Poland Sends Reinforcements Toward Front
Poland mobilizes and moves troops toward its frontiers with Germany and Slovakia as Germany masss 250000 troops along Slovakia. Roads clog with artillery and supply trains as forces concentrate near the Tatras. Poland emphasizes defensive readiness while seeking peace yet signals possible conflict depending on events this week.
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Poland
Germany
Slovakia
Tatra Mountains
Zilina
Cadca
Trszena
Orlow
Mezilaborce
Kurier Polski
Big Business
Warder In Charge Of New Submarine Craft Seawolf
Lieut. Commander Frederick B. Warder son of Hugh and Anna Warder of Grafton commands the submarine Seawolf launched Tuesday in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Warder has served at the Portsmouth Navy Yard for two years and previously held two commands in the Far East. He is a Grafton High School and U S Naval Academy graduate finishing in 1925.
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Frederick B. Warder
Hugh Warder
Anna M. Warder
Grafton
Seawolf
Portsmouth
N. H
Warder
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Far East
Grafton High School
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
London Will Proposal Shape Europe Negotiation Path
London reports hint of a concrete proposal for a negotiation formula that could determine whether Europe’s problems are settled at the conference table or on the battlefield. The wavering factor remains incalculable as Der Tag nears.
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Gommaea Grum
Europe
Tip For Shoppers To Try Our Prompt Service
Shoppers are urged to drop in for a quick vest while enjoying a refreshing drink and tasty sandwich. The note highlights prompt service and fine food and drink, inviting patrons to visit next time.
Germany Soviet trade talks hint at three power pact
The notice describes an announcement of a trade agreement between Germany and Soviet Russia on the eve of resumed talks among British French and Soviet military experts toward a three power mutual assistance pact. It notes debates over a possible final German offer to Poland and demands for Danzig and a link with East Prussia via Pomorze. Berlin papers blame Polish insolence and fear German patience, while some papers suggest Poland might still offer an acceptable concession to avert conflict.
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Soviet
Russia
Danzig
East Prussia
Pomorze
Berlin
Poland
Lepke Carries Big Insurance
New York August reports state that fear of Lepke Buchalter prompting pursuit by rivals leads to widespread life insurance on his life. The Daily News says about half of city insurers hold policies on Lepke with a $30,000 head price, dead or alive, amid frantic efforts to cancel due to technicalities.
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New York
The
Daily News
Louis
Lepke) Buchalter
Lepk
Furer
Morehan
Lepke's Legitimate Fronts Used as Cover for Underworld
The article notes that Lepke used numerous legitimate fronts and enterprises purposed solely for cover as part of his operations. It emphasizes the concealed nature of these fronts and their role in masking unlawful activity within the labor and racketeering milieu.
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Lepke
Underworld
Trial delay in DPA chief embezzlement case in Nicholas County
Nicholas circuit court granted a continuance to November for R L Vaught former county public assistance director re indicted on embezzlement charges. A second indictment named Don Armitage former business bureau chief now relief clearance head in West Virginia. Armitage allegedly involved in 1937 purchase of a hearing aid device. Judge H E Dillon Jr postponed the case citing a defense motion for missing witness.
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Summersville
Nicholas
R. L. Vaught
Vaught
State Department of Public Assistance
Nicholas County
Don Armitage
Business Bureau
State Department
Armitage
West Virginia
Federal Relief System
Charleston
Armittage
Department
Armitaze
H. E. Dillon, Jr
Pythians of State Gather in Fairmont for Jubilee Year
In Fairmont on August 21 Grand Chancellor Albert J. Kern leads Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters opening the diamond jubilee year convention with a game tournament and exposition this afternoon. Fairmont and Rowlesburg teams meet in softball tonight. Registration and business sessions start tomorrow followed by an evening banquet. Speakers include U S Senator M M Netly Fred L Sylvester and Charles J Schuck. Officials estimate total registration for lodge and auxiliary at about 500.
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Albert J. Kern
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Rowlesburg Knights of Pythias
U. S
M. M. Netly
Fred L. Sylvester
Main
Supreme Chancellor
Charles J. Schuck
Wheeling
Martin as 1940 Republican presidential possibility
Central Press columnist notes Representative Joseph W. Martin of North Attleboro Massachusetts has surged as a potential 1940 GOP candidate. Martin, eight terms in Congress and current Republican minority leader, combines party loyalty with anti New Deal appeal, though lacks central geography and strong current enthusiasm.
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Charles P. Stewart Central Press
Joseph W. Martin
North Attleboro
Mags
New England
Joseph Martin
Capitol Hill
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Martin
House of Representatives
John N. Garner
Garner
New Deal
Bodies of Six Persons Lost On Cruiser Found
At Rye Beach New Hampshire on August 21 the bodies of five men and a woman, believed to be a fishing party, were found on the shore after missing all day. Police think the group were aboard a small cabin cruiser owned by Ralph Pryor of Dover, who is believed among the victims. Pryor's son Robert, not in the party, said his father had taken six to eight people on the trip.
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Rye Beach
N.H
Ralph Pryor
Dover
Prylor
Robert
Two Armed Youths Captured After Slaying Night Watchman
In Enid Oklahoma on August 21 two armed youths were shot and captured by officers while seeking suspects in the killing of a night watchman and the wounding of a city marshal at Tuttle. The captives, suffering buckshot wounds, gave their names as Lee Bow en of Enid and Hugh Douglas of Tuttle, and were accompanied by a third man. The murdered night watchman was August Nowka, 48.
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Enid, Okla
Tuttle
Frank Ross
Lee Bowen
Enid Okla
Hugh Douglas
August G. Nowka
Robbery Suspects Ferreted Out After Shootout in City
City Marshal L. C. Force was shot in the leg when officers attempted to arrest three robbery suspects last night. One youth fled but was recaptured, while a third youth who did not resist was jailed in Chickasha.
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L. C. Force
Chickasha
Glenn Martin to Fly Again at Age 53
Los Angeles reports Glenn L. Martin, a pioneer aviator who taught himself to fly in 1912, will learn to pilot a modern aircraft. Now 53 and head of a major airplane company, he had not flown for 15 years due to insurance and business commitments. He arrived from Baltimore with his 75-year-old mother for a two week vacation, and has kept flying as his favorite sport despite past restrictions.
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Los Angeles
Glenn L. Martin
Martin
Aviatin
Jeo- Pile
Baltimore
British Told to Come Home From Warsaw Turmoil
British embassy in Warsaw urged nationals to leave as soon as possible amid rising tension in Polish German relations. Individual tourists were advised to depart Poland immediately due to possible transport difficulties. An American embassy statement followed as tourists sought guidance on whether to cancel their stay.
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Warsaw
Poland
Embassy vows careful monitoring of Poland situation
The embassy will watch the developing crisis with great care and take every appropriate measure to aid trusts and citizens in Poland in any emergency that may arise.
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Poland
Wife Accuses Her Mate Of Setting House Afire
Oak Hill West Virginia August 21 Deputy Sheriff G T Davis said Grover Adkins is held for grand jury action on a charge of setting fire to his home. Mrs Pauline Adkins obtained the warrant against her husband. A bucket brigade extinguished the blaze before much damage was done.
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Oak Hill
W. Va
G. T. Davis
Grover Adkins
Davis
Pauline Adkins
Kingwood Doctor Improves After Hospitalization
Morganton reports Dr. B. S. Rankin of Kingwood, once a Preston County delegate, is improving after Saturday incident left him unconscious for 12 hours. He regained consciousness under oxygen therapy in Morganton hospital, now in good condition.
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Morgantown
B. S. Rankin
Kingwood
Morganton Hospital
Deputy heads to Montana to fetch wanted man Cecil York
Deputy Sheriff C C Elmore of Mercer county left Charleston to pursue Cecil York who is wanted on a breaking and entering charge relating to the American Coal Company storehouse last month.
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Charleston
C.C. Elmore
Mercer County
Montana
Cecil York
The
American Coal Company
College Head Contends Justice Dept. to Charge Un American Groups
Chairman Dies of Texas said the justice department will file charges soon against the Bund, the Communist party, and other organizations for failing to register as foreign agents. He hopes the case is tried in federal court so leaders may face penitentiary terms. Foreign employers must register and disclose operations and pay. violations may incur imprisonment or fines. Dies also urged state governments to revoke charters of un-American groups.
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Tex
Justice Department
Bund
Communist Party
State Department
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