27 Nov 1940
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1940
Page
1
The Associated Press reports a widespread storm system bringing snow sleet and rain across the country. Fretting eastern areas felt the chilliest autumn weather as a Midwest snow storm coated roads with slick hazards. Heavy rains deluged the coast from the Mississippi to the Atlantic.
Colder weather was forecast for Kanawha valley with temperatures near freezing. Rain fell yesterday as the temperature hovered in the mid forties, while forecasters warned of gales on the Great Lakes and cold air spreading to Cape Hatteras and Baltimore.
A brief domestic scene reveals Willie Willis pleading for his mother to curb her gossip and protect his reputation. The narrator recounts an incident where his mother addressed him as Honey in front of siblings Skinny and Butch, highlighting family friction and social anxiety.
President Roosevelt announces a budget shift to cut all non military expenditures to the bone and to concentrate outlays on national defense until the emergency ends. He vows no new highway or public works proposals during the defense period, with projects to resume after, aiming to curb unemployment tied to defense layoffs. Officials estimate a defense spending envelope near 15 billion, including navy and army requests for the coming fiscal year.
Washington reports Sen. George D Ga expressed that Congress should not rush into approving war loans to Great Britain as impractical and premature. He met with President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull after a White House conference and indicated general agreement with the administration’s foreign policies.
London dispatch reports a mysterious explosion sank the refugee liner Patria off Haltr. At least 22 people are dead and 254 listed missing as the refugee laden ship, seized by the British, carried Jewish refugees bound for an overseas port.
London broadcast cites Ronald H. Cross saying British shipping losses average 60 000 tons weekly since June and Britain eyes the United States for replacements. Churchill rejects a Christmas armistice and no neutral-state ships are requested. Cross notes shipyards are busy but many focus on naval needs while Britain seeks more ships overseas.
Cairo Nov 21 British army briefings say Britain’s position in the Near East is stronger than at any time since Italy joined the war on June 10 They note an Italian retreat in Albania a stalemate in the western Egyptian desert and a cut off in Ethiopia Yet Britain remains alert to any change that could threaten the Mediterranean hold Two potential moves loom Italy sending heavy reinforcements to Albania or Germany moving to aid Mussolini and strike across the Balkans toward the Mediterranean shores
AP dispatch reports Mussolini’s failed bid against Greece worsens Axis prospects. Balkans gain nerve, resisting German demands to join the triple alliance. Greek progress could force Italy from Albania, perhaps drawing Russia closer to England. The Greek campaign is praised as a tricky, though uncertain, turn in a widening conflict.
London reports another night of German air raids over a west England town identified as Bristol. Five high explosive and incendiary bombs hit a London district, causing fires and property damage. Anti-aircraft fire and searchlights helped repel raiders, with the night ending unusually early.
Elaine Barrie obtained a divorce from John Barrymore after a lengthy legal battle. The settlement awarded her alimony and a property share, plus rights to reside in the Beverly Hills home and to use the Barrymore name, though not as Mrs. John Barrymore.
New Orleans November 24 APL convention article outlines a resolution condemning racketeering within labor unions. It urges national and international unions to adopt rules and discipline officers or members betraying trust or using official positions for personal gains. The document mentions possible actions but provides no specifics on suspension powers.
The Logan-Walter bill to tighten oversight of government boards passed the Senate 27 to 25 with plans for a presidential veto. Proponents pushed a two thirds override, while anti-New Deal advocates warned the measure would hamstring agencies and invite endless litigation. A conference with the House was required to finalize the measure.
President Roosevelt sought a cooperative solution in a dispute between aviation spokesmen and the War Department. He urged manufacturers and commercial airlines to prioritize government needs while civilian demand remains, warning against using drastic powers. War Secretary Stimson claimed army and navy orders are slowed by civilian company actions, noting a serious shortage of certain planes and the growing British need for American built aircraft.
In Rome and in news desks, reports say Nazi Germany will leave Greece to Mussolini with no direct intervention there while signaling possible action against Turkey. Italy claims success against Greek landing forces on the Epirus coast and against British units in East Africa. The German high command emphasizes diplomacy to deter Turkey and notes limited Yugoslav and Balkan moves. Page 10.
Mrs. B C Jefferds proposed a "double" fund club during a radio address saying she has doubled her own subscription and urges 25 more donors to pledge to double again. She noted some locals dismiss the Community fund idea and urged greater support and understanding of the work.
Britons, bleak over Luftwaffe night raids and German domination, clamor for blunt truth over official reports. Officials admit Britain lacks sufficient ships and equipment. urgency grows for US help and shipbuilding, with losses mounting and censorship masking grim realities.
A Greek advance along the Albanian front accelerates despite Italian reinforcements. Athens reports rapid westward movement from Moscopolis toward Durazzo and Valona, with Italian lines collapsing in the southwest. Badoglio heads to Tirana as Greeks trap divisions and land behind Italian positions near Konispolis.
Censorship lifted to disclose damage from Sunday night heavy air raids on Bristol England. Streets clogged with bricks and stone. shops and apartment houses shattered. several story structures reduced to shells. Details indicate widespread destruction across the western port city.
London dispatch reports Britain pledges aid to Bulgaria to preserve its integrity and independence if it does not join Britain’s enemies or assist Allies. Richard Austen Butler, under-secretary of state for foreign affairs, stated the policy before the House of Commons.
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