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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1940
Page
1
The Hague May 7 reports virtually all army leaves were cancelled and troops were ordered to report for duty at once. In Yugoslavia Rakek also notes conscription measures as 300,000 veteran troops guard the German and Italian frontiers with additional conscripts called to the colors.
The House Judiciary Committee voted 14 to 11 to revive the Hatch political practices bill and proceed with consideration. Rep Murdock urged reconsideration, reversing a 14 to 10 move to table the measure, while Rep Dempsey pushed action or floor consideration. The bill would extend federal political regulations to state employees receiving federal funds, and had Senate approval and Roosevelt backing.
In Rome authorities said Britain pressed Italy to state its exact war stance with a May 16 reply expected. Sir Noel Charles reportedly urged Count Galeazzo Ciano on May 1, possibly linked to Allied naval reinforcements to the Mediterranean. The Sofia dispatch cited Messaggero rumors of a Bulgarian sea outlet and restitution promises if Bulgaria joined the Allies.
Nogales May 7 Mexican exporters to the United States neared the 2,000 carload target with seven tomato cars crossing today Importers say the shipping season nears its end grown fields on the west coast are nearly exhausted In addition to tomatoes peas peppers and mixed vegetables a carload of green corn was shipped Total carloads this season reached 1 972 compared with 1 610 a year ago
American League action shows Cleveland power with 4 runs in the final by 9 hits while Boston managed 6. Detroit edges New York on late runs as St Louis and Washington split a doubleheader. Chicago and Philadelphia swap blows with Knott and Appleton starring for the Phils. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati also play through, as New York posts a narrow win over Cincinnati.
Bucharest reports finish of an extensive internal defense plan to curb fifth column risks. Police and military authorities would rapidly locate and round up foreign nationals, including about 60,000 Germans, if trouble erupts. A compulsory registry lists all foreigners for rapid action.
Tucson councilmen ruled the city cannot defend James C. Grant's absentee vote challenge as a city matter, stating the dispute is between private parties Grant and Lee. The session also approved sewer and protest provisions and noted bids for new police cars and the Olsen addition sewer project.
An opening brief was filed by State Auditor Ann Frohmiller with the Arizona Supreme Court seeking records from the Arizona textbook depository. The appeal follows a Maricopa County Superior Court ruling dismissing her suit against Dr. H E Hendrix and Clinton E Mangan.
In Alexandria on May 7, Egypt stockpiles air raid drills and blackout measures amid rising fear of German Italian war shifts. Police deploy to enforce warnings while shops sell blackout materials. About 70,000 Italian residents await citizenship amid heightened tension.
Senator Pittman proposed limiting foreign silver purchases to sales or exports of American farm crops to secure the dollar exchange Britain needs to buy American farm products. He offered the amendment to end the Treasury foreign silver buying program.
In South Pasadena California on May 7 1969 fired principal Verlin Spencer killed four school officials and wounded two others including Ruth Sturgeon and Dorothea Talbert. Survivors George Bush John Alman William Speer Victor Vanderlip face critical injuries. Spencer’s motive linked to contract non renewal.
Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison told the Senate Naval Affairs Committee that battleships remain the backbone of U S national defense and will do so for many years. He reaffirmed faith in battleships as the most powerful sea weapon, with ships being improved and integrated with a fast, modern air arm. Hearings were reopened.
Associated Press reports Dewey garnering 24 Republican convention delegates from Maryland and Idaho under his banner. Maryland voters backed an uninstructed slate by over seven to one, while Idaho GOP convention members instructed eight delegates to back the New York district attorney.
Hubert H. d Autremont, president of the Southern Arizona bank, and his son Hugh were scheduled to depart San Francisco this afternoon aboard the China Clipper for a week's Hawaii vacation. They expect to return next Tuesday.
DeWitt MacKenzie argues that Allied leaders misjudged Hitler’s intellect and leadership, saying England and France underestimated him as far back as 1933. He cites Lord Baldwin's description of Hitler as brilliant yet abnormal and warns that underestimating Hitler could invite disaster.
In the House of Commons on May 7 Prime Minister Chamberlain defended the Norway venture while opposition leader Clement Attlee blasted the government as failures. Churchill to oversee day to day operations, and Attlee urged unity amid warnings of broader fronts and renewed German pressure.
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