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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1941
Page
2
editorials argue the Greer incident tests American foreign policy stance amid wartime tensions. a japanese paper predicts german defeat as winter nears the eastern front, reflecting period anxieties about strategic setbacks and national resolve.
The Greer collision 200 miles southwest of Iceland between a U S destroyer and a German submarine sparked debate over Roosevelt's policy. Germany blamed the president for ordering U S forces to shoot, while Americans largely backed the administration and doubted claims of a British setup by Berlin. The episode unsettled isolationists and tested U S resolve on the high seas.
Four American pilots joining the British air forces were drowned when the vessel carrying them from Canada was torpedoed. Seven survived. A submariner, a young German, surfaced, spoke with the survivors, and denied firing the torpedo.
A second tanker of oil reaches Vladivostok without hindrance, while British and American stance toward Japan hardens. News Week publishes a favorable Yet cautious article predicting Nazi defeat in the third year of war, signaling milder Japanese sentiment and doubt about Axis ties.
The article notes contradictory reports on the battle for Leningrad but confirms the city's defense has begun. It highlights Russian tenacity and sacrifices, cites German casualty claims, and mentions Soviet and Finnish assertions while Moscow reports intact defense and counterattacks.
Two cruisers took water at Kearny New Jersey and Quincy Massachusetts strengthening America's two ocean navy. A third keel was laid in Philadelphia. The Kearny cruiser, a 6000 ton ship, reportedly reaches 43 knots matching the fastest destroyers. The San Juan launched at Quincy shares similar specs with details withheld. The fleet now exceeds 338 ships not counting North Carolina and Washington awaiting service. The in service fleet includes 15 battleships 6 aircraft carriers 37 cruisers 168 destroyers and 112 submarines.
Britain touts Fortress bombers as Americas outstanding contribution to warfare. The US orders 337 million to Boeing plus 9.7 million to Douglas and Vega to mass produce a four engine high speed air weapon able to fly at 40000 feet with heavy armament and large bomb loads. A fortress bomber battled seven Nazi fighters but returned damaged after the encounter. A larger navy bomber is planned for testing in the United States.
The Portuguese freighter Mello was seized at Norfolk after loading 1000 gallons of lubricating oil in Baltimore believed destined for German submarines. Captain J C Martins faces charges under two presidential proclamations. A customs investigator says such unlicensed shipments may be a ongoing racket with 75 ships loading and only 26 investigators available.
The broadcast columnist outlines a new SPAB panel plan to boost farm output for Britain and exports. It notes September meetings from Salt Lake City to Memphis to guide farmers on what to expand or cut, with Undersecretary Appleby and AAA chief Evans coordinating with Britain.
A 1918 Dublin confrontation on freedom of expression contrasts Irish resistance with American loyalties. The piece condemns upraising, defends press and speech rights, and asserts duty to support government during war. It links wartime unity to a republic, cites debt growth to 1941, and notes food stamp observations amid price pressures.
Army rations would form a pile almost 9000 miles tall, the Agriculture Department reports. Cordell Hull received an apology from Japanese ambassador Kichisaburo No mura for misplacing his hat. The Institute for World Organization convenes at American University with many League of Nations figures seeking lessons to rebuild a postwar world body.
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