Byrd Antarctic Expedition Threefold Purpose Outlined
MARSHALL SHOLMAN reports from Boston that Admiral Byrd's Antarctic voyage aims to claim land, conduct scientific observation, and map unknown coastlines. The $350,000 effort plans a base near Little America, with North Star and Bear ships, snow cruiser, dogs, and planes to support a more comfortable, multi-year program and potential weather forecasting benefits.
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Alexander Land
Britain Pleased With Senate Vote on Neutrality Bill
London reports Britons rejoiced over the U S Senate passage of the neutrality bill and anticipated House approval. The move drew praise from Allied nations while Britain awaited final steps and possible German reactions amid wartime tensions. Paris and Berlin dispatches echoed cautious optimism and warnings of intensified German preparations before the measure becomes law.
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London
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Britain
France
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United States
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Paris
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House
Berlin
Germany
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G O P Leaders Plan Campaign in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Republicans anticipate a vigorous push for the 1940 presidential nomination. Gov. Arthur H. James received strong support for the administration's policies at a Young Republicans gathering and a dinner featuring James F. Torrence and other party notables.
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Philadelphia
GOPF
Pennsylvania
Arthur H) James
James F. ‘Torrence
Commerce
Richard P Brown
Raymond BE. Baldwin
Connecticut
House
Eyood J. Turmer
Lewis G. Hines
Twle
Worthinsam Scranton
National Committee
Joseph Pew
German Plane Downed Near Firth of Forth by British Fire
An English air force report states Breen planes forced a German reconnaissance aircraft down east of Dalkeith seven miles southeast of Holli Supshy near the Firth of Forth. The incident triggered an air alarm lasting about thirty minutes with alarms heard at several points. No fatalities or injuries reported.
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United Press
London
Breen
Firth of Forth
Air Nist
Dalkeith
Holli
Senate Passes Neutrality Act By 2 To 1 Vote
Senate endorses Roosevelt neutrality bill 60 to 1. House fate debated as leaders weigh procedures for legislation. Debates signal possible conference action and continued push for repeal of embargo on arms shipments. Congress eyes adjournment by late November amid party strife.
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United Mets
Sint
Washington
Roosevelt
House
Senate
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Senate Foreign Revisions Committee
Roosevill
Bellteermitha
Adifihisteatian
Sey
Bennett Champ Clark
D. Mo
Gillette
Johnson
Cale
Reed
Ratory
Ant
Alven W. Bartley
Tule Tor
Bair Chambers
City of Flint in Jeopardy Threatens Seamen on voyage
A U S diplomat frames the tension as the 9000 ton City of Flint, bound for a German port, risks interception by British forces. Questions linger on whether German naval escort or American crew resistance could trigger a battle, imperiling U S seamen aboard.
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Washington
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Laon
Russia
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Laurence Steinhardt
Sun
Germain Port
Turner
Blue Danube Singers Bring Star Cast Monday Night
The Blue Danube Singers perform at Senior High auditorium Monday night as the second act on the program. Robert P. Fitzgerald leads the group with Miss Jessalyn Malmgren and Mr. Robes Way in a two part program. First, duets and solos from Broadway and Hollywood show tunes, then a skit based on Strauss Great Waltz with memorable Strauss numbers woven in.
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Hollywood
Blue Inube
Senior High Auditorium
Ai Strauss
Robert Pitegerald MA Pitygerald
Jessalyn Malmsren
Chicago
Robes’ Way
Broad Way
Walle
Tleir
Strauss
Wally
Simauss
Republican Rally Planned in Grand Theatre Nov 3
Chairman Walter Ly Peake announces a Republican rally at the Grand Theatre on Friday evening November 3. Noted speakers include Worlock deputy attorney general and former state senator from Greensburg, Pa. Local Republicans urge city and county candidates to attend and invite all interested to hear the program.
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Peake
Grand ‘Theatre
al Worlock
Wher Son
William &. Rial
Witorey Kerneral
Senaam
Greensurg
Ross delays verdict to hold up wages in Harrisburg
State Treasurer P. Clair Ross defers decision on paying employees at the unemployment compensation administration. He withheld payroll approval for the division pending completed civil service actions and an investigation into financial irregularities.
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Ross
United Press Harrisburg
P. Clair Ross
Snow cruiser 36 hours behind time arrives Monday
Indications today suggested that Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd s 36 ton snow cruiser, once set to pass through the county seat this afternoon, would reach on Monday as it runs 3 6 hours late. Dispatches report the steering mechanism damaged near Fort Wayne, Indiana after a buck sidelined the craft, delaying it for hours amid large crowds.
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Richard E. Byrd
Hie
United Press
Arctic
New Elevator Installed At Corry Hospital
Corry Hospital has a new elevator now in operation after a Friday evening debut. The replacement lift, installed by Haughton Elevator Company of Toledo, replaces an old faulty unit and marks a notable improvement. The board praised the installation as smooth and satisfactory and acknowledged generous donors from Corry and Jamestown Manufacturing, local doctors, and the Corry Evening Journal among others.
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Haughton Elevator Company
Toleo
Key
Gony Industries
Johny Blatt
Corry
Jamestown
Gov. Pennsylvania
Acquittal for Woman in Arsenic Murder Case
Philadelphia report says Stella Alfonsi, 29, dark haired wife of WPA worker Ferdinand Alfonsi, was acquitted today of murder charges tied to his arsenic death. She collapsed in court as verdict announced, once feared for possible death sentence. The case drew international attention as one of the arsenic widow headlines.
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Philadelphia
Stella Alfonsi
WPA
Ferdinand
Alfonsi
Corry Police Nab Daniels at Meadville
Corry police spotted Daniels, a fugitive tied to a gum theft, leaning against a business street building in Meadville. He confessed to stealing a revolver from Antorosso and was arrested after a rapid pursuit and admission. Daniels was to serve thirty days in jail plus a thirty day term fined in Alderman Porter’s court.
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Cerny Poveemnen
Meadville
Dannels
Girloail
Jim Susie
Carey Polite
Juste
Corp
Charles Sorok
State Motor Police
Daniels
Rusicdy
Due Antorosso
Slere
Keane
Salamanca
Iran
Panini
Willy
C. B. Porter
Kiwanis Kapers of 1939 Delights Packed House
A large crowd enjoyed Kiwanis Kapers of 1939 as the Kiwanis club staged a refined second night. Edie Davis and Thomas Roelofs trimmed the program to improve flow while Arlene and Shirley Tillotson led the standout acts. The event raised a sizable educational fund aiding local students.
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Kiwanis Kapers
Edie Davis
Thomas Roelofs
Bill Billies
Arlene
Shirley Tillotson
Spartansburg
Uite
Willard Cox
Will
Murderess' Husband Still Missing In Phoenix Hunt
Los Angeles reports say Dr. William G. Jude, husband of the Teer woman who killed her two best friends, remains unlocated as authorities press the search. A veteran hospital transfer and a vague explanation suggest he may be en route to Phoenix to aid in the manhunt for the killer.
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United Press
Los Angeles
William G. Jude
Teer
Phoenix
Whre
Arizona State
Fractured Arm From Fall In West Communistysing
Mary Alito and her family are noted as residents of West Communistysing. The report describes a fall from a chair causing a fractured arm while she was playing. The weather section mentions cloudy, colder conditions with a chance of light rain or snow tonight and a brief Sunday forecast.
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Watten Winske
West
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