Coup in Austria Shocks World as German Troops Move In
Adolf Hitler’s motorized army crossed the Austrian frontier and ousted Chancellor Schuschnigg in a dramatic coup marked by rapid troop advance and police seizures. Seyss-Inquart became chancellor, Nazis formed a new cabinet, while Austria eyed a plebiscite on independence. Italy’s stance and Britain’s warnings sparked wide concern as Europe faced a tense crisis.
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Adolf Hitler
Kurt Schuschnigg
Neri
House of Representatives
Hitler
Schuschnigg
Vienna
Belgium
Reichsuehrer
Miklas
Austria
Germany
Arthur Seyss-Inquart
Italy
Mussolini
Great Britain
Beemer Pass
London
Britain
Europe
France
Blum
Czechoslovakia
Prague
Sratislavs
Austrians and Nazis seize power as troops cross border
Reports from Rome Paris and Prague describe a tense European crisis after Hitler’s forces move into Austria and Germany asserts influence. Diplomats warn of grave danger as Italy debates cabinet action and Czechoslovakia studies the peril while jubilant broadcasts reach the public.
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Hitler
Rome
Italy
Paris
France
Austria
Prague
Refugees flood Austrian frontier as border defenses tighten
Reports say trains and cars near the Austrian Czechoslovak border 40 miles from Vienna carried refugees from Vienna amid a strengthened Hungarian defense line after an emergency cabinet meeting. In Washington, TVA controversy deepened as Sen. Byrnes weighed actions toward a Senate inquiry and restructuring proposals. Diplomatic reshuffles followed. Hoover met Hitler in Berlin and endorsed American principles of liberty, spiritual freedom, and regulated free economy.
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Vienna
Hungary
Hoover
Hitler
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
America
Senator Wheeler Battles Plan to Reorganize Government
Senator Wheeler of Montana led opposition to a bill allowing the President to transfer consolidate or abolish government bureaus and functions. He argued democratic systems must pay for liberties and warned against dictatorial powers, while Byrnes supported the plan and warned of risks to the republic. The House meanwhile struck a 45 million dollar surtax on family controlled corporations, prompting revenue reevaluation as a tax bill advance continued.
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TVA
Walley
Roosevelt
White House
Arthur E. Morgan
David Lilienthal
Harcourt Morgan
Washington
Sen. Byrnes
Congress
Bridges
New Hampshire
King
Utah
Lee Norrig
Federal Trade Commis- Senatny Ne
Eect Carolina
Norris
Piginet
Lilienthal
Hitler
Tennessee
Wheeler
Montana
Senate
Supreme Court
Byrnes
South Carolina
United States
Congress of the
House
Republic
McCormack
Massachusetts
Doughton
Ways and Means Committee
Fred Vinson
Treasury
War Pact Rumors Persist Amid Secret Alliance Talk
Rumors of a wartime pact between the United States and Great Britain persist despite denials. A parliamentary undersecretary said an agreement would let the American navy use Singapore facilities for payment, a privilege not extended to others. Secretary Hull would not confirm, but officials acknowledge an understanding boosting U S naval strength in the Far East, as the Philippines base lacks suitable drydocks.
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United States
Great Britain
House of Commons
Adee
Singapore
Hull
Department
Far East
Philippines
Cleveland Labor Bribe Plot Tied to Don Campbell Case
Judge Alva R. Corlett sentenced Don A. Campbell and John E. McGee to one to five years for extortion after they were convicted. Chicago labor leaders raised 25000 dollars to bribe a woman juror, information provided by Cleveland safety director Eliot Ness led to the indictment and the case against the two alleged labor racketeers.
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Cleveland
Alva R. Corlett
Chicago
Don A. Campbell
John E. McGee
Corlett
Eliot Ness
Campbell
McGee
US Adds Canton Enderby and Antarctic Lands Under Order
President issues order placing Canton and Enderby Islands in the Phoenix group under Interior supervision to serve as air flight stops to Australia. Also included are lands in Antarctica first visited by Admiral Byrd and other Americans as part of the possessions.
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Ickes
United States
Pacific
Canton
Enderby Islands
Phoenix Archipelago
Australia
Antarctic
Admiral Byrd
What to Eat and Why Houston Goudiss Explains Proteins
Houston Goudiss outlines the central role of protein in nutrition for children and adults. He argues proteins build bodies, repair tissue, and vary in quality, urging selection of complete proteins like meat cheese milk and eggs, with grains and legumes complemented to meet needs.
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Eugene V. McCollum
Johns Hopkins University
Tropics
Iit
What to Eat and Why series continues by C Houston Goudiss
The second installment in the What to Eat and Why series by food authority C Houston Goudiss appears weekly in this newspaper. He explains clearly how everyday food choices affect health for children, youths, and adults, with practical guidance from soil to serving and table to tissue.
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Food Authority
C. Houston Goudiss
Goudiss
Mr. Goudiss
Polishing Ethics Pro and Con
The article argues that factory finish and proper oil polish best preserve fine wood furniture. It warns against shellacs and veneers as substitutes, noting they form a false layer, trap resins, and dull grain over time. Regular light oil polishing by the homeowner is advised to maintain beauty and longevity.
Aisle of Woman's Dreams in One Floor
The ad suggests a single floor aisle offering all needs for brides graduates and travelers with clothing and home goods. It promises easy shopping a time saver and money saver by collecting bargains and ads in the newspaper.
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