Vichy Government Joins Nazi Axis Citing French Complicity
The Vichy regime decisively aligns with Germany overruling Petain's stance and promising military aid. Weygand opposes, while Hull warns the United States will judge by actions. Willkie backs Roosevelt, denounces appeasement. Syria invasion by British forces threatens German advances.
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France
United States
Germany
Darlan
Laval
Petain
Hitler
Quisling
Norway
Hull
New Order
Europe
Weygand
England
Not The American Way on Labor Strikes and Defense
Eldora Herald-Ledger cautions against labor strikes that threaten defense production. It urges mediation, 30 day notices before bargaining changes, and warns that delaying labor peace endangers soldiers and national safety. It laments criticism of government, praises democracy, and argues adults must model duty for youths.
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United States
Europe
National Defense Mediation Board
Secretary of Labor
Mediation Board
Eldora Herald-Ledger
Experience as a Poor Teacher for the Republicans
The Alta Advertiser argues experience has misled the Republican party similar to past Democratic faults. It cites Governor Wilson on liquor seals and criticizes state officials for preferring outside bids, noting a $2000 potential saving with an Iowa firm. The piece predicts intense campaign sniping and questions Iowa's fit for a large cantonment, contrasting Missouri and western states for land and cost.
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Alta Advertiser
Wilson
Iowa
Too Much Taken For Granted Warns Nashua Clergyman
The Rev. Sterling J. Baldwin, delivering the commencement address in Nashua, argued that Americans especially youths take democracy for granted, warning it is a major weakness of the nation.
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Baldwin
United States of America
Nashua
Sterling J. Baldwin
Syria and Near East tensions forecast during wartime
The piece notes Arab resentment of French rule in Syria and suggests that once Britain acts, Syrians may oppose their French occupiers and Nazi supporters. It warns Hitler faces a difficult path in the Near East, with potential uprisings or resistance influencing the campaign.
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Syria
Hitler
Near East
Air Power Or Sea Power
An examination of strategic beliefs on air versus sea power. The piece cites a German and British debate, noting Italian theories of air supremacy proved inadequate as Britain endured Luftwaffe bombardment with limited impact on production. It argues air power helped Germany secure early victories in Poland and Western Europe.
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Sioux Rapids Press
Britain
Luftwaffe
England
Germany
Poland
Low Countries
Justice Hughes Resigns From Supreme Court
The Sibley Gazette-Tribune reports the resignation of Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes effective July 1 1941. Hughes is praised as a leading statesman and jurist with a career as New York Governor secretary of state and long service on the high court. The piece notes seven of nine justices will be Roosevelt appointees and rumors place Attorney General Jackson as Hughes successor.
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Sibley Gazette-Tribune
Hughes
Charles Evans Hughes
United States Supreme Court
Justice Hughes
Marshall
Abraham Lincoln
New York
Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
Roosevelt
United States
Jackson
Looks Mighty Suspicious Fire and Sabotage Questions
A column questions a string of fires and explosions at defense related plants including a $25 million blaze in Jersey City. It suggests deliberate delays to hamper U S and Britain defense supply, while noting officials deny sabotage and urging rapid discovery of any weak points. It also paraphrases local editorials on cautious driving and farm youth opportunities through 4 H clubs and grain judging programs.
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Jersey City
Canada
United States
Britain
Rockwell City Advocate
The
Reinbeck Courier
Yesteryear
Apprenticeships Seen as Path to Advancement for Youths
The Nashua Reporter argues many youths especially boys without college miss apprenticeships. They may prefer higher paid ordinary jobs now, not realizing an apprenticeship offers future advancement in position and pay.
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Nashua
Mechanized Warfare説 from Sibley Gazette Tribune
The piece cites Mississippi Congressman Ross A Collins arguing against a World War era mass army. It praises mechanized warfare over large contingents and warns that training and equipping a massive force would be impractical. It endorses modern planes ships and automation as the path forward for U.S. defense.
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Sibley Gazette-Tribune
Ross A. Collins
Mississippi
War Department Appropriations
House Appropriations Committee
Collins
France
Mississippi Congresman
Mr. Collins
United States
Collin
Vacations and Freedom Under a Busy Defense Start
Sioux Rapids Press notes Americans value vacations as part of liberty yet this year may bring less relaxation due to a large national defense program. It emphasizes worker autonomy over planned tours and highlights ten billion dollars spent annually on recreation. The magazine Punch is cited humorously on America as a picnic.
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Sioux Rapids Press
Punch
America
Labor Battalion
United States
Hoover speaks on war, convoys and relief program
Mr Hoover discussed the war situation the ship convoy issue and aspects of the relief program. He was described as taking sides on many questions and leaving listeners little wiser.
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Hampton Times
Hoover
Typhoid Fever Cases Seen Rising This Summer
The Iowa state health department foresees a rise in typhoid fever cases from May through September with six cases already reported and more expected as carriers may spread the disease in food and milk. Historical data show May to September peaks, with August the high month, and the department urges reporting of all cases and immunization for families where outbreaks occur.
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Iowa State Department of Health
Tall Corn Contest at Iowa State Fair
Des Moines reports plans for a national Tall Corn Contest at the 1941 Iowa State Fair in August. The event offers 250 dollars in prizes and is open to all corn growers. Entries must be 12 ft 6 in tall, lashed to a board, with leaves folded, and uncured stalks rejected.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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