20 Jun 1940
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
1
Roger Shaw analyzes Italy's entry beside Germany as French retreat persists. Allies claim readiness for Mussolini era shifts, with editor's note clarifying opinionated column stance and Western Newspaper Union attribution.
Mussolini announces Italy will join Germany in the European conflict, aiming to control the Mediterranean. Italian troop movements head into French Riviera as Britain and France reposition, while Roosevelt pledges support for opponents of force. British leaders face cabinet changes and strain with Churchill seeking stronger action.
A wartime column notes the battle of Flanders ends as the follow-up battle of France begins. It describes German aims at Paris and channel ports, Mussolini’s entry, Paris encirclement, and air bombing. Weygand’s anti-tank tactic and Latin American political notes accompany the analysis, citing U.S. naval actions to deter V‑column activity.
An article fragment reports on wartime sentiment with quotes from Washington officials about stopping Hitler and protecting the British empire. It notes Peter Gannon, 18, of Long Island, enlisting in the U S Eighteenth Infantry as the sixth Gannon brother to join Uncle Sam, reflecting two decades of Gannon family service since 1930. A Chilean deputy comments on Nazi activity.
The piece notes P. G. Wodehouse at a Le Touquet party being interrupted by German authorities yet remaining unfazed, with a quip about future material. It also recounts U S draft talk sparked by a New York Times editorial on compulsory training and responses from Roosevelt Woodring and Wallace.
A quirky column catalogs the varied epithets used for Franklin D Roosevelt. It notes forms from reverent to derisive, listing tags such as Gamrade Roosevelt Rosie and Franklin while observing regional popularity among the South Britain New England Harvard circles and ultra Philadelphia circles.
The piece blends rumors of former King Edward of England losing power to George amid mixed loyalties and fascist hints. It notes Eddie’s possible return if England loses the war, with Churchill and Chamberlain aligned differently. It also covers U S military and tax actions, plus Browder’s Communist nomination and a Belgian World's Fair exhibit.
Callie the town’s sportive bride to be drives into Mrs Minton's yard to bid on old wares. The auction withdraws a pewter candlestick lot sparking conflict, but Callie buys modestly and earns fair play praise. Mrs Minton, moved by Callie's fairness, returns the candlesticks as a wedding gift.
The article notes Richard Gatling’s name lives in slang as gat for his gun, lists other inventions, and explains Vandyke beard and color named after Anthony Van Dyck. It also covers William Ewart Gladstone, his birth in Liverpool 1809, primeministerships, and burial in Westminster Abbey.
The text notes that early civilizations required ceremonial washing as a decency. Religions across ancient cultures mandated cleansing rites. Hebrews offered a foot bath to guests while Greeks and Romans provided a communal bath as refreshment.
The text promotes Lone Star Broken Star and Stars Upon Stars patchwork quilts as long standing favorites from early American times. It highlights their beauty in bold yellow orange or rainbow colors and offers curling guides color arrangements and yardage for all three for 15 cents. An order is requested to be sent to Zak.
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