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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
3
In a weekly commentary, Joseph J. W. LaBine argues for bolstering Balkan neutrality as Nazi and Soviet threats loom over Northern Europe. The editor notes editorial opinions reflect the writer rather than the newspaper.
Parallel efforts from London and Rome converge in Belgrade on February 2 as Balkan states discuss neutrality and self defense against Russia. Romania offers no response while King Carol signals possible land cession after the European war. Turkey and Bulgaria figure as pivotal in forming a potential anti Nazi anti Soviet bloc.
Peace in the Balkans lingered while the Oslo group faced renewed danger. German troop concentrations near the Dutch Belgian frontier raised fears of a broader conflict. Stalin pressed Norway and Sweden as Russian planes bombed a Swedish island, warning Oslo and Stockholm against aiding Finland. A dangerous Russian-German alignment loomed over a fragile neutrality as Britain and France heightened alert with cancelled leaves and intensified air activity.
Edgar Hoover announces seizure of 18 Christian front members charged with conspiracy to overthrow the U S government. Governor Harold E Stassen, 92, is boomed as keynoter for the 1940 GOP convention. Ralph Hitz dies, famed hotel chain manager. Wheeler receives invitation to address United Mine Workers anniversary in Columbus. Cardenas rejects Monroe Doctrine and signals oil expropriation measures amid global war news including reconnaissance flights and European fronts.
The report notes Harold Ickes signed Aluminum Company of America to a 20 year Bonneville contract as a signal, then proposes a small iron and steel plant in the Columbia river area to supply the west coast. It also covers a Pan American neutrality plan, U S export gains to Latin America, and questions whether continued neutrality patrols are justified by rising sales.
In a busy Washington week Congress pressed economy cuts with Woodrum shaving 30 million from the independent appropriations bill while Virginia's Woodrum and Adams clashed over potential restorations. Navy expansion loomed as Vinson proposed a 25 percent strength boost, and a committee exposed Ford for anti union actions amid broader debate over foreign aid and trade policy. Alaska’s Matanuska colony faced further cutbacks as aid questions rose.
Washington column by William Bruckart highlights the 1940 decennial census as the most thorough since 1790. It outlines counting both people and businesses, expects 132 million residents and 33 million dwellings, and stresses data value for policy, economics, and national planning. It notes aging trends, birth rates, life expectancy, and the census as a tool for understanding movement, unemployment risks, and regional demographics.
New sewing pattern 8605 offers a button front tailored coat dress in shirtwaist style. Sizes 34 through 48, options for long or short sleeves, matching belt, and choice of fabrics like wool crepe or flannel. Requires 4 yards of fabric for size 36 with short sleeves, 4.5 yards with long sleeves. sending 15 cents to Chicago for pattern.
Nobuyuki Abe faced Japan U S relations tests in mid January as he reopened the Yangtze and sought a trade pact with Ambassador Joseph Drew. Both moves failed, leading to his resignation and the appointment of Admiral Mitsumase Yonai, former navy minister.
A reflective piece by Uncle Sam on the decennial census noting a declining birth rate and its value as a guide for future governance. Director Wilson highlights the usefulness of census data in tackling long term government problems and informing policy.
A reflection on testing love through sacrifice. The saying notes that what we endure for another reveals true love, attributed to Westcott.
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