27 Aug 1940
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1940
Page
1
A fragmentary wartime reminiscence depicts half sleep in London during a long raid. The scene alternates between hunted observers, buzzing bees in a garden lit by search beams, and the terror of aircraft bombs. The piece ends on the peril of those watching and the risk of death.
A CP dispatch recounts a six hour London air raid with a wall of light circling the city. Searchlights pierced the sky as planes moved in and out from multiple points, bombs and anti air fire lighting the night, with periods of relative quiet and bursts of bright arcing flares across the horizon. The reporter notes the long duration, shifting raiders, and the eerie display of lights and sound over the night.
Washington Aug 27 defense commission report shows contracts outstanding for 1747 army and navy planes amid claims progress lags. Senator Byrd proposes Congress seize defense oversight via a national defense committee to speed essential work while Russell seeks government takeover of noncompliant factories through eminent domain and supervised operation. Dr Fanny at Brown retires from Castile Staff after 24 years.
Washington August 27 Big Farley, ending his tenure as Postmaster General, met with President Roosevelt at the White House before Labor Day. Farley retires this Saturday, to become New York Democratic chairman, with speculation centering on his successor as Postmaster General and the 1932 to 1936 campaign path.
William Knudsen, on the National Defense Commission, said defense efforts show rapid progress with contracts covering a large share of Army and Navy appropriations in six weeks. He declined to comment on Willkie’s call for a defense commission head. Haydeen and Maj. Gen. Arnold visited Seattle plants en route.
Sir George, British economist, testified to the Senate that he observed British influence on U S policy during World War I and claimed Wheeler’s statements were shaped by the British government. Wheeler disputed the charge, saying his “I am responsible” remark was a broad statement and not evidence of foreign manipulation.
A discussion among senators touched on expulsions and private talks, with Sir George declining to name the senators involved. A British Embassy spokesman denied any official government role, noting Sir George’s private capacity in the United States. The piece ends with an advertisement offering the Daily and Sunday Herald-Journal and Sunday Herald subscriptions.
London reports George Bernard Shaw denounces British political norms as enslaving the nation under capitalism, suffrage, and party politics. He urges Britain to state peace aims and compares the need for upheaval to facing a potential conquest, implying broader world upheaval.
In Salem Oregon crowds exceed fifty thousand expected for Senator Charles L McNarys acceptance of the Republican vice presidential nomination. He plans talks with Joseph Martin Harold Stassen and other leaders at Fir Cone before a 1250 PM program at the State Fairgrounds.
Niagara Falls residents gathered in holiday mood for a visit by the Governor General of Canada His Excellency, accompanied by Princess Allea and Princess Julians, with Mayor Ernest Mirrington Jr. hosting a reception at Oakes Garden Theatre. Roads were closed for the motorcade and crowds awaited the vice regal party arriving this afternoon.
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