Tax Allotment Plan Is Urged By Committee
A legislature interim committee proposals seek to reallocate tax levies on a 2014-1914 ratio, create a state school finance board, and permit county wide payment of old debts. The plan aims to standardize accounts, boost efficiency, and increase state aid oversight while maintaining local funding.
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Board of School Finance
Department of Education
James Kay Thomas
House of Delegates
Holt
Guy
Thomas
State Genere
Mussolini Says Sudeten Right to Secede Could Prevent War
In Rome, Mussolini warned that without allowing Sudeten Germans to secede from Czechoslovakia Europe would face war. He advocated a plebiscite and autonomy for Sudeten Germans as the only path to peace, contrasting it with the danger of continued conflict. The premier framed Czechoslovakia as a fragile state akin to Austria.
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Czechoslovakia
Europe
Informazione Diplomatica
Italian Foreign Office
11 Duce
Eduard Benes
Carlsbad
Mussolini
Iz Warf
Cartgram
Borrad Venlein
Cx Valtian
Versailles
Sudetens
Tr Duce
Austria
Russia Leads Powers In War Strength
Washington dispatch shows land forces of seven leading powers with Russia at 940,000 active and 15,183,000 reserves, France 710,000 active and 6,527,000 reserves, Italy 950,000 and 6,885,000, Japan 290,000 and 4,000,000, Germany 510,000 and 2,200,000, Great Britain 380,000 and 245,000, and United States 120,000 and 273,000. The French army, though outnumbered by Russia, is deemed superior due to training, equipment, and supply. Italy is in semi-war status. Germany figures are outside estimates.
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Washington
Russia
France
Italy
Japan
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Landon says FDR breaking up his party at Arkansas rally
Alfred M. Landon, touring Arkansas, declares the Democratic Party is fractured by President Roosevelt and predicts more Republican governors will be elected than since 1930. He urges Democrats to unite behind the GOP and vote Republican in November, praising party resurgence and calling for country over party.
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Little Rock
Ark
Alfred M. Landon
Tandon
Iuport
Arka Democrats
C. B. Atkinson
Hattie W. Caraw
Charles J. Cole
Batesville
Carl BE. Bailey
Walter 5
Nutt
Landon
Roosevelt
Weirke
Repub
Tydings Wins Maryland Nomination By Wide Margin
In Baltimore and across Maryland, Senator Millard Tydings leads in convention returns for renomination to a third Senate term, with strong showings in Baltimore districts and western counties. Roosevelt ally Lewis trails, while eastern shore voters favor Tydings by large margins.
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Baltimore
Vietor
Millard
Tydings
U. S. Senate
Roosevelt
David J. Lewis
Maryland
Lee
Jis
Allegany
Washington
Garrett
Labor Day
Lewis
Arthur E. Hungerford
Eutey
Tam du Page
War Turmoil Triggers Steep Stock Market Drop
New York stocks plunged in the heaviest drop since last autumn amid Sudeten crisis tension. After midday buying faded, traders faced a late-hour sell-off spurred by an ultimatum to the Czech government. General Motors briefly suspended trading to allow record-keeping corrections as prices fell sharply.
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New York
Wall Street
Europe
Stock Exchange
Shack
Svudeten
Amsterdam
Fin General Motors
Wall
Britain mobilizes war effort amid Sudeten crisis
News reports indicate Britain is ready for instant mobilization of army navy and air resources if war with Germany breaks out. Prime Minister Chamberlain discussed emergency plans with defense chiefs as Sudeten crisis alarms London officials. The cabinet is set to meet to approve measures while seeking peaceful solutions if possible.
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INS
Tondeon
Sudeten Wlimatusm
London
Piccadilly Circus
Chamberlain
Viscount Halifax Sod
Prague
Berlin
Chame
General European War Held Unlikely
Washington reports say experts view a general European war in 1938 as unlikely unless an explosive accident occurs. Hitler aims to gain Sudeten territory with minimal bloodshed, hoping Britain Russia and France support him, while observers warn defeat would be likely if a wider conflict erupts.
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Washington
Germany
Adulph Hitler
Hitler
England
France
Weill
Hiller
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Maly
Poland
Romania
Sudeten
Neithdrawal
Hitler's Next Move Awaited in Sudeten Crisis
Berlin reports on September 14 1938 Adolf Hitler stays in Bavarian mountains as Sudeten German tension rises in Czechoslovakia Official agencies deny mobilization rumors calling four Sudeten demands non ultimatum Protests portray bloodshed while Goering's paper warns Europe must decide soon whether self determination can be denied to 60000 people
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Czechoslovakia
Tini
DNB
Wtimatum
Eduard Benes
Germany
Prague
Sudeten
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
National Zeitung
Europe
War Council Held in Britain amid Czech crisis
London reports Britain s leaders and top military chiefs met with Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain for two hours in a war council. An ominous atmosphere followed Hitler s Sudeten threats as Europe faced possible precautionary measures and rapid long range bombing plans.
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London
Ritain
Gekonen
Neville Chamberlain
Czechoslovakia
Adolf Hitler
Nurnberg
Sudeen
Europe
Newwal
Nyert
Paris
Britain
Edouard Daladier
France
War Ministry
President Silent On War Situation
In Rochester Minnesota President Roosevelt remained silent on the European war. He left for the summer White House at Hyde Park as his son James improved. He spoke by telegraph with Secretary Hull but offered no comment on the six hour ultimatum to Czechoslovakia.
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Rochester. Minn
UNS
Europe
Roosevelt
White House
Pryde Park
James
Sec
Hull
Ain
Minnesota
Marykind
Maines
LC Wn
Minority Vote May Be Forced in Sudeten Crisis
Paris reports that French and British reps pressure President Benes to accept a plebiscite for the Sudeten Germans in Czechoslovakia. Diplomatic circles say an international police force is being discussed as Prague resists. Jan Masaryk informed London that Prague would find a plebiscite unacceptable and officials await further crisis developments.
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Paris
Eduard Benes
Czechoslovakia
Prague
France
Britain
London
Jan Masaryk
Foreign Office
Edouard Dealadier
War Ministry
Georges Bonhet
Ipigase
Cob
Pershing Quietly Observes 78th Birthday At Battlefield
Gen. John J. Pershing, aged 78, marks his birthday in AIX-EN-PROVENCE near battlefield fields. The famed commander, known for leading American forces 20 years prior, enjoys a calm day in a garden villa, reflecting on life and past battles.
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Janek
Aix-En-Provence
Francé
John Joseph
Black Jack
Pershing
Germany
America
Doll
British Fleet Placed On Alert Basis In 1938 Mobilization
London reports the entire British fleet moved to an alert status as leaders from navy, army, and air force finalize instant mobilization plans. Reserve crews for the auxiliary fleet, including minesweepers and gunboats, were to be called up at once. Sealed orders to fleet commanders were anticipated and signaling codes prepared.
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London
INS
Britain
Merve
Hitler Keeps Own Counsel amid Sudeten Crisis
The Czechoslovak government defies Sudeten German ultimatums as Henlein ends talks with Prague. Martial law spreads amid riots with deaths, and death penalty is issued for p eace breaches. Berlin downplays demands while London and Paris race to review pledges and possible plebiscite options.
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Europe
Konrad Henlein
Sudetenfuehrer
Prague
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