.
RAF raids intensify along the western front as British watchers along Kent report continuous fire from Ostend to Boulogne. German raids appear less intense but glow from searchlights and flares lights the coast. Spectators cheer as anti aircraft fire appears strong, fueling belief the spring center of Nazi attacks may shift from the Balkans to the channel.
Military advances sweep across North Africa as British forces push into Tripolitania and Eritrea with sea and air support. Vichy France faces bureaucratic delays as Petain’s shoes under red tape become a symbol of slow governance. Madrid ships 120,000 tons monthly to Argentina to move wheat, while Thomas Corcoran loses a navy post to Ralph Bard per Secretary Knox.
In national affairs coverage, Wheeler critiques administration policy on British aid, arguing most fighting planes go to Britain while risking U.S. defenses. Public opinion favors aiding Britain, but debate centers on method and repayment. House votes show support for aid but opposition to loan plans.
A soldier’s long letter home from Conneautville Pa describes army camp life with a new electric buzzer replacing bugles, weather training, and rough humor about uniforms and drills. He notes no fighting yet, mentions snacks and socks requested, and jest about rich soldiers, typewriters, and the pace of defense work.
Crochet stars return as attractive creamer and sugar penholders. Gay flower sprays distinguish the set. Quick single crochet method. Instructions feature kitchen colors red white blue with blue for Wedgwood effect.
A thrifty Scottish man learned that blowing into a gas meter could substitute for a quarter. The gas company inspector investigated, puzzled by the meter reading showing the company owing him three dollars after the stunted trick.
Pathfinder traces khaki's origin to British soldiers in India who dyed white uniforms in muddy water to gain camouflage. The Urdu term ihaki or Hhek meaning dust explains the color. Official adoption followed during the Egypten campaign of 1852.
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