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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1940
Page
1
The report notes a rapid increase in proposed defense spending with a phrase about a new arms fund and a total FDR request reaching 34.3 billion dollars as the administration pushes for early passage of the program.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to approve about 1.375 billion dollars for an expanded defense program adding planes tanks and munitions plants and sought authority to call the National Guard to active duty amid debate on neutrality. Senate approved a reorganization plan linking immigration transfer and defense measures while Norris Lundeen Wheeler and Murray opposed amid anti hoover criticism.
London residents echoed the plea for more air power as Allied troops endured a tricky withdrawal from the Flanders pocket. Reports praise RAF performance and note German losses were heavy, while observers warn Hitler may try to split Britain and France.
Chicago reports an eight million dollar income tax settlement for M. L. Annenberg publisher of Consensus Publishing. U.S. Attorney Campbell stated the figure requires Treasury approval and will drop charges against ten defendants while Annenberg and six others face trial next Wednesday on conspiracy to evade income taxes from 1938 to 1936.
The last of 33 signatures on the Lula D. Bowyer estate deed is signed, clearing the way for a new post office. A special commission valued the Bowyer tract at 18000 with no government objections. Construction bids are expected soon, with heirs’ payments likely Monday.
FBI reports(Whttie and Phillips) linked to the $19,000 First National Bank South Charleston holdup solved in Cincinnati. The pair faces charges of bank entry to commit a felony armed robbery and auto theft. Local witnesses including Police Chief Brabban identified one suspect.
Washington May 31 AP Chairman Scrugham of the house committee on navy appropriations backs full operation of the South Charleston West Virginia armor plant to produce armor plate guns and projectiles. He favors using the Carnegie-Illinois Steel company lease plan to temper steel and notes limited enthusiasm from navy officials. Furlong says the plant is being rehabilitated with funds provided by Congress.
Washington May 31 Edsel Ford met with government aviation experts in a surprise visit fueling speculation that Ford Motor Co could convert plants for rapid military aircraft production. A Ford spokesman predicted a facility could switch to aircraft within six months at a rate of 1,000 a day if needed.
Bernard Barrie known as Lefty, 49, a Westvaco employee, was killed early today when a patrolman fired while Barrie struggled for a gun after taking a blackjack. Police say Barrie had beaten officers and previously seized weapons during late night incidents. Post-mortem at Charleston General Hospital found a single bullet entry.
Bolstered by a record year of business, West Virginia gross sales tax collections reached 14 191 753 17 as of May 31, the first full-year total over 14 million. Coal led gains with 2 662 019 75, while manufacturing and retail also posted substantial sums across 11 months.
British fleet air arm aircraft attacked German columns along the Belgian coast near Nieuport on May 21, claiming numerous direct hits on troop concentrations motorized units and a large open touring car with two outrider motorcycles. The air ministry noted the fleet arm operates separately from the RAF and targeted troops and ammunition trucks along the coastal route.
Berlin reports a high level meeting with Adolf Hitler receiving Italy’s ambassador Ding Alfieri as Joachim von Ribbentrop attended. Italy’s entry into the war is seen as decisive. German spokesmen claim France is doomed while Allied sources note French forces push toward channel ports with British support.
Rome reports Italy will strike Britain and France if demands are rejected. Internationali Relazioni editorial vows decisive action to secure victory. Fascist authorities deny plans to strike Greece first, while warns of Balkans advance if Allied moves threaten Sabaskar port or Greek ties with Britain and France. Dino Alfieri visits Hitler’s headquarters signaling close Franco Italian coordination.
Allied forces push on the Somme front with French tanks battering the southern German salient. The French claim the Abbeville sector is cleaned up though Abbeville itself not confirmed. The second BEF remains secret as Dunkerque withdrawals continue with heavy Allied arrivals in England.
In Paris and Limoges Belgium’s government in exile condemns King Leopold III for surrender. Premier Pierlot vows continued resistance until Allied victory and liberty. Leopold is described as a prisoner of war by Berlin with limited freedom in a Hitlerian castle.
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