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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1940
Page
1
Paris reports the French admiralty says a squadron of naval bombers attacked factories on the Berlin outskirts last night, marking the first Allied bombing of Berlin. German fliers struck Paris last week, with nearly 1,000 casualties reported.
Former presidential hopeful Thomas Dewey visited High Point to rally supporters during his Republican bid in 1940. He criticized the New Deal and urged industrial cooperation while claiming the nation lacks a coherent program. Dewey spoke from a rear car seat before a gathered crowd outside the Sheraton Hotel.
London reports a British merchant vessel was torpedoed on May 27. Of 36 crewmen in the sea for half an hour, 5 died before a neutral steamer picked up survivors. The U boat commander allegedly photographed and taunted struggling men with boathooks as others vanished.
Rome sources forecast Italy will enter the war within a week with actions likely starting the night of June 13 or 14 after Mussolini announces Italy has moved. The reports suggest no speech by Il Duce on Monday despite earlier Swiss rumors.
Two Italian sources in Switzerland report Premier Mussolini may announce a peace offer or a declaration of war in a speech likely on Monday. They say a peace offer could act as an Allied ultimatum with only a few days to reply. A Geneva based pro Italian telepress agency echoed the same timing.
In Alexandria on June 8 the Egyptian government ordered 6 000 children and elderly from the city to move inland. Italian ships in the Mediterranean were ordered to return to Italy and bookings halted. The government also prepared 10 000 000 food ration cards and planned petroleum rationing. Steamship lines said no Italian vessels would call at Egyptian ports next week. The Adriatica Line cancelled Rodi's call and a trio of Italian ships were en route to Italy from the region.
The army placed one of its fastest pursuit planes at Henry Ford’s disposal to assess Ford’s 1000 planes per day mass production capability. Roosevelt faces Congress over compulsory military training amid debates on supplying allied equipment by returning war goods to manufacturers. War Department said a pursuit plane would be sent to Detroit for Ford engineers to evaluate.
The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled Raleigh lacked authority to impose parking fees via meters. The decision states no statute grants power to enact parking or inspection fees for enforcement of the law. The court also held Wake County may levy ad valorem tax on a ten story office building owned by Sir Walter Lodge No. 411 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Il Giornale D Italia hints that if Italy enters the war bombing a Italian city would trigger the same fate for five English cities. The note reflects wartime anxiety and strategic rhetoric in the early phase of the conflict.
Farris Bailey a 30 year old textile worker from Mooresville is in serious condition at Davidson Hospital after an alleged attempt to kill his estranged wife Myrtle Bailey in a rooming house on Second Avenue. Police described a custody dispute over their daughter as the motive.
Henry Ford says mass production of airplanes is possible if a standard type is chosen and no design changes occur after start. He requests an emergency defense plane be sent to his Detroit airport for inspection and explanation to him and his engineers. Johnson confirms the plane will arrive in Detroit Monday.
Sir Samuel Hoare presented his credentials as Britain's new ambassador to Spain in Madrid. He told Generalissimo Franco Britain希望 Spain to be strong and influential in Europe. Franco's Moorish cavalry escorted Hoare and the embassy staff to the royal palace. Hoare said there is much common ground between Britain and Spain and hopes for closer ties.
British air forces report deep strikes on German lines in northern France and air bases while RAF bombers hit targets from a southeast port town raid. Eight coastal counties sounded alarms as German raiders machine gunned a town without dropping bombs. One bomber crashed in East Suffolk with casualties and capture reported.
Allied and Norwegian forces advance along the Narvik railway behind mountain artillery and British air support. German positions at Sildvik fall to the assault as troops shell Hunddalen near the Swedish frontier. British destroyers in Rombak fjord aid the push amid intensifying combat.
Washington report notes despite a strong House showing for Wagner Act amendments the Senate is expected to pigeon-hole the measure. Rep. Smith asserts demand for immediate action as defense. opponents doubt it will become law. Chairman Norton attacks AFL president Green for backing the Smith revisions.
Gen. John J. Pershing urged the United States to send unlimited quantities of planes artillery small arms ammunition and food clothing and medical supplies to the Allies as they fought for civilization and held the front line. He favored compulsory military service and rapid army expansion if adopted. Also, the Civilian Conservation Corps said it could outfit and operate 63 schools to train motor mechanics.
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