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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1941
Page
1
President Roosevelt said plans for arming American merchant ships have existed since 1918 and may require congressional authorization. Sumner Welles reported Germany’s charges over the Robin Moor sinking remained unchanged despite 35 missing survivors arriving in Capetown.
The Robin Moor survivors praise Melvin Mundy of Bethlehem Pa for steering a lifeboat laden with passengers for 13 days after the freighter was torpedoed. The group says a German submarine rescued them, with crew noting English speaking officers and differing marks on the subs conning tower.
In the first game Detroit scored six runs on 11 hits while Boston plated 14 runs on 15 hits. Giebell Sullivan Dobson Wilson and Peacock pitched for Detroit. The second contest shows gritty Boston offense and pitching, with Gorsica Tebbetts Wagner Ryba Pytlak combining for a Boston win as Detroit managed limited offense. Later games had Cleveland at Philadelphia under night conditions and St. Louis visiting Washington with rain interruptions.
The entry lists game results between New York and Pittsburgh, Brooklyn and Chicago, Boston and Cincinnati with innings by inning scoring and credits pitchers Hubbell Danning Sewell Bowman Lopez Wyatt Owen Franks Lee McCullough Johnson Hutchings Berres Derringer Lombardi Masi. Details show final tallies and the sequence of runs across nine innings.
Berlin reports confirm Germany protests the U S order closing consulates and announces retaliatory measures against American property in Germany. Officials indicate asset freezes and further steps could follow as U S German tensions rise.
The Royal Air Force struck western Germany in a night raid targeting Cologne and Duesseldorf with fires reported. Duisburg docks Boulogne harbor and Dunkerque docks were hit in coordinated operations. Seven RAF planes were lost. British and Berlin tallies differ on German losses.
A. V. Alexander told the Royal Empire Society that Germany has shifted the weight of its Atlantic assault to other areas due to improved organization in the northwest approaches. He said Britain has reorganized and redistributed forces to continue sinking the enemy wherever found.
Washington reports the Census Bureau shocked forecasts by announcing a rising birth rate. Director J. C. Capt notes the first four months show about 20,000 more births than a year earlier, indicating an annual rate of 18.5 per thousand, the highest since 1930. Dr. Halbert L. Dunn warns previous stats suggested insufficient births to sustain population.
Tucson plans to negotiate purchase of the Tucson Gas Electric Light and Power Co. for about eight million dollars under a revenue bond act. City officials say the deal would not fiscally bind Tucson and a committee will assess price before council decisions.
The Dies committee alleged three German information agencies used German government funds to push Nazi propaganda in the United States and Latin America. The Library of Information reportedly spent up to 450000 dollars yearly, plus 750000 dollars total for all three outfits. Dr. Manfred Zapp of Transocean and Guenther Town faced immigration charges and were detained at Ellis Island awaiting deportation hearings.
United States relations with the Axis nations deteriorate as President Roosevelt closes German consular and information offices and their American employers. Berlin contemplates closure of U S consulates and expulsion of American staff, while Italy retaliates against American actions. The State Department lodges a sharp protest over the Robin Moor sinking as actions escalate.
Washington reports federal aid to the Arizona Unemployment Compensation commission and employment service would end after June 16 if the state keeps the same director requirements. O M Powell says funds can continue only if a full time director remains. a special session could preserve funding.
Governor Osborn and Dean A. Sisk of the Arizona Employment Security Commission said they had received a night letter from the federal social security board offering a compromise settlement. The message notes a federal action and references further details on page 12.
Rome reports the Italian government has frozen American credits in Italy and banned all payments on private debts to Americans under a decree. Italy claims its losses outweigh US measures as Virginio Gayda warns of an economic war potentially leading to real conflict.
A force of at least 150 British bombers and fighters attacked coastal objectives on the French side of the channel. Explosions shook the Kent coast as Boulogne appeared to be the main target. Escorting squadrons operated in two layers with bombers moving between.
Allied troops push toward Damascus as heavy fighting continues at Merdjayoun and Kuneitra near the Palestine border. Vichy forces offer strong resistance while reinforcements arrive and airfield objectives are pursued amid calls for swift Syria Lebanon action.
Military dispatches from Syria report a French counter-attack drove British forces from Merjoyoun, the town retaken after a week. Cairo's Middle East command notes strong French counter-attacks at Merjoyoun and Kuneitra near Damascus, with Beirut dispatches confirming Syria updates.
The British launch a three front offensive in Africa Syria and the air war against Rhineland and channel ports. Wavell's Libyan advance to Benghazi surprised but a stretched supply line kept Tripoli out of reach for now. The campaign aims to consolidate gains and strengthen Britain’s position.
Persistent reports reaching Norwegian circles in London today indicated Germany was concentrating large numbers of troops on the Norwegian west coast a possible springboard for invasion of Scotland. The Norwegians said troop trains carrying marines and material had passed through Oslo to west coast bases. Reports from Krageroe say transports and other vessels have been moving westward.
Washington announces a proposed complete ban on oil exports from the U S eastern seaboard without government approval. Secretary Ickes directed 32 east coast shippers to halt offshore sales to prevent an Atlantic shortage after a 240000 gallon Philadelphia to Japan shipment was stopped.
Federal troops moved out of the North American Aviation plant in Inglewood California while wage negotiations resume after a four day strike that halted military aircraft production. about 1800 of 3250 soldiers to depart today and tomorrow with remaining troops undetermined. The Army had seized the plant June 9 by order of President Roosevelt.
Berlin reports a sustained British push into the western desert with "enormous forces" as Gen Archibald Wavell may attempt to retake Cyrenaica. The German spokesman cites heavy attacks at Salum, comparable losses to the Battle of France, and continued Axis defense with extensive Luftwaffe involvement.
Cairo reports a surprise British penetration to Fort Capuzzo opposite Salum with heavy losses to German and Italian troops. Reinforcements from Tobruk repelled Axis counter-attacks as British gains widen while East Africa sees Italian rearguard losses and prisoner captures.
The German official news agency DNB reported British losses of up to noon today reaching 100 armored motor units as the situation favored German and Italian forces. Berlin radio claimed British tank losses equaled a regiment, while Nazi high command noted increased losses and ongoing heavy fighting with strong forces on both sides. Axis airmen were said to be blasting British troops, and the Italian high command cited substantial British losses in men.
A mill building of the Tremaine Alfalfa Ranch and Milling company four miles south of Mesa burned today. The blaze, starting after 8 am, destroyed machinery grain and eight freight cars, with property valued at about 200000 to 250000 dollars. Gilbert fire department and company workers fought it for over two hours. spontaneous combustion is suspected. The iron building collapsed under heat, preventing salvage.
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