Most Frightful War In Europe May Start In 96 Hours
London dispatch reports Webb Miller predicting a near global conflict within 96 hours, to be fought largely by air. He cites 350 to 400 million people involved, 20 30 thousand airplanes, and 5 million troops ready to march, with the main powers including Germany Italy France Britain and Russia shaping early stages under Maginot lines and fleet actions.
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Britain backs peace while pledging to resist forceful world domination
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain warned the empire would fight any power seeking to rule the world by force, insisting war is a nightmare but liberty must be defended. He said a full statement would follow after parliament convenes, and urged calm while pursuing peace.
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Czechoslovakia rejects Hitler ultimatum over Sudetenland
Prague reports Premier Syrovy's government denounces Hitler demands as self vivisection and vows utmost resistance with Western democracy support. Masaryk delivers note to Halifax rejecting surrender by next Saturday, while Hitler defends Germany's stance and urges Roosevelt to assess past promises and self determination.
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Czechoslovakia Enters Friendly Talks With Poland
Prague dispatch reports Czechoslovakia began friendly negotiations with Poland. The item notes the diplomatic move as part of the day’s international updates from London.
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France Sends More Troops as Answer to Hitler
Paris reports indicate France mobilizes additional troops in response to Hitler's Czechoslovakia threat. Authorities say 2,000,000 on alert with many troops moving toward the Italian frontier. South France advices note trains carrying mountain artillery and pack mules, as officials weigh broader mobilization.
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Viscount Gort and Newall Meet Chamberlain Over Czech Crisis
London reports that Viscount Gort and Marshal Sir Cyril Newall conferred with Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain on Czechoslovakia. The talks follow Sir Horace Wilson’s Berlin missions and fuel beliefs Hitler’s demands are final. Parliament to hear full account tomorrow amid conscription speculation.
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Weather Forecast for Amarillo and West Texas
Fair and slightly cooler tonight and Wednesday across Amarillo and West Texas. New Mexico also fair with little temperature change. Temperature extremes show a maximum of 179 and a minimum of 61. Neely Greenhill Agey for Insurance.
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Warships speed to European ports for potential duty
Two American warships the cruiser Savannah and the destroyer Somers sped to European ports after sailing from Philadelphia and Norfolk respectively to assist refuges or other duties in case of war. They join the cruiser Honolulu at Portsmouth England and the vessels Omaha Claxton and Manley in the Mediterranean. The Nashville travels home from a European training cruise.
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Chamberlain warns of Czech crisis and calls for vigilance
Chamberlain speaks on letters from Europe about gas masks and Czech Sudetenland issues. He says Britain offers guarantees, plans cautious defense and avoids blanket war, urging citizens to prepare without alarm while reaffirming mediation efforts. He notes Hitler's claim to protect Germans and signals continued debate before decisive action.
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35000 Nationalist Troops Reported Landed in Morocco
Tangiers reports that 35000 Spanish Nationalist Moroccan troops have arrived in Spanish North Africa in recent days from Spain. A British torpedo boat flotilla returned after bringing Italian passengers disembarked from the Firenze at Ceuta, Nationalist Morocco.
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Americans Urged to Return Home from Europe
The United States embassy issues guidance urging Americans with no compelling reason to stay in Europe to arrange immediate return to the United States. The State Department warns travelers to avoid European travel except in absolute necessity amid travel delays and war threats.
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Fear for Amarillo Pianist Esther Johnsson in Europe
Mrs. B. V. Blackwell fears for her daughter Esther Johnsson, famed pianist known as Miss Mozart, amid tensions in Europe. Johnsson has Belgrade concerts in October and a Sofia engagement, with potential Paris travel. U.S. advisories urge Americans to depart. She translates war reports and once rode a Greek revolution troop train to Saloniki.
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Mussolini says war inevitable with Germany in two days
Rome reports Premier Benito Mussolini told a generals council that war is now unavoidable and Italy will fight with Germany. An unimpeachable source says he has abandoned hope for European peace and expects events to head toward a crisis within two to three days.
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Polish Army Ready to Move Into Teschen Minority Area
A Polish foreign office spokesman said the army could move into the Teschen minority area on Friday or Saturday if ordered, but the government hoped for a peaceful settlement of its claim. The statement came from Warsaw by telephone to a United Press correspondent.
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Labor asserts self on danger of war in AFL address
In Houston on September 27 John P. Frey head of the metal trades department of the AFL said union workers would support the government wholeheartedly if attacked amid the European crisis. The report notes his remarks during the convention.
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London Prepares Defenses For Warplane Threats
London orders two deep subway stations at Charing Cross closed for urgent structural work to form massive underground air raid shelters as authorities evacuate children and mobilize a nation for an anticipated air war. King George declares a state of emergency as residents dig shelters and improvise safety measures across the city.
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