Parliament Grants Dictatorial Powers To Its Government
London August 24 Parliament passes emergency powers bill granting sweeping wartime authority to the government as Prime Minister Chamberlain warns of national peril of war. King George immediately signs, empowering the government with near dictatorial powers in Europe’s crisis. Parliament adjourns swiftly with an air of readiness as foreign policy moves loom.
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Fritin
Chamberlainhhat
Periment
Chen
Chamberlas
Aineviely
Willold Themelves
Lord Halilay
Adolf Hitler
Roosevelt
Pope Paul
Belgiurn
Leopold
France Rushing Defense Plans At Full Speed
Aug 24 dispatch describes France mobilizing defense, urging Americans to depart, embassy guidance to leave, disrupted Poland links, renewed communications with Warsaw, reserve callups advancing, emergency patrols in danger zones, and government takeover of private factories as the unity government forms amid crisis.
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PI —Fpranen
Paris
Asneu
United States
Ani Leanso
Tiploimche
Ron
Poland
Associated Press
London
Elite Suprema Court Denies Habeas Petition in Walker Case
San Francisco August 24 The Elite Suprema court denied a habeas corpus petition seeking the release of Patrick Will 73 from custody of the court appointed guardians. The case concerns custody and confinement following petitions in Wall Gage.
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San Francisco
Patrick Will
Red Bulle
Mont
Lepke in Custody Sparks Secret NYC Meeting
In a muted Manhattan development Lepke, described as the nation’s most wanted fugitive with a $50,000 price on his head, was reported to be in custody by U S agents after a discreet exchange with the FBI. The surrender was announced by Hoover at FAO headquarters with limited details. sources say a dramatic, hush-hush meeting occurred between Lepke and federal officials without witnesses.
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New York
Manhattan
Burrga
Alouf
Hoover
FAO
Lepke
Holly
Tal Lopke
Escaped Lion Gauses Terada Aboard Freighter
A lion escaped on the freighter Amiazane-Naevfendorf for over eight hours aboard the ship. Dynamite was aboard as the creature roamed the deck before coast guard crews and naval personnel corralled it near the cape. No injuries reported as the animal was contained and removed.
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Amiazane
Cape
Mehael Peskan
Marine Corps Tifle Range
Seven Coast Guards Inc
Chipt
Joly Willams
Witame Kale
Roosevelt and Pius Send Final Peace Appeals
President Roosevelt and Pope Pius XII sent dramatic peace appeals as World War II neared. Roosevelt’s message to the King of Italy urged mediation while Vatican efforts pressed for a general disarmament and a conference to curb aggression by Germany and Italy. The appeals highlighted hopes for independent nations to seek restraint and end hostilities amid mounting crisis.
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Pope Pius
Adolf Veltier
Viton
Rungtyrtt
Germs
Alacklog
Natiene
Montana editors open 54th annual state press meeting
Montana newspaper editors and publishers gathered for the 54th Montana State Press Association convention in Helena. About 150 delegates expected as Gov. Roy Ayers planned to address the group. Highlights included talks by W. G. Ferguson, Johnny Bonner, and Tay Runt. The convention ends tomorrow with officer elections and resolutions.
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State Press Association
Montana
Montana State Press Association
Roy E. Ayers
John Travia
Ordey
W. G. Ferguson
Montanana
The
Johnny Bonner
Montana Railroad and Public Service Commis
Man Held For Clevelands Torso Slayings And Death By Action
Cleveland authorities report the man charged in the torso slayings of five women, including waitress Florence Voli, died by hanging in his cell. Frank Dolezal, 63, before death, had previously attempted self harm twice after arrest. An original murder charge was reduced to manslaughter, with grand jury action pending.
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Cleveland
UPI
Frank Doleval
Biewsod
Florence Palillo
Himelf
County Fall
Marlin I. O'Donnell
SR. Gerber
Shovitt Hugh Crawford
Weenand
Dolezal
Tire Department
Sentander
O'bannell
Mra. Voli
Fire Conditions Improve In Western Oregon
Fire conditions in western Oregon eased as light rain and better weather brought major fires under control. Authorities reported reduced danger around Saddle Mountain and the Tillamook, Yamhill and Washington counties while numerous smaller blazes persisted in the region.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Eugene
Saddle Mountain
Tramook
Yamhill
Washington
Hogue River
Appeals to Germany and Poland for Peace Across War
Fragmented OCR outlines appeals to Germany and Poland for peace, listing direct negotiation, arbitration, and mediation. Mentions Robin, King Victor, Roosevelt's secretary, and a note that the story continues on page 21.
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Washinstan
Vittorie Ravanuele
Roosevelt
Nye Declares President Leading Country Into War
Senator Gerald T. Nye urged that the president keep the United States out of world power struggles. He spoke at a GOP rally in Ottawa Illinois, broadcast on NBC, arguing against entangling alliances and calling for focus on urgent domestic problems rather than foreign commitments.
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Ottawa
Gerald T. Nye
NASA
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Starved Rock Suite Park
National Broadcasting Company
Pope Broadcasts Peace Message Worldwide by Radio
The pope spoke via Vatican radio delivering a themed call for peace and justice to a global audience. Translations followed, stressing faith over force and urging nations to build just paths, condemning conquest and destruction as rooted in folly.
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Broat Ferling
Vatican
Troy
Berlin News On Appeal Comment Incomplete In Berlin
A fragmented AP story reports on Berlin reaction to Roosevelt's peace appeal. Spokesmen offer unclear statements while German officials, including leaders in Berlin, provide no firm comment as the morning hours unfold. The piece notes mixed, indifferent public reception and lingering uncertainty.
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Cariday
Roonevelt
Adolf Hiner
Ignoranea
Tha Tessing
Thole Fora
British French Military Missions Leave After Futile Talks
Macow Aug 24 British and French military missions abandon aim to reach accord with Soviet and German counterparts. They depart for home after midnight, with officials signaling future discussions but acknowledging no immediate breakthrough. Diplomatic aides note Russian refusal to join a broader alliance, while German and Soviet sides push for peace terms and continued pressure.
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Sattel Tuursla
Uiel Sida
Csove Witun
Germany
Wade
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Leningrad
Donchimy von Ribnentrap
Adulf Diltles
European Crisis In Brief by Che Associated Press
Berlin reports Hitler flies to the capital to meet the foreign minister with a Moscow report on a pact. Chamberlain warns imminent peril of war and urges talks with Poland. Wartime measures pass as Americans are warned. Roosevelt appeals for peace. Mussolini and Pope Pius call for negotiation. Nations rush defense prep. Germans in Danzig area seek aid. Soviet Russia markets a new friendship stance toward Germany. Poland readies for any fate and strengthens frontiers amid global tension.
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Food price protection amid possible war outbreak
Washington reports that public protection from food price fluctuations could exist if war breaks out in Europe. Top aides and farm planners discuss potential effects on wheat, cotton, and other commodities. Officials study price charts and consider emergency measures, while debates continue on trade, subsidies, and potential export restrictions.
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ANWR
Europe
Wallace
Wodra
Mit
Two Forest Fires Expected Under Control
Foresters dispatched to visit two major blazes in Montana areas after fires burned large tracts. One fire near the Hatmon river district scorched about 3 50 acres with 418 men deployed, while another roared across 4 000 acres along Roaring Lion Creek south of Hamilton.
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Nanaia Wood
Innis
Imran Miewan
Hatmon River
Roaring Lion Creek
Hamilton
Poland defines limit of forbearance in tense war era
Warsaw reports a sharpened definition of Poland's limit of forbearance as 35 million people prepare for any fate. Some talks suggested a warning to the Free City of Danzig, clearly stating what would be an unacceptable violation of Polish rights, signaling Poland’s firm stance amid escalating European tension.
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Warsaw
Poland
Danzig
Europe
No Warning Will Be Given of Any Move On Poland
Berlin reports Hitler and his inner circle debated the right to act freely in eastern Europe after Germany’s pact with the Soviet Union and Chamberlain’s Commons speech. A brief conference at the chancellery included Goering von Ribbentrop Goebbels and others. no communiqué followed and observers doubted one would be issued.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Easthern
Europe
Germany
Soviet Russia
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Chamborel
Willer
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Parelet
Joachuy von Ribbentrop
Joseph Goelhel
Amit Rudolf USA
Weer
Wilhelmstrasse
IMG
Foreign Office
Albert Footstar
Baty
Das- Ag
Ttat
Ate
Danzig
Broadcasts on European Crisis Are Announced
New York reports announce a Friday European crisis broadcasts roundup with stations WABC CBS NBC and others detailing schedules from Tokyo London and Paris. The message notes a European roundup and a planned broadcast from Paris regarding Premier Edouard Daladier with exact timing yet to be announced.
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Europra
MNC
Rhaina
WABC
CBS
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Wiz-Nbc
Thompenn
NHS Chain
WEAY
W1iz
NBC
MBS
Paris
Crista
Edouard Daladier
Driver Held After Fatal Marysville Car Crash
William Chevallier, 21, is in county jail following a deadly crash two miles from Marysville that killed Henry Bargs, 32. Bergerud and brother George, 27, were passengers. Coroner William Cashmore cited a ruptured heart as the cause. (Names and details reflect ongoing investigation and local officials.)
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Dall Chevalier
Marynville
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Bergerud
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