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The Diller Record

Location

Diller, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1941

Page

7

Oil Shifts War Scene to Iraq as Atlantic Battles Persist

In weekly analysis Edward C. Wayne argues Middle East oil supplies reshape the war, moving focus toward Iraq, while defining the Atlantic front as the ongoing decisive phase. The column presents editorials from the Western Newspaper Union release.

Middle East Iraq Atlantic

Strategic Drift in World War II Amid Near East Battles

The article surveys potential Axis moves on Suez via north Africa and the Middle East, weighing likelihoods of Suez and Alexandria falls, and Britain's Iraq landing. It notes Arab resistance, Mosul pipeline aims, and the risk of German oil targets, while considering Russia, Turkey, and the broader Atlantic war and possible U.S. entry.

Suez North Africa Middle East Iraq British Ministry of Information Alexandria Mediterranean Salonika Piraeus Greece Persian Gulf Arabia Trova England Germany Africa Tripoli North African Egypt Russia Persia India Finland Bulgaria Turkey Balkan Jugoslavia Italy Asia Minor Axis Atlantic United States British Isles Washington

North America to Asia distance at Bering Strait

The narrowest point between North America and Asia is about 55 miles 88 kilometers across the Bering Strait between Alaska and Russia. This route separates the continents and connects the Arctic Ocean with the Bering Sea.

North America Asia Bering Strait

Quiz Answers From The Past

Answers include Fifty-six miles and a riddle about a swindler aided by three thimble cups and a pea ball. It references polar bear foot fur for traction and lists Salonika and a four pound mouse deer of Indo China, ending with Tin.

Salonika Indo- China

Little Herbert Solves a Currency Mix Up

A father returns home with five year old Herbert after finding a foreign coin in his change. At the grocer the coin is rejected as not United States money. The druggist confirms foreign origin and the child then reveals the coin came from the grocer who refused it.

Herbert United States

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