The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-06-14
Ninth European
 Capital Falls To HOrdeS Of Hitler

As Hitler's German legions crashed into Paris today, mak- ing the ninth European capital to fall before the onslaughts of the conquering German forces, America hurriedly threw bil- lions into an adequate defense program while the world stood appalled, at the power mustered by the mustaehed, modern con- queror from Berlin.
 The historic exploits of Alex ander the Great, credited with oonquering the then small known world; the massacring hordes of Geghis Khan and the terrific annihilation by the wild forces of Attila the Hun diminished in importance great ly in the public mind as Hit ler's men marched into the streets of famed Paris. Not in all history had nine capitals fallen before to one conqueror.
 Starting with Vienna. Aus tria, five years ago, Hitler stormed last year into Czeehko- slovakia, capturing Prague. Next Warsaw tell before his po- tent warriors. then Copenhag- en, Oslo, The Hague, Brussels, Luxembourg and now Paris.
 As he boldly announced that London would be next, Italy in- creased complications of the in- ternational situation by declar- ing war Monday on Great Brit ain and France, joining with her ally, Germany. This has in- creased tension in the Balkan countries with forecasts today that Turkey would be at war within the next few days and perhaps several other countries of the Balkan region would be drawn ln. Russia appeared to be a big factor in the Far East, her decision or indecision con- sidered by many observers eap- able of throwing the balance of power in another direction.
 As war tempo rose in the Un- ited States, following the point ed address of President Roose- welt at Charleston the fore part of the week in which he said every resource of this nation would be turned to the aid of the Allies, Great Britain threw caution to the wind, sending her home guards and much of her island defense equipment to France in a desperate attempt to stop the Hitler forces and save the French republic from equalization.
 Meanwhile, Premier Reynaud of France radioed a frantic ap- peal to President Roosevelt for help, declaring that only the declaration by the United States of war against Germany would save France as nation. With Paris in control of the Ger mans, the French government moved its headquarters from Tours to Bordeaux, the first time since 1870 that the French had been forced to retreat from their Paris area to the south of France.
 In his speech at Charleston, the President described the &C., tion of Italy in entering the war as one who "plunges a knife in the back of his neigh bor." He warned the nation that speed is essential in bringing about adequate defense and de- clared that while material aid was being rushed to the Allies, "our hopes and prayers go out to those across the seas who are fighting for the democratic way of life"
 Keyed to a new pitch the House of Representatives push ed through a bill demanding the deportation of Harry Bridges, CI0 labor leader on the West Coast and alleged Communist, and sent it to the Senate, indi- eating that action against sub- versive forces in the country was speeding up.
 In the meantime, plans for quick mobilization of American man power was being consider ed by high military and con- gressional leaders, As Europe tremlbed, Uncle Sam teetered on L |