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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1942
Page
1
London broadcasts call on all French civilians along the coast from Belgium to the Pyrenees to leave immediately as RAF intensifies attacks on enemy targets. The notice says the move prepares for future invasions, not a second front opening yet, with later operations expected.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation announces loans up to 5000 dollars for initial mine work to reveal mineral showings. Senator Murray predicts this ruling will spur massive development of small western mines, aligning with a McFarland bill proposal to codify the policy.
President Roosevelt asked Congress for 39.42 billion dollars for the War Department for the year ending June 30 1943. If approved the total for three years would exceed 200 billion dollars with prior estimates reaching about 165 billion. The Army Air Corps account tops the list at 11.043 billion though a detailed spending plan was not provided.
Japanese planes attacked Chinese positions on five fronts as 300000 Japanese troops pressed offensives from Chuhsien to Nanchang and along the Kiangsi Chekiang railroad. Heavy fighting extended toward inner Mongolia with Chinese forces defending Chuhsien in Chekiang as bombers attacked Chekiang Kiangsi Kwangtung Yunnan and Hunan fronts.
Moscow dispatch reports Sevastopol at the Black Sea siege enters its 219th day as Axis assaults fail again. Soviet Black Sea fleet and Red Air Force support repel large attacks. Tass notes German raids and Russian air victories over the Karelian front with multiple enemy planes shot down and ground losses estimated.
Washington reports warned that Japan faces defeat as desperate new attacks in the Pacific are predicted after the Midway battle. Officials say Japan must strike anew along the vast defense line or concede defeat before a major Allied offensive. The U S armada at Midway appears to have withdrawn after a possible trap.
President Roosevelt indicated he may address the nation by fireside chat on rubber and gasoline problems once he completes a study and gathers facts. AHouse committee led by Rep Kleberg discussed with him the need for full explanation before nationwide rationing.
Chairman Doughton said the House Ways and Means Committee would raise the excise tax on distilled spirits from 4 to 6 dollars a gallon and beer from 6 to 7 dollars a barrel. The treasury estimates the spirits tax would yield 279.7 million dollars in new revenue.
Cairo reports on day 14 of the Libyan desert engagement with British and Free French forces repelling Axis attacks at Knightsbridge and Bir Hacheim. Rommel's tanks were beaten back near Tobruk as Axis reinforcements attempted to push through minefield gaps.
The Senate voted 58 to 20 to back a $50 monthly minimum base pay for armed forces members, after House action on a compromise. The plan sets $46 minimum in earlier talks, with $52 for first class Privates and Seamen, retroactive to June 1.
Washington June 8 report from Joseph L. Weiner director of the civilian supply division of the war production board says rationing of coffee tea and cocoa is quite likely due to ongoing shipping shortages. He notes rationing is already practiced in some form and that groceries may not supply all the coffee desired.
Analyst De Witt Mackenzie notes Midway’s small atoll size but vast defensive importance. He cites heavy Japanese losses off Midway and references Allied reports from King and Nimitz as the Pacific war shifts. The piece discusses Dutch Harbor operations and urges caution until the full story emerges.
The court ruled 5 to 4 that municipal licenses may constitutionally apply toJehovah's Witnesses distributing literature with contributions solicited. Justice Reed said religious groups may face fees for money making activities, even if from sale of articles. Dissent by Stone Murphy Black Douglas.
Arizona bought 144.8 percent of its May war savings bonds quota, reporting $1,966,000 against a $1,358,000 target. Only 10 states failed to meet their quotas. Montana and Wyoming were the only western states in that group. The national total reached $634,356,000, 5.7 percent above the $600,000,000 goal.
The Japanese fleet, battered after Midway, appears to be retreating westward with at least three ships sunk and many damaged. American losses include one destroyer sunk and an aircraft carrier hit, while U S forces report additional Japanese damage and growing Allied praise from leaders like Nimitz and MacArthur.
Australian defense authorities ordered a 1200 mile coastal blackout after Japanese submarines shelled Sydney and Newcastle early today. Suburbs were hit with minor damage and few casualties as authorities pledged full measures to hunt the submarines off the southeast coast. MacArthur announced the attack in his general.
Putnam Connecticut June 8 A playful gun duel between two 16 year old Woodstock schoolmates left Norman Clifford Basto dead from a .22 calibre chest wound The coroner says the frequent encounters were described as wild west stalking with rifles and rapid firing Dodge claims his gun misfired after three rounds and Basto said that’s enough before the fatal shot
Francisco Z. Martinez calcine hauler for Phelps Dodge Copper Queen branch died after a cab car struck him while charging a furnace. The 47 year old Douglas resident died in the local hospital about an hour later. He is survived by his wife Micaela and lived at 102 17th street.
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