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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
2
In a historic speech to 497 graduates, President Roosevelt condemns Italy's war actions in Europe. He warns against isolation and urges swift American readiness, unity, and renewed democracy at home while pursuing peace and collective defense with allies.
The House Military Committee backed raising the Army from 280000 to 400000, and approved authorizing mobilization of the National Guard for U S duties. The package included higher regular army funding, new defense tax measures, and expanded powers for the president to control exports and wartime production.
Britain reports dawn attacks by long range bombers on Libya and Eritrea air bases, hitting hangars and fuel and destroying planes. The Royal Navy also targeted Italian shipping from Gibraltar to Africa while British police rounded up Italians in Britain, with thousands reported.
A London report argues Leopold betrayed Belgium by ordering its army to quit the war. It suggests Mussolini pressured Leopold via Italy's crown princess, with fears for Belgian ports and empire, while refugees and royal ties swirl amid wartime tension.
The report outlines Italy's vast forces in Libya, East Africa, Albania, the Dodecanese, Sardinia, and Sicily. It cites an air force of 5 000 to 6 000 planes with 10 000 pilots and a replacement rate of about 300 aircraft monthly. It notes Italian naval strength including Littorio and Vittorio Veneto battleships and a large submarine force, plus Turkish entry anticipated by gradual steps and guesswork over the British Mediterranean fleet location.
Paris news reports the French government abandoning the capital as marauding German tanks reach the region. Premier Reynaud joins the army, ministers withdraw to the provinces, Havas suspends Paris services, and civilians flee amid anti aircraft fire.
Berlin reports rapidly weakening French armies retreat toward Paris with German columns pressing from northeast and northwest. Nazi spokesmen claim several French armies shattered on the right wing and center while Britain’s force withdraws and Italy enters the war, opening two fronts for France.
Istanbul June 10 Turkish cabinet meets to decide war or peace after Italy's entry against Britain. A national assembly meeting and partial mobilization, boosting Turkey's 400000 under arms, are expected Tuesday. Possible declaration hinges on Italy's move reaching Turkey's doorstep in the eastern Mediterranean and adherence to October pledges to aid the Allies if the status quo in the region is threatened.
The article argues France’s stand under Weygand line presents a defensive model that could exceed earlier Polish and Danish battles in significance. It contrasts French strategy with Germany’s blitzkrieg and notes American emphasis on defense, Congress holds war powers, and presidential action is limited to repelling attacks.
Crowds in London Liverpool Edinburgh and other cities rioted against Italians after Italy declared war. Police in riot gear faced mobs as shops cafes were smashed and Italians rounded up under a preplanned police operation.
Il Giornale d Italia reports a warning that five English cities would be bombed for every Italian city attacked if Italy joins the war. Observers cite plans by British and French to strike Italian centers and a possible Italian attack on its secret objective in the coming days.
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