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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1940
Page
6
A critical column argues the United States ignored defense weakness under Roosevelt and warns the period’s urgency. It labels the fireside chats as vague and politically motivated and attacks delays in aviation and land defenses while urging immediate action. It condemns reliance on rhetoric over a concrete plan and cites Hopkins as hindering wartime mobilization.
The column analyzes Nazi advances in Belgium with King Leopold III ordering Belgian troops to lay down arms. It notes German encirclement risks for retreating French and British forces, air attacks disrupting supplies, and strategic choices for Hitler as Paris and London loom. Roosevelt’s fireside chats push for hemispheric defenses and a defense tax debate grows in Congress. A presidential commission on mobilizing resources is announced, with industry leaders named. Henry Ford predicts rapid aircraft production if needed.
The War Department reports U S factories ship machine tools to Japan slowing defense production. Japan stores U S scrap iron and tools for emergencies, prompting Roosevelt to seek congressional power to embargo these vital materials. Republicans flag internal party fault lines amid cabinet debates and third term talk.
Eleven months after resigning as Louisiana governor Richard W Lewhe faces trial on mail fraud charges tied to a truck deal that allegedly netted him and two others 113370 dollars. Actor Walter Connolly died at his Hollywood home. Who's Who in America 1940 41 adds 31752 sketches naming famed figures from Brig Gen Bisbee to Shirley Temple and Nicholas Murray Butler.
Brighten birthday candle setup by lighting inner candles first and outer ones later. After washing the blanket, pin it on the line and beat it to keep it soft. Protect walls when handling switch plates with a cardboard shield. Preserve olives by covering with olive oil after resealing the bottle.
A quotation urging restraint and humility over vanity and self-interest. It emphasizes choosing meekness and steady conduct as a guiding principle.
A brief note extols daylight as a tonic, keeping cheerfulness in the mind and fostering a steady, perpetual serenity through daily light.
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