22 Aug 1940
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Newspaper
The Kennewick Courier Reporter
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1940
Page
1
Wendell L. Willkie waits for President Roosevelt to accept his debate invitation as the GOP nominee. Crowds exceed 200000 at his hometown notification ceremony, marking one of the largest ever for the event.
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Mackenzie King agreed to form a Joint Board of Defense by the United States and Canada to study measures against Nazi attacks. This marks the first defensive alliance proposed between the two nations for mutual protection.
U S Ambassador to France William C Bullitt urged immediate sale of 60 over age U S destroyers to Britain as a defensive measure against a planned Nazi invasion. He warned Hitler aims to invade the Western Hemisphere at the first opportunity.
After a 24 hour pause in bombing British targets, German planes return with smaller fleets while RAF retaliates on Nazi munitions plants. Observers say Britain’s defenses have cost Hitler many men and aircraft and further raids will be more cautious. Losses cited include 14 planes in one day.
U S Army transport carrying 897 American refugees from Petsamo Finland to safety with Mrs J hn U S Minister to Norway faces German blockade threats. Nazi blockade declaration risks a Hitler mis take in identity that could endanger the voyage.
Neutral observers in London report RAF claims of German planes shot down as reliable. A correspondent group tracked claims across Britain, with one observer noting higher German losses on the South Coast than the Nazis later acknowledged for the whole country from England to Scotland.
A union leader vows to bar Jose Iturbi Jascha Heifetz Lawrence Tibbett Efrem list and the Boston Symphony from radio and disk recordings unless they pay tribute to James C Petrillo. He compares the stance to Hitler in cultural arts.
Kennewick’s first season of night softball ends with a four team round robin next week. double headers on August 22 24 and 26 decide league pecking order with playoffs to follow. Kiwanis sponsors the event and proceeds benefit the school district lighting fund.
Mr and Mrs Walter Gerards have just returned from a vacation trip spent at various points in Oregon. They visited several towns and enjoyed the local scenery and hospitality during their travels.
The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics inquires local authorities about locating an engine laboratory near Kennewick. They seek land cost for 100 acres, port rating, traffic, soil, drainage, rail access, altitude, water and sewer capacity, electrical supply, labor, living conditions, climate, and strategic vulnerability. Favorable data exists. a wartime crisis could push this toward reality.
A chamber of commerce folder released today notes 25 new houses built and as many modernized in Kennewick during 1940. It cites five new industries and over 25 percent population growth, with photos of new homes an oil barge river vineyard and warehouses. Discs are to be distributed with P P & L bills and locals urged to share with potential movers.
The Prosser Woman's Club invites couples married fifty years or more in Benton County to a Labor Day lunch in the park at noon. Mrs Waite Taylor, club president, says couples from Kennewick and nearby areas attended last year and are invited again this year. Attendees should respond promptly.
The paper apologizes for publishing September 26 as the start date. It clarifies that school will begin next Monday, noting mixed feelings among students and parents about the shorter break and the upcoming new term.
Dr Stevens and Dr Stone have moved into new quarters in the Havstad professional building adjoining their former corner. Their rooms are arranged to their specifications and each has installed new and additional equipment for the new offices.
Seattle mayor and gubernatorial hopeful Arthur B. Langlie will address the Kennewick streets at nine o clock next Thursday morning. A 7 45 breakfast at the Arrow Grill precedes the speech with tickets obtainable from Russell Day or the Arrow Grill next week.
Kennewick is being considered for a huge aluminum plant valued at 15 million dollars. Reynolds Metals Company president R S Reynolds has connections with local chamber of commerce secretary Geo D Peters. Local bauxite deposits and proximity to raw materials, power, and transport are cited as factors.
Mrs Vernon Bird is a patient in a Walla Walla hospital after an operation last Monday. Her condition is described as very serious.
Irene Olson, a Kennewick high school graduate, concludes her duties as one of the Farmereuites for the Southeastern Washington Fair as the busy but pleasant summer ends. The article notes her official duties wrap up as the fair closes.
Walter P Chrysler founder of a major automobile company died in New York City at his Long Island estate at age 65 after a two year illness from heart trouble.
Washington reports Secretary Wallace quits the Roosevelt Cabinet on September 5 to campaign for the Vice Presidential post on the New Deal third term ticket. Two cabinet vacancies arise as Postmaster General Farley quit last week to chair the Coca Cola Export Corporation board.
Benton Rural Electric plans an 80 mile extension from Toppenish into the White Swan and Medicine Valley districts with bids advertised within 10 days. Estimated cost 820,000 and completion by Christmas. A Vernita to Grandview 28 mile line will cost about 40,000 while the Vernita Station construction totals 800,000. Bonneville power contracted for 20 years and to be routed by January 1. W C McCrea of Tacoma hired as engineer.
Kennewick merchants announce Appreciation Days to explain a cooperative stunt to customers without extra purchases. Participating firms include Beste's Grocery McDonald's Grocery E H Behrman Western Auto Ideal Cleaners Knowles Texaco J C Penney Co Arrow Grill and several others with more firms expected to join.
Prosser plans its 17th States Day on Labor Day in the city park with a Washington Pioneers kick off. Events include Golden Wedding luncheon, State Flags, Indian Rock Dedication, a swimming show, song festival, fireworks, and two dances led by local ensembles. Citizens urged to RSVP for the wedding event by August 31.
Week end guests at the W T Elliott home included Mr and Mrs C D Moody and their children from Portland Oregon Mrs D C Moody of Moscow Idaho Mrs Elliott s mother and sister Mrs Sam Man ley and son Glen of Otis Orchards and Mr and Mrs Cormac Thompson of Prosser.
Claude B. Odom of Connell visited at the home of his sister Mrs. G A Rupp on Monday. County Auditor Harley Chapman of Prosser was here last Thursday in the interest of the election. Lafe Goodnight, long ill, returned to his work at Pasco on Thursday.
Engineers test port property in Kennewick Port District as government dredges examine material to remove for completing the turning basin. Ed Weber, chamber of commerce committee chair, reports progress and interest in a six month old glass factory project in the vicinity.
Miss Margaret Reymore, school district clerk, reports Miss Katherine Robbins and Miss Mildred Malinowski will arrive in town and be ready for the teachers meeting this Saturday. The fall term opens Monday with bus runs and schedules unchanged.
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