Bolivia Caesar Dies of Wound Ends Dictatorship
German Busch Bolivian dictator dies after a self inflicted gunshot at his residence. Propaganda Minister Mario Flores says Busch shot himself in the temple as mental strain from recent work increased. Gen Carlos Quintanilla assumes provisional presidency by unanimous military and cabinet decision. Three days of national mourning ordered.
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Upstaters to Visit Charleston Today
Upstaters from 10 north central counties of the Upper Monongahela Valley association visit Charleston for a three day tour. 80 touring members are greeted by 15 Charleston Chamber of Commerce members at Davis Creek Bridge and escorted to Edgewood Country Club for lunch. The group visits Libbey Owens Ford plant Dickinson salt works Belle Alkali and duPont plants and will view the Pocahontas exhibition mine at Bluefield. The itinerary includes Marlinton Lewisburg White Sulphur Springs Union Princeton and Bluefield with a picnic at Justice Mingo County and a stop in Huntington overnight before a Nickel plant visit.
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Willie Willis by Robert Quillen says a bad lie isn’t wicked if it fails
In a folksy reflection, the piece quotes Dad deeming deception harmful only when it misleads successfully. Willie Willis muses that unforced mistakes in truthfulness reveal the moral weight of honesty rather than wickedness.
Argentine Poet Sought by U S Trade Talks Begin
Acting Secretary of State Sumner Welles announced the United States will negotiate a trade agreement with Argentina. He said hearings would start Oct 16 and the pact would strengthen U S trade position against European competitors in Latin America.
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Bankhead Willing In President Race
Speaker William B. Bankhead announced in Montgomery that he will seek the Democratic presidential nomination. He said he favors Alabama delegates bound by the primary voters and declined to back a delegation unless a majority in the primary favors his nomination. He addressed the Alabama legislature and noted plans about Alabama delegations to the national convention.
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FDR Plan Seeks Neutral Credits for Peace Purchases
London dispatch reports President Roosevelt planning a peace move by placing large financial credits in the U.S. Federal Reserve for peaceful European nations to use in purchases in the United States. The credits would remain at the Fed for nations not at war, to be used toward peace efforts.
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Prober Held For Perjury By Dies Committee
Fraser Gardner of the city faced perjury charges as the Dies committee probing un American activities recommended his prosecution for trying to join its staff as an undercover agent. Gardner admitted telegrams from William Dudley Pelley and said he worked for Skyland Press before applying to the committee. Senator Tydings supported his bid.
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Skyland Press
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Silver Shirt Organization
YMCA to Seek $200000 to Expand Charleston Building
The Young Men's Christian Association plans to ask Charleston for $200000 to expand and modernize its Capitol street building. Rev. Robert C. Boothe said plans include adding two dormitory floors with 70 rooms, a large gymnasium, and extensive remodeling. A fundraising drive is anticipated within 12 to 18 months.
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President Ends Cruise Rushes To Washington
President Roosevelt hurried home from a curtailed vacation as officials debated potential steps for peace in Europe. High level talks with Hull and a possible special session of Congress were discussed amid plans to shield business, protect the dollar, and evacuate citizens from war zones. The Tuscaloosa steamed toward Sandy Hook after fog delayed the ship, with Roosevelt aboard and a special train arranged to meet him.
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Congress
Milk Strike Ends in Compromise Agreement
Utica New York August 23 1948 INS The New York milk strike ended after a vote of 167 to 17 by Dairy Farmers union delegates to accept a flat 2.15 per hundredweight for their product The rate was proposed by Mayor LaGuardia and will hold until October 31 when new marketing agreements will be negotiated Archie Wright the strike leader praised LaGuardia and noted CIO involvement which was limited until requested by the union CIO President Allen Haywood said the CIO joined to secure higher farmers income for purchasing goods produced by CIO workers.
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Allen Haywood
Bring Us Peace Ask 2000 Scots Gather For King
Perth Scotland Aug 23 King George VI entrained for London at 10 23 p m A crowd of 2000 Scots gathered at the depot cheered his majesty and shouted Bring us peace your majesty The king wore a grave expression and did not acknowledge the cheers as is his custom
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London
Pact with Russia Deepens Germany’s Central Europe Grip
London reports the German Soviet non aggression pact signed in Moscow alarms Britain and shatters hopes for a peaceful Poland crisis. Article two’s terms spark worries that Britain and France cannot aid Poland if war erupts. Britain moves to wartime footing as Parliament to grant dictatorial powers, with air defenses and reserves mobilized.
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Great Britain
Moscow
Germany
Poland
Russia
Black Sea
Ace Card
Fuehrer
Hitler
Nevile Henderson
Berlin
Britain
Allies Wait Next Move Amid Poland Crisis and Nazi Demands
A European crisis mounts as Germany and the Soviet Union sign a non aggression pact in Moscow. Hitler's Poland demands reportedly include a protectorate over a large portion and the Polish corridor. Britain pledges to support Poland, but Hitler’s response is blamed on a lack of time.
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Romania Proclaims Neutrality Amid European Turmoil
Bucharest Aug 23 Romania with 850000 men under arms declared it would stay neutral in a European war and fight only if attacked. King Carol and ministers defined policy weeks ago. Poland informed of Romania's neutrality, with a mutual military pact if attacked by Russia but no German invasion clause. About 500000 reservists called since Aug 1.
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Pact Without Escape Clause Links Germany and Soviet Union
Germany and Soviet Union sign a ten year non aggression pact binding each to avoid alliance with third powers. The accord, signed in Moscow on August 23, 1939, foregoes a denunciation escape clause and calls for mutual consultation and arbitration. Ribbentrop and Molotov sign for Germany and the U.S.S.R. respectively.
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Signing May Speed Ultimatum to Poles
MOSCOW August 24 The Nazi Soviet non aggression treaty was signed in the Kremlin shortly before 2 am marking a 10 year truce where Germany and Russia pledge not to attack each other. The accord nullifies Germanys obligations to Japan and Russia to England and France. It signals potential German ultimatum to Poland and ends hopes for an Anglo French Soviet peace front.
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Evacuation Preparations Hit Polish Minorities
Berlin reports Reich authorities plan evacuation of Polish minorities from border districts. Forty Poles were arrested in Stuhm including the president of the Polish national organization of Leipzig. Dresden arrest 348 Poles. In Danzig 42 Polish railroad workers were taken into custody.
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Franco in London Visit Reported by INS
London dispatch from August 24 reports Gen Francisco Franco in London with further details continued on page 4 part 1 column 5. The brief notes Franco meeting plans and official remarks, reflecting cautious diplomacy amid wartime contexts.
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Pact Will Help Poles Browder Declares
Earl Browder, head of the US Communist party, said the Russian German non aggression pact is not a blow to Poland but a great contribution to world peace and would actually help the Poles. He commented during a mass interview in New York before Moscow announced the pact terms.
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Poland summons 500000 men for colors
A Daily Express bulletin from Warsaw reports the Polish cabinet decided to immediately call 500000 men into service, aiming to mobilize armed forces amid escalating tensions. The move signals a major national defense action with significant military and political implications.
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Greece summons reserves as crisis escalates
Athens reports the government called up four cavalry reserve classes and two artillery reserve classes today amid a serious European crisis, signaling heightened military readiness.
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British Leaves Cancelled for Shanghai Troops
Shanghai report states all leaves for British troops stationed there were cancelled tonight as tensions rise in the foreign enclave with no immediate explanation given for the order and no word on expected duration or replacements.
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Tyneside shipowners cancel sailings to Baltic ports
London dispatch reports shipowners cancel Baltic bound sailings due to the European crisis. One Newcastle ship en route to Hamburg was recalled by radio to England. Moscow confirms Col. F H N Davidson and Group Captain A C Collier will fly to London to report findings to the British government.
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London Times editorial hints at economic adjustments after pact
The London Times leads with a morning editorial suggesting economic adjustments may be required following the Nazi-Soviet non-aggression pact. The piece notes potential shifts in policy and trade as a consequence.
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War Risk Rates On Cargo Boosted
NEW YORK August 23 War risk insurance rates on shipments to Germany and Italy from the United States were raised twentyfold by marine underwriters. The new rate becomes 5 percent of the goods value, effective at 9 a m tomorrow, while rates to the British Isles remain unchanged. Rates to the Baltic and Mediterranean were increased but not as sharply. Underwriters expect naval blockades if war breaks out and stress a measured fear level despite the rise.
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