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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1940
Page
1
Greek warships aided counter attacks recaptured Ioannina area as Italians stalled on multiple fronts. Reports say Greek forces seized abandoned Italian arms and equipment while heavy naval and air action pressed the invasion back toward the Albanian frontier.
Washington October 31 Mrs Esisen Berkman Browder 43 wife of Communist leader Earl Browder was ordered deported to Russia for illegal entry. Attorney General Jackson issued the opinion that she must be sent home at government expense and is ineligible for leniency despite her claim she is the wife of a native-born American and mother of three citizen boys.
West Virginia is expected to furnish between 8000 and 11000 of the 40000 draftees to be inducted into the U.S. Army by June 15, 1940, according to unofficial estimates. The forecast falls below a national average of about 180 men per draft board area, with unconfirmed numbers still labeled speculative. Brig. Gen. William L. Horner, state selective service executive, noted boards will be briefed to familiarize themselves with the process.
Ankara authorities report Greek leaders told Turkey they can resist Italian pressure without direct Turkish help. Turkey would enter the war only if Bulgaria attacks Greece or Turkish interests are threatened, though Ankara promised all possible aid to Greece without full belligerent involvement.
Lincoln Neb Oct 31 Former President Herbert Hoover told NBC Blue that Roosevelt risks war by meddling in world affairs. He said Roosevelt broke up the London 1833 conference and hampered Geneva 1932 disarmament gains, warning against dictators and an invasion of the U S.
London dispatch says a trusted source reported that former Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain is en route to California. The claim originates in Birmingham, said to be known only to a select few, with travel mode not disclosed.
The draft board rushes 60000 master lottery lists to local boards nationwide. Officials expect 30000 conscripts in uniform by November 18. The defense program also plans 13915 housing units in 63 areas costing 45.76 million dollars to house military personnel and defense workers with low rentals.
In New Jersey and Delaware Wendell Willkie charged that absolute power by a leader leads to war and cited Europe as proof. He urged voters to resist Roosevelt’s concentration of power and questioned the president’s courts, ambassadors, and political bosses. Roosevelt countered with a Brooklyn and Cleveland swing and a Bethesda health center dedication while denying socialist aims in medicine.
The Royal Air Force conducted night raids on Dutch ports including Flushing and Middleburg and on Germany’s Emden naval base. Reports describe a lengthy bombardment creating large fires visible at sea and impacts along docks and quays, with a railway junction targeted near Emden.
Secretary Stephen Early apologized for any part in a New York Penn Station incident involving a Black patrolman and police officials as Roosevelt aides sought to board the presidential train. Early denied attacking an officer while a 42 year old patrolman James Sloan said he would vote for the president.
Washington reports the army has approved exporting the Sperry Gyroscope bomb sight to Great Britain. Mass production is planned at the Brooklyn plant with overseas shipments eyed for late February or early March. Navy releases await, and Allied negotiations began last spring.
Paris dispatch reports Laval, France's vice premier, telling Roy P. Porter he believes democracy is dead worldwide. He shows eagerness for England's defeat and notes his talks with Hitler point to war continuation. Laval met Hitler Oct. 22 near Compiegne forest, with Stain aiding collaboration plans.
Van A. Bittner CIO lieutenant urged reelection of Franklin D Roosevelt as a man of peace and friend of labor in a radio address. He stated he would not follow John L Lewis in backing Wendell Willkie and sent a message saying he was 100 percent behind Lewis for UMWA president and 100 percent behind Roosevelt, opposing Willkie.
Southern West Virginia coal miners protest CIO and UMWA chief John L. Lewis over his Roosevelt denunciation and support for Willkie. Telegrams and letters to Washington demand his resignation as president of both unions. Local 5043 Milburn says it was not officially represented at the Charleston GOP tally. Local 6008 Leslie expresses deep disappointment while reaffirming prior support. Page 2 continues.
Washington announced a vast defense expansion led by Rear Admiral W R Furlong chief of the navy ordnance bureau. Bids are opened in Pittsburgh this week as Carnegie-Illinois works on a 45 million dollar contract to erect buildings and procure equipment. The plan aims to triple armor plate capacity and begin naval gun manufacturing with an overall project totaling about 80 million dollars. Large numbers of workers will be employed on construction as the plant expands for the war effort.
Washington October 31 AP officials said the auto industry will aid the army with a planned force of 17000 bombers. A $2 billion appropriation is sought to buy more planes and expand production facilities. Delivery dates remain undisclosed, with plans aiming at 1942 and beyond. Factories would produce both U S warplanes and additional aircraft for Britain.
Washington observers watch carpenters finish the augural stand for January 20, 1941 as work proceeds on the Capitol steps. The project, costing 31067 dollars, is expected to be completed before Christmas.
Government orders work on eight housing projects to provide 13315 dwelling units in defense areas. They will cost 45,762,500 dollars and be completed within a year. Families of enlisted men and civilian workers in defense industries will be allowed to rent them. Morgenthau said Britain ordered a large number of freight ships of a standardized type to be built in the United States, with no firm word on a new shipyard.
The article notes a surge in permits issued for October totaling $474,008 for various projects including dwellings and an office building. It highlights approvals for a theater in Kanawas City, six apartment buildings, and penthouses atop a hotel, marking October as the strongest month since June. Permits for earlier months and comparisons to 1889 are mentioned, with totals around $385,000 in September and $466,385 in another period.
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