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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1941
Page
2
Opinion piece argues U S and Britain face a major problem from methods of aiding Russia before Nazi triumph. Notes Japanese actions in Indo China and places emphasis on editorial viewpoint released by Western Newspaper Union.
In the great battle of the east front Germany advances threaten Moscow and prompt talk of armistice. UK and US aid to Russia grows, with Britain routing lend lease supplies and seeking ways to keep the Burma Road open amid a widening crisis.
The second lease lend bill totaling six billion dollars passed the House 328 to 67, surprising anti interventionists who fought against aid to Russia. The victory reinforced support for the President's lend-lease policy and for funding Russia aid.
The U S Navy reported capturing about 20 Nazi agents after stopping a small Norwegian vessel off Greenland. A radio station on Greenland’s mainland was seized, tied to German weather broadcasts and possible naval guidance. Separately Tokyo pressed Indo China demands including the railway and Saigon arsenal. Nazi agent Viereck faced trial in Washington for not disclosing full activities, naming Hull associates during questioning.
The Mediation Board faced a Detroit dispute amid AFL CIO tensions over Hillman backed bids. Communists denounced strikes, while Chungking reported Japan falling back in Hunan and recapturing Ichang as China celebrated.
U S farm undersecretary Paul Appleby outlines postwar goals from wartime food aid. He says Britain has avoided a crisis in food supply, American farmers will gain profit motivation to increase production, and postwar home consumption plans should benefit farmers and the nation. Appleby notes packaging and distribution changes to aid efficiency and stresses no profiteering in British allocation.
The Department of Agriculture sets a June 30 1942 target for supplying Britain with 50 million hens or 500 million eggs. The Bureau of Home Economics notes a cook could flavor apples without repetition. The Interior Department’s coal division considers a ceiling on coal prices to curb consumer costs. The piece argues in “shoot on sight” warfare that who fights matters more than who shoots.
A 32 page booklet offers 18 step by step Pitman shorthand lessons for home study with exercises and short forms. Daily practice aims to prepare readers for well paid work and provides ordering details.
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