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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1940

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Willkie Criticizes Roosevelt on Foreign Policy

Rushville Indiana dispatch notes Wen nel L Willkie branding President Roosevelt's foreign affairs as clumsy and says the United States cannot succeed in the current world struggle under such leadership. He issued the statement before heading to Indianapolis for a political engagement.

Rushville Ind Roosevelt Wennel L. Willkie United States Indianapolis France Chicago Willkie Hotel Louis

Willkie To Address Coffeyville Free Radio Time Assured

New York reports Columbia and Mutual Broadcasting will carry Wendell Willkie’s speech in Coffeyville Kansas next Monday at 4 PM Central without charge. Republicans accused Roosevelt of exploiting free radio time on Labor Day. NBC Blue network will also air the speech. Willkie criticizes Roosevelt’s economic stance and foreign policy, pledging to address voters before westward tour including Indianapolis meetings with McNary Martin and Gov. Harold.

New York Columbia Mutual Broadcasting Companies Wendell Willkie Coffeyville Kaw Roosevelt Cs&s. T NBC Indianapolis Charles L. McNary Oregon Joseph W. Martin Jr Harold

Primary Election Constitution Day on Same Date

Wisconsin voters were quoted by Republican state chairmen Dr L Gulbeckson on a belief that Constitution Day and the primary date should align. The statement urged citizens to reflect on blessings past and to defend rights against foreign and domestic forces by voting in the polls.

Madison Wisconsin L. Gulbeckson Siste Sis Gizemerah

Bankhead Better Goes Back Today

Beltimore 7 beltmire report says Bankhead improved today and Dr George W Calver stated the speaker might return to his Washington apartment during the day.

Bankhead Beltimere George W. Calver Washington

Roosevelt third term drive opened before Teamsters

President Franklin D Roosevelt launched his third term bid before the International Brotherhood of Teamsters convention in Constitution Hall, stressing plans for expanded social security and compulsory industry coordination for national defense. He praised union growth from 70 000 to 500 000 members and warned against racketeers while defending social and labor legislation. Willkie set to begin campaign in Chicago.

Lyle C. Wilson United Press Washington — ‘.P Roosevelt International Brotherhood of Teamsters Constitution Hall Wendell L. Willkie Chicago Teamsters Senate United States Vale

Talmadge Chosen for 3rd Term as Georgia Governor

Georgia Democrats nominate Eugene Talmadge for a third term after election returns from 46 counties show him with 121 426 votes. Columbus Roberts tallies 73641 and Abut Nix 32126 as Talmadge urges rural backing amidst past New Deal critiques and Willkie associations.

Brooks P. Smith United Press Atlanta Georgia Eugene Talmadge Talmadge Columbus Roberts Abut Nix Athens Talmedge Willkie New Deal Louisiana United States Senate Huey Long Cumneni Peabovere Garritt Emons Bass E.cgatn Braswell Deen Frank Whelchel

Mexico Elect Camacho President as Almazan Rebels

Mexico City deputies declare Gen Manuel Avila Camacho president elect, overturning Almazan claims and branding his San Antonio junta as rebels. In Washington, a bipartisan panel advances peacetime draft legislation setting conscription ages 21 through 35 and granting limited presidential takeover powers for defense needs. The measure aims for quick passage before the weekend, with age limits narrowed from earlier drafts.

Mexico City Chamber of Deputies Manuel Avila Ca Macho Mexico Juan Andreu Almazan Almazan Baltimore San Antonio Texas Lazaro Cardenas Camacho Nied Miguel Martinez Sicilia Congress Washington Senate-House Legation Sheppard Secretary of War Secretary of Navy House Senate

Portugal grants former King Carol asylum in Portugal

The Portuguese government allows former King Carol of Romania to reside in Portugal on condition he refrains from political activity. Carol, who met Mme Magda Lupescu in Switzerland, is expected to arrive soon and may depart for Portugal promptly. Barcelona reports place him in the city with his retinue, spending the night in the same hotel as European royalty.

Lisbon Carol of Romania Carol Switzerland Mme Magda Lupescu Barcelona Europe Carol of Romania Tamged Barrcelona Duchess of Wendsor France Cerbers Carel Portugal Goering

Gehrmann Calls for Congress in Session Over Risk to England

Wisconsin Representative Gehrmann argues against adjournment, warning events could turn against England and force its government to flee to Canada. He says keeping Congress in session prevents potential expansion of the war to the continent and cautions about English escape maneuvers if Europe destabilizes.

Washington Gehrmann Wisconsin England Canada

Terrible blasts at Hercules Powder plant in Kenvil kill many

Two massive explosions at the Hercules Powder Company plant in Kenvil New Jersey kill at least 50 people and injure over 200. Fires spread to nearby areas as hundreds of ambulances rush the injured to hospitals. State police counted bodies among the ruins while federal and naval investigations begin.

Kenvil N. J U.R Hercules Powder Company Dover Kenyil Trenton Newton Morristown Newark Montclair Hercules Company Tus Toe Federal Go Radford Rerail Hercules Bessemer Ala Hercule Calif Ishpeming Mark Carthage Bacchus Utah Penn Hospital Empress Naval New York

Time Bomb Threat Near St Pauls Cathedral

London reports a delayed-action German bomb near St Pauls Cathedral threatening explosion. Crowds were moved back as police and fire crews cleared streets. gas mains were ruptured and authorities warned of possible collapse if underground sand beds shift. Reports also noted bombings around Piccadilly Fleet Street and Madame Tussauds with wax figures damaged but unhurt.

Sidney J. Williams United Pies London St. Pauls St Paul's Buckingham Palace Royal Residence Piccadilly Mme Tussaud’s Daily Herald Evening Standard Fleet Street St. Paul’s Great Church

Wisconsin Weather Summary From Early 217 Weather Watch

The latest regional weather notes show fair in Wisconsin with milder conditions in the north and west. Readings include 65 at 1:00 p.m. and 47 as a low, with high forecasts around 95 in Phoenix and 36 in Rockford, plus trace precipitation and northwest winds.

Mar's Lenzih Associated Press North West Tomeni Milwanker Phoent Park Falls Minneapolis St Park

Nazis claim attack are bugged of US

German bombers struck southern England and London in renewed raids after Berlin warned Britain would face retaliation. The D N B reported waves over London and other cities, with casualties in Berlin and Hamburg. Night raids hit Southampton, Port Victoria, Liverpool, and coast harbors as German defenses fought back.

Frederick D Oeschner United Press Staff Berlin UPI Dnboo England London Britain Channel Hamburg Bremen der Angriff Nachtausgabe Angriff High Command Southampton Port Victoria Liverpool Thames Estuary

British Notions Of Potato Bugs In War Claims

Berlin based German sources accuse British airmen of dropping packs of Colorado potato bugs into German potato fields. The report alleges such acts were part of an effort to disrupt food supplies behind German lines. British authorities deny the claims.

Berlin Luxempore Te'zan Sfort

Fragmentary Weather Notes From Little America Station

The readable lines indicate extreme cold readings around 76 degrees below zero at Little America with references to a tester and a period from August 31 to September 6. Details are obscured but imply harsh conditions and associated looter mentions in a likely wartime or expedition context.

New Defense System Halts London Raids

British fighters renewed attacks on German shipping in the English Channel while London endured an air raid warning. RAF strikes hit Berlin rail yards and the Templehof airdrome as German bombers targeted London outskirts. British anti aircraft barrages near London and dockyards at Hamburg Bremen and Wilhelmshaven were reported along with rail lines at Hamm Cologne Coblenz Mannheim Namur and barge concentrations at Ostend Calais Flushing and Boulogne.

London Churchi English Channel Air Ministry Berlin Templehof Hamburg Bremen Wilhelmshaven Hamm Cologne Coblenz Mannheim Namur Ostend Calais Flushing Boulogne Wallace Carroll United Press

Italy Sounds Note of Victories Won and To Follow

Rome reports that Italy’s submarine arm reached the Atlantic to prey on British shipping, claiming one boat sank 27,000 tons. A raid on Aden at the Red Sea entrance is noted while British destroyers bombarded Scotland. Italian bombers again struck British troops and supplies along the Beeryphan coast as Derna’s barber is mentioned. Egypt reports air attacks and damaged hangars at Demsa. A German editor predicts further action, suggesting escalation.

Rome Italy Atlantic Ocean Gibraltar High Command Aden Red Sea Scotland Brit Bexyphan Derna Beth Tialy

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