Germany Opens War on Poland and Britain Mobilizes
Hitler announced war on Poland and urged forceful action as Warsaw rejected terms. Germany massed at borders and blockades began while Britain mobilized its forces and organized a massive civilian evacuation from major cities. France pledged support. Italy prepared for war as diplomatic efforts failed. The United States ordered naval and army alert communications.
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Henry I. Porter
Germany
Poland
Warsaw
Britain
Adolf Hitler
Reich
Soree
Jorce
Fuhrer
Hiller
Berlin
Hitler
Danzig
Balti
Gdynia
Bal
Slovakia
East Prussia
Forster
Free City
Moscow
Great Britain
Pomorze
London
Birmingham
Manchester
Liverpool
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Fuhrer Hitler
Fuhhrer Hiller
Danziz
Free City of
Mittler
Bohemia and
Moravia
Pomerze
France
Edouard Daladier
Paul Reynaud
Cesar Campinchi
Dalagdier
Georges Bonnet
England
Italy
Pius XII
United States
Roosevelt
Outlook Good as War Conditions Become Normal Business Factor
Banking magazine reports a generally hopeful business outlook despite war conditions. It notes improved activity in summer months, lower inventories, and public opinion turning for better, while trade remains below levels from two years ago.
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Banking
U.S
Safeguards Around Panama Canal Step Up
Washington officials say extra guards have been posted at strategic rocks and central houses along the Panama Canal as a precautionary measure. The intensified security aligns with a broad defense buildup including an air base, anti aircraft batteries, larger garrisons, and new locks, while details remain military secrets. Edward R Stettinius leads the War Resources Board as industrial mobilization planning proceeds with industrial leaders assisting.
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Panama Canal
Washington
Army
Navy
Widow-maker stump tests Bill Pellegrinetti courage on Oregon job
In Mehama Oregon, CCC worker Bill Pellegrinetti faced a giant widow-maker stump while building a mountain road. He froze then leapt aside as the stump crashed past, later recalling fears for family and life but surviving unharmed.
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Ello
William Pellegrinetti
Chicago
Bill Pellegrinetti
Bill
CCC
Mehama
Oregon
Western Newspaper Union
Atoms Reproduced and Pearls in Persian Gulf Waters
The article discusses reproduction of atoms over millions of years fueling star shine and notes carbon emitting energy during gestation. It also asserts the finest pearls are found in the Persian Gulf, especially near Aghrein islands.
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Persian Gulf
Aghrein
Air pressure and odd facts from historical quotes
A collection of whimsical notes compares air density in a deep mine to floating objects, notes Easter lily symbolism in 1916 Dublin, recalls Justice Baldwin’s impeachment rule, and mentions Italian balcony decor with drying laundry as a detail.
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Northern Ireland
Dublin
Camel Cigarettes Lie: Extra Smokes Per Pack Highlighted
Impartial lab tests on 16 brands show Camel burns slower than the 15 others, delivering about 5 extra smokes per pack. Camels also hold ash longer, offering cooler milder smoke and value for price.
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Reading
Whiget
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Jestona
Bulgaria
Plattsburg
Drum
National Guard
Anity
War Resources Board
America
Edward R. Stettimus
United States Steel Corporation
Stellinus
Hoyd Gibbons
Adventurers’ Club
Lily
Henry Baldwin
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court of the United States
Riviera
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