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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1941
Page
1
London reports from Associated Press that British and neutral experts see six warning signs of a renewed invasion plan by Hitler. The six points outlined suggest the offensive campaign could begin soon as weather favors a crossing. further details continue on the next page.
John L. Lewis privately urged Franklin D Roosevelt for help during deadlocked coal negotiations. Once bitter foes, Lewis and Roosevelt spoke by telephone as Southern operators resisted, prompting fears of public backlash and a potential mediation shift under Perkins and Steelman before the talks stalled.
Washington May 1 A reader question about what defines a cutter sparked Coast Guard officials to reclarify that cutters are now motor ships over 65 feet with a commanding officer. The piece traces cutter history to Alexander Hamilton and notes earlier, broader meanings including small sailing vessels and oared boats.
Mrs. A. F. Parker of Gustavus arrives in Juneau today for a brief trip. She arrives in her private boat and is registered at the Gastineau Hotel.
London sources report a second British contingent lands at Basra Iraq near the Persian Gulf to counter potential German moves toward Mosul oil fields. The report cites April landings and predicts a large Axis attack on Egypt’s Suez Canal within ten days, with Libya and Syria also cited in the broader offensive. The Tobruk siege continues as Axis forces penetrate outer defenses and Luftwaffe offensives intensify in the desert campaign.
President Roosevelt urged Americans to join the all out effort to defend democracy. The public sale of Defense Savings Bonds and savings stamps began nationwide with the President and Mrs Roosevelt buying, and tens of defense stamps being purchased in Juneau and other locales amid brisk business at post offices and banks.
Washington May 1 The Maritime Commission plans to place 59 American tankers at the service of Britain in the coming days in response to President Roosevelts call for all out aid to democracies. Tankers will operate with oil producing countries along the North American and South American coasts, transferring fuel at North Atlantic ports to British vessels. The commission also urged the President to begin rounding up 2,000,000 tons of shipping to carry vital war materials abroad.
Russia issued a May Day pronouncement declaring the Red Army ready to offer an annihilating rebuff to any imperialist encroachment. It followed Soviet papers alleging German troops moved through Finland with tanks and guns and came within 24 hours of the claim. Defense Commissar Timoshenko spoke in the message.
The Juneau City Council will appoint a municipal assessor at tomorrow night's meeting. Last year the assessor was Dave Davenport, following Merle Redman the year before. The decision will shape property evaluation and tax processes for the city.
Berlin May 1 German news agency DNB says a radio broadcast from Athens reports War Minister Bakos has ordered the demobilization of the entire Greek Army. Bakos is said to be part of the new German dominated government in occupied Greece.
A marriage license was issued to John L. Allen, 21, of Ketchikan, and Pauline Shelton, 26, of Mukilteo, Wash, in Seattle. Excerpts note that speeding has long been a major contributor to U.S. traffic accidents, per historical records.
President Roosevelt asked Congress to authorize twenty million dollars for interstate and inter-American highway construction extending to the Panama Canal. The proposal aims to connect U.S. and Latin American road networks to improve regional commerce and strategic mobility.
CENTRALIA Washington May 1 Sergeant Henry Southwick found an orange hand grenade in a box of lost and found junk at police headquarters. When the pin was still in place officers rushed into the street, startled by the armed souvenir. Veteran officers could not recall how it entered the box.
In London May, Under Secretary Butler answered yes to a House question on Charles Lindbergh using influence to curb action against Germany. Discussion touched Lindbergh's stance on the Soviet Union pre Munich Pact and a later query about a well known Lady member. Marriage licenses issued to Aubert Jacobs Juneau. Bryson Dobson Juneau. Pege Scott Juneau Portland.
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