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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1940
Page
1
Rome reports Italy on the brink of war as Premier Mussolini may issue the go order within days. Observers expect hostilities could flare in North Africa or the Mediterranean rather than directly against France.
British Admiralty announced the capture of Narvik after a siege of more than six weeks. Norwegians in the sector reportedly joined the general attack, resulting in the fall of the northern Norway port to Allied forces.
Washington May 29 The Senate Banking Committee approved increasing the Commodity Credit Corporation lending authority by 500 million dollars for crop loans. Secretary Wallace urged the measure to help farmers facing surpluses from lost export markets.
London May 29 Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs R A Butler told the House of Commons an appeal will be sent to the United States to take as many war refugees as possible. He said the proposal is under consideration.
The Garner Democrats won at the State Democratic Convention in Waco Texas May 29. The delegation to the National Convention will vote in harmony and will not join any stop movement or embarrass the President.
A passenger aboard the Princess Louise missed the vessel to Skagway and was flown to his destination at 3 o'clock this morning by Johnnny Amundsen. Juneau pilot Wv. W. Mulvihill accompanied the passenger. Shell Simmons later piloted flights to Hirst, Sitka, Hawk Inlet, and Polaris Taku with miners and associates.
President Roosevelt named a seven member National Defense Commission to accelerate defense production. Edward B Stettinius Jr will supervise production, Sidney Hillman labor, Chester C Davis farm products, Ralph Budd transportation, Leon Henderson price trends, Miss Harriet Elliott consumer issues. The commission operates under the 1917 Defense Act to oversee Army and Navy orders.
Washington reports a compromise defense tax bill models higher income taxes and excise taxes to raise about 680 million dollars annually for the next five years. The measure aims to bolster federal revenue while funding defense programs.
Rome reports that Italian civilians have begun filling roles vacated by men called to serve in the colors. The shift reflects mobilization as civilian labor adapts to wartime needs.
Paris May 29 The French government spokesman said American airplanes are arriving in France in considerable quantities and are showing their superiority in action over anything on the front.
Reuters dispatch from London reports Belgium's army, once 800000 strong, had only 300000 effectives at surrender to German forces. The note credits stubborn resistance despite heavy losses and collapse of the field army.
The Army increases West Coast air strength as Ninth Corps Area grows 40 percent to 33,573. About half of 1,500 planes are in use with more on order. Coast Guardsmen total 100 added to the base with five planes. The air port is scheduled to be ready by August.
The House approved a bill authorizing a $1.137 billion expansion of the Navy fleet and forces. It funds construction and expansion of naval air bases at about $144,000, plus $212,000 for Kodiak and $296,300 for a base at Unalaska.
Washington May 29 Chairman Mansfield of the Rivers and Harbors Committee filed a bill adding 238 million dollars to the President’s defense program. Included are Sitka harbor 109 thousand dollars and Kodiak Harbor 70 thousand dollars.
In Vernon British Columbia a home-made bomb planted in an ash can exploded near the Legion Hall during a Volunteer Home Defense Unit recruitment meeting. No injuries were reported as windows shattered and the leader of the unit spoke about the first day of district recruitment.
Joint House and Senate committees approve legislation authorizing 15 million dollars for military construction with six point three seven nine million earmarked for a base at Anchorage Alaska. Wartime economy policy requires London police to extend trouser life to two years from eighteen months.
A Pentagon style feature notes that Nazi blitzkrieg showcased a new weapon: internal combustion. It cites Dutch casualties from snipers, parachute troops and sabotaged infrastructure, while England begins alien clean up as Belgian fronts crumble.
The House Judiciary Committee approved the Hatch bill expanding political activity restrictions from federal to federal and state employees. The Senate backed version previously, and the measure passed the committee by 16 to 7 after being shelved earlier.
After a three day business trip to Juneau Frank McPherson Superintendent of the Polaris TakY mine left here today to fly back to Tulsequah McPherson who arrived here April 1 from Montana succeeds B M Neiding During his stay in Juneau McPherson and Mrs McPherson were registered at the Baranof Hotel
Associated Press reports three decisive German strikes in Flanders. Ypres Lille and Ostend fall as 500000 Allied troops are encircled. Allies withdraw to the Channel while Paris notes gains along the Somme and Aisne. Berlin hints swastika may fly at Dunkirk soon.
Allied expeditionary forces in Flanders are under heavy pressure as they conduct a rear guard action to cover a withdrawal toward the coast. Reports say fighting is orderly, with likely abandonment or destruction of much equipment. Neutral observers warn relief requires mechanized support equal to Germany, highlighting a potential disaster.
Capt. Robert Molten of the aircraft carrier Saratoga died aboard last night from a heart attack. Survived by widow and three children in Long Beach California. He was a member of the Annapolis class of 1911.
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