Bigger And Better State Fair Plans Unfold
Plans gain shape for the South Dakota State Fair as officials hype a bigger and better 1939 edition. Secretary Hansen previews expanded exhibits, world‑class racing, vaudeville, fireworks, and a Mighty Sheesley midway, with preparations ahead of Labor Day opening and a Sunday Preparation Day to finalize setups.
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C. B. Hansen
South Dakota
America
Young
Middlewest
Canada
Governor's Ay
Hansen
Huron
Leo A. Temmey
Minnehaha County
Pierre and Miller
Miller
Harla
J. Bushfield
Water Sea State Fair
War Crisis At A Glance
AP summary of wartime diplomacy with Paris Britons pledging aid to Poland and war readiness, Berlin optimism over Hitler reply, Moscow delaying on nonaggression pact, Warsaw firm against German demands, Rome eyeing Berlin mediation, and Chiang Kai shek vows to continue the fight amid European tensions.
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Associated Press
Paris
Foreign Office
Netherlands
France
Berlin
Hitler
London
Britain
British
Chamberlain
Poland
Moscow
Germany
Warsaw
Rome
Italy
Musso Mini
Chungking
Chiang Xai-Shek
China
Beckwith Opens Ouster Defense In Aberdeen Hearing
Pierre Aug. 29 Denial that J W Beckwith the unemployment compensation commission secretary arrived at work intoxicated or with a hangover was presented by Frank Cisar as Beckwiths ouster defense began. Depositions from Aberdeen residents supported by Beckwiths attorneys countered prior accusations while opponents presented witnesses claiming intoxication.
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Beckwith
Eugene Mahoney
Don Fellows
Aberdeen
Carl Swanson
S. H. Collins
Nick Kotsakos
Kotsakos
Ellsworth Evans
Collin
Martin H. Rich
UCC
The
Employment Service
James M. Ford
Aberdeen Railroad
Bushfield
Rich
Evans
Press Of Poland Brands Terrorism Lies As Lies
In Warsaw Aug 29 the Polish press branded Adolf Hitler claims of Polish terrorism as lies while Poles blame Germans for subversive acts. Tarnow railroad station explosion kills seven. a Katowice suspect confesses to placing bombs. a time bomb found near Krakow. Poland blocks sea routes from Gdynia. rail links to outside world disrupted. air service to Copenhagen and Budapest remains active with high demand.
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Warsaw
Poleg
Adolf Hitler
Poland
Tarnow
Herbert Frendel
Breslau
Katowice
Biala
Silesia
Klaj
Krakow
Germany
Gazetta Polska
Gdynia
Baltic Countries
Russia
Rumania
Hungary
Copenhagen
Budapest
Slovakia
Iron Mike pastor accused in daughter slaying for insurance
Camden August hearing links Rev Walter Dworecki known as Iron Mike and Peter Schewchuk to the murder of 18 year old Wanda Dworecki. Prosecutor Orlando says Dworecki hired Wanda's suitor to kill her for insurance. Both pleaded guilty at first, then pleaded innocent under a rule barring a murder plea at a preliminary hearing. Bail set as statements claim Peter acted at the father's solicitation. Wanda's Aug 8 death involved beating and a forceful strangulation.
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Camden
N. J
Walter Dworecki
Iron Mike
Samuel P. Orlando
Peter Schewchuk
Dworecki
Orlando
Peter
Wanda
Start Seal Coat On City Paving
Seal coat application in Huron's SS block Faerie surfacing project began Sunday. Summit Construction Company of Rapid City spearheads the work with a thin oil layer topped by fine sand. The final phase of Ihighwa surfacing will require but 2.
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Huron
Summit Construction Company
Rapid City
Monarchs Offer Mediation Powers In European Crisis
Reports from Paris Brussels and Berlin indicate King Leopold III of Belgium and Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands have offered their good offices to mediate in the German Polish crisis. France and Britain weighing whether to pursue the Belgian Dutch proposal amid Hitler's impending reply.
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Paris
France
Britain
Leopold
Belgium
Leopold III
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Germany
Italy
Poland
Brussels
Hubert Pierlot
Adolf Hitler
Nevile Henderson
Hitler
Henderson
Charles Morice
le Patit Parisien
FDR Reviews Britain Note As Troop Moves Rise
Washington August 29 President Roosevelt studied a digest of recent diplomacy on peace as the British embassy sent him a summary of Britain's latest note to Hitler. Aides gave no reaction. Senator Thomas Utah and Senator Clark Idaho spoke on foreign relations and Panama defense, Clark noting a lack of modern equipment. Panama troop increases to 24,000 are cited as a national defense objective.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Britain
Hitler
Germany
Thomas
Utah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
White House
United States
Panama
Clark
Idaho
Canal Zone
National Defense
Third Term Issue Involved Slightly In Mississippi Vote
Mississippi Democrats voted on the governor for the next four years. The contest pitted a pro Roosevelt candidate backed by delegates who will nominate the President at the 1940 Democratic National Convention against Mike Conner who was opposed by Senator Pat Harrison. Paul B. Johnson drew support from Senator Theo G Bilbo, a strong third term advocate.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Tairnee Painate
Martin Sennett
Mike) Conner
Pat Harrison
Paul B. Johnson
Theo G
Bilbo
Italy Anticipates Decisive Day in Europe
ROME Aug 36 As Europe waits for a likely turning point Mussolini seeks to influence Hitler toward caution. Italy keeps open borders and normal communications while railways and shops operate as rumors of war loom. Duce remains in close contact with the Fuhrer and urges conciliation.
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Rome
Italy
Europe
Berlin
Musgolinia
Adolf Hitler
Mussolini Bg
Hitder
Duce
Fuhrer
Nazi Liner Held Up For Inspection
New York Aug 29 The giant German liner Bremen was held at her pier under orders to return to Germany as officials begin strict checks on ships from nations amid the European crisis. The Treasury and Commerce departments mandated extensive safety and armament inspections including lifeboat tests to delay sailings of German and French vessels. Passengers reported war fears and blackout precautions aboard the Normandie and Bremen as they returned from a crisis that unsettled maritime circles.
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New York
Bremen
Germany
U. S. Treasury Department
Gregory O'Keafe
O'Keefe
Normandie
de Grasse
Washington
Commerce Department
the Treasury
Col. J.monroe Johnson
Commerce
Col. Johnson
Gaston
Britain and Hitler Seek Peace as War Fears Rise
In Berlin Hitlers envoy meets Neville Henderson delivering a note on Polish-German talks. In London Chamberlain vows to support Poland and keep peace while fleet readiness signals potential war if negotiations fail. Optimism flickers amid conflicting reports as frontier clashes spark urgent diplomacy.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Neville Henderson
Poland
Germany
Danzig
Hitler
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Paul Sehmidt
London
St Nevile
London Foreign Office
Nevile
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Iifish
Europe
Britain
Commons
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Press of
By Lloyd Lehrbas
Dieppe
Holland
Scotland
Glasgow
United State
Lufthansa
England
Wilhelmstrasse
Fuehrer
Leopold and
Anya Ewe Cer
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