14 Nov 1940
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1940
Page
1
British forces occupy Crete as Greek resistance stalls the Italian war machine. Nazi air raids intensify on England while the U S fixes first draftee call this month. Editorial note indicates column content reflects news, not the paper.
Greece resists a modern Italian assault aided by air power, with Greek troops bayonet charging into Albanian territory and reports of Turkish involvement surfacing. Count Galeazzo Ciano rushed to Albania to accelerate the Sicilian advance, while Crete and other strategic islands see activity. In Washington, a lottery plan contemplates 27 million men for possible conscription, with early batches starting in December and January.
The piece asks how many servicemen will stay in civil life or join the army as a career. It notes regular officers will promote military life through ads and training schools will aid recruitment. It questions if a $20-a-week clerk will trade his desk for command and a yellow bar.
London reports show a drop in German air raids across England though the trend may be temporary. U S aid to Britain continues as Roosevelt circuits campaign concerns and wartime policy voices clash amid cross Atlantic radio broadcasts. Roosevelt announces Britain will receive half of American planes. a dual bomb sight arrangement is planned for ships and planes, with the army sight to Britain and the navy sight on ships.
An eastbound airliner crashed in a heavy snowstorm ten miles north of Salt Lake City Utah. Ten aboard including seven passengers and three crew died. Officials cite possible radio beam failure. last message had pilot reporting approach to Salt Lake airport.
Nibblets notes a French mother births quintuplets four boys and a girl one child dies while the others survive a rare New York dock sale and auctions include Burns early edition at 15000 and Carroll Rice in Wonderland at 15306 a Dutch citizen messages from Bergen op Zoom condemn Nazi life and occupation as hell stokes reader awareness amid war updates
The table shows state by state presidential and legislative results with unofficial counts from state boards. Roosevelt wins with 378 electoral votes to Willkie 302, Willkie leads in his hometown district, and New York fire crews battle bonfires as celebrations erupt. Electors meet December 16 to cast votes. Congress tabulates January 8 and Roosevelt is sworn in January 26 for a third term.
National affairs report notes La Follette’s opposition to a third term as Coolidge faces pressure from Indiana Democrats. Ballet change worries Indiana Democrats as the Bell Syndicate-WNU Service summarizes political tensions.
Washington reports Sen Hiram W Johnson of California and Sen Robert M La Follette of Wisconsin spar over the third term debate. La Follette’s influence is shown by his 1928 resolution opposing a third term, a move that shaped Wisconsin voters and sparked broader party strategy in Indiana’s Willkie surge.
Powdered borax added to wash water helps soften fine wigs. Use rinsing water from milk bottles to water house plants for health. A pinch of baking soda in milk keeps it from curdling. Quick apple pie prep: pre cook apples five minutes in water, then finish normally. Clean fireplace bricks with a paste of soda pumice salt and water. Iron muslin curtains together as one for even laundering.
A terse reflection on the paradox of choosing to undertake a hard task. The author remarks that nothing is easy in itself yet becomes harder when undertaken against personal will, echoing Terence's ancient stoic wisdom about motivation and freedom.
A compact note on hesitation and careful weighing before reaching a decision. The phrasing contrasts urgency with thorough consideration, implying advice to pause and reflect prior to answering questions or making judgments.
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