Babson on By Roger Babson from Babson Park
Roger Babson recounts a 6,000 mile automobile trip from Boston to San Francisco and back by way of Los Angeles. He spoke at chambers and met with publishers, noting mixed business conditions across the United States. He observes war industries progressing slowly and highlights airplane factory visits, defense planning, and labor conditions.
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Babson
Roger Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Boston
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Chambers of Commerce
Political Tensions Emerge Over Labor Support
The text notes a divided stance among major parties toward John L. Lewis and fears among workers and employers about labels like fifth columnists. It mentions leaders viewed as less reliable and hints at shifting loyalties among younger employees amid economic strain.
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John Lb. Lewis
Unclear Labor News Sparks Summer Vacation Complaints
Fragmented text reports widespread discontent over summer vacations, noting executives and employers pressed to boost business. Local managers face criticisms for timing and handling of vacations amid ongoing labor tensions and public remarks.
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Lea Eohaeewree
Ween
CPHL
New York
Stock market jitters hit investors after tumultuous trading
Report notes jittery investor sentiment on Wall Street and London amid volatile transactions. Despite declines, analysts warn government influence could reshape British shares as financial markets face ongoing pressure.
60 Day Try Outs For Voluntary Enlistments Accepted
War brief notes list 60 day try outs for enlistments and report incendiary bombs starting fires in London and Berlin along with other mixed wartime briefs from London Berlin Washington and Bucharest. It mentions bombardment, political shifts, and local notices including church prayers for peace and a bank board appointment.
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London
Berlin
Electric current used for brain surgery at state college
A report to the American Psychological Association at its annual meeting in State College, Pa, describes performing brain operations with only an electric current. The skull is not opened, the top of a wire touches the brain, and the current bakes and destroys gray matter without removal.
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State College
American Psychological Association
Major figure in scandal amid personal crisis reports
In New Orleans on September 7 a major figure in Louisiana political scandals is reported in crisis following the death of five wives since Huey P. Long era ended amid graft probes. The incident underscores the continuing turmoil surrounding the old political machine.
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Perormces Ress
New Orleans
Monte &, Hart
Louisiana
Huey P. Long
King Carol Flees to Switzerland in Abdication Flight
German radio broadcast reports King Carol I of Romania abdicated and fled in darkness heading to Switzerland and then Nice on the French Riviera. He is said to remain abroad for about a month, accompanied by Magdy Lu pescu, with plans to reside near a villa on the Riviera.
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Assucmpen
Ercan
Berlin
Bucharest
Carol I
Romania
Switzerland
Nice
Magdy Lupescu
May trade tanks for naval bases at Fort Meade
Army officers indicated 229 World War II tanks at Fort Meade Md would be transferred to Canada for training. The obsolete tanks, likened to recent destroyers turned over to Britain, would figure in potential U S Canadian deals for air and naval bases. Gen George C Marshall forecast the transaction at a Washington press conference. One tank park unit remains operable after clearing and rigging. others need only basic supplies to restart.
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George G. Meade
Canada
Birmin
George C. Marshall
Army
Washington
Thurstin
Los Angeles Girl Competes for Miss America Title
Rosemary LaPlanghe, a Los Angeles entrant with light brown hair and hazel eyes, is favored to win the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City. The contest, held last night, highlighted the California contender amid strong showings from other regional contestants.
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Los Angeles
Atlantic City
Holly
Wood
Rosemary LaPlanghe
Corry Man Appointed to Viewers Board for Three Years
Wallace W. Hammond of Hammond Elevator Co. Corry is named to the county board of viewers along with Erie attorneys Francis B. Nagorski and Michael J. Gallagher. They will be paid 12 per day for days worked and serve only when appointed to view properties and apportions of benefits and damages from construction.
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Wallace W. Hammond
Hammond Elevator Company
Miles B. Kitts
Elmer L. Evans
Francis B. Nagorski
Michael J. Gallagher
Erie
Hammond
Ufe-long_resi dent of
Corry
Chinese Troops Enter French Indochina in Clash at Frontier
An official Hanoi dispatch reports Chinese troops crossed into French Indochina and were repulsed by French colonial forces after a sharp engagement on September 5. French losses were one dead and 10 wounded as frontier vigilance was stepped up and measures prepared for any eventuality.
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Vichy
France
Hanoi
Maine to Vote for President Shortly
Portland dispatch outlines Maine’s quick vote for president in November. Roosevelt praised by some as a strong leader while critics attack his policies and performance. The piece notes public figures including Col Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Senator Wayne Yi shaping the sentiment ahead of the election.
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Portland
Maine
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Wayner Yi
New Bishop to Be Honored at 1940 Erie Conference
Corry delegates Rev. Perry F. Haines J B Dahlstrand and W B Stowe will attend the Erie Conference at First Methodist Church New Castle from September 10 to 16. The 1940 event will honor Bishop J H Straughn who replaces Bishop Adna Wright Leonard now in Washington. arrivals and assignments to be announced.
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Perry F. Haines
J. B. Dahlstrand
W. B. Stowe
Erie
Methodist Church
New Castle
J .H. Straughn
Straughn
Willmore
Morrison
Loveland Named To Citizens National Bank Board
Howard W. Loveland was named to the board of directors of Citizens National Bank at a meeting held Friday afternoon. He succeeds the late Samuel G. Sweet, a longtime director. Glen Donaldson is elected vice president, succeeding Mr. Sweet who remained active in management until health forced his retirement two years ago.
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Howard W. Loveland
Th Citizens National Bank
Mr. Loveland
Samuel G. Sweet
Glen Donaldson
Mr. Sweet
Miners Asthma Disability Eligible For Benefits
Harrisburg news reports that miners suffering from miners' asthma may qualify for the 10% Workmen's Compensation Law benefits. The Workmen's Compensation Board ruled the condition compensable, with William H. Chesnut stating the decision broadens coverage for miners in both hard and soft coal regions. The announcement notes a large number of miners affected by the disease.
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Harrisburg
Workmen's Compensation “Board
William H. Chesnut
Bureau of Workmen's Compensation
Vandalism hits Jewish business district in Bath Maine
Early today five stores in Bath’s Jewish owned business district were hit with varnish smeared windows. Tires on fruit and produce trucks, also Jewish owned, were slashed in the incident. Police seek suspects in the act of vandalism.
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Bath
Busines
Expect Draft To Be Accepted By Fifty Votes
Washington Sept 7 House leaders pressed for a wide margin of approval for the Burke Wadsworth conscription bill. They were reported near ready to adopt a 60 day delay provision and a plan to resume voluntary enrolments before invoking the draft. No final agreement on the provision existed though sentiment favored closing the debate if needed. Leaders predicted passage by a margin near eighty votes, contingent on further deliberation over government control of industry and plant rentals. Continued on Page Two.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Wisde
New Deal's Rea Plan Endorsed in Rushville
Rushville Ind Sept 1 Wendell Willkie presents agricultural recommendations including expanding Rural Electrification Administration aid and a variable farm taxation system to 70 farm paper editors. He condemns the destroyers-for-bases pact as dictatorial and arbitrary, urging democracy as the path to defeat the dictators.
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Rushville
Ind
Wendell L. Willie
Norm Inge
United States
Wilkie
Many Churches to Hold Special Prayer Service in DC
Washington clerics plan special services tomorrow following President Roosevelt's proclamation designating a day of prayer. The proclamation urged observance with prayer thanking the creator, seeking guidance for the nation, and praying for peace in a troubled world.
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Associated Press
Washington
Foossvelt
Wlitvins
Corr y Churches Join In Prayers For Peace
Corey churches plan a day of prayer citing a presidential proclamation urging all faiths to unite in prayer for peace. Specht services are planned nationwide as pastors urge congregations to join in the observance and offer prayers for the world.
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Corry
Ux Reyes
Purge Under Way as Antonescu Tightens Grip in Rumania
Bucharest Sept 7 General Ion Antonescu, new military dictator of Romania, ordered a sweeping purge of former regime adherents. The purge targets those loyal to former leaders while aligning Romania with Rome Berlin axis. He warned of severe punishment for any dissent as pro Hitler Mussolini ties are emphasized and public support pledged by officials.
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Giindes Svveplig
Teaders
Rumania
Rome
Berlin
Ats
Associated Press
Bucharest
Ion Antonescu
Kine Gurol
ENO
Pallee
Ilan
Appointment of a committee for big sales event
The article notes a committee named to oversee a large sales event at One Garden on September 26 27 and 28. Members appointed are Perry Willard Cox Morris Chypin and Melvin Cobbett. Plans include a drawing for an automobile to be given away at the City Park on Saturday. The winner must present to claim the prize.
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Anyourelea
Cen Perry
Willard Cox
Morris Chypin
Melvin Cobbett
Sasturday
Steel industry outlook stays strong into 1941 says PI steel official
Joseph B Jacobson of Pittsburgh president of the Institute of Scrap Iron and Steel presented estimates in Pittsburgh on September 7 noting the steel industry could sustain about 90 percent of national capacity into 1941 if the European war remains prolonged. He projected production for the current year at 57 million gross tons and for 1941 at 64.7 million tons. The 1941 figure would equal roughly 90 percent of the nation’s productive capacity as of December 31, 1939.
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STEEL
Pittsburgh
Nivel
Joseph 2. Jacobson
Institute of Scrap Iron and Steel
Fine Cooperation for Defense Approved
Fragmented OCR text reports a defense approval note with garbled names and terms likely referencing cooperation efforts. It mentions Honolulu and various disjointed phrases about war, labor, and governance, but the readable content is largely incomprehensible. The readable fragment hints at defense discussions and allied collaboration without concrete actions or dates.
Impoundment of Bicycles for Violations by City Ordinance
Juvenile court proceedings and a Municipal bulldiew were held this morning over bicycle violations. Several riders received impoundments for varied periods, with one rider ordered to seven days, while others faced findings and court appearances scheduled for Saturday. The juvenile officer, Carlyle Galeswell, presided as city officials endorsed the Juvenile Court approach and noted safety council support.
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Mts
Oldfuck
Presialing
Carlyle Galeswell
Tack Feratoney
Thomas Neylon
Janet Orang
Juvenile Court
Ararean AA MuAoned
Uwl
Corey's Safety Coumel
Weygand Sent to Africa With Expanded Powers
In Vichy France on September 7, the government dispatched General Weygand to Africa with broad powers to secure defense of the French empire. Charles de Gaulle in London claimed that French Equatorial Africa was breaking from the Petain regime. Petain revised his cabinet and expelled ten allied figures including Rothschild family members and other French citizens who left without permission.
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France
Persia
Gene ‘Ral Maxim Weygand
Africa
Charles de Gaulle
London
Petain
Muistal Petain
Prance
Rothschild
Bomb set fires hit London and Berlin raids clash in war
Bombs sparked fires in London while German raiders struck at Manchester and RAF airfields. Civilians died and injuries were reported as blasts damaged a Tecel suburb warehouse and a central yard. The attack followed a night of air combat over both capitals.
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London
Wile
Ah Dover
Wiens
West
Hitler
Dekulintiiy
Merkin
Strang
Lion
Diverpedl
Minchester
RAF
RAF Alidiomes
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High Command
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Ely
Sveion
Pede
Mont
Herdinix
Tecel
Te Cnpital
Howilin Wes Park
Raye Bikt
Democratic Picnic At Ludlow Sunday Draws Big Crowd
An expected crowd of 1000 Democrats from northwestern Pennsylvania will attend a large rally at Wildcat Park near Ludlow Sunday, led by U S Senator Thea Gy Bilbo of Mississippi and featuring speakers Senator Joseph P. Guffey David L. Lawrence Luther Hart Meredith Meyers and others with two bands providing music.
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Pennsylvania
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Kean
Wild Gat Park
Ludlow
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Thea Gy Bilbo
Misatasippi
Joseph P. Guffey
David L. Lawrence
Luther Hart
Meredith Meyers
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