02 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1939
Page
1
Paris reports parliament to back Poland with war on Germany after a British French ultimatum expires. Britain readies mobilization as Germany vows a long fight. Britain and France promise defense if war comes. West Virginia Legion inches toward Bluefield convention amid war news.
France's powerful fighting forces, strengthened by general mobilization, stood ready to go to action tonight as war tensions rose. Paris reports the army's readiness and potential deployment across national fronts.
London prepares for mass mobilization as over a million children are evacuated and UK officials, soldiers, and workers move toward war. Paris proclaims a state of siege while France demands Germany halt aggression in Poland. Paris braces for a national defense session as the Dawdier seeks peace.
Rome reports the Italian government will stay out of the war until its own territory is attacked. A brief cabinet meeting led by Premier Mussolini issued the statement, seen abroad as Italy’s pledge to avoid involvement for now.
The German news agency reported burning Polish villages seen from Schneidemuehl as German forces press the Polish hostilities. British and Canadian dispatches note food price controls and mass militia mobilization amid growing global war tensions. A German bombardment and capture of a Polish depot near Danzig is reported, while U S officials call for unity and Americans in Warsaw are said to be safe.
Washington reports say high officials drafted proclamations to preserve U S neutrality as Britain and France expected to declare war on Germany. President Roosevelt pledged every effort to keep America at peace and planned a Sunday radio address outlining conditions rather than steps.
An armed bandit held up two attendants at the Cree Filling station 68 Elkhorn Ave Welch, taking $75 from the cash drawer. He fled in a Bob Brown auto with West Virginia plates 74 234, to the east. police pursue and nearby towns notified. Ed Collins and Thetis Bright were not harmed.
The 40th annual encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars urged President Roosevelt to call an immediate special session of Congress. The group, about a quarter-million overseas veterans, seeks strong home defense and strict neutrality amid rapid European war developments. The message was sent as one of the final acts of a weeklong session in Boston.
Warsaw reports ongoing heavy fighting with German and Polish troops in Silesia and other border sectors. Polish general staff says 16 German planes shot down, 2 Polish planes lost, and German bombers hit 17 Polish cities including Warsaw. Polish forces claim two German armored trains and Westerplatte defense intact despite raids.
Berlin reports the German army’s columns are deep in Polish territory as Hitler seeks Danzig reunion and return of the Polish corridor. The nation braces for duty despite shock at the first day of hostilities.
Washington officials believe Germany is dedicating its full military force to fighting Poland and not penetrating far. Three explanations are offered: occupying Danzig to secure a corridor and push for peace terms, using border hostilities to pressure Poland into tougher conditions, or pursuing another strategic maneuver amid the conflict.
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