The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, June 27, 1940, Page 1

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” —_— e VOL. LVL, NO. 8451. JUNEAU, ALASKA, THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1940. MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS PRICE TEN CENTS RED BANNER TO FLY QVER BESSARABIA GERMANS RESUME BOMBING High Command Gives Nazi Picture of Battle Against England 35,000 TONS SUNK BY HITLER'S SUBS Brifish Raids Over Nazi- land Polish Off Civilians BERLIN, June 27.—-German air- men “successfully bombed” English ports and plane factories during the night, it was announced by the High Command, but apparently the “thousand fold” retaliation for Brit- ish attacks on Germany, object of the clamor in the press, is still to come. Aside from repetition of on- slaughts on the British 1sles, the communique presented this picture of the war: One, German forces of occupa- tion moved into the coast region east of Bordeaux in the Dordogne sector, apparently having reached the Dordogne department yester- day. Two, easy repulse was effected of “weak enemy naval forces” making reconnaisance attacks on the north- ern coast of France on the night of June 24-25. The British declared these landing parties obtained use- ful information in clashes with German troops. Three, it is claimed 35,000 tons of British shipping were sunk, ef- fected by submarine operations. Four, British night air raids have been resumed over Germany, but the High Command declared the bombs caused no military damage, although it was acknowledged sev- eral civilians were killed and in- jured, while three British raiders were shot down, SIXTH AIR ATTACK ON BRITAINS Nazi Planegfirop Bombs on Both English and Welsh Towns LONDON, June 27, German bombing planes made the sixth ex- tensive early morning raid in nine days and attacked not only English but Welsh towns. Early morning advices fail state damage done or casualties. Al the same time, British avia- tion circles reported “new and very heavy” attacks on various military objectives of Germany's highly in- dustrialized Ruhr Valley in a day- light sortie. BRITISH NOT SUING FOR PEACE German Broadcast that Gestures Being Made Termed as Rot LONDON, June 27.—Authorita- tive sources described as “positive rubbish and absolute rot" the Ger- man broadcast claiming that Great Britain was making undercover gestures towards the Axis powers and affirmed that no such move has been or will be contemplated. The German broadea:; asserted that a former British Cabinet member, Sir Samuel Hoare, had asked the Spanish Government to sound out Berlin on the best terms to | (anada Greels New Governor-General Canada’s newly appointed Governor-General, the Earl of Athlone, brother of Queen Mother Mary, arrived June 20 in Ottawa to assume his duties. a lady in waiting as they arrived f The Earl, 65, is pictured with rom England. Unofficial remorts Princess Alice, his wife, center, and stated Queen Mary and Princess Elizabeth and Margaret Rose would take refuge in Ottawa with the new Governor-General. Nominated for Cabinet French | Fleef -hghls Navy Has Not Surrendered Is Report-To Stand by British LONDON, June 27—The of this Island Kingdom cheered indications today that the French fleet will fight on the side of the | British Navy. | Unofficial sources reveal that the | French fleet has apparently re- | fused fo surrender to the Germans or Italians under the armistice of | Premier-Marshal Petain. DEFENSE BILLIS | SIGNED War, Na v;—Dépar!menls Given Large Amounts Immediate Work WASHINGTON, June 27.—Presi- dent Roosevelt has signed the $1.- plemental Defense Bill giving the War and Navy Depariments $1.479,- 000,000 and authority to make addi- tional cash contracts totalling $269,- ‘ 000,000. i The sum is equally divided br- tween the two Departments. This sum is in addition to Ll'(- regular appropriations of $2,800,- 000,000 voted to Congress for the! coming fiscal year for the War and | Navy Departments. The Navy's share of the supp]v- mental appropriation is earmarked for the beginning of the construc- tion of 22 warships and faster con. struction on more than 100 more, together with alterations on exist-| ing vessels. Production is also to be started on 400 new quadruple mounts and | one and one tenth inch anti-air- craft guns. The Army is empowered to build 1,000 new planes, purchase new, equipment ‘and construct anti-air-| craft batteries and expand sea | coast defense. The CAA is also provided a $32,-| 000,000 fund to permit training| of an estimated 45,000 in primary‘ piloting courses. et — Superdreadnaught Keel Laid Today At Brooklyn * BROOKLYN, N. Y., June 27. - —The United States today laid | people | | | | | of an Anglo-German-garmistice, ; superdreadnaught, the Iowa, at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. the keel of the first 45,000-ton Vi ‘ )m | Pesident Roosevelt took steps to form a coalition cabinet by submit- ting to the Senate the nominatiens of Col. Frank Knox (left) to be Secretary of the Navy and Henry of War. L. Stimson (right) to be Secretary The White House announced the resignation of Secretary of War Woodring. Resignation of Secretary of the Navy Edison be- came effective June 24. British Major in 1893 Made Predidion, Today's Modern Aerial Warfare ITALIANS - MAY JOIN INATTACK - Sources Clalm Planes and | Warships to Aid Ger- many in Assault ROME, June 27.—Italian® troops may join the German forces in the coming attack on the British Isles, authoritative sources said here to- | day and further added that Italian planes and warships are also likely | |to take part in the “Battle of Bri- tain” operations, —————— Relief Bill Signed Now WASHINGTON, Jupe 27.—Presi- | dentRoosevelt has sibned the $1.- 570000000 bill to finance relief for lat least eight months beginning July 1, By JACK INNETT WASHINGTON, June 27. — In| the days of glorifying the major| | and minor prophets of modern war-| fare, let me bow low to Rep. Carl| | Hinshaw, of Pasadena, Cal, for digging up Maj. J. D. Fullerton, of the British Royal Engineers. On file at the War Departmem |is a complete record of a speech | Major Fullerton made at the In- |In August, 1893. That, mind you, was ten years before the erght. boys took their first flying ma- chine off the sands of Kitty| | Hawk. Only the ritziest of the ritzy had electric lights. Gasoline buggies were practically un- menace was the bicycle Listen! Major Fullerton speak- (Contmued on Page Sixl = Merchants, Juneau is going patriotic and will wave the Stars and Stripes for the | big Fourth of July celebration. In fact the patriotic waving is starting now although the big day |is just one week distant. Merchants are urged to display the flag liberally in window decora- | tions and also use red, white and blue bunting. The committee on decorations, ternational Congress of Engineers! known and the greatest pedestrian | Juneau Urged fo Decorate, HOOVER MAY BE IN RACE | Balloting Nears as HoHesI Contest in 20 Years Hits Peak MBULLETIN— PHILADEL- PHIA, June 27.—The first ballot this afternoon resulted as fol- lows for the leaders: Dewey 359, Taft 209, Willkie 106. BULLETIN PHILADEL- PHIA, Pa., June 27.—The nom- inces for President before the Republican National Convention are Thomas E. Dewey, Senator Robert A. Taft, Frank E. Gan- nett, Wendell Willkie, H. Mac- Nider, Senator Arthur H. Van- denberg, Senator Styles Bridges, Senator CharlesL. McNary, Gov. Arthur James, of Pennsylvania, and Gov. Harland Bushfield of South Dakota. PHILADELPHIA, June 27. — Ex- pectant and uncertain, the Repub- lican National Convention reached the breathless moment of choosing Taft, Dewey and Willkie obviously party meeting since 1920. | stood the enigmatic figure of Her-| | busied himself at many conferences |and has talked to most candidates |and numerous delegations. Some said Hoover was quietly | seeking nomination for himself, l‘whue some who professed to know, ltm-l*par President’s strategy hoped- [for a fair bloc of votes on the first | ballot, but regardless of his initial | strength, would hang on if succeed- ing roll calls showed him gaining. | It was further said that if the second ballot gave him no increase, these informants said he would switeh his strength elsewhere on the third ballot, where the first major | break of delegates is expected. | Balloting is expected to begin this | afternoon. | Noisy Night Session { The Republican National conven- tion, after wild demonstrations, ad- | journed late last night until 10 o'~ clock this morning. The adjourn- (Continued to Page Two) ALASKANS - GETPLANK, - PLATFORM \Delegation ‘Works for Im- | mediate Settlement of ‘Indian Claims PHILADELPHIA, June 27.—At the caucus of the Republican delegation |from Alaska Taft was given two | votes and Dewey one. It is not re- vealed how the Alaska delegates | voted individually. The Alaska delegation has go! a plank in the platform calling for mmediate settlement by the Gov- ernment of all claims by Alaska In- dlans Deleghte Albert White, of Ju- neau, estimates a total of $10,000,000 will be required for the settlement |and the Indians will use this money to improve villages. White has been named on the committee to notify the Presidential nominee, and J. J. McCarthy, of An- chorage, is on the committee to no- |tify the Vice-Presidential nominee. Also Residents ‘s Pullen and John W. Jones, has or will call on all merchants and give personal urge to decorate, with the flag the centerpiece. Lights and flags will be put up on the streets today, weather per- mitting. Not only are merchants asked to decorate, but the committee re- quests residents to float the flag W. | from windows, doors or staffs, a Presidential nominee today w“hi even went so far as to outline the| | | | in for a tussle exceeding that of any | In the background of the struggle | bert Hoover, who for two days has | | EXTRA ‘GERMANY MAKES PEACE OVERTURES TO ENGLAND BULLETIN — NhW Y()RK, June 27.—Important business and financial sources representing large inter- ests in Europe said they had received late today, infor- mation considered authentic, that through neutral countries Germany has made “sensational” peace over- tures to England. This information indicated that Germany has of- fered to leave England some 95 percent of her present Appointment of Lynn J. Gimmell of Wenatchee as Assistant U. 8. At- torney for the First Judicial Division of Alaska was announced today by | U. 8. Attorney William A. Holz- heimer. . Gimmell, who is flying to Juneau | on today's Alaskan Clipper, succeeds | Empire, but provides for the internationalization of (.1hraltar and the Suez Canal. R | DENVER, Col. June 27. — Col. ASSISIA“' u S | Jacob Rudolph, Commandant of B. Lowry Field, said two Army bomb- ing squadrons are coming to the ATTOR“EY HERE field soon to temporary quarters pending the completion of their IS AppoI“TED future base at Anchorage, Alaska. | Col, Rudolph said one squadron g (will come from March Field and » H will arrive late in July. The other lYfln J. G'mme" |S HY"IQ squadron will come from Barks- dale. from Wendkhee '0 Be The size of the bombing planes is & : not, annoumed Holzheimer Aide : George W. Folta, who resigned sev- o N M Al'A eral months ago to become Alaska Counsel-at-Large for the Depart- P e ment of the Interior. . The new procecutor 1= 3 vears ot Ifalian Planes Make Other and married. He resigned as Prose- | H H e enen or enenn comty,| Raids, Communique Washington, to accept the Alaska | position. Gimmell was admitted to | States TOday the bar in 1928 in North Dakota | and began practice in Wenatchee in| ROME, June 27.—An official Ttal- 1929. He served as Deputy Prose-|ian war bulletin issued this morning ~uting Attarney for Chelan County|by the General headquarters of under Samuel M. Driver, now an As- |Italy’s armed forces stated that shortly after dawn Italian bombing I planes successfully flew over Malto D |again dropping high explosive and | incendiary bombs on aerial and na- | val objectives on the island. The communique said that the | bombers' aim was good and that | many of the bombs hit their tar- p U RGE 'S {gets with destructive results. The Italian communique also said that Itallan planes had repeated | their raids on British bases in North Africa. The communique said: “In looMING Northern Africa this morning air- craft action took place against ene- | my storage bases, air fields, troop \quurtns and motor vehicles. All ot o n Ollsfmg Chamberlam HIS| ur planes returned safely without damage. At the same time parf of | our air fleet successfully bombarded Elements from Cabinet |7, o base at Soliam with con Is NOW Indicaled | siderable effectiveness. Enemy air| | raids this morning directed against \Malu and Assabe did no damage | wlmteve LONDON, June 27.—Political ob- servers reported that it appears| that- a sweeping move is gaining headway which has as its object the ousting of Chamberlain from the government, It is generally believed that zhe‘ inclusion in the Cabinet of Cham- berlain and Chamberlain elements, | have tied the hands of Prime Min-| Sell, Seatfle ister Churchill. Churchill has been refusing for| SEATTLE, June 27.—Only. three some time to yield to strong ap_-hnlibm.crs arrived and sold here to- peals from Parliament and repre- sentatives of the armed services,| 1DeY were as follows: who are completely in sympathy| FHusky L, 900 pounds, 10% and 10 with his aims, for a purge of the!Cents: Alrita, 1900 pounds, Faith appeasement party from the er”l'l 2,000 pounds, both selling for government. Now the demand for|'*% m"_’,“fi‘f: pound, the ousting of Chamberlain and| his surviving colleagues has gained | 50 much strength in higher govern- ment circles that a complete purge appears under way today. soclate Justice of the State of Wash- ington Suprvm!‘ Court. 3 Hallbulers For purposes of local govern- ment, England and Wales are di- trative counties, 4 day, and all from the local banks. | |4 RUMANIA BOWS 10 SOVIETS Concedes Bessarabia and May Lose Other Vital Border Areas RED PLANES SWARM OVER CAROL'S LAND Stalin "Vcnls Control of Back Sea, Danube River Also BULLETIN — BUCIHAREST, Rumania, June 27.—~The Ru- manian Government tonight of- ficially signified its acceptance of the Russian ultimatum de- manding cession of Bessarabia, Northern Bucovia and other concessions. At the sawe time, official sources disclosed the Rumanian Army was being concentrated in Transylvania, uear the Hungar- ian frontier. Huongary has been agitating fer resioration ef Trinsylvania, which she lost to Rumania af- ter the World Wpi BUCHAREST, Rumania, June 27. —Rumania has decided, according to diplomatic quarters, to yield vast territorial concessions to Russia, but pleaded for tiiuec to dicker on the Red demands: In stalling for (ime, Rumania has ordered procautionary mobiliza~ tion, the act taking effect litle more than five hours before the expiration of the ultimatum call- ing for the immediate return of Bessarabia and other concessions. Amid reports the Soviets were massing their military might, Ru- mania asked for postponement of the deadline fixed for the noon past. Red planes were reported darken- ing Rumanian skies while troops, tanks and artillery were massed on the northern frontier. Apparently Germany and Italy have both counselled Rumania to bow to the Russidn demands. The minister of the Axis powers con- ferred at length with King Carol and authoritative sources said Rus- sia demanded the return of Bek- sarabia, once part of Czarist Rus= sia and which has since 1918 been Rumania’s caslern bulwark against Communist Russia, The cession of the northern part of the province of Bucovina, once part of the Austro-Hungarian em- pire, has also been demanded, it is understood, as well as control of Rumania’s big Black Sea port of Constanta for a naval base and bases along the railway. Also asked is supervision of Ga- lant! and Braila, two ports which control all uavigation on the Dan- ube. Will Bring Americans Back Home Liners fo Be-D—ispakhed fo Galway-Also fo Lis- bon for Refugees WASHINGTON, June 27.—Secre- tary of State Cordell Hull at his news conference this morning an- nounced that the Hner Washington is being dispatched to Galway, Ire- land, saillng fiom New York to- morrow, and due at Galway on July It is expecled that the big ship will bring horie approximately 2,000 persons from the British Isles. The Secretary of State said that the Manhattan 15 also being sent to Lisbon. The Manhattan is to sail as soon as it can e fueled and provisioned. According to the latest reports |this morning there are approxi- mately 1200 American citizens in vided primarily into 62 adminis-|Spain and Portugal desiring to re- turn to the United States.