23 Aug 1940
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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1940
Page
1
Senate approves mobilization measure authorizing presidential call up of National Guard and Army Reserves for twelve months. About 396,000 men affected. provision covers dependents with no other support. Article notes bill sent to White House after conference committee report.
Nazi planes bomb three London suburbs killing six and wounding six. British long range guns fire across the Channel in response as civilians flee. Heavy property damage reported in London while Western Germany raids draw no decisive effect. British bombers strike near Hanover and a German supply train.
The article notes Britain has conducted raids on Milan and Turin, hindered by lack of long range bombers. It explains Italian Alps defenses and blackout precautions, while predicting future offensives if Britain matures long range capabilities like the Flying Fortress. It mentions Glenn Martin supply and Wendell Willkie’s private Colorado consultations.
A Washington reporter confronts Navy officials about a rumored Tallahassee cruiser. The officers refuse to reveal size, launch site, or date, citing security. Discussion centers on cruiser classes and the role of gun size in classification. Continued on page side.
Oscar G. Olson, Secretary of the Territorial Banking Board, reports in an annual U S Treasury notice that Alaska bank deposits reached 17,148,552.26 dollars as of June 30. The decade shows steady gains since 1933 with yearly increases, the past gains totaling 1,378,646.95 dollars.
In New York on August 23 Wendell Willkie met with Al Smith and other anti Roosevelt Democrats to discuss forming a new party ticket in the Southern states. The plan would let anti Roosevelt Democrats vote for Willkie without supporting the Republican label.
The joint U S Canadian Defense Board advances high strategy and military planning talks. Six Americans were named by President Roosevelt and five Canadians by Premier W L Mackenzie King to meet Monday in Ottawa for initial discussions.
Al Monsen took out a PAA Electra twice today seeking an opening through the low overcast for a flight to Fairbanks. The Alaska Clipper was again on its scheduled flight from Seattle to Juneau. A lone passenger with Monsen was V. Ford Greaves.
Alaska Planning Council research at governor's request shows the liquor trade ranks third in territory taxes and remains a major employer. The 1939 revenue reached 268083 with per capita taxes and administration costs, surpassing some sectors while reflecting licensing and excise duties under territorial control.
In Rome a dispatch quotes an Italian high fascist spokesman saying Italy will invade Greece if Britain occupies Greek islands. Athens reports Greek reservists called to arms as Italian, British, and fascist warships gather near Crete amid rising Balkan tensions and Albanian accusations against Greece.
Dick Radalet who has been visiting his family here for weeks ships south on the Princess Charlotte this morning. He will return to teaching duties near Chehalis Washington. Tiedt Southbound FP. W. Tiedt is a passenger aboard the Princess Charlotte.
Wellington Aug 23 A 000-ton British steamer Tarakino radioed from the Tasman Sea that she was being fired on by a raider The premier of New Zealand said this was the first reported attack on a British steamer in Australian waters The Tarakina was due in a New Zealand port tonight with the ship position given no follow up radio was heard.
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