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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1940
Page
1
Viscount Gort, commander of the British expeditionary force in Flanders, told King George VI that the entrapped British army was doing all in its power to live up to its proud tradition.
British expeditionary force press toward the Channel from Flanders in a desperate attempt as German bombardment tightens. Narvik and Norwegian oreport fall to Allied forces. Berlin claims Allied pockets are doomed and evacuation unlikely under intensive air and artillery fire.
Premier Benito Mussolini appeared on the balcony of Venice palace twice tonight but spoke only to acknowledge shouts from the crowd listing Malta Corsica Nice Savoy Tunisia during the crowd's exclamations.
Moscow reports that Russia informed Britain it cannot accept Sir Stafford Cripps traveling to Moscow as a special trade envoy. The statement was announced on the Soviet radio on May 29.
Secretary Hull stated active consideration is under way to receive Belgian refugees in the United States. This follows wartime humanitarian discussions as Allied efforts continue.
Ireland called up army reserves and moved forces to a war footing amid the threat to Britain. The Reuters military correspondent noted Belgium’s 800,000 force had only 300,000 effective as it surrendered to German assaults. In New York, authorities said about 7,000 of 19,000 German parachutists used in Holland were killed, per a British government radio broadcast.
Reports from the air ministry say RAF bombers and fighters attacked positions behind German lines and near Dunkirk as Britain presses to control the gateway to the sea in Flanders. The statements cover actions conducted yesterday and tonight in the ongoing struggle for supply and advance.
Paris reported a government spokesman stating American airplanes are arriving in France in large numbers and showcasing superiority on the front. He highlighted American bombers diving close to the ground, their speed, and maneuverability, claiming they outpace German aircraft.
Phoenix May 29 The senate banking committee approved a proposal to make 10 000 000 in government loans available through the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to develop strategic mineral mines. Charles F Willis chairman of the state mineral resources board cited Arizona deposits of manganese tungsten and molybdenum and named counties involved Mohave Pinal Gila Coconino Cochise Mohave. The measure sponsored by 11 western senators aims to aid national defense needs.
The house rules committee voted unanimously to give legislative right of way to a bill directing the secretary of labor to deport Harry Bridges, CIO leader on the west coast. Rep Allen urged that the measure receive preferred status on the calendar after immigration committee action. The bill would have the labor secretary arrest Bridges and deport him to Australia, his country of citizenship.
UPR Chairman Robert L. Doughton announced he will introduce a bill to lift the national debt limit to 48 billion and increase taxes by about 656 million dollars. Secretary Morgenthau will testify at an open hearing to discuss the defense financing bill. The program aims for a 10 percent income tax rise next year.
President Roosevelt asks Congress to provide 1 million dollars immediately for the new national defense commission. War department experts outline a supplemental expansion costing 600 million to 1 billion more, aiming to lift total rearmament near 4 billion. Talks include Morgenthau Woodring Johnson and Marshall, with a two to three day timing for a new defense fund request and a first meeting with Roosevelt tomorrow.
Paris report says Allied rear guard fights street battles with German troops in Lille to cover the withdrawal from the Flanders pocket. Lille reportedly fallen. Belgian, British, and French forces retreat toward Dunkerque and Calais as engineers fortify Dunkerque for possible evacuation.
Phillies rally for 15 runs against Boston as Beck Hoerst Atwood and Lopez pace a 15 to 3 win. Warneke and Owen face off in Chicago victory over St. Louis overhead highlights. Washington defeats New York 14 to 1 while Boston edges Philadelphia 9 to 3 in a high scoring set. Detroit and Cleveland split a doubleheader with strong pitching and timely hitting.
A wartime survey shows Uncle Sam doubled army air corps personnel on the west coast and increased ninth corps area strength by 40 percent since the European war began. Navy enlistment at sea rose, about 100 coast guardsmen were added, neutrality control procedures were revised, and FBI duties on espionage and fifth column activity were expanded.
DeWitt MacKenzie warns of half a million Allied soldiers trapped in Flanders as German forces press to close the gap around Dunkerque and the Somme defenses. He cites Weygand massing troops and notes the danger of surrender by Leopold while describing the surrounding tactical choke points and the looming climax.
Berlin reports Lille and Ostend seized as British and French units in retreat. German right flank drives through Flanders with hundreds of bombers, claiming to encircle up to 500000 Allied troops. Lille, Armentieres, Langemarck and Dixmude reported as captured or-threatened front lines.
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