Fragmented Quote on Liberty of the Press
A damaged fragment quotes liberty of the press as the true measure of all liberty, noting freedom without it is merely nominal. No clear event or attribution is preserved.
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1941
Page
7
A damaged fragment quotes liberty of the press as the true measure of all liberty, noting freedom without it is merely nominal. No clear event or attribution is preserved.
In Washington a new play titled Candle In the Wind features Helen Hayes and a noted cast. The drama portrays the human spirit amid Nazi oppression and wartime conscience. It depicts graft in the army, bureaucracy, and resistance in occupied France as an anti Hitler message.
A review praises Maxwell Anderson’s St. George and the Dragon style drama for revealing that within the German Army some officers oppose Nazi rule while condemning the regime’s brutality. It notes authorial intent, production by Alfred Lunt, and questions Senate probes into playwrights funding. The piece argues the drama reflects tolerant vision amid a world gripped by hate and wartime fear.
Major Frank C Love appeals for volunteers to serve as wardens in Syracuse and Onondaga County Civilian Defense. The city is divided into 21 sectors with sector wardens and deputies, plus post wardens for four block posts. Wardens coordinate city department plans, maintain morale and safety, and prepare for emergencies.
Mayor Marvin selects First Deputy Chief Philip N. Eckel to head Syracuse Fire Department as Chief Edward W. Gieselman retires October 23. Eckel has 42 years in the force and deep city knowledge, with fire service heritage from his father Nichols Eckel and grandfather role in the department.
A scoreless start ends in a tense finish as Syracuse and Holy Cross battle to a dramatic stalemate before 20 000 fans at Archbold Stadium. The pageantry and crowd energy amplify the game’s tension and the suspense of every play.
In brilliant sunshine Syracuse edges Holy Cross after a blocked extra point decides the game. The setback haunts the trusted performer while the coach ponders the impact of a single play, as Worcester visitors savor the contest despite the tragic final minutes.
New York honors Morris S. Tremaine for seven terms as Comptroller and faithful public service. A District of Columbia Grand Jury probes George Sylvester Viereck, a German-born American propagandist, for withholding information as a foreign agent and distributing anti British writings and speeches through various channels.
The British War Relief Society in New York launches a dollar gift campaign to aid wartime England. Each dollar buys a varied set of Christmas presents for needy British children with free shipment. closes Nov. 15. The appeal asks American donors to substitute for Father Christmas as England faces candy and toy shortages.
Arthur Parsons, archaeologist and former director of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, offers a San Francisco perspective on life under Nazi occupation. He details Greek attitudes toward English prisoners, Italian guards, and clandestine sympathy for the Allies amid fear and hunger.
Washington dispatch notes a government bid dispute in Wayne Michigan over a CSO union labor clause aimed at inflation control. Hillman proposes industry wide stabilization with dominant unions. CSO not recognized, leading to bid reversal and ongoing government infighting amid defense efforts.
A heartfelt tribute in Syracuse letters page mourns John R. Burns known as Beau Mark and notes his gracious greetings and cheerful salutes. Helene Lane recalls his kindness and predicts his eternal sleep will be peaceful.
Under unemployment pressure the Government expands subcontracts to smaller plants in defense production. As non defense work shuts, the washing machine industry is limited to half output. OPM grants special treatment to spur defense work in these smaller factories.
Defense orders streamline smaller plants to produce 17 defense items including anti aircraft mounts and bomb fin assemblies. Three washing machine firms become prime contractors while others subcontract. The move spreads defense work, eases unemployment pockets, and signals long war ahead with rising taxes and extended production into 1943.
Washington reports SPAB actions against civilian building trades as part of 1918 War Industries Board plans with advance notice. Critics condemn the move as economic death of the industry and allege political motives in bid rejections and labor union alignments.
The piece attacks government housing policy tied to labor boss Hillman and lionized leaders while criticizing a lack of efficiency. It argues for civilian needs and calls for a congressional investigation into defense housing and labor policy. It notes conflicting interests among government workers, management, and unions and warns against prolonged government bungling.
Julie Rothschild reports on Baron Constantin von Neurath and Reinhardt Heydrich as leading figures in mass executions in Bohemia Moravia. Neurath, former Foreign Minister now Reich Protector, is depicted as ultra conservative while Heydrich, Himmler deputy, spearheads Gestapo actions.
The article traces Joachim von Neurath's long tenure as German Foreign Minister and his gradual sidelining after 1933, followed by Reinhard Heydrich's rapid ascent as a key Nazi figure. It notes Heydrich's leadership roles, anti Jewish measures, and his appointment to Prague as Reich Protector, highlighting the shift in Nazi policy toward Bohemia Moravia and the looming role of Heydrich in coercive governance.
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