Diplomatic maneuvers framed to avert war and sea power
A veteran war historian argues Prime Minister Chamberlain holds the trump card in the looming crisis. He compares German sea power to Britain’s might, noting Britain can starve Germany of trade and force Berlin to pause before a land clash.
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French Cabinet Denounces Nazi Demands on Czechs
Paris reports unanimous French cabinet rejection of Hitler's Sudetenland memorandum as unacceptable. Daladier and Bonnet prepare to brief London allies on France's three sticking points and seek guarantees for the new Czechoslovak frontiers.
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Fuehrer's Demand Refused
British and French leaders resume talks on the Czechoslovak crisis as they weigh Hitler’s terms. An unofficial report claims Czechoslovakia rejected the demands while Hitler’s map specifies cessions near Prague. Italy’s Mussolini threatens action if mobilizations accelerate.
Soviet Union pressures Britain over Czechoslovakia at League
Soviet Russia plans to press Britain and France to support Czechoslovakia through the League of Nations. Maxim Litvinoff warned London that an appeal under Article 17 could force Britain and France to publicly address Prague's concessions to Germany. Britain seeks not to reopen the Czechoslovak issue unless Germany uses force. China also moved to engage during the weekend.
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German Troops Occupy Frontier as Czechoslovakia Tense
German forces pressed toward the Czechoslovak frontier amid talks of Hitler's ultimatums by October 1. Refugees rise to 170000 as Berlin prepares for a mass rally and a radio broadcast of Hitler's expected speech.
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Italy Threatens To Take Military Measures
Premier Mussolini warned on a tour near the German frontier that Italy will take military measures if other nations continue mobilizing men and warships. He said Italy has not yet acted but will respond if reserves are recalled and fleets concentrate.
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Little Republics Men Move To Arm Borders
Czechoslovakia mobilizes as guarding frontiers and a near complete force readiness prompts speed and enthusiasm in Prague. Seventeen classes of men up to 40 take arms amid blackout drills and wartime precautions. President Benes urges unity as cabinet weighs demands from Hitler via Chamberlain.
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Lost Battalion veterans gather in New York reunion
Survivors of the Lost Battalion, 50 members from the original 600, met in New York for their first reunion in 20 years. They recalled the October 2 1918 breakout and five days under heavy fire.
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War Chief to Parley in Anglo French Talks
An official announcement from the French embassy said Gen. Maurice Gamelin chief of the French general staff would join Premier Daladier in London for Anglo French discussions on Hitler's deadline demands. He was expected to fly from Paris and confer with heads of the British general staff.
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Tyrone Power visits Amarillo during film promotion
Tyrone Power and director Henry King stop at English Field after arriving from Missouri en route to Hollywood. Power signs autographs, chats about Jesse James and Marie Antoinette, notes rave reception for Alexander’s Ragtime Band, and recalls five weeks filming near Russellville with Fonda as the James brother.
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Dumas Rejects Bond Issue For City Hall Fire Station
Dumas voters defeated a proposed 10 000 bond issue by a two to one margin 44 for 8 against. The bonds would back a planned 18 000 combined city hall and fire station project funded in part by an 8 182 grant and a 10 000 Public Works Administration loan.
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