Prague teeters as Benes reshapes cabinet amid Sudeten crisis
News from Prague reports President Benes enlisting General Jan Syrovy to form a new government after ministers resign under pressure over German cession of Sudetenland. A nationwide mood braces for possible military steps as crowds clash with fate of Czechoslovakia.
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Paris
Prague
Jan Syrovy
Eduard Benes
INS
Czechoslovakia
Benes
Milan Hodza
Sudetenland
Hitler
Germany
Europe
World abroad in crisis over Hitler and Czech crisis
The piece surveys Chamberlain and Hitler in Godesberg with demands and warnings about appeasement. It cites American reactions and doubts by readers about English French reliability and the balance of power in Europe and a presidential stance on defending democracies. It notes a Mason City report of a man deemed of unsound mind after donating to a radio evangelist.
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Hamberlain
Godesberg
Hitler
Sudetenland
Europe
Chamberlain
England
France
Mallon
Washington
Russia
Germany
Sam
Versailles
Czechoslovakia
Mediterranean
United States
Mussolini
Stalin
Japan
Mason City
Defendants Lunacy Hearing Sheds Unsteady Family Tales
In Franklin county a man facing insanity charges has a brother testifying he is a spendthrift and unsound minded. The judge finds the testimony credible and notes the defendant has been crazy for at least three weeks. The alleged lunatic describes a religious burden and willingness to act as the motive for his situation. The article reflects on religion's impact on sanity and societal unity.
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Franklin County District Court
Border Fighting Flares Over Sudetenland Border
Fighting with guns and grenades flared along the German Czech frontier as Sudeten towns hoisted swastika flags. Reports say casualties occurred near Barenstein with unconfirmed deaths and injuries among Sudeten and Czech forces.
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Sudetenland
Barenstein
Germany
Sudeten Forces Begin Withdrawal Ahead of Annexation
Czechoslovak soldiers gendarmes and police retire from the Sudeten region as Germany asserts control. They pull back to the language frontier while the Sudeten free corps march in from the German side, though the two forces do not clash.
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Eger
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Czechoslovak Forces Order German Soldiers Released
Telephoned advice from Eger said Czechoslovak authorities issued a definite order releasing all soldiers of German nationality from service in the Eger district. It was unclear if the directive applied nationwide.
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Berlin
Eger
Crisis at a Glance: Sudeten crisis dominates Europe
United Press brief outlines Prague moving to form a new national government with army amid protests for arms. Hitler and Chamberlain meet in Godesberg to discuss Nazi triumph and European peace. Sudetenland actions in Eger and frontier towns. Hungary presses for dismemberment. British Labour and Liberal opposition forms against Czech deal. Vienna reports police ready to move into Sudetenland.
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Prague
Godesberg
Adolf Hitler
Neville Chamberlain
Eger
Czech
Budapest
Hungary
Poland
London
Sudetenland
Paris
Leon Blum
Vienna
Austria
Fuehrer and Chamberlain Confer Again in Germany
Prime Minister Chamberlain and Adolf Hitler met at the Hotel Dreesen for a second time this week to discuss redrawing Czechoslovakia and preserving European peace. The talks began after a Rhine ferry ride and included a formal Nazi reception as officials and guards watched.
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Godesberg
Germany
Chamberlain
Fuehrer
Czechoslovakia
Adolf Wither
Europe
Dreesen
Hitler
Rhine
Petersberg
London
Cologne
Nevile Henderson
Berlin
Chamberlin
Political Termites Boring Under Party Carpet
A satirical column notes liberal Republicans tilt toward conservative Democrats and mocks party infighting. The piece jokes about Teapot Dome generosity exposing political flaws as termites beneath linoleum, urging a break with such alliances and favoring decisive action.
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Teapot Dome
Widening Of Marion Street Road Plan Moves Forward
The Cedar Rapids Marion effort to widen First Avenue from Thirtieth Street to Marion advances as the city councils plan to petition the State Highway Commission. A joint delegation from Marion and Cedar Rapids will meet at Ames next Wednesday to push the project, with traffic counts showing heavy vehicle use and a narrow bridge underpass cited as key issues.
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State Highway Commission
Thirtieth Street
Marion
First Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Frank K. Hahn
Dave Williams
Frank Young
Hahn
L. C Burogus
Highway Commission
Pazour
A A. Hurst
Maquoketa
Hurst
Muarion- Cedar Rapids
Thurst
Roosevelt Faith In F D R As A Fisherman
A Missouri relief client expressed boundless faith in President Roosevelt's fishing ability after requesting more surplus commodities fish. Officials said the supply had run out, but the man announced he would get more fish, citing reports Roosevelt went fishing on a Pacific vacation cruise.
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England
France
Europe
United States
Sam
Roosevelt
Franceshave
Washington
Missouri
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
FSCC
Pacific
Couch Indicted on Lindbergh Kidnap Charge in Minnesota
John Couch 23 was indicted by a federal grand jury under the Lindbergh law for kidnapping Viola Cecelia Gross and Daniel Fahey Jr. of St. Louis on August 13. He was also indicted under the federal escape act for breaking out of Ramsey County jail on September 4. U S Attorney Victor Anderson said he would seek a life term if Couch pleads in Minneapolis on September 27.
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ST. Paul
Cash Farm Income Drops in August
The Agriculture Department estimated farmers earned 633 million dollars in August, down 2 percent from July and 19 percent from August 1937.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
New York Suburbs Cut Off After Severe Hurricane
New York City and surrounding areas faced isolation as a hurricane and tidal surge left Long Island wrecked and without lights or water. Fifteen dead were reported with Westhampton Beach wiped out and transit crippled. Manhattan and Brooklyn endured heavy winds and rain but no local casualties.
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New York
New York City
Long Island
Westhampton Beach
New Jersey
Here
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Desolation Spreads From New Jersey To New England
The hurricane battered the eastern seaboard leaving at least 278 dead and many missing across New Jersey Long Island Sound to New England. Rhode Island and Massachusetts reports tally dozens dead as floods and fires devastate cities including Hartford New London and Providence. Power lines failed and communications collapsed while national guardsmen police and Red Cross aid efforts ramp up as relief funds open.
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Boston
New Jersey
Long, Island Sound
Providence
R. 1
New England
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Connecticut
New York
Hartford
Conn
Pole
Wilbur L. Cross
National
National Guardsmen
Coast Guard
Jersey
Woodshore
Mass
Westhampton
L. Ld
Red Cross
Executive Council
Charles F. Hurley
Council Starts Move For 30000 Auto Testing Station
Cedar Rapids approves a $30 000 city owned auto testing station with a $13500 PWA grant request. L D Burgus says a six month inspection cycle will apply to all cars and trucks, with police enforcement for noncompliance. The plan includes a safety commission, separate receipts fund, and a one story brick building on the west side of the police station.
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Cedar Rapids
L. D Burgus
PWA
Des Moines
President Roosevelts orders aid for flood and hurricane areas
President Roosevelt directed all federal agencies to assist New York flood and hurricane zones. The army navy coast guard CCC WPA and Red Cross to mobilize full resources. ICC suspended rail rules to speed relief while coast guard and red cross expand disaster support and Norfolk unit stands ready.
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Washington
Roosevelt
New York
New England
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
CCC
WPA
Red Cross
White House
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Norfolk
Turkish tempest sinks convoy sailors drown off Black Sea coast
A sudden storm off Turkey's Black Sea coast drowns 28 sailors and leaves six missing from a convoy of motor barges. The incident occurred Thursday as the convoy faced gale conditions along the coastline near Ankara.
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Ankara
Turkey
Black Sea
Auto Industry Activity Exceeds 1937 Levels
Detroit AP reports factory activity in the auto industry tops 1937 figures for the first time this year per Automotive News. Estimated production this week reaches 25,254 units, up from 21,116 last week and 23,222 a year ago, with further gains anticipated as makers plan to operate final assembly on new models by October 3.
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Automotive News
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