Text of Hitler's Reichstag address as war opens
Hitler outlines grievances over the Versailles terms and the Danzig corridor, asserts German resolve, and pledges limited military action. He praises Britain’s restraint, cites a Moscow Berlin pact with Russia, and declares readiness to sacrifice for Germany’s survival and victory.
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Athens Messenger
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Hitler names Goering successor in event of death
In a Reichstag address Hitler states Field Marshal Hermann Goering would be his successor if he dies in the war with Rudolph Hess as the second heir. The piece outlines Nazi leadership, including Keitel Lammers Funk and Frick, and sketches underground warfare concepts for French and German defense.
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German War Machine Rolls Into Poland
The invasion aims for a quick victory before Britain and France react. Polish targets including Gdynia and Czestochowa were bombed, with several cities reported under assault. Hitler vowed to limit strikes to military objectives while signaling possible Soviet involvement and a future alliance.
American dancer calls Hitler a madman in interview
Blonde American dancer Mir iam Verne recalls Hitler’s gaze once making her feel he was a fanatic. She denies having influence over him and says his appearance resembled a madman, a view she weights against sensational reports.
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Hitler tells Mussolini aid not needed for now
In Rome Hitler telegraphed Mussolini saying Italian military aid is unnecessary at present. The Italian council of ministers, meeting under Mussolini, urged calm, approved social measures, and aimed to localize the Poland conflict while Britain and France might bear broader responsibility if war expands.
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Roosevelt Appeals to Powers to Bar Civilian Bombing
President Roosevelt urges Great Britain France Italy Germany and Poland to stop air bombardment of civilians in unfortified areas. He calls for an immediate public pledge that armed forces will not target civilian populations or unfortified cities and asks for a prompt reply.
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Wheat price soars at open trading in Chicago Pit
September wheat futures jumped five and a quarter cents at the opening in Chicago as prices surged while other options gained five cents a bushel, hitting the daily fluctuation limit.
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France Mobilizes 6 Million In General War Order
Paris reports the cabinet issued a general mobilization covering army navy and air force reserves for men aged 21 to 55. First mobilization day is tomorrow with a state of siege across France and Algeria. Daladier warned the gravity as the military effort expands nationwide.
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War era ads in London papers push sandbags and pet evacuation
Advertisements in English newspapers during wartime mirror the crisis mood. Readers see offers for sandbags and evacuation services for pets, reflecting daily life adaptations amid conflict.
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London
Britain Evacuates Millions as War Threatens Cities
Britain launches a mass evacuation of mothers children and disabled from target areas in major cities. About 3 million people expected to reach safety in the countryside with London coordinating rail bus and underground limits to move evacuees to East Sussex Kent Essex and Surrey.
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Desertions From German Army Reported In Strasbourg Region
Fourteen Austrian soldiers deserted the German army and attempted to swim the Rhine into France. Ten reached the French bank near Huningue and surrendered to French troops. four were drowned, according to French sources.
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Three Roosevelts Flee European War Dangers
Mrs James Roosevelt the President's mother worried aloud about the crisis while aboard the liner Washington arriving from Europe. John Roosevelt and his wife Anne Lindsay Clark shared her quarters among 984 passengers on the voyage to New York.
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