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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1940
Page
6
Farnham F. Dudgeon analyzes congressional attention turning to a proposed peacetime draft as air battles rage over England. The column, released by the Western Newspaper Union, presents opinion distinct from the newspaper’s stance.
Brig Gen William E Shedd testified before the House Military Affairs Committee that if conscription becomes law, training for 400000 men would start October 1 this year and 600000 more by October 1 1941 with registration for all male citizens 18 to 64 on September 1 this year. Only ages 21 to 45 would be liable for active service, others to home defense. The first draft would likely target single men 21 to 31, and those with dependents would not be required to enter training. Senate support grows but a major fight looms. Senator Norris opposes, warning it could turn the U S into an international bully and shape youths toward military ideals.
Halle Selassie, long a name in the news, responded to reports as Italy invaded Ethiopia. The piece notes Bernard Shaw and British reactions, with a statement denying a claim and asserting Britain’s stance amid the crisis.
The piece covers Viscount Halifax’s firm stance against invasion, Berlin’s bombastic response, and fears of a staggered air and naval onslaught by Germany. It notes Britain’s heavy wartime budget and high tax burden to fund the fight, contrasts British purchase taxes with American sales taxes, and previews the 1940 presidential race with Wendell Willkie’s nomination date and a cross‑partisan campaign committee’s formation.
At Havana conference of 21 American republics discussions focused on European colonies in the hemisphere, fifth column threats, and economic relief from wartime disruption. Argentina pressed against joint trusteeship. Venezuela and Guatemala eyed territorial aims. U.S. plan calls for immediate aid, diplomatic planning, and shared trusteeship to curb subversion. Defense orders boost U.S. industry as war demand rises. Nonmilitary firms, like Schenley and Brunswick, also show strong gains. Twenty-four leaders of the Great I Am sect indicted for a $3 million mail fraud claim. The cult allegedly operates as charity but defrauds contributors. founder George Ballard died last year.
In New York the foreign born population is estimated at 2,500,000. The New York Board of Education runs adult classes for the foreign born and has done wonders in acquainting these people with the new language. The pictures show adult classes in progress.
William Bruckart analyzes the Smoot Sand & Gravel strike of 250 workers over classification under the wage hour act. The dispute shows the reach and flaws of federal regulation, as workers lose hours and wages while the defense buildup proceeds. He warns of broader labor policy risks for national security and calls for decisive action against disruptive labor leadership.
Pulpit or Bullet News from London notes that members of the House of Lords and Commons, doctors, lawyers and ministers are being put through their paces as local defense volunteers. Dr. Jocklyn Perkins, sacrist of Westminster Abbey, is pictured receiving rifle drill instruction from a volunteer.
The busybody involvement in worker classification halts all building activity and essential supplies. Bruckart warns of government overreach into untapped fields as a danger to national functioning. The strike highlights a grave issue facing the nation with implications for expanding the army and navy, echoing France.
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