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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1940
Page
2
Joseph W. LaBine warns that aid to Finland could merge two conflicts into a broader war as Poles train large forces in France. The column reflects editorial opinion from the Western Newspaper Union.
Six months after Germany invaded Poland and Roosevelt called Congress to protect U S neutrality, President Roosevelt faced worries over Europe’s wars. Senate hearings on reciprocal trade weighed aid to farmers as Allies need foreign exchange for munitions grows. U S exports exceeded imports by 126.6 million in January. The nation’s gold and silver reserves rose as foreign buyers paid. Douglas Aircraft won a 20 million contract for bombers for Great Britain. A California youth admitted joining Col Sweeney and 20 others to seek aviation training in Toronto, FBI investigation begun. Britain asked Canada to help contraband control in the Pacific to stop rubber and tin to Siberia, and Pan American clippers planned direct flights to the Azores and Lisbon. Congress worked on expanding the Export-Import Bank by 100 million, with 20 million for Finland non-military purchases.
Reported Soviet pressure pushes Finnish defenders back along the Karelian isthmus near Viipuri while holding at a border waistline. Western Front shows heavier patrols and gun movements, with Siegfried line expansion seen near Luxembourg and Belgian Dutch frontiers.
Admiral Richard E Byrd announced with two assistants that they mapped the long unknown South Pacific coast of Antarctica. They reported a vast mountain range and an ice covered island 80 miles offshore, signaling major geographic findings.
The House passed a senate backed 20 million loan for Fin land and a 60 million crop checks appropriation. It sent to the Senate an extension of the reciprocal trade program for three years. The 1940 census is set to begin April 1, with debate over sharing personal data.
White House reports observe a widening gap between wars as Poland in exile prepares five divisions by midsummer and rumors mount of a British French invasion of Finland via Petsamo. Nazi pressure and Swedish Norwegian stances loom while peace terms drift back with Mussolini and Welles in pursuit.
Washington columnist William Brackart reports the Navy General Board urges Congress to delegate more authority to the Chief of Naval Operations, risking civilian control. He warns this trend toward military leadership in policy could threaten democratic governance amid expanding military influence.
The author argues that expanding policy power to military trained officials risks overreach. He compares naval officers gaining authority to push for force, warns against next-step grants of power, and notes dangers seen in Europe. He urges citizens to watch for shifts from military to civilian roles.
Cleaning celery with a vegetable brush cleans grooves better than other methods. Dry holders protect fingers when removing hot dishes. Hot vinegar cleans mica windows on stoves and bulbs should be dusted every five to six weeks. Wash bulbs with lukewarm water and ammonia, avoid soap, and keep water from the globe. Dried hooked rugs flatten when placed top side down to dry, candlewick spreads wash in hot suds and air dry then iron gently. Pork sausage should cook slowly with fat drained if needed, pierce links to prevent bursting, and sprinkle flour for a crusty brown exterior.
William Bruckart notes the naval officers making a strong bid for added control of the department. He doubts Congress will accept the recommendation but warns against trends that grant power to non elected authorities.
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