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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1941
Page
12
A historical quote asserts that press freedom defines true liberty, arguing that without a free press all other freedoms remain merely nominal. The statement emphasizes the central role of journalism in safeguarding democratic rights.
Glasgow dispatch notes Britain must rely on American industry to sustain war production. A shortage of male workers in essential industries prompts women to take on physically demanding roles, including portering and handling equipment. Coal supplies fall short as stocks decline amid manpower gaps.
A wartime observer warns Britain lacks workers as 75,000 miners exit for army or munitions jobs. Shipyards on the Clyde push on despite bomb damage, with crews combining long hours, shift work, and ration constraints while families rebuild after destruction.
The editorial warns of strained US Japan relations and the risk of severe actions if Japan seizes American tankers aiding Soviet Russia via Vladivostok. It discusses potential US retaliation, freezes on Japanese credits, and possible naval blocks while touching on French and Norwegian wartime tensions and the enduring V for Victory spirit.
President Roosevelt told reporters at a White House briefing that the United States has a war to win though elected to avoid direct combat. The nation is aiding Britain with munitions and food, transferring warships, and sending planes via Lease-Lend while building public support for victory without American troops.
Senate remarks reveal lagging U S defense output with scant tank and anti aircraft gun production. July saw 1960 military planes and 60 bombers monthly, contrasting Detroit mass production efficiency. Byrd urges complete reorganization to remove bottlenecks between Production Management and Price Administration.
The piece reports rival factions in civilian supply clashing as New Dealers and hard headed businessmen dispute production. Judge Samuel I. Rosenman is named by the President to study the rift though his ties to the New Deal raise neutrality questions. It argues for unified control to avert ongoing discord and speed up output.
A nostalgia for lively band music sparked a response in Syracuse as local parades and concerts return. The American Legion Band recently completed a series of weekly city park performances, delighting the public and adding color and verve to the summer season.
The Baltimore Sun notes gains in production and setbacks in the shipyard strike at Kearny New Jersey over union shop debates and wage pressures. It warns government intervention could tilt the dispute and hurt national defense efforts.
Readers propose an alternate Main Route 11 to Central Square and via West Monroe Parish to Route 32, claiming it shortens travel to Watertown with fewer detours. Major M Richards of Pulaski endorses the plan.
Letters recount gratitude to local police for courage and steady service in crises. Poetry and prose celebrate friendship with "the boys in blue," while opinions on national trust and morality appear in commentary from Syracuse writers.
A heated clash over a two year stabilization pact for the shipbuilding industry centers on maintenance of union membership and no strike clauses. Public officials accuse the Navy and OPM of breaking faith, while critics call for adherence to the contract and a review of governmental influence.
Hugh St. John Johnson reports in Quashington that soldiers doubt the extended service term and lament inadequate training and equipment. He notes a radio address by the Secretary of War as emblematic of a broader frustration about readiness and modern warfare demands.
Washington debate over a proposed gasoline shortage plan continues as records show East Coast stocks Aug 9 near prior year levels. Data from the Bureau of Mines and National Petroleum News challenge the need for 7 PM to 7 AM curtailment and 10 percent distribution limits amid mixed publicity and industry views.
A veteran notes slouchiness and training gaps among troops and argues better equipment and experienced officers are needed. He says morale can improve with time and patience, and warns against rushing into battle without readiness, citing the Civil War as a contrast.
Washington discussions rage over tanker allocations to Britain and new ship builds amid Oil Control Administration plans. Critics say only 32 tankers have been given to Britain while construction promises and routing changes aim to offset losses, fueling public anger toward Ickes and his program.
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