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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1940
Page
2
Wartime news reports Britain ends Somaliland administration while Nazi air raids on England intensify. Tensions rise as Greece and Italy face growing friction and domestic mobilization measures move through parliament.
The report traces Axis expansion from Czechoslovakia to Greece and Albania, notes Britain losses in Somaliland, and details air war dynamics. It highlights Italy’s advances, Greece’s passive stance, and Goering’s air strategy with German youth pilots contrasted with seasoned British fliers.
Wendell Willkie calls for a series of platform debates as he addresses a crowd in Elwood Indiana. He endorses selective service and aid to Britain, arguing the administration risks war and praising reforms of the New Deal. Congress moves to mobilize the National Guard for 12 months amid a contentious build up to the 1940 election.
A compilation of brief quips and maxims urging perseverance, generosity, enthusiasm, virtue, and noble action. Notable voice hints include Lowell Bailey Emerson and Shakespeare in compact aphorisms.
Answers cover a song lyric reference to Battle Hymn of the Republic, John McGraw as Little Napoleon of Baseball, nutmeg tree producing nutmeg and mace, cat eyes reflecting light but not producing it, trumpets in Joshua 6 20, and women's heart beating 5 to 7 percent faster than men's under normal conditions.
A reflective morning meditation urges starting each day with joy and reverence. It counsels greeting the day with gratitude, approaching work clearly, and pursuing the Ultimate Purpose in small acts. It advocates kindness, courtesy, and gentle living to end days with fulfilled effort.
A compact reflection credits a good thought as a great boon and traces gratitude to God the first utterer, then to the originator, and finally to the first person who shared it with us, highlighting the chain of inspiration.
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