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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
1
Paris reports French armies launch counter attack in the quiet sector of the Southeast near Amiens. They crack the German salient extending toward the English Channel and reach suburbs of Amiens, while pressure along the Somme slows the French advance.
German sources report possible Boulogne capture as the war presses toward the English Channel. Luftwaffe bombs Dover Dunkerque and targets in the Scheldt area while German ground forces move south toward Abbeville and Cambrai. British Eighth Army and Allied units face intensified pressure as air and sea forces clash along the coast.
War report describes heavy artillery in the Attigny sector on the Aisne front as French forces counter attacked along a 200 mile front from the Somme to the Aisne. Allies push toward Montmedy and the Maginot line while German columns slip between lines near Bapaume.
In the American League New York and Detroit both score 4 runs with key pitchers Ruffing Dickey Newsom and Sullivan. The National League features Cincinnati New York and others with rain soaked grounds affecting games in St Louis Boston Pittsburgh and Brooklyn.
Alfred Duff Cooper, minister of information, told the St. George's Conservative club that even Calais may be in danger as Allied forces fight against great odds at Boulogne.
Sir Oswald Mosley reportedly spent a difficult night in police custody with reports of rough handling and ongoing questions about his detention status.
Dublin May 23 Sean O Kelly deputy prime minister warned Ireland will not let anybody come here or exploit the country by taking advantage of its split. He stressed unity and national sovereignty against foreign interference.
The monarch will deliver a radio address to the empire on Empire Day at 1 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, outlining wartime resolve and unity across dominions.
London May 23 Prime Minister Churchill reiterates Neville Chamberlain's vow that Britain will never seek a separate peace with Germany, reinforcing wartime resolve.
R A Butler the British under secretary for foreign affairs told the house of commons he was taking immediate steps to improve relations with Soviet Russia in a statement today.
In Ottawa on May 23 Minister of Justice Ernest Lapointe told parliament that every precaution has been taken to guard Canada against fifth column activities. He outlined preparations against espionage and sabotage to deter internal threats.
Viscount Craigavon premier of Ulster arrives from Belfast at Churchill's urgent summons. His arrival sparks talk of Northern Ireland defense against a possible invasion by German parachute troops and a planned discussion.
President Roosevelt accepted James E. R. Cromwell's resignation as minister to Canada and wished him success in his new pursuits. Cromwell had been nominated by New Jersey Democrats as their ERP candidate, signaling a shift in political alignment.
The 1941 relief bill passed by the House includes a provision to deny Works Progress Administration employment to Communists or members of Nazi Bund organizations. The measure was adopted without debate and the President is to address the nation Sunday night over all networks.
Attorney General Jackson said Roosevelt had prepared for fifth column threats months ago and that the federal bureau of investigation has capably zealously and effectively carried out its duties.
The senate approved a 1 473 756 728 navy appropriations bill and linked $1 302 265 038 in cash plus 171 491 690 in future contract authority. The measure heads to the house for swift action as the president plans a nationwide radio address on defense.
The State Department orders the liner President Roosevelt to sail from New York for Galway Ireland to rescue Americans in the war zone. It will gather U.S. citizens and return them home after taking aboard all who wish to depart. The ship receives notices to Great Britain France Germany Belgium Holland and Norway to confirm peaceful mission.
Britain granted emergency defense powers as the House of Commons and Lords approve the act amid World War II mobilization. Churchill's government gains sweeping authority to conscript labor and wealth, seize factories, and direct industry to speed munitions and war effort.
Gen Manuel Avila Camacho resting in Hermosillo for a week plans to leave for California Baja via airplane and will visit Nogales on June 2. Reports say Gen Camacho may spend the July presidential elections in Sonora amid circulating speculation. Opposition candidate Gen Juan Andreau Almazan arrived at Piedras Negras and will reach Sonora via Pulpito Pass on May 28 then Nogales on May 30.
AP correspondent Louis P. Lochner reports German forces near the English Channel with Nazi symbols at command posts. U boats and speedboats are ready as infantry and artillery crowd roads awaiting Hitler's final command to invade England.
Tucson Gas Electric Light and Power announces June 1 rate cuts totaling about 128 000 a month for Greater Tucson residents with electric savings near 108 000 and gas around 20 000 annual total since 1937 exceeds 360 000 a year. City commercial lighting rates improve and Tucson becomes among the southwest low rate cities on 100 billow hour and 3000 kilowatt hour bases.
Bucharest May 23 crowds formed as nearly 300000 reservists moved toward frontiers. Romanian railways and highways were jammed while the general staff mobilized in the nation’s greatest concentration in history. The move follows fears of a Russian advance into Bessarabia.
London May 23 The air ministry said the German ammunition train was blown up last night by the Royal Air Force in a major raid. British bombers hit the armored division headquarters and a power station near Leipzig as 40 German aircraft were downed.
Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons that heavy fighting raged in the Boulogne area as German forces pressed toward the English channel. Ireland warned against exploiting Britain’s disunity, while Allied leaders worked to restore a unified front under General Weygand as Ramsey, a Conservative MP, was arrested.
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