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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1940
Page
1
Berlin reports the preliminaries of the Battle of Britain are over and now begins the destruction of Britain's war industries. The semi-official Dienst aus Deutschland states German air supremacy has been achieved after the heaviest attack Berlin has endured since the war began.
Phoenix August 26 federal funds totaling 125000 to 150000 yearly will support a state wide food stamp plan in Arizona through the Federal Surplus Commodities corporation. The program will begin once machinery is installed and operating.
Senator Hayden reports that Secretary Wallace will announce the extension of the food stamp program to every Arizona county at 2:00 p.m. John Arnold chairs the Grocers' food stamp committee, praising Governor Jones for cooperation in establishing a revolving fund enabling the Federal Commodities Corporation to launch the plan in Arizona.
J. C. Wilson announced with Governor Jones that properly certified families will receive 21 surplus food stamps monthly at reduced prices. Arizona aims to roll out the plan statewide, after three and a half months of operation in Maricopa, Gila and Pinal counties, distributing 374000 government funds via merchants and growers. Regular channels replace former commodity stores in moving surplus farm products to the needy. The governor's office continues to push cotton as a designated surplus commodity.
Secretary Knox urged Congress to authorize appointing naval reserve officers training corps graduates to the regular navy. He said the academy cannot supply enough permanent officers and that other sources must be used. A bill reflecting the request was introduced by Chairman Vinson of the House Naval Committee.
Baseball finals show St Louis and Philadelphia prevailing in American and National series respectively. Key pitchers included Harris Trotter Swift and Ferrell Hemsley Harder. Final scores feature dominant innings with Boston and Cincinnati also posting strong shows despite losses.
Dan Bowerman reports Alaska defenses could be crippled by three men in a fishing boat. Alaska high commission engineer Donald McDonald describes a hypothetical attack on Seward, noting current forces, a single artillery piece, and the need for a 25 million dollar highway to shorten supply lines. He warns of maritime hazards, naval limits, and potential foreign interest, with air supply as the proposed counter.
Phoenix reports Secretary Hull issued an order relaxing Mexico border crossing rules. Nonresident Mexican crossing cards will be valid for visits up to 29 days with unlimited visits in a year and no registration or fingerprinting. Juarez consul general Blocker says border trade may recover after July 1 strict rule. Congressman Murdock notes a liberal arrangement agreed in Washington.
The boy Victor Ray Gastineau, four, was hit by a car after stepping from a horse drawn vehicle in Phoenix. His mother Mrs. Mary Gastineau and Arizona highway patrol assistant superintendent A P Buzzard watched. Buzzard found the driver not at fault and rushed the child to hospital, but he died. A Sacaton Indian, Francis Miguel, 35, died two miles west of Casa Grande in a separate collision between his car and another vehicle.
Virginio Gayda, editor of Il Giornale, warned Egypt not to let Britain use it as a springboard for attacks on Italy. He accused Britain of dragging Egypt into war and violating their defense pact by spreading influence over Egyptian waters, ports, and territories to threaten Italian territory in Africa.
London Aug 26 The admiralty announced that the British destroyer Hostile of 1340 tons was sunk by an enemy mine with some casualties. The ship, completed in 1936, carried 145 officers and men and was a Hero class destroyer facing severe losses since the war began.
The Senate voted 60 to 19 against Sen. Lodge’s plan to limit compulsory service to ages 21 to 24. An amendment fixes 900,000 peace time conscripts may be in training at once. Night sessions were announced to speed votes on the conscription bill and related amendments.
Charles L. McNary enjoys a quiet day at his country home in Salem as Oregon senator awaits notification of the Republican vice presidential nomination. A party leaders meeting was planned for the day, with a busy eve anticipated in the Willamette Valley town.
Frank C. Brophy a prominent Arizona Democrat was named chairman of the Willkie Clubs of America with George T. Ashforth as vice chairman. Brophy cited New Deal failures and praised Wendell Willkie as a calm, clean fighter. The notice lists several notable Democrats who reportedly quit the New Deal.
Phoenix case reports Judge La Prade reviewing a motion to dismiss a Communist party suit seeking ballot access. He granted two motions to strike damages and a claim that Dan Garvey pledged party recognition. The state contends the complaint fails to show a duty on Secretary Moore to act as requested.
Four waves of British bombers flew over Berlin early today dropping incendiaries on the city fringe. Berlin residents hid in cellars for over three hours with only minor property damage reported and no casualties. The German high command called it the capital’s first raid and claimed the bombing hit non military targets.
Willkie, the Republican nominee, signals possible speech urging prompt passage of conscription legislation. He had supported some form of selective service in his acceptance address, with aides noting support for immediate action. He also pressed faster military plane production and praised a Senate inquiry on 100 days delay.
A syndicated column reports Axis press speculation that the United States plans to gain territory in the British empire, including Canada, amid defense talks with Canada and naval bases with Britain. It notes Italian and German commentators warn of American imperial aims and possible annexation, while deeming such prospects unlikely.
London braces as air raid warnings sound and searchlights sweep the sky. German bombers batter the Dover Folkestone coast with heavy fighting over Dover and Folkestone, several planes shot down and Britain claiming a sharp reverse in daylight raids. An unidentified bomber drops bombs near New Ross, killing four in Ireland.
Rep Martin Dies, head of the House Un American activities committee, says there is positive evidence that Nazi, Fascist, and Russian groups flood the U.S. with propaganda via Americans of German and Italian descent. He plans a bill to outlaw agents and organizations tied to foreign governments and to bar German Italian and Russian propaganda from the U.S. post office. He cites seized records in Texas and Kansas City and testimony from Taylor and other sites as part of the probe.
Washington August 26 The defense commission reported to President Roosevelt that contracts for 6747 army and navy planes were outstanding as of August 17 while funds for much of the program remained tied up in the 5 008 000 000 defense bill. Robert Horton said 3916 army planes were under contract with 2219 combat and observation and 1697 training types while the navy had 2831 contracts including 1221 combat and observation and 1610 training aircraft. Delivery dates were not disclosed and Congress had not passed the measure.
The White House said President Roosevelt would ask Congress to pass a law allowing Jesse H. Jones to keep his federal loan administrator post if he becomes Secretary of Commerce. The measure would name Jones and permit dual office holding with pay capped at $15,000, Jones currently earns $12,000 as loan administrator.
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