Lindberghs Europe Tour and Controversial Views Stir Debate
In 1936 to 1939 Charles Lindbergh traveled Europe and Asia, warning against Europe’s dominance in aviation and urging US hemispheric defense while opposing Allied involvement. He received medals from Goering, drew criticism from Secretary Ickes and many Britons and Canadians, and faced a polarized public as he advocated nonintervention and a cautious US role.
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Tragic drowning near Delhi claims 11 year old Barbara Smyth
In the Maquoketa River three miles south of Delhi an 11 year old girl, Barbara Smyth of Mount Vernon, drowned after wading beyond her depth while three companions 14 and 13 year olds could not swim. Gwen Smyth was saved by her hair, others aided by neighbors and a teacher. Barbara's body was recovered at 11:30 p.m. near Hartwick bridge.
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German and British Air War Intensifies Over London and Bases
Berlin reports heavy RAF bombardment of invasion bases and London targets with clocklike regularity. German sources claim increased daylight raids and daylight losses, while Horstenau says RAF is decimated and British food supply endangered as German air and naval forces push back toward London.
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Seek 3 Missing Army Flyers In Desolate Swamp
Brigadier General Fran ks W Honeycutt and two crew members vanished during a routine flight over tidal swamp near the Satilla River. Army and Coast Guard planes canvassed the area from dawn until dusk and again at night in a search aided by small boats. A tugboat crew reported seeing a plane in flames Friday night, with observers unsure whether it hit the marsh or the river.
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Albert Sullivan
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Kidnaped Boy Doomed, His Mother Fears
Hillsborough California see hostess Countess de Tristan faces the kidnapping of her infant son Mare. She believes threats imply death and fears she may never see the child alive again as nurse Mary Foley is injured in the struggle with the kidnapper. Family spokesman Louis Shatuick Cates, head of Phelps Dodge, confirms the political prominence of Mare’s parents and the couple’s anxious vigil unfolds amid wealth and danger.
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Strong predicts British victory over Germany in long war
Brig Gen George W Strong returned from London reporting high British morale and a strong Royal Air Force. He said Britain could endure a long fight, avoid total empire collapse, and defeat Nazism through Allied munitions and morale support.
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Driver Escapes Injury In Auto Overturns After Collision
Robert L. McLaud 19 of 611 B avenue NE escaped injury when his car overturned after being struck by Thomas Konecny 23 of 724 Second avenue SW at Eighth avenue and Third street SW. Konecny told police a truck mirror blinded him as he drove west on Eighth. Harry Whitehead 17 of 503 Seventh avenue SW and two girls in Konecnys car were unhurt. Ambulance crew responded to Third avenue and Eighth street SW.
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London reporters wed during air raid alarm at Guild Hall
Homer Jenks of the London staff of United Press and Beryl L. Clinton were married during an air raid alarm at the Guild Hall registry office on Saturday.
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Five Engines Rush to Loop Fire but Rag Burned Out
Firemen dispatched five pieces of equipment including the aerial wagon to the alley behind 317 Second Avenue SE to tackle a rag fire. Patrolman Morningstar noted a cloth odor, and a general alarm was sounded at 8:54 p.m. as officials explained extra equipment is standard for loop fires due to past underestimates by passersby.
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Nurning
Harvey Lodge
Todge
E P Kohout
Big Battle Looms in Africa Marsa Matruh Clash Opens
In Rome INL dispatches report early prelim air raids signaling the first major pitched battle in the Egyptian war. British forces fortify Marsa Matruh as Britain rushes troops from Alexandria and strengthens mechanical units. Fascist troops push from Sid Barrani toward the assault.
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Goal Of 90519 Set For Community Chest
The Community Chest aims for 90519 to fund lip reading rooms for deaf people and expands the Salvation Army budget by 1150 for a full year. The budget also includes 2500 for a new MCA building roof, with total agency budgets and expected extra income totaling 101668 from other sources, leaving contributors to cover less than half of 192187 needed. The allocations were set after agency boards agreed, with the welfare bureau monitoring monthly spending.
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Tenon
Home For
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Bowe
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Enon
C.R Society For
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Kidnap Threats Linked to French Estate Case Surface
Police face scattered tips as ransom plans for the De Tristan child unfold. A maid sighting near the estate hints at car surveillance while J Edgar Hoover says the FBI will not interfere at the family's request.
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