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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1940
Page
1
Heavy voting in Oshkosh pushes early totals above four-year-ago levels with 4,003 ballots recorded by 1 p.m. as observers note a potential surge toward the 1932 record of 13,466. Officials expect peaks later as polling closes at 8 p.m and returns are gathered for The Oshkosh Daily Northwestern.
Police and guards ringed the Remington Arms Company after an anonymous call warned of a bombing today. The plant, a major rifle and machine gun cartridge maker, increased guard strength from about 2,000 to 6,000 workers and planned steps to secure the facility amid the threat.
Queen Elizabeth ordered suites of furniture from Windsor Castle sent to bomb damaged homes in London's east end today. The royal aid follows air raid destruction as residents begin recovery efforts amid ongoing tensions.
Milwaukee voters flocked to polls as Wisconsin held a primary for state and national offices. Some 31,184 Milwaukee residents voted by noon, up over 25 percent from 1938 and 23,867 in 1936. A fatal car crash killed Dr. Glenn Frank, former UW president, yet his name remained on the ballot alongside a write-in candidate.
Tangier dispatch notes clashes between Vichy followers and De Gaulle loyalists in Casablanca. Spanish frontier tension and massing troops along the French Moroccan border cited. British planes reportedly drop pamphlets urging support for De Gaulle.
Washington senators from Vermont and Nebraska report that states and municipalities would incur about 113 million dollars in annual interest charges if Congress approves taxation of income from future federal state and local securities issues. They oppose Chairman Srowd's proposal and back minority views.
Reports from company officials confirm several deaths in Renville with the total possibly nearing 50. One body recovered remains unidentified while at least one worker is still missing and unaccounted for, suggesting a high casualty count.
Italian motorized columns drive from Libya into Egypt, occupying Sidi Barrani and pushing past Bugbug toward Alexandria. British sources acknowledge heavy Italian losses but say no large British forces have yet met the invaders. Desert heat reaches 110 to 120 degrees as fighting centers on a narrow coastal strip near the Mediterranean.
Wisconsin governor Julius Heil proclaimed Constitution Day and urged citizens to honor the basic charter of liberty by voting. Milwaukee observed the day with school programs and flag ceremonies. Justice Edward Fairchild warned that the world cannot endure half slave and half free, stressing the choice between liberty and tyranny.
Hanoi reports Japanese consul general announced orders for ships to Hong Kong to evacuate Japanese refugees if tensions escalate between Japan and French Indo China. Refugees may depart from Indo China port facilities as a precautionary measure.
Wendell L. Willkie told a Coffeyville crowd that Southerners should abandon their long Democratic loyalty as Roosevelt seeks a third term. He argued traditions must bend to political reality and cited Texas history and rotation in office. The talk followed Bergdoll habeas ruling and war status remarks.
From the London Front Desk report by Assocated Press Nazis claim long range guns on the French coast begun shelling London. Invasion fleet disrupted by Channel gale. Britain braces as air raids deepen and authorities warn invasion peril remains, while battles in North Africa and the desert surge.
Boston leader Raymond J. Kelly of the American Legion said the shift in public opinion toward war is the national fear likely to plunge the country into conflict. He urged efforts to reduce and eliminate war hysteria to avoid the United States entering a war.
A westerly gale across the English Channel last night scattered German invasion ships and drove them to shelter. British convoys passed through unmolested as reports spoke of changes in German dispositions. London endured five air raid alarms with Mayfair hit by night bombs. two daylight attackers were downed and a lone raid caused Mayfair damage. The Admiralty reported German shipping losses for the week ending Sept 9 at 54,547 tons.
President Roosevelt and other top officials traveled to Jasper Alabama to honor Bankhead at a state funeral held in the First Methodist Church. The ceremony drew high government figures, South state leaders, and relatives from across the region to mark the late congressman’s 23 years in the House and Senate.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill urged continued vigilance against German invasion while noting Britain's growing strength. He cited air power and rolling losses on both sides, with civilian casualties totalling about 10 000 in the first two weeks of September and 2 000 dead. Viscount Caldecote predicted eventual air superiority for Britain as skilled pilots and crews arrive to balance Germany's advantage.
A tropical hurricane battered Canada's maritime provinces overnight injuring scores and causing more than 1 million dollars in damage. The storm center moved off Chatham New Brunswick as its fury eased toward the Gulf of St. Lawrence with winds dropping from around 90 mph to 40 45 mph. Ships and shorefronts reported wrecks and salvage losses along Nova Scotia and the Bay of Fundy region.
Partly cloudy with scattered showers in the north tonight and Wednesday. Somewhat warmer, with nontypical temperature shifts in the extreme east on Wednesday. Observations show daily highs around 74 and lows near 44 with light southerly winds and a rising barometer, values near 29.35 inches.
Berlin reports new long range guns have begun to shell London though still range finding. the weapons resemble telescoped Berthas with barrels that sway after firing. German sources claim Big Bertha like capability, while D N B notes continued heavy air attacks on London's traffic junctions and subways. Stukas now join raids, targeting transport facilities and railroad stations.
Washington reports a contest to succeed Speaker Rayburn with John McCormack of Massachusetts and A. Woodrum of Virginia emerging as leading candidates. The vacancy arose after Rayburn won re election, with Bankhead's replacement and the timing of adjournment signaling a tight House leadership struggle.
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