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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1941
Page
17
The Second Unitarian Church in Brookline Massachusetts announced Wednesday night Sabbath worship for the rest of summer. Rev Leonard Helie said midweek services would accommodate parishioners who spend weekends in the outdoors, likening the plan to a golfer’s schedule.
Tokyo reports that Japan will abide by its military alliance with Germany and Italy, calling it the immutable basis of policy. Foreign Minister Matsuoka stated the pledge as press commentary questioned U.S. Roosevelt's fireside chat and its impact on war sentiment.
Washington May 30 CP New defense plant construction and expansion since the armament program began a year ago totals nearly 3 billion dollars. The Office of Production Management cited more than 1 700 projects including US British and private financing. Certificates of necessity allow amortization over five years. There have been 1 338 certificates issued for contracts totaling 744 million dollars.
James McCabe Jr. 17 of New York City was found trapped in a crevice on the east slope of Bear Mountain. He suffered fractured skull and other injuries and was in critical condition at Cornwall Hospital after an estimated 24 hours without aid.
Miss Mary Jane Byrne daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Byrne of 488 Midland Avenue signed a contract to teach homemaking at Cohocton Union and High School Cohocton announced by Syracuse University Teachers Placement Bureau. She will begin her new position in September. Byrne is a Cathedral Academy graduate and a Syracuse University Class of 1941 member in Home Economics and Education.
The State Department reports April licenses totaled 136 183 809 dollars for arms ammunition and war implements to British forces. Major items included 17 565 716 dollars in fighting planes and 25 006 444 dollars in arms ammunition tanks and related items. Iceland and Netherlands Indies also received licenses for fighting planes and related equipment.
Madison Wisconsin May 30 UP flight courses by the University of Wisconsin extension division have trained more than 500 pilots at educational centers. An additional 250 are expected to complete training by July. Many trainees expect to be flight instructors in military service by this time next year.
Nazi High Command said German troops defeated British and Greek forces in Crete, claiming heavy losses for the Allies and prisoner captures. It praised Italian support and predicted Crete’s fall would end Allied resistance, with evacuation by sea impossible under German air attack.
Military leaders discuss choosing their next objective in the Mediterranean theater as strategic options are reviewed for potential operations and outcomes.
Rome reports the British fleet withdrawing from Crete toward Alexandria under air attack. The destroyer Hereward, 1340 tons, is said to have been blown up with rescue efforts underway. Italian troops have landed in eastern Crete, taking prisoners and large amounts of ammunition while Italian planes support operations.
Moscow May 30 Trud the official Soviet trades union organ called the CIO victory in Ford elections one of the most remarkable episodes in the class struggles of our days It also denounced Henry Ford naming him the No 1 American industrialist oppressor and exploiter The piece said Ford had been built up by Socialists as a benefactor of labor Workers at the Ford River Rouge plant Dearborn Michigan carried out a smashing defeat of the auto king.
Howard E. Brawmiller aged 25 of Orchard Park died when his automobile failed to stop at lowered guard gates and struck a speeding New York Central passenger train at a Blasdell crossing. The car struck another vehicle in the train’s middle. Medical examiner Paul J. Kutecki withheld a death certificate pending investigation.
A Japanese Navy spokesman said 42 Chinese planes were destroyed by the naval air force since May 20 in Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu provinces, 35 on the ground, while Japan lost one plane to anti air fire.
The Daily War Bulletin reports a troop laden Italian liner torpedoed as British forces withdraw toward Alexandria amid continuous Italian aerial attacks. Italian submarines in the Red Sea return to Africa after near-disasters, with limited supplies and heavy losses cited by Il Popolo Di Roma and British reports.
Benjamin Siegel the Hollywood fashion figure is ordered to New York City by U S Commissioner David B Head to answer harboring Louis Lepke Buchalter the gang leader Siegel was free on a $25 bond and claimed he would return there were days of testimony about his whereabouts during the indictment period
Alfred M Lichtman of Syracuse and St Lawrence University is listed among 215 college graduates who completed months of Marine Corps officer training and are ready for extended duty. Lichtman commissioned as second lieutenant as part of the six month course. classmates include Leo B Case Donald K Ellis Martin Roth Lawrence J Pulison and John P Salmon.
The article argues Allied air strength depends on American production and British access to long range planes, linking Crete bombing and England’s air defense. It notes fuel shortages limit Hitler’s ability to wage simultaneous offensives, while American output could shift the balance as the war continues. Draft numbers and local official details are included in a brief endnote.
British forces on Crete battled to hold positions as German airborne reinforcements reportedly reached the island. Middle East Command said heavy losses were inflicted on the attackers while British troops adjusted positions under nine days of bombardment and warned that reinforcements and material were crucial to sustain resistance.
Fort Dix New Jersey May 30 Ten day leaves granted to 15 000 officers and men of the 44th Division were canceled with immediate effect ending at reveille tomorrow Maj Gen Clifford R Power commander announced the action according to early reports.
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