Poland's Answer To Nazi Demands Today Is Awaited
Poland prepares to answer German demands for Danzig and the Polish corridor with a firm but peaceful parliamentary speech by Foreign Minister Joseph Beck. Observers expect a pledge that Poland will yield no territory as Berlin presses for changes tied to the 1934 non aggression pact and a possible 25 year treaty replacement. Britain and Italy offer no unsolicited advice amid rising tensions as Poland faces a critical national pride moment.
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Litvinin off Duster Not Explained In London Paris Dispute
Reporters scan British and French reactions to the Litvinin off issue as tensions rise between major powers. The Kremlin debate centers on Soviet policy and possible shifts in international alignments. Uncertainty lingers over Litvinoff’s future and the West’s acceptance of a flat military offer.
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Nazis Await Talk With Beck Amid Polish Security Tensions
Col Joseph Beck plans to address the Polish parliament as Poland weighs its stance on Britain France and German threats. The Kremlin and Paris monitor Beck’s response to Hitler and the collapse of the Polish German nonaggression pact amid rising fears of a wider European crisis.
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Ickes Family Hints At Another Child Expectation
Mrs. Harold Ickes wife of the secretary of the interior said she would be "another new dealer" to arrive in the Ickes family in September confirming his earlier remark that he hoped to become a father. She is Jane Dahlman of Milwaukee.
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Tax Revision Debate Spurs Calls for Federal Spending Watch
Senator Harrison of Mississippi challenged federal spending and tax cut timing at a U S chamber dinner. He warned tax revision without curbing spending is impossible, urging restraint while noting potential corporate tax tweaks may occur this session. Page 2 references Yale and Towne leader as chamber president.
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Britain exempts Irish in draft in May briefing
London reports Britain grants exemption to Northern Ireland from the draft amid a predicted delay in broader wartime security measures. Officials cited Prime Minister and foreign affairs leaders as pursuing wider cooperation with Ireland and other states.
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Colby Warns U. S. Against Being Sucked Into War
Colby urges the United States to avoid entanglement in war as the neutrality policy debates continue. He notes unexpired sections of the act restrict sales of arms to warring nations and suggests amending the law to prevent further tensions.
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Naval measure eyed by House amid fleet funding debate
A house naval measure proposes funds to begin construction of two 45 000 ton battleships and 21 other vessels while senators from New York and Pennsylvania contest its necessity and scope. D. Leahy, the Navy chief, urged maximum speed in enacting the plan as the legislature weighs defense needs for Europe.
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Lambe Sentenced in Matoaka Slaying Case
In Matoaka on December 31, 1938 Lambe, a former Princeton police officer, received a harsh sentence after Judge Mc Grath found no trial-record errors. The court noted Lambe’s prior service as an efficient officer and referenced Amy testimony as a factor. The defense appealed with issues about a juror challenge to the cause and other motions.
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Wage Increase Demand May Be Next UMW Move
In Charleston West Virginia May 4 AP a coal source predicts the United Mine Workers will seek higher wages as the Appalachian coal wage deadlock lingers. A sub committee report to the full scale committee favors modified fees to make the union exclusive bargaining agent while about 100000 West Virginia miners remain idle awaiting a new contract.
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New York
Appalachian Coal Area
Woman admits poison death of mate and stepson
Milwaukee May 4 The district attorney says Anna Louise Sullivan confessed to poisoning the second of her three husbands who was ill and “kind of crazy” and her stepson who wouldn’t work around the house The 50 year old woman was charged with first degree murder in the recent death and other details linger in court for sentencing The other victim was Fred Ricklefs 34 a war veteran who died nine years ago
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Anna Louise Sullivan
Fred Ricklefs
Full Committee Meets to Hear Report on Coal Strike
The Associated Press reports the United Mine Workers join a nationwide coal strike as 458,000 miners idle across 16 states plus Appalachia. Bituminous fields halt except for non union and Progressive Miners of America members. anthracite talks continue with no early agreement.
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Perkins Sees Hope of Settlement
Washington reports on May 4 as Perkins says there is hope a settlement can be worked out when the committee meets again this afternoon. She calls the situation delicate and difficult and notes the coal talks have not yet reached a final impasse.
Hope Fades in State’s Fields Amid Coal Shutdown
In West Virginia, one quarter of the economy relies on coal. News from New York that the Appalachian wage sub committee disagreed sparked pessimism among miners and business leaders. For a week, expectations rose for a resolution to the month-long shutdown, but no agreement emerged. About 100,000 union miners have not worked, and tax losses mount as mines remain idle.
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Kentucky mines shut by peaceful pickets
Miners at Harlan Kentucky carried out peaceful picketing that closed both coal mines as state police patrolled highways to avert disorder. Troops were reportedly sent in to manage air control and maintain order as the United Mine Workers of America organized a no work stance.
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