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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
1
June reports flag a new British Romanian trade treaty declared satisfactory by the British foreign office. In Berlin, authorities say German raids on British airfields caused sheds and other facilities to burn, observed by retreating raiders across the Channel.
Berlin reports German forces gained through the Weygand line and crossed the Somme at Point Remy using a pontoon bridge amid French artillery. Tanks moved to commanding heights as the drive heads toward Le Havre with prisoners rising to 58,000 and heavy raids on Hamburg and French airfields.
London dispatch reports British bombers hit oil refineries and marshal ing yards in the Ruhr district for the fifth consecutive night cited by the air ministry.
Panama City reports the Conte de Biancamano has been ordered to remain at Balboa until further notice. The action was announced today and affects the liner's operations and schedule.
Prime Minister Churchill announced that Britain recognizes the Belgian government established in France as the sole legal government of Belgium.
Informed sources report the Duke of Windsor has relinquished his post as liaison officer with the British and French armies. The move ends his service in that wartime role and follows months of questions about his status.
An authoritative source stated that bread delivery across Great Britain will soon be limited to alternate days, signaling a major change in daily food distribution and households planning.
London report states the House of Commons will convene in secret next Tuesday to debate measures for home defense. The notice outlines a confidential session amid growing security concerns.
Mexico City reports the interior department will soon institute a nationwide check on the whereabouts and activities of all foreigners in Mexico. The move aims to register and monitor foreign nationals across the country.
Publisher of the Chicago Daily News says neutrality is a sham and urges sending U S planes to aid the Allies. He supported Aviation Plattsburgs to mobilize 15 000 civilian pilots this summer and 30 000 men next school year, with Roosevelt and the army chief backing the plan.
Rome June 6 All branches of the Fascist party were ordered to be ready to don uniforms at a moment’s notice for a Piazza Venezia mass meeting. Premier Mussolini would announce that Italy was at war. The meeting was expected to be held on a few minutes’ notice with no specific time given.
In Rome June 6 the Giornale d Italia editorial signed by Virginio Gayda warns the United States against joining the European conflict. It cautions that American involvement could trigger intervention by a great European power in favor of the U S. It accuses the U S of aiding the Allies and alleges a Monroe Doctrine violation if direct interference occurs.
WPA commissioner Colonel F C Harrington announced priority funding for 73 projects tied to national defense including airports and military air fields. The list features Arizona Tucson municipal airport where the army plans pilot training, with runway expansions and new shops and barracks.
The senate approved a 1.492 billion naval appropriations bill to speed ship and aircraft production and base construction. Emergency funds would expand navy enlisted ranks and air arms, with aviation spending to buy 2,970 planes. Allies urged rapid military materiel from the United States as Roosevelt convened a defense commission.
The Allied lines hold as Weygand directs a stubborn defense. German dawn attack on the extreme left near Abbeville aims to turn the wing and seize Le Havre, severing the lifeline to Britain. The plan includes a possible pincer to envelop Paris amid railway-front pressures.
The Arizona supreme court affirmed the murder conviction of 23 year old Robert Burgunder and sentenced him to execution in the gas chamber on August 9. He killed Phoenix salesman Jack Peterson on April 29, 1939, near the desert and faced additional murder charges. The court ruled the trial was fair and impartial with no prejudicial errors and rejected defense claims of denial of the right to defend himself.
Governor Jones scheduled a June 14 conference in Phoenix to organize an anti fifth column movement in Arizona. He invited civic and fraternal leaders and war veterans including Charles Darnell of Tucson, president of the Tucson National Defense Council. Letters were sent to the American Legion Disabled American Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars Military Order of the World War and the Spanish American War Veterans. The meeting focuses on plans for state level organization.
French forces withdraw on both west and east flanks of the Somme front as German forces push in the lower Somme toward the Bresle river south of Abbeville. Germans also advance toward the Ailette canal region and Aisne heights with heavy tank involvement.
Premier Paul Reynaud told France that hundreds of enemy tanks had been destroyed since the German drive toward Paris began at dawn. He urged optimism, citing three reasons including troops' escape from Flanders, resilience of civilian morale, and progress in the Somme battle.
A war office spokesman notes hundreds of tanks engaged in massive battles between French and German forces. The report hints at further details on Page 11 and references German actions.
In American League action St Louis beat Boston 16 to 8 with strong offense led by Bildilli and Swift. New York defeated Chicago 6 to 4 behind pitching runs from Rigney Tresh Chandler and Dickey. Detroit toppled Philadelphia 12 to 3 as Newsom Benton Sullivan and Ross contributed. Washington edged Cleveland 2 to 1 as Allen Pytlak Hudson and Early produced. In the National League Pittsburgh and Chicago battled to a 4 not finished while St Louis beat Philadelphia 4 to 0. Only games scheduled.
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