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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
1
A newspaper account describes a massive Luftwaffe raid on the southeast coast of England. It details waves of German bombers and fighters crossing the coast, aircraft shot down, anti aircraft fire, balloon defenses, and local eyewitness observations of crashes and parachutes.
City remains without power for over 36 hours as Tucson Gas Electric Light and Power officials warn against non essential electricity use. Residents urged to conserve and avoid power house visits while restoration efforts continue amid heat and looming water and meat shortages.
In Athens the Greek government reported the sinking of the light cruiser Helle by an unidentified submarine in Tinos Island harbor in the Aegean Sea. One petty officer died and 29 crew members were injured as fuel oil caught fire after attempting to beach the vessel.
British forces in Somaliland retreated under Italian attack and suffered heavy losses to rear positions. Fighting continued as two Italian divisions pressed the assault. In Washington, administration strategists eyed a possible Senate rejection of immediate conscription in favor of a January start compromise.
A Balkan report states Mussolini plans an invasion via Albania to capture Salonika and Greek islands in the Aegean as bases to harass the British fleet in the eastern Mediterranean. The move could cut Turkey from Britain’s key bases at Alexandria Haifa and Cyprus.
Jerome August 15. Joe Ernest Apodaca age 30 was fatally injured in a cave in at the Phelps Dodge United Verde mine. The fall crushed him while working alone on the 2 550 foot level. Other miners were drawn to the scene and he was taken to a hospital where he died of multiple injuries.
The Senate immigration committee approved 6 to 5 a bill ordering the attorney general to investigate alleged subversive ties of Harry Bridges, California CIO leader, and deport him if guilty. A bid to report the house bill for immediate deportation was defeated.
William R. Mathews editor and publisher of the Arizona Daily Star and Democratic candidate for the U S House opened his campaign in Phoenix. He framed the 1940 election as a test of freedom and urged stronger national leadership to prevent a new dark age.
Berlin reports German aircraft crossed the coast and reached London despite heavy antiaircraft fire. DNB claimed raids extended from Dover to Kent and along the Thames, with bombers targeting Tilbury and naval yards, while air battles raged over Dover and Hawkinge.
Massive Nazi air assault hits England with hundreds of bombers. Fire and smoke rise from Croydon airport near London as RAF Spitfires counter air and anti aircraft fire roars. Casualties reported in a large suburban area. bus damaged by shrapnel. See report on Page 4.
A coupon announces an ad mission at the State Theater. The notice provides location and date details, inviting readers to participate in a promotional opportunity. It highlights the theater venue and likely sponsors, urging timely redemption.
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