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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
1
The piece argues that the Monroe doctrine defines American policy against European interference in the hemisphere. It links Jefferson and Washington to Monroe, asserting that independence and self determination trump European designs and cements an American tradition of noninterference and sovereignty.
Hongkong reports say about 1000 American citizens may be evacuated tomorrow with 5 British quarters prepared for women and children if needed. A government radio broadcast cited London signals indicating the order could come soon. U S authorities seek permission to have the President Coolidge stand by in Mania. Two U S gunboats are near Hongkong under Consul General Addigq Southard. The group is about one third native born Filipinos and one third American born Chinese with around 200 women and children. Roosevelt plans a Hyde Park visit this week.
Forecaster J. H. Jarboe predicts mostly cloudy skies Friday with scattered showers possible Friday night into Saturday. Cooler conditions to follow Saturday as the weather outlook remains unsettled with lingering chances of precipitation.
A Reuters dispatch from Chungking reports a U S Methodist hospital badly damaged by Japanese bombing. The British diplomatic mission and consulate general offices were rendered uninhabitable. The raid targeted the provisional Chinese capital amid ongoing hostilities.
The air ministry reported extensive RAF activity against German targets across the English Channel and along coasts of Scandinavia Netherlands and over Denmark and north Germany. Nine British planes failed to return.
London reports the ministry of health announces the possibility of evacuation for military reasons. The plan aims to move a bulk of civilian population from districts across the British Isles. The disclosure centers on contingency measures for future wartime needs and civil defense.
Berlin reports three people dead in a British bombing raid on Dutch towns last night as per the official German news agency. In Peiping a hand grenade was thrown into the British embassy compound injuring a Chinese employee before the attacker disappeared.
Senator Pittman declared the British fleet and part of the French fleet would be moved westward in the Atlantic within days after the U S fleet began steaming to a secret destination. He tied this to Churchill's vow to fight on and said the United States will not enter alliances or intervene in the European war while noting the Pacific fleet had quietly left Hawaii.
ISTANBUL June 28 The Turkish fleet fully fueled and loaded with munitions moved into the Black Sea to defend the Dardanelles. Led by the battle cruiser Yavuz the squadron, two thirds of Turkey’s naval strength, was to cruise past the Bulgarian coast as a warning while avoiding provocative demonstrations. The ships stopped 24 hours at the Bosporus for supplies and final preparations.
At the Philadelphia convention June 28 delegates and leaders discussed Oregon Senator Charles L. McNary as the running mate for Wendell Willkie. Several influential lawmakers predicted McNary would accept, while McNary in Washington signaled nonacceptance. Supporters argued his West appeal could yield votes and bolster the ticket, with Willkie pursuing a decisive vice presidential choice. Hoover departed after a late-night congratulation telegraph, and Willkie’s victory chatter dominated the streets.
Leading stocks climbed after Wendell Willkie's Republican nomination boosted market sentiment. Commonwealth and Southern opened 75000 shares at 1.62 up .32, U S Steel Bethlehem Westinghouse Union Carbide and American Telephone rose sharply. Electric power shares led gains as traders credited the rise to major business leaders backing standard bearers.
General Mittelhauser, French commander in the Near East, announced a cessation of hostilities in Syria and said the French flag would continue to fly there. London officials cautioned that no official confirmation had been issued for a formal cessation, noting no active hostilities were ongoing.
The Associated Press reports Hungary calls up reservists as war clouds loom over the Balkans pressuring Romania. Bulgaria rushes troops to the Romanian border. Red Army advances into Romania occupying four cities with King Carol appealing to Hitler. Britain sinks a German transport off Norway. Germany aims to secure supplies while avoiding a Balkan war. Roosevelt seeks to double defense spending. Turkey speeds fleet to the Black Sea amid rising tensions.
Bucharest June 28 AP Soviet Russia’s swift occupation of vast Romanian territories was described by German legation officials as a British plot to draw Germany into a new Balkan warfront. They warned Germany would not be fooled and insisted the Soviet gains were a temporary adjustment.
City officials announce a potential reorganization in the fire department with Marcus Le Butler being demoted from deputy chief to second deputy chief and Captain Nicholas A. Odom named first deputy. Butler retains duties as assistant to Chief Hart while Odom will head training. J B Bunt is discharged as chauffeur. William Stappeer to replace him as pipeman.
New French capital identified as Clermont-Ferrand in central France, announced by a German radio station in an English broadcast heard by NBC. Meanwhile in Belfast, masked robbers looted three Falls Road banks, taking about $8000 and wounding a cashier.
Mostly cloudy with scattered thundershowers Friday night and Saturday. Cooler Saturday with southeast winds. Airport high Friday around 92, low Friday night about 78, Saturday high near 88, high Thursday 98, low Friday morning 78. East Texas mostly cloudy with thundershowers Friday night and Saturday. mild to fresh southeast winds on the coast. West Texas high clouds in south portion and thundershowers in north and central portions Friday night. Saturday fair in north and extreme west portions. Thunderstorms east of the mountains in southern portions. cooler Friday night and Saturday in central and southeast portions.
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