23 May 1940
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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
1
The article reports Abbeville retaken by German forces and Mussolini summoning a defense council. It notes Senate approval of navy and army expansion measures and a Roosevelt radio address planned for Sunday. It discusses political unity questions and military funding.
A proposed national defense package totals 2.979 billion for aircraft plus 65 million in emergency funds. It seeks 34 million in cash to Roosevelt and similar contract authority to cover armor and expansion costs as Congress weighs amendments before sending the measure to the House for action.
Time draws near to insure crops on South Dakota farms as sorghum planting resumes drought and grasshopper resistant varieties. Sorghums provide feed in dry years when corn may fail, becoming a stable, regular crop. The Hyning Huronite will feature a sorghum section in Friday’s issue with new planting guidance from experts including Clifford Tranzke of South Dakota State College.
Alf Landon urged President Roosevelt to renounce a third term as a condition for Republicans to join a coalition defense administration. He argued leadership must be free of any indefinite third term pledge and proposed a national council of experts to head the defense program. He said the president is too busy to respond immediately.
Roy Hulm and his 13 person family seek a final determination of their legal residence after a three year dispute between North and South Dakota. Perkins County court in Burleigh County suit weighed by Circuit Judge Frank Gladstone who ordered briefs for a ruling after yesterday's testimony. The family faces job and stability hardships as they move between states seeking settled relief.
American long range bombers are joining Allied forces in the battle zone flying across the north Atlantic. Arthur B. Purvis says some aircraft have already crossed the ocean and more are en route, though he would not reveal quantities involved.
Preliminary 1940 census figures show Yankton at 6,779, up 707 from 6,072 in 1930. State officials released the data today noting the population gain as part of the county and city tallies.
Oscar H. Johnson former head of the state game and fish department was found innocent by a Hughes County circuit court jury after nearly 11 hours of deliberation. He faces two remaining charges with Stella Hunt and testified to cashing a $225 draft and taking cash and deposits. Hunt testified to a pattern of book juggling to conceal shortages.
In a wide sweep, Britain's Scotland Yard arrested Sir Oswald Mosley and key leaders of the British Union fascists. Police raided offices near Parliament, and arrests were made at homes as authorities move to curb fifth column activity. Parliament has criminal penalties and government actions broaden security measures.
Berlin radio quoted Gazetta Del Popolo reporting the capture of French General Didelet by German forces near Valenciennes France. Didelet was said to be a former military attaché in Berlin.
Berlin AP chief Lochner notes German forces at the English channel in the fifth day of a tour with the German army. He reports U boat crews and fast boats ready along with swastikas visible as German troops crowd roads toward France and Belgium.
Rome dispatch reports Premier Mussolini meeting defense council amid European war fears as Germany drives a vast offensive in Belgium and northern France. Churchill warns of grave danger as Boulogne and Abbeville fall and coastal fighting intensifies along the Channel.
Across Europe reports warn of German build up along the English Channel with heavy fighting near France and Belgium. Berlin dispatches plans for potential coastal assaults while Allied defenses move to ambush and delay any invasion.
British censors seized 22 mail bags from the Pan American Atlantic Clipper after a forced return from the Azores due to high seas. Destinations included Germany Italy Portugal Switzerland and multiple Nordic and Atlantic locales. Prime Minister pledge reiterated Britain will never seek separate peace with Germany.
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