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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1941
Page
6
Edward C. Wayne analyzes Far East developments with U S freezing assets and Philippine mobilization as Japan expands military activity. Nazis claim gains on three fronts as global conflict continues to unfold.
The article outlines Japan's seizure of French Indo China, prompting U S and British collaboration to freeze assets and restrict trade. It notes Philippine mobilization, Tokyo’s threats, MacArthur being recalled, and the growing U S military posture in the Pacific amid German Russian war developments.
British aviation history notes a first stratosphere raid with American made Boeing bombers carrying heavy cargo. The craft flew to 33 000 feet and were reportedly nearly invisible in daylight and inaudible, challenging defenses overseas.
National Farm and Home Hour commentator Baukhage notes farmer prosperity ahead due to parity guaranteed prices and a sound business base. He emphasizes farmers as key producers shaping supply chains and defense needs, including milk poultry drives and cotton linters for smokeless powder.
The piece describes WPA workers soundproofing a New York rifle range and discusses looming linters shortages for 1942. It outlines three fallback approaches: using alpha pulp, a cotton into short fiber machine tested at Hopewell bleachery, and making wood linters from gum trees for powder used in England. It also surveys Washington life, government workers, and the value of waste paper and archives management.
A call argues for heightened domestic production to replace imports worth about 1.5 billion dollars annually. It promotes chemurgy, farmer revenue, and job growth, while warning against inflation from policies favoring minorities. The piece cites Congress speed and costs to readers, urging support for visionaries in national leadership and rural merchants. It notes egg exports to England and price disparities with Canada, stressing investment in local farming and delivery infrastructure.
The swift Japanese actions and U S counter moves coincided with Congressional discussion on extending service for draftees guardsmen and reservists. Opposition momentum was clearly affected by the rapid shift in the international scene.
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