Norway Frees Flint Releasing German Crew From City of Flint
The City of Flint, seized by a German prize crew, was interned at Haugesund by Norwegian authorities and returned to its American crew. The ship, from Murmansk to Hamburg with alleged contraband cargo, anchored off Norway and may sail under American control.
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Oslo
Norway
City of Flint
Haugesund
Murmansk
Russia
Hamburg
Germany
Flint
Atlantic
Norwegian
Admiralty
Washington
Moscow
Berlin
Princeton Grid Player Loses Leg After Injury
Donald G. Herring Princeton football tackle and discus ace had his left leg amputated above the knee after an injury in a game with Brown. Doctors reported a 90 minute operation and the team and coach Tad Wieman expressed relief at the procedure's success and acceptance of his absence.
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Princeton
N. J
Donald G
Hooker) Herring
Princeton University
Brown University
Robert W. Johnson, Jr
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Tad Wieman
Willie Willis Reflects on War Lessons in History Class
Willie Willis critiques the classroom paradox as a teacher condemns war yet assigns historical study of wars, generals, and dates, highlighting confusion between moral lessons and curricular content.
British and French Naval Heads Hold Secret Parley
Winston Churchill met two hours with Premier Daladier and French naval ministers Cesar Campinchi and Rear Admiral Jean Darlan to discuss the war at sea as German land forces increased activity on the western front. Reports say German shelling and barages targeted French lines south of Zweibruecken and Saarbruecken, while local fighting was quiet overall.
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Paris
Winston Churchill
The
Admiralty
Daladier
Cesar Campinchi
Jean Darlan
Churchill
Zweibruecken
Saarbruecken
German Front Flares to Life
Paris reports renewed German troop activity south of Zweibruecken with heavy artillery on French lines and rear areas as Premier Daladier’s cabinet analyzes military and diplomatic issues. Paris views possible U S arms embargo repeal as a major event. German moves aim to reduce the bulge along the western frontier, affecting communications and front concentrations.
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Paris
Zweibruecken
Daladier
U. S
American Congress
Roosevelt
Luxembourg
Ohio U Bobcats Visit Charleston Sparks Campus Fete
Ohio University Bobcats arrive with 110 piece band and 500 students for a day of parades, concerts, lunches, and a football game at Laidley Field. Morris Harvey students alumni and supporters plan events from 10:30 a m to 6 pm including band concerts and a beauty queen crowning.
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Ohio University Bobcats
Charleston
Morris Harvey
Barboursville
C.H.S
Dawson
N. Y. Central Station
Ohio University
the Broad
Parkway
Capitol Street
Daniel Boone Hotel
M-H
Ohio
Daniel Boone
Alpha Mu __ sorority
Canton
McKee Cafeteria
Laidley Field
Ohio U.morris Harvey
Eisensmith
Zeta Kappa
Rose Garden
Phi Lamb
Speediest Fighting Planes Ready for Warring Powers
New York dispatch reports that large fast warplanes built in the United States may be shipped abroad once the embargo is lifted. France and Britain are expected to order several types for long distance bombing and fast pursuit, with hundreds already in French service and further orders under consideration.
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New York
Europe
Congress
France
Great Britain
Germany
Mine Safety Drive Pushed For Fewer Coal Mine Deaths
N P Rhinehart head of the West Virginia department of mines says operators and employees cooperate to curb a rise in fatalities. He cites 71 deaths in September October versus 55 in 1938, reports activity in all sections and no deaths in the first three days of November.
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N. P. Rhinehart
State Department of Mines
Rhinehart
Charleston
Holt Fixes Thanksgiving Day Date in Harmony with Roosevelt
Gov Holt, aligning with President Roosevelt, set November 23 as the state's Thanksgiving day. He urged the people to seek divine guidance and honor the blessings of peace and security at home while praying for liberty and freedom for others in conflict.
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Gov
Holt
Roosevelt
Paavo Nurmi Called To Army as Chauffeur
Finnish distance great Paavo Nurmi will serve in the army as a chauffeur. He was to leave Helsingfors to report to his commander. Since quitting active track Nurmi has run a haberdashery shop in Helsingfors.
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Helsingfors
INS
Paavo Nurmi
Nurmi
Finns Stand Firm Against Soviet Demands in Finland
Helsinki Finland November 3 Foreign Minister Elias Erkko said Finland has conceded two thirds of Russia's proposals but remains adamant in denying further Soviet demands. He implied that even a Red army invasion threat would not alter Finland's policy decisions.
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Helsingfuks
INS
Elias Erkko
Finland
Russia
Finland Reports Hints of War In Kremlin Talks
Finland and Soviet officials held a one hour conference in Moscow amid grim Pravda and radio comments suggesting war talk. No comments were offered on a possible next meeting as Helsinki feared abrupt negot iation end after Pravda attack on Elias Erkko.
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Cenfer
Moscow
Finland
Kremlin
Pravda
Communist Party
Elias Erkko
Soviet Union
Helsinki
Erkko
Vyacheslaff Molotov
Valdimir P. Potemkin
Shipping Tied Up by Strike
New York November 3 news reports that AFL longshoremen struck coastwise sailings, canceling at least six departures. ILWU president Joseph P. Ryan rejected Maritime Labor Board mediation, claiming bias against his union and opposing Conciliator James Bernard. He cited Louis Block’s ties to a CIO “dual” longshoremen group on the Pacific coast led by Harry Bridges. Wages under a contract expired at midnight, aggravating the dispute.
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New York
AFL
National Maritime Labor Board
Pacific
Joseph P. Ryan
International Longshoremen's Association
Robert W. Bruere
James L. Bernard
Bernard
Ryan
Maritime Labor Board
Louis Block
CIO
International Longshoremen and Warehousemen Association
Harry Bridges
Berlin Seethes Over Repeal Of Embargo
Berlin reporters describe domestic uproar over repeal of the U S embargo on war materials. Nazi sources denounce the United States as hostile to neutrality and accuse Britain of propaganda driving the action. They cite the Coalmore incident and dismiss Mrs Roosevelt remarks as British manipulation.
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Berlin
INS
Germany
U. S
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Congress
Atlantic
New York
Roosevelt
Atlantic Ocean
House of Representatives
der Angriff
Christmas Savings Reach Over 560000 In Charleston Banks
More than 560000 in Christmas savings checks will go to Charleston and South Charleston bank patrons within 30 days. The total is about 35000 more than 1938 and checks are expected to be mailed about December 2. Merchants will get a large share of the holiday funds through sales. Additional funds will be used to pay debts or redeposited per statisticians.
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Charleston
South Charleston
Nation's factory wheels whirl fastest since 1929
The Federal Reserve Board reports October industrial production at 120 percent of the 1923-25 average, two points above the prior recovery peak. Economists question whether the revival is real while unemployment and national income reflect long-term gaps. activity has accelerated markedly since last spring, though still below boom levels.
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New York
America
Federal Reserve Board
Washington
Wall Street
War Censorship Note For Gazette Readers
Readers are reminded that European war dispatches filed with The Gazette are always censored by the reporting countries.
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The
Gazette
Europe
Measure Becomes Law As Roosevelt Signs Cash and Carry
The 76th Congress adjourned after approving the Roosevelt administration bill to repeal the arms embargo and replace it with cash and carry sales to European belligerents. The bill goes to President Roosevelt for noon signing with proclamations to follow. The measure tightens shipping rules, bars entry to European ports, and restricts transit through combat zones.
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Washington
76Th Congress
Roosevelt
Europe
America
House
Senate
White House
Representatives
Congress
Conference Committee
Garner
Pittman
Nev
Foreign Relations Committee
Experts Warn U S Business On Neutrality Bill Impact
Washington reports the new neutrality bill lifting the arms embargo may boost select U S war industries while cautioning that broad European demand will not surge. The U S Chamber of Commerce notes many members doubt lasting business gains beyond a temporary uptick and warn of an eventual postwar ebb.
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Washington
U. S
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Europe
American Citizen Executed by Nazis in Warsaw
The state department said Germany executed Josef Sadowski of Chicago in Warsaw on Oct. 20 for concealing a large quantity of arms and ammunitions after a court martial. His widow Mrs Stefania Sadowski lives in Chicago. American Consul George J. Hearing reported the consulate learned of his citizenship only after the execution. Sadowski had enlisted in the U.S. armed forces.
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Washington
State Department
Germany
Josef Sadowski
Chicago
Warsaw
Sadowski
Stefania Sadowski
Poland
George J. Hearing
City Engineer Maps Access Route to Free Auditorium Dedication
City Engineer Harry L. Campbell plans to open approaches to the new 500000 auditorium by tomorrow. Planks will bridge the fresh pavement on Virginia street while Truslow’s pavement and the Lee street slab are cleaned. Traffic Lieutenant Dangerfield will route cars using the remaining Virginia lane. Gov. Holt will headline a 1 to 5 pm dedication with local talent, and the Honolulu Serenaders join the program. No tickets required and free parking is available nearby.
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Municipal Auditorium
Harry L. Campbell
Virginia Street
Truslow
Lee Street
T. M. Dangerfield
Holt
Harry Silverstein
Honolulu
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