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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1940
Page
6
Weekly analysis notes congressional focus on a peacetime military draft proposal. Air battles over England are described as ongoing amid broader wartime strategy discussions.
Brig. Gen. William E. Shedd testified before the House Military Affairs Committee that if Burke Wadsworth legislation becomes law, 400000 men would begin training October 1, 1940, another 400000 next April 1, and 600000 on October 1, 1941. Registration would start September 1 for all males 18 to 64. only 21 to 45 would be liable for active service. The first draft would target men 21 to 31 without dependents. Senator Norris warned the bill could make the U S an international bully and harm youth ideals. Senate still split on the measure.
Haile Selassie announced his return from London to direct Ethiopia’s resistance against Italian invasion. The exiled emperor vows to lead nations’ struggle for liberty as international attention focuses on the invasion and Britain’s wartime stance.
The foreign secretary’s reply to Hitler’s last peace offer signals unwavering resolve to resist invasion and defend freedom. Berlin replies with bombs as Britain plans a staggered attack and a general offensive. Britain’s wartime budget imposes heavy taxes while U S residents face sales taxes. Willkie's nomination date set for May 17 and campaign moves west with new cross party support group.
At the Havana conference representation from 21 American republics debates European colonies and fifth column threats while pressing for US led relief funds. Argentina counters a trusteeship plan over fears for its trade with Europe and possible Falkland Islands claims. Defense orders boost US industry as firms report rising profits. Twenty four leaders of the Great I Am cult are indicted in Los Angeles for a $3 million mail fraud scheme.
William Brackart examines the Smoot Sand and Gravel strike in Washington where 250 workers faced a wage hour reclassification. The piece argues the case exposes the danger of broad government regulation and pressures for wartime labor policy, linking to Roosevelts stance and defense prep.
London news notes that members of the House of Lords and Commons along with doctors lawyers and ministers are undergoing rifle drill training by local defense volunteers. Dr Jocklyn Perkins a sacrist of Westminster Abbey is pictured receiving instruction in drill.
Butting in stops building and supply delivery. Bruckart warns government overreach. Strike highlights a grave national issue, linking it to expansion of army and navy and recalling France.
Ultraviolet rays reach skin at altitude 75000 feet would kill in minutes while earth's atmosphere filters them. In Japan a God less Month sees gods visit the Mikado in Tokyo. Only the German Mauser is a true automatic revolver. others are self loaders or semi automatics. Desmodium gyrans leaves jerk in still air, puzzling scientists.
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