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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1940
Page
1
German army reports a vast advance near the Marne close to Paris amid claims of 400000 to 500000 French captured or killed and pockets formed. Nazi spokesmen assert no French line remains and aim for total destruction of the French army with Italian aid.
The article notes a deal to provide surplus U S munitions to allies worth 37.6 million dollars. Details on ordnance types were not available, but large field guns and shells are expected. The U S Steel Export Co. has distributed Steel Corp. products abroad, led by president George Wolf. Edward R. Stettinius Jr. left his steel role to focus on the national defense council.
New York June 11 AP American cities with populations over 30 000 reduced their gross bonded debt by about 88 million dollars in 1939 the National Municipal League reported The survey led by Rosina Mohaupt of Detroit Bureau of Governmental Research Inc showed over 75 percent of cities reporting decreases total bonded indebtedness for 310 cities exceeded 8 467 billion dollars
President Roosevelt endorses a Stop Hitler Now plan tied to a defense tax bill that would raise 1.004 billion annually, seeks a 50 million Red Cross grant for relief to war refugees, and orders American ships barred from the Mediterranean while allowing limited travel to Portugal and Spain. He also outlined defense production efforts with Ford, noted Allied interest in surplus military items, and secured Senate approval for gun disposals to aid the Allies. The president proposed rapid graduation of Annapolis and possibly West Point cadets to fill expanding navy needs.
President Getulio Vargas proclaimed Brazil's neutrality in the Allied Italian war in a decree following a forceful speech defending totalitarian paths. He framed Brazil's future as a new era beyond old economic and political systems, rejecting pessimistic views of civilization's end.
Thirty Boonville Garden Club members and guests visit the governor’s mansion this morning. A luncheon at Pettis precedes a 1 30 tour of Jefferson City gardens with Hawthorne garden club members from the city.
Princess Juliana of the Netherlands arrived in Halifax aboard a Dutch warship with her two young daughters and a reported third child on the way. Held in secrecy, the royal party seeks rest from wartime exile and a potential seat in the Netherlands line of succession if Queen Wilhelmina leaves England. She was to stay aboard overnight and travel to Quebec by train the next day.
England Ark June 11 AP Robert Sakon a local merchant renewed his 1938 and 1939 requests to be designated United States volunteer No 1 should the nation enter war with Germany. He telegraphed Congressman W F Norrell urging the honor and privilege not be denied.
Seafino Mazzolini, Italy's envoy to Egypt, hinted that British bombing of Italian bases from Egyptian bases would invite reprisals. Mussolini, announcing war on Britain and France, said Egypt would not be attacked if neutral. The minister said the field for attack and defense would be vast after such raids.
German forces push toward Paris, crossing the Seine with pontoon lines while heavy rain and thunder slowed tanks. French counterattacks claim to have repulsed assaults between the Aisne and Meuse as Tours is named the new capital with Ambassador Bullitt remaining in Paris.
A foreign war plane believed to be Italian dropped bombs on the Geneva suburb of Carouge near Saleva rock early today, killing at least one and wounding six. French and Swiss anti aircraft fire engaged the intruder before it escaped, as residents sought shelter during a 35 minute air raid alert.
Paris Missouri June 11 AP Hard won liberties of the American people are the real stake in the 1940 national state and local elections. Lawrence McDaniel candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor told the ninth district women Democratic clubs today. There is only one real issue before the people this year he declared Shall we preserve the doctrine of government for all the people or turn America back to those who believe it should be run for the special benefit of certain classes He spoke on democratic ideals and party philosophy and noted the achievements of the national administration and their influence on state and local governments.
Baltimore city school board faced a headache as bids open for maps and globes. Assistant superintendent John W. Lewis warned European conditions may render current maps historically valuable tomorrow. The board did not expect conditions to improve before bids close on June 19.
MEMPHIS Tenn June 11 AP Walter Clark opened his mouth a bee flew in sting hit palate he yelled in pain and the sting caused swelling a friend removed the stinger after Clark's face swelled considerably.
Mrs. F. W. Armstrong of Plattsburg Missouri was reelected president of the Women's Missionary Union of the Southern Baptist convention. The gathering opens with several thousand delegates from 18 states and the District of Columbia. Union membership totals 4 949 174.
The narrative follows a shifting WWI style front from the English Channel to Montmedy, detailing German advances along the Bresle, Seine, Oise, and Champagne, with Paris and Compiegne Forest as landmarks. It notes French withdrawal yet claims a deep gun-packed zone resisting Nazi air raids and tank assaults near Paris.
Rome moves to wartime economy under Mussolini with new wartime tax measures and controls on industry. Marshal Badoglio becomes chief of staff, Cavagnari heads the navy, Preolo leads aviation. The capital shifts to an open city as ministries relocate and civilian discipline rules tighten.
Richard W. Leche former Louisiana governor from 1936 to 1939 was sentenced to ten years in federal prison. Judge Ben C. Dawkins imposed five years on two counts for mail fraud in highway trucks purchases, with another five-year sentence suspended on a third count. Leche, 42, received $31 000 in a kickback from George Younger, dealer for trucks ordered through L P Abernathy. Younger and Abernathy pleaded guilty. Younger fined 3000 and Abernathy 1000.
Battles rage as fascist air attacks hammer the Malta sea base with two Italian bombers shot down. British forces press the blockade, seizing Italian merchant ships and rounding up Italians in Britain while minefields proliferate in the Mediterranean theaters and beyond.
Oklahoma Governor Leon C. Phillips announced plans to form defense committees in each county to gather information on unfriendly or disloyal activities and coordinate sharing. He aims for two or three members per county, drawn from veterans groups and public servants, as a clearing house if needed.
In a case, no prison term was imposed. Leche appealed the sentence today and remained free on a $5,000 bond.
Aboard the S S Washington at sea, Captain Harry Manning steered away two torpedo threats as 1,020 passengers and 570 crew donned lifebelts. The ship, flying large American flags, evaded a submarine 180 miles off the Spanish coast while en route to Galway to rescue more fleeing Americans.
Democrats from the northeast Missouri region plan to attend a Thursday meeting in Chillicothe. Nineteen state office candidates will join the banquet and dance at the Hotel Strand. Jefferson Cillans heads the ticket committee with a long list of volunteers including Melba Luther and Rupert McGregor.
French ambassador Francois Poncet and about 250 French citizens left by train for the Swiss border at Rome tonight. U S Ambassador William Philips bid the party farewell. Escorts for the British embassy party were chosen from American officials and businessmen for departure by train on Wednesday.
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