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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
1
The report describes the mass migration caused by German advances with refugees including old people women and children fleeing under fire. The account notes the relentless retreat and the dire conditions of those displaced by the war.
Louis P. Lochner reports from Belgium and northern France as the retreating French and advancing Germans pass through a small village near St Pol. The maneuver avoids heavy local destruction, with line positions firming along the move southward.
Congress approves a restatement of the Monroe doctrine aimed at blocking any transfer of Western Hemisphere titles to non-American powers. The measure, backed by Hull and Senate Chairman Pittman, ignores German territorial ambitions and warns against recognition of such transfers. The piece also notes shifts in defense funding and military policy debates.
Gen John J Pershing told the Senate the army needs young, vigorous commanders as Congress approves a promotion bill to accelerate army promotions. The general, aged 57 when named commander of American forces, backs the shift amid World War I legacy. The report follows a letter from Pershing read to lawmakers.
French radio reports 117000 Paris children registered for evacuation. Officials confirm program aims to move youngsters from the city as tensions rise in the region.
Sen. Harrison J0 Mississippi urged a third term for President Roosevelt in a telegram to Mississippi Democratic chairman Herbert Holmes. He argued the president must be reelected to face grave international and domestic programs and asked that the state convention unanimously endorse Roosevelt. Harrison, longtime head of the Senate Finance Committee, has often opposed Roosevelt on tax and spending bills.
Britain prepares to evacuate tens of thousands of war orphans to Australia New Zealand Canada and South Africa with homes offered for 50 000 or more children. Geoffrey Shakespeare confirms urgent consideration as dominions respond to rescue effort.
The House subcommittee tentatively voted to broaden the income tax base by lowering exemptions for heads of families from 2 500 to 2 000 and for singles from 1 000 to 800, while keeping the 400 credit for children and dependents. The move would add about 2 050 000 taxpayers and would apply immediately.
Construction on projects valued at about 3000 dollars halted by the Charleston Contractors Association to remove union pickets from several sites. The association ordered a general suspension, though work at the South Charleston naval ordnance plant may continue as it supports defense needs. The Hod Carrier and Builders Laborers union said it would not halt work at the ordnance plant.
Berlin declares new divisions strike along a 20 mile front toward Paris and Le Havre. Wehrmacht says Weygand line on the Aisne Oise canal is broken and forces advance toward Ham and the Somme estuary. Battlefront reports fierce fighting from Ham to the Somme as Germany seeks to separate Britain and France.
London reports British officials say Germany suffered between 400000 and 500000 casualties in the Flanders battles as 2,500,000 German troops and numerous armored divisions fought in a bid for a quick victory. Britain disputes German casualty figures and notes high losses among best divisions while praising German maintenance.
Premier Reynaud reorganizes his government in Paris taking the foreign and war ministries along with the premiership. He serves as foreign affairs and national defense minister with Gen. De Gaulle assisting at defense and Paul Baudouin aiding the foreign ministry. Georges Pernol becomes minister of finances.
New York dispatch reports rising likelihood of poison gas use in the European war amid a large Somme style engagement. French and British officers say no Allied plan exists but are ready to respond if Germany employs gas, noting past World War I gas use and casualties.
Paris reports a fierce front in which French troops trapped and wiped out a German tank division while hundreds of warplanes hit German columns on the Somme Aisne front. Premier Reynaud reshuffles cabinet naming new defense and information posts.
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