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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
4
A new municipal terminal in Philadelphia, built with WPA labor, begins service as the city’s third largest and main air facility. The project cost about 12 million dollars and supersedes the Camayn port across the Delaware River, serving the Philadelphia area since commerce began.
British reports describe German raids on northern England and the Ruhr with Luftwaffe bombers targeting industrial zones. RAF fighter command claimed downing several Heinkel and Junkers aircraft while searchlights aided interceptions over Humber and Tees gaps. Parallel dispatches note occupation of Lyon by German forces and ongoing parliamentary discussions on defense measures and conscription.
Unclear dispatch reports renewed bombing by German forces in England Scotland and northern France while French lines defend Brest Toulon and other key ports. French government vows to continue fight from Algiers if peace terms reject.
The Appellate Division ruled Russell ineligible for the teaching position at City College, with Justice McGeehan noting Bucklyon supporters and private attorneys may affect the case. The Board of Higher Education faces uncertainty as it plans next steps and potential appeal.
A Italian radio broadcast reported that a French destroyer of about 3300 tons was torpedoed and sunk by an Italian submarine. The Tauan Force reportedly gained targets at Brete Borge Camp Diore Bonface and Porto Yeochowacn where vessels were machine gunned.
Dr Terry Townsend, retiring head of Newark Medical Association, urged physicians at a 22 county Lake Keuha Medical and Surgical Association meeting to resist socialized medicine. He warned government intrusion would threaten physician independence and urged firm professional morale against demagogic pressures.
British circles in London deny rumors that Britain aims to push Egypt into conflict. They say no military action or alliance pressure is being pursued and that Egypt is reportedly aligning with its treaties.
Supreme Court Justice Francis Bergan ruled NYC education officials must appoint Frank Craig to chief attendance officer. Bergan upheld State Education Commissioner Frank P Graves's ruling. The case, ongoing since 1938, keeps the board bound to Graves's decision. the post remains vacant while officials seek to abolish it. A separate note mentions Champagne College Prize in Williamstown with a bottle of imported champagne offered as third prize.
Reports circulated that the Queen Elizabeth, the world’s largest liner, would depart New York harbor as a troopship to transport about 20 000 Canadian soldiers to Great Britain. A crew of 300 to 400 was reportedly assembling on the Britannic arriving in New York. The French liner Normand berthed nearby, but officials said the ship would stay in port for the war.
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