Quote on press freedom as measure of liberty
A historical remark asserts that press freedom is the true gauge of all liberty. It argues that without a free press, other freedoms remain only nominal.
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1941
Page
11
A historical remark asserts that press freedom is the true gauge of all liberty. It argues that without a free press, other freedoms remain only nominal.
The document presents ownership and management details for Syracuse Herald Journal dated October 1 1941. Publisher E A O Hara Syracuse New York Managing editor Frank W Ciats Syracuse N Y. The list names owners Mary Jenkins Syracuse NY estate of Edward H O Hara Syracuse NY Long Island Press Jamaica NY Staten Island Advance Staten Island NY and Syracuse Trust Company among major security holders. It notes average daily circulation 103077 and includes a notary affidavit.
The fragment notes British forces struggling to hold tankers, alongside a Voltaire quote about defending free speech. The readable content suggests a wartime supply or naval context with a philosophical aside on civil liberty. Further details are unavailable in the text.
The passage notes a shift from canned to fresh proteins as Americans adapt to perceived scarcity. It argues the prior abundance was illusory, suggesting the wartime slaughter of millions of pigs revealed an economy that favored scarcity over genuine plenty.
A letter from Russell G. Crawford as Valley Old Home and Field Day chair thanks the Herald-Journal for helping make the event in Syracuse a major regional success. He notes 35 000 to 40 000 attendees over two days and praises community cooperation across religious, social, and civic groups.
The piece analyzes a Soviet Red Star accusation of a crisis on the Eastern Front and a German drive with mass reserves. It weighs whether Hitler aims to crush the Red Army before Allied aid arrives while German industry sustains the war effort and wrestles with manpower limits.
Dr. Thomas M. Parran, surgeon general, suggests the United States may face food rationing to boost protein production. He urges shifting crops from wheat cotton and tobacco to milk meat and cheese, aiming for a 50 percent rise in dairy products and diverting dried milk and eggs for overseas use while conserving remaining supplies.
The editorial urges Americans to register and vote, arguing citizens must fulfill their duty to preserve freedom. It notes registration opens tomorrow with hours 10 AM to 10 PM, and adds Friday and Saturday registration options, stressing the penalty of not voting and calling for action this week or next.
The Associated Press reports Benito Mussolini touring Bologna Imola and Faenza in a subdued display. He pledges to hold fast in Emilia and elsewhere while warning of victory’s promise as Italy reels from losses in Africa and naval defeats.
A Belgrade backed uprising unfolds in Yugoslavia with a female guerrilla leader and armed farmers challenging Nazi dominance. Berlin calls leaders Communists while noting the harsh reprisals, including executions, as Belgrade endures bombing and ongoing suppression.
The Philadelphia Inquirer argues that while pursuing a peaceful Pacific solution is desirable, there is no room for leniency on Japanese espionage in the United States. It warns against appeasement and stresses the need to stamp out Fifth Column activity regardless of hoped for cooperation with Japan.
Washington officials consider broad exchanges with Great Britain for raw materials in return for lend-lease aid. Negotiations involve leases needed for defense and expanded access to British controlled resources. Congress debates a second lend-lease appropriation bringing total to 15 billion dollars with a potential third next year.
Officials propose using lend-lease aid to create an international holding for critical materials like rubber tin chromite jute and graphite controlled by Britain and its allies. The aim is joint management of resources seapower and gold reserves to fund peace and shape postwar law while avoiding mere repayment details.
Hugh S. Johnson argues neutrality acts lost meaning after the Lease Lend Act. He says arming merchant ships is ineffective without sophisticated tech and trained crews. He contends the president's broad authority shifted the policy away from keeping Americans out of war.
A Washington column argues against repealing the Neutrality Act to arm merchant ships and expand combat zones. It warns such moves could drag the United States into war, notes Britain’s interests, and calls for strong defenses and civilian morale while supporting the Lease-Lend policy.
United States Fish and Wildlife Service scientists study starfish that devastate Long Island Sound oysters. Research at Milford Connecticut and College Park Maryland explores chemical and other uses, with lime edging out as the proposed exterminator. The program aims to cut losses estimated from starfish damage and recover value from by products.
Fragmentary notes describe a dramatic actor exit and production shifts. Names and places are unclear but imply a stage disruption affecting a company and upcoming performances.
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