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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1940
Page
2
Analysis notes the U S Senate passes a Men and Property draft bill as defense program policies face scrutiny. The piece credits France for a slowed offensive and reports Mussolini’s rhetoric against Greece reflects broader wartime tensions.
The Senate passed the Burke Wadsworth conscription measure by 58 to 31 after inserting an amendment allowing drafting of private industrial plants to ensure defense material production. The bill would require about 12 million men ages 21 to 31 to register for a year of military training. President Roosevelt endorsed the plan as part of a 14 billion defense build, amid talks to raise the age to 21 45. The National Guard mobilization bill also sped through, with 408,000 state militiamen and reserves to be called for a year. 55,000 may mobilize by September 15. Defense: 3,000 more airplanes contracted, 10,015 on order. Roosevelt named a six member board to coordinate defense plans with a Canadian group. Mayor Fiorello La Guardia chairs.
Miss Betsy Ross of Lebanon Pennsylvania, a 20 year old pilot, powered by a 65 horsepower engine, ascended to 18 200 feet setting a new altitude mark for light planes. Also mentions Lady Haw Haw broadcasting from Berlin and Constance Drexel’s voice recognized by friends. Princess Elizabeth’s thirteenth birthday noted with sugar rationing. Mrs J Borden Harriman and Crown Princess Martha arrive in New York aboard the American Legion transport through mined waters.
After weeks of debate Congress passes a bill authorizing American vessels to bring child war refugees to the United States. The measure requires belligerents to agree the mercy ship will not be attacked and American foster parents must guarantee the children will not become public charges. Admissions are limited by the immigration quota.
Detour reports Hitler’s delay in England as attributed to Spain. Franco planned Gibraltar attack to trap British ships, but a British mission in Madrid promised aid and future Gibraltar control, prompting Franco to seek a counteroffer in Berlin. He hedged while Hitler’s blitzkrieg stalled.
German super guns rumored to reach Britain sparked mass evacuations as shells struck Dover and French emplacements. British range guns replied while Goering’s air force intensified raids on London and industrial targets, causing fires in the West End and working districts.
President Roosevelt invites Texas official Jesse Jones to the cabinet amid Harry Hopkins' resignation as secretary of commerce. Jones may keep his federal loan administrator role, effectively holding two jobs for one pay. Myron C. Taylor returns home from the Vatican due to ill health. Alec Templeton, a blind English pianist, marries Juliette Viani in Hollywood. FBI probes Sir George Paish on alleged plans to draw the U.S. into war. John W. McConnell donates 1 million dollars to Beaverbrook for Britain's war effort.
After Labor Day, over 21.75 million elementary students will cross streets to attend school nationwide. Chicago children Nancy Carroll and Dominic Morris remind drivers to heed signs as data show 2,350 youths aged 5 to 14 killed and 156,000 injured last year in traffic crashes.
The piece links oil routes from Persia to Turkish ports as Axis interest grows, with Italy pressuring Greece and Albania while Metaxas weighs allied support. It notes Greek accusations against Italy, potential war with Turkey and Russia backing, and Britain’s fragile pledge. It also reports Trotsky’s Mexican death in an inside job, suspect Frank Jackson, and Sylvia Ageloff’s involvement.
Ernest L. Thayer dies in Santa Barbara at 17. DeWolf Hopper popularizes Casey. In Silver Spring Dan Casey recalls the line. Meanwhile all presidential and vice presidential nominees have accepted. McNary speaks in Salem Oregon and Wallace in Des Moines Iowa.
The 1,500 mile Dallas to the north Atlantic pipeline proposal before the Federal Power Commission stirs Pennsylvania coal miners. In Idaho Sun Valley Lewis Barringer, 26, of New Jersey, flies a glider to a 14,000 foot record, setting a dramatic aviation milestone.
Washington predicts Britain will receive 50 old World War II destroyers sought by Gen. Pershing. The delivery's timing may hinge on the Battle of Britain. Willkie supports aid but won’t influence policy. Polls show broad American support for aiding Britain despite isolationist opposition led by Wheeler.
Washington correspondent Carter Field analyzes U.S. policy on Britain obtaining 50 old destroyers and whether they will arrive before key wartime deadlines. He notes Ickes attacks on Chamberlain and argues the Munich conference conditions were overlooked. he sees little chance of a Roosevelt Willkie debate.
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