IF WAR COMES By Webb Miller 1938 War Outlook
London dispatch outlines a looming global conflict, predicting a war involving up to 410 million people within weeks. It cites 5 million troops ready to march, 10 million reserves, and 20 to 30 thousand aircraft. Germany and Italy versus Britain, France, Russia and Czechoslovakia, with naval blockades and air power shaping an initially static western front. Contingencies include Italy's neutrality, Russian air shipments, and the potential for a multi-year war.
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United Press
London
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Italy
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Russia
Great Britain
France
Britann
Benito Mugsoliqi
Corry marks Argonne anniversary with Company A dinner
Veterans of Company A of Corry gather at the State Armory on Organization Day to hear Lieut. Fehlman recount the unit's World War service from its 1866 origins through Camp Hancock, Aquitania voyage, and battles at Chateau-Thierry, the Argonne, and St Mihiel, as war clouds loom in Europe.
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Red Cross Appeals For Flood and Hurricane Relief Donations
Corry chapter of the Red Cross asks for donations for flood victims and eastern New England hurricane relief. Contributions may be sent to the Corry chapter and forwarded to national headquarters. Mrs J J Haight, chapter chairman, was away and no further details were available. Mrs W M Houghton, longtime Red Cross worker, announced that all donations will be gratefully received and sent on promptly.
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New England
Corry
Red Cross
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J. J. Haight
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Trees Cut to Build Driveway at Poratine Station Site
Two maples were felled and prep work begun for driveways into the Poratine station on land recently bought by Clyde and Brown, north of their home on North Center street. A separate item notes Roscoe D. Stouffer, 32, from Kittanning, recaptured and sent to western penitentiary to serve six to 12 years for larceny.
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Clyde & Brown
Hie Home
North Center
Bedford
Roscoe D. Stouffer
Kittanning
Western Penitentiary
Margiotti Denounced in Senate and Supports Candidacy
Former attorney general Chi J Margiotti faced sharp denouncement in the state senate for “playing fast and loose with the truth” as he testifies before a special legislative committee. Senator Anthony J Disilvestro of Philadelphia says he once gave Margiotti close attention and supported his gubernatorial bid in the coming spring primary.
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Harrisburg
Chi J.margiotti
George H. Mayle
Star Wil Neag
Special Legislative Committee
Campulgr
State Senate
Committee
Anthony J. Disilvestro
Philadelphia
Margiotti
Corry Men Sentenced in Erie Statutory Charge Case
Uriel Smith of Corry received one year at Allegheny County Workhouse after pleading guilty to a statutory charge. Floyd Goodwill, 84, also of Corry, was sentenced to four months in county jail after admitting guilt to a similar charge.
Tax penalties start Tuesday for 1998 school taxes due
City Treasurer Trene Mullen announced that Monday is the last day to pay 1998 school taxes without a five percent penalty. The treasurer’s office will stay open daily and on Saturday afternoon. Installment payments are available in four equal parts due Oct 1, Dec 1, Feb 1, and Apr 1. Mail payments can avoid penalties if postmarked before the following Monday.
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Trene Mullen
Mullen
Carda
Discharge Granted After Hearing In Geer Case
Charles Geer of 200 West Wasting on Street was discharged by Alderman C B Porter after defense counsel James Williamson argued the state narcotic law did not explicitly ban Spanish fly. State officers testified Geer had purchased the preparation and sold it to a third party, though Geer admitted buying it for measures on his body. A possible new information may be sworn in by officers who say they have proof of purchase and sale with witnesses. Haibach Dies At 81 In Haibach Brothers Meat Packing Co. tie. dies today of complications from surgery.
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Charles Geer
West Wastingon Street
C. B. Porter
Porter
James Williamson
D'scharge
Charles Mutlen
WEA
Paul Engle
Geer
Voters Added as Republicans Lead in Corry Registration
Republicans added fifty new voters and Democrats forty as Corry held special registration today. Registrars Nina Parkhurst and Mrs Besg Kinley urged late registrants to qualify before the election, with a final push expected tonight.
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Corry
Nina Parkhurst
Besg Kinley
Monnsy
Alan
Man Charged With Arson In May Fire In Erie
William Kolatee of Hare Creek road is held for the Erie county criminal term without bond after Alderman Porter’s hearing on an arson charge tied to a May 27 fire at the former Bennett home on West Washington street risking fifteen residents. He pleaded not guilty. Police and a state trooper testified. Kolatee allegedly confessed to starting the blaze but denied guilt at arraignment. Authorities allege a family insurance scheme motivated the fire.
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Hare Creek Road
Erie County Criminal Court
C. B. Porter
Bennett
West Washington Street
Kolstee
Porter
John D. Flanigan
2. M. Mathias
Mehl
Wayne Township
Erie
Alleger
Eight perjury pleas in Main trial reach penitentiary
Meadvill e report states eight defendants including two women pled guilty to perjury in the Ralph Main bootlegging trial. Main drew three and a half to seven years in a western penitentiary and was fined $500. In Harrisburg a state motor police"}
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Meadville
Builty
Ralph Main
Clare Kent
Main
Hamisburg
Western Penientiary
Protection of Americans Now Chief Subject
President Roosevelt meets with his cabinet in a special session amid European crisis and the threat of war. Sources say the neutrality law could be invoked to protect 130 million Americans. Roosevelt may outline actions at a press conference two hours after the cabinet meeting. International leaders endorsed his peace plea and Hitler declined responsibility.
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Rooswell
Edward Benes
Ene Chamberlain
Great Britain
Edouard Daladier
France
Hitler
Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Skopeda
United
Zem Zem Chanters Plan Free City Concert at Senior High
Zem Zem Chanters of Brit prepare a free Friday evening concert at the Senior High school auditorium. Music lovers focus on a varied program featuring classics, ballads, and popular songs performed by baritone, soprano, and mixed chorus.
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Rio
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Squire
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Czechoslovakia Rejects Hitler Demands to Fight if Necessary
United Kingdom dispatch reports that Czechoslovakia unconditionally rejects Hitler’s ultimatum and vows to resist with Western aid. Jan Masaryk delivered the note to Viscount Halifax at 5:30 am on Sunday, outlining Czechoslovakia’s resolve amid the crisis and rejecting surrender of the Budeten region by next Saturday.
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Prime Minister still holds hope for peace in crisis
London dispatch reports Neville Chamberlain reiterates he has not given up on avoiding war over Czechoslovakia. He warns Sudetenland demands are unreasonable yet vows to work for peace until the last moment and would visit Germany again if needed. He says defence measures are precautionary and not evidence of imminent war.
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Britain
Germany
Rusaia
Czechoslovakia
Richard D. McMillan
United Press
London
Neville Chamberlain
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Sudetenland
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President Roosevelt
Czechs Must Decide War Or Peace Says Hitler
Berlin Sept 27 Fuehrer Adolf Hitler told President Roosevelt that delay on the Sudeten problem is impossible and that the decision rests with the Czech government whether they want peace or war He refused to bear responsibility if war comes despite peace efforts and warned of grave European consequences.
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Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
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Hitler
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Nuremberg
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