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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1940
Page
2
Italy reports deep advances into Egypt as October 16 is set for draft registration. The editorial note clarifies opinions reflect the columnist, not the newspaper, in this Western Newspaper Union release.
Britain braces as self propelled barges near French ports await German invasion plans while Churchill calls a secret parliament session. London suffers heavy bombing with 2000 killed and 8000 injured in ten days as Paris and Warsaw comparisons loom. In the Near East Egypt faces Italian advances toward Sidi Barrani with 230,000 troops and 500 planes retreating to a shorter line.
President Roosevelt signs the draft bill setting October 16 as registration day for about 16.5 million men aged 21 to 36. Local boards will assign numbers, draw via lot, and issue questionnaires to classify draftees into four categories for immediate service or deferral. Washington sets district quotas, while mobilizing National Guardsmen begin training. Base pay starts at 21 dollars monthly, service lasts one year with possible extension.
In eastern Kentucky Perry county filed a petition in bankruptcy in federal court, claimed as the first county in the nation to do so. Industry notes report steel ingot production in August at 6,033,037 tons, ranking third in the nation. Wheat grain outlook from Chicago cites Canadian spring wheat surplus at 508 million bushels, second largest on record. Education notes show fall college enrollments normal despite defense job and draft fears. University of California reports a drop of 700 in enrollment from last year. Living costs survey indicates food prices unlikely to rise this year, but defense contracts push rents higher. overall costs could rise 2 to 5 percent by spring.
President Roosevelt addressed the Teamsters convention in Constitution Hall Washington outlining support for collective bargaining guarantees maximum hours and minimum wages and social security while aiming to keep war from reaching American shores. Willkie tours the West amid criticism of a potential third term and a Munich reference. Bankhead dies after overwork. Rayburn becomes fourth speaker under Roosevelt.
Washington observers say Willkie may have jeopardized his national bid by avoiding clashes with Roosevelt over the war issue. The Midwest, especially Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota with large German populations, views his silence on aiding Britain and destroyers as favorable to Hitler in some circles. The New Dealers seek to drive him toward the antiwar camp while Wallace tours Illinois criticizing Hitler. Adolf Hitler has admirers in the Central West.
The piece argues Willkie could win by taking an isolationist stance, noting the critical German vote in Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota and the key role of New York. It discusses Hatch act campaign spending limits and the cost and effectiveness of campaign materials and buttons.
The item notes Gen John J. Pershing turning 80 with no special US message and expresses hope England can hold out. It mentions Leonor F. Loree, 82, a last-era railroad magnate tied to Harriman and Hill, dying in New Jersey. Also reports Lester P. Barlow, inventor of an oxygen bomb, winning a $592,719 patent claim, with taxes of $412,817, and plans to “rock the capital” before paying.
Hundreds of families living in auto trailers near Philadelphia naval yard gates protest insufficient sanitation and health risks. Similar complaints arise in Bremerton Newport News and Mare Island amid wartime defense towns.
Carter Field says Willkie's European war stance jeopardizes his bid in the middle western states due to large German populations opposed to aiding Britain. GOP and Democratic leaders murmur over the Hatch Act, which critics say hits Republicans hardest and fuels debates on campaign spending needs.
A quiet study nook rendered in yellow and green uses existing items. A wall box serves as a hanging shelf, paired with a green chair and repurposed desk, with a brass lamp and blotter completing the color scheme.
A quotation from the Gentleman's Handbook of Etiquette (1840) advising civil behavior in public. It states never to cut someone in the street and to acknowledge politeness with a minimal nod, using an eyeglass to reject introductions if approached.
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