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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
2
Weekly news analysis reports Nazi advances in Norway with Allied naval forces monitoring. Italy and Balkan states remain tense as observers consider strategic shifts in occupied Europe. An editor's note clarifies columnist opinions.
World War II theatre moves from Norway to the Mediterranean as Britain and France reroute shipping, intensify air and sea attacks, and push Italy toward an official position. Observers note Italy’s cautious neutrality and the Rex’s sail from Naples as possible signals.
The Department of National Defense released posters urging citizens to avoid idle discussion about military issues. The government warned that even casual remarks could reveal information to enemies and that babblers risk prosecution. In Paris, restaurant owners feared wartime curbs would affect evening trade as a long standing local custom faced disruption.
As May opens, Roosevelt leads the Democrats with 305 pledged and semi pledged delegates while Dewey tops the Republicans’ race for 477 of 1,000 delegates. Wheeler hints at a bid if Roosevelt falters. Stassen and party leaders shape convention plans amid debates on anti war pledges. Federal officials report job gains as WPA exits push workers to industry and farming. The Chamber of Commerce laments seven years of low mood, crediting the New Deal with distress and unrest.
Wendell L. Willkie demands over 2,000 invitations for public speaking and writes amid a desk of diverse topics from Kant to kilowatts. He champions democratic controls on the Securities and Exchange Commission, attacks TVA bookkeeping, and argues citizens hold real democratic hope. Roosevelt's Navy rise story and Admiral Stark's career recap conclude with naval readiness themes.
Washington columnist William Bruckart surveys executive pressure on Congress led by Secretary Wallace over farm loan policy and the Jones Wheeler bill. He notes lobbying risks, circulars to 600000 farmer borrowers, and criticism from the National Grange and Farm Bureau. He warns of electoral leverage and questions the term best in policy pronouncements.
Washington correspondent William Bruckart says Secretary of Agriculture Wallace pushed his view too hard on current farm loan legislation. The house committee on agriculture will review Wallace's statements and report findings to Congress. Farm politics drives the dispute and the stirring debate.
Four book series outlines craft projects for making a bedspread lamp shades and beds using orange crates green gingham white muslin and monograms. Books cover monograms patterns and old style bedlining with complete directions and themed notes. Orders include free quilt block patterns with four-book purchase.
A collection of quotes on happiness criticism kindness and inner beauty from Ruskin Griswold Erskine and Socrates. The snippets contrast growth and prayer with humane action and personal reflection.
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