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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
10
Reports say two non violent explosions shook east coast English towns early today with no air raid warning in progress. Anti aircraft fire followed the blasts and it was unclear if bombs landed on shore or sea nearby. Earlier an air raid warning sounded for 45 minutes along the coast.
Congress debates a Monroe Doctrine restatement aimed at deterring Germany from seizing Western Hemisphere territories. The Senate backed the resolution, while House debates focused on deportation for espionage and felonies, with defense and manpower plans tied to broader war-time aims.
Alex M. Mahood of the state Public Service Commission will describe commission activities in a noon address to the Charleston Exchange Club at the Ruffner Hotel. The event is set for today.
AP dispatch describes German forces sweeping through northern France and Belgium with rapid tank and air attack. Observers note abandoned Allied matériel, damaged towns, and widespread destruction from Stukas and Me 109s as retreating BEF and French forces pull back toward the channel ports.
Abbitt representing the bricklaying and carpenters association announced a sit down and walkout over wage disputes. Construction by members halted at 4 00 pm Wednesday except where life and property are at risk. Contractors offered arbitration despite past demands rising 38% for bricklayers and about 25% for laborers.
General Pershing urged Congress to raise the retirement age for brigadier generals to six years and for promotion lists to eight years while stressing the need for strong leadership during mobilization. The Senate voted to keep the current 64 retirement age and approved a conference report on the bill.
Union walkout halts work on the Charleston Sacred Heart Catholic high school and infant ordnance plant projects. About 75 to 100 building jobs are stalled with contracts Kuhn and Knight Construction affected, while pickets target two filling stations. The union seeks a 12.5 cent per hour wage increase denying any arbitration board decision as final.
A proposed revenue bill aims to raise more from individual taxpayers by expanding the number of taxed earners from about 3.75 million to 4.8 million and by removing exemptions. A 10 percent general tax plus a 10 percent supertax may apply, with higher rates likely for middle income brackets.
Allied reports describe a major German second grand offensive along the Somme and Aisne fronts. French and British troops resist fiercely amid heavy tank and air assaults, with Paris bracing for possible impacts as German forces push toward Amiens Peronne Longwy.
The report notes Senator Harrison calling for a third term and describes Democratic and Republican figures weighing the idea. Senator Minton and Senator Wheeler D Monta discuss potential shifts and the impact of current statements on the party and upcoming elections.
A list of visitors at the state capitol includes Dr Hardwick Huntington Wills Beckley and many others such as Edward Grater Cincinnati Washington Logan Frank Tw Durrett Montgomery Lea Hireiet New Martinsville Wheeling and C Wy Sthielling Hunt ghar O MacBougle and Funnshurr with locations in Huntington Wheeling and Cincinnati.
Allied intelligence in France hints at possible early gas use in the Somme style battle. Observers cite flat front lines, moisture driven gas vapor, and large troop concentrations making gas more effective. Reports mention a super-mustard concept and gas defenses deployed by the BEF and Allies.
The French cabinet reshuffle under Reynaud fills key posts with Jean PFpvost as information minister Lois Frossard as public works minister and Yvon Delhos as national education minister. General Charles De Gaulle becomes war ministry chief assistant after a May 25 promotion from colonel following a purge of 15 generals after the Sedan setback.
The state liquor control commission interviewed liquor salesmen yesterday to prepare the July 2 listings and plans to continue hearings through the week. It will decide next week which items to include on the new list based on price quotations demand and quality.
Ted Riley 46 leapt from the South Side bridge after asking a taxi to drive him there. A boat rescuer carried him to the Kanawha Flying club before he was rushed to Charleston General hospital where doctors reported no serious injuries aside from chest pain and two loose teeth.
A British spokesman cites Germany sustaining 400000 to 500000 casualties in the Somme and related fighting in Flanders with infantry and airborne units bearing the brunt. Churchill’s brisk war push sharpens the tempo as an inquest on Flanders looms before a House of Commons secret meeting.
Leon Skiles of Wertz Avenue was cut on the head and right arm about 4 a m yesterday when struck by New York Central train No. 31 at the Piedmont Road crossing. He was taken to Charleston General Hospital where his condition was reported to be good last night.
The Stonewall Jackson club meets at 7 20 tonight at Bartlett chapel on Tennessee avenue. Thomas R Horner principal of Stonewall Jackson high school will be the principal speaker.
A reader testifies that World’s Tonic cured sulphurous indigestion with gas and bloating, headaches, and poor sleep. The endorsement, attributed to Mrs Alyrtle Thompeon of Montgomery WV, urges readers to visit Cohen’s Drug Store in Charleston and other local outlets for a remedy claimed to be non habit forming and suitable for all ages.
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