23 Jan 1941
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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1941
Page
1
Edward C. Wayne analyzes the proposed lease lend bill granting the president extensive authority to aid Britain as Greek resistance mounts against Italy and British forces accelerate their Libyan campaign.
The Roosevelt budget message and lend lease plan spark shock and agreement in Congress. Leaders Burkley and George oversee the lease bill while Britain watches, hoping for robust aid and a swift passage despite soaring figures.
A Senate figure estimates 80 to 35 positive votes for immediate U.S. war on Germany amid non interventionist calls. President Roosevelt accepts broad wartime powers. Simultaneously, Gen. Wavell’s British forces push rapidly through Libya and Africa, with Sidi Barrani, Salam, and Tobruk falling as Australian troops shine under the empire.
Greeks claim decisive advances near Klisura with Italian regiments hurled into defense amid heavy snow. British and Greek air forces allegedly bombed retreating Italian columns, driving them along mountain passes toward Tepelini. Tepelini looms as critical gate to isolates Va rona and Tirana.
In London, the Free French Navy operates 80 merchant ships and 30 war vessels in anti Axis actions. In Vichy France, a decree bars Jewish participation in business affecting 11,000 establishments. Washington signals a new defense agency to enforce industry compliance with requests. London reports an American made British plane shoot down a German bomber, a first victory for this aircraft type.
Germany drops fire bombs on Britain as London and other cities burn. Britain forms volunteer roof-top fire watchers who battle blazes swiftly. In retaliation, British air raids strike Bremen for three days and an invasion-port attack draws over 850 aircraft, including 100 bombers, with fighters’ machine guns keeping Nazis on the ground.
Leon Henderson in a platform role as defense price stabilizer told scrap metal suppliers they must curb prices or be dealt with. He urged a supply of scrap steel, noting $162 ton in October and $24 a ton as unacceptable. Meanwhile Soviet Germany talks sparked warnings of new alliances and unrest rumors. Reports from occupied Europe describe hunger, autocratic rule, and widespread shortages in France Norway and Italy as refugees and dissent rise.
Confidences show Britain pushing Washington to use strong influence with Dublin to yield Irish naval bases, while Ireland’s stance shifts after German raids. Brits fear anti-British anger if force is used and seek U S mediation amid Irish public opinion swing. Also reports shortages in sheet brass and zinc hinder defense production, with brass casings crucial for ammunition.
Dr Arnulfo Arias new Panama president pledges cooperation with the United States on the Canal Zone but demands understanding and retains sovereignty. His 1930s policies sparked debate over citizenship and state socialism while he rose to Latin America’s youngest chief executive. The piece also profiles P Frey of the A F of L warning against leftward labor dramatis and projecting a tough defense stance.
Virginia Bruce headlines at Fifty-ffth and Fifth amid sidewalk bustle while Ben Bernie earns the tag of the poor man’s Toscanini. Jimmy Walker and Robert Stolz plot a musical clash. Oscar Levant quips as the Milton Berle of the intelligentsia as Midtown Vignette revives backstage chatter and a Garbo Panama Hattie moment ends with camera chaos and a rumble seat throw.
A column snippet notes Verne Marshall’s war grievances and network clashes over Hitler memos, cites Gloria Swanson financing refugee inventors, mentions South America business trips, and recalls Churchill quipping about RAF bombings while balancing duties with pleasure.
Delightful pinafore jumper pattern for little girls features a full frock with a sash bow and a tailored guimpe. Pattern No. S860 fits sizes 4 6 6 and years with yardage listed. Send for pattern 8860 detailing fabric ideas and trims.
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