US maps plans for rapid evacuation of Americans
Washington August 25 AP The State department announced night sweeping arrangements to evacuate Americans in Europe if war breaks out The plan includes a repatriation system and joint American diplomatic staff in foreign capitals and key commercial centers to handle emergencies and protect foreign interests, while Marines and Navy facilities may be used only for emergency transport to the United States
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Washington
State Department
Europe
Department
Sinto Department
United States
Ain Talia Mayr
Plad
Charles Edison
Lightning Sparks 600 New Forest Fires Across West
Lightning started nearly 660 new fires in Washington and Oregon with Washington reporting 179 fires in Wenatchee and Chelan forests, Att. Baker 47, and Snoqualmie around 200. California crews said about 240 fires were controlled. Rain aided suppression in some regions, while Saddle Mountain blaze covered about 200,000 acres.
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Seattle
Washington
Californi
Washington Forest Service
Wenatches and
Chelan
Baker National Forest
Columbia National Forest
Snoqualmie Forest
Waalington
Oregon
Saddle Mountain
Hitler May Answer President's Second Appeal Personally
Berlin reports government aides expect a reply to Roosevelt's second appeal to come from Adolf Hitler or the chancellery, but the decision hinges on the delicate current situation.
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Hitler
Berlin
Roonsvelt
Adolf Hitler
Ominous Bulletins Across Canada War-Tense Dispatch
Fragmented OCR notes report a tense maritime chase near Montreal involving Canadian Mounted Police and a 7,000-ton vessel. Warnings, warrants, and a sortie toward Quebec appear amid chaotic lines describing ships, locations like Montreal and Saint-Haageret, and patrols downstream.
Russia Threatens Romania Over Territorial Claims
Deputy George Markett, vice president of the national assembly, reported that Moscow signaled possible support for Bulgaria’s territorial claims on Romania. He said Soviet leaders indicated aid would come if Bulgaria pressed for changes, amid German-Russian cooperation rumors in Southeast Europe.
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George Markett
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Russia
Malgaria
Kazan
Spain
Stille
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Howes
Europe
Bulgarde
Iui
Ayers outlines state finances as budget balanced
Governor Ayers told delegates at the Montana Press Association convention that the state’s budget is balanced at the end of each fiscal year through careful planning. He emphasized, with actual cash balance, not a paper figure, that revenues and nonv allocations support a balanced budget even amid potential deficits. The talk framed the year’s financial picture as solid and credible to press members.
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Montana Preas Association
Offi
Cers
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Red Bownton
W. G. Ferguann
Monanon, Inc
Hugh Thompson
Associated Press
Bennion
Chilean Army Insurrection Crushed in Mantings
Aug 25 Mantings Chile reports popular front government quelled an uprising led by leftist factions. President Pedro Aguirre Cerda declares a one month state of siege as thousands of volunteers supported the government. Quiet streets return as rebels fail to gain broad military support.
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Chile
Popular Front
Tha
Pedro Agurre Cerda
Martin Law
Ministry of the Interior
Ihe Workera
Thomsandy
Bol Kt
Germans in Bran Ordered to Leave Britain
London report states all Germans in Great Britain were advised to depart the country immediately as German officials in London were recalled. The move follows wartime tensions and precautionary measures amid the conflict in Europe.
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London
Tha Gareman
Gréat Briain
Kembrany
Warsaw
Germany
Great Britain
Hitler Moves More Troops to Frontier
Berlin reports extraordinary measures as Germany readies for a potential international emergency. Movements of troops near Gleiwitz, border towns Hindenburg and Reuben, noted while Gleiwitz hotel is seized by soldiers. Private lines laid across Silesia and celebration of Tannelsberg anniversary canceled as Germany tightens communications and war traffic.
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Berlin
Germany
Gleiwitz
Hindenburg
Reuben
Silesian
Tannelsberg
Hitler
Danzig Crisis Flares as Nazis Seen Ready to Move In
In tense days of the German Polish dispute, Danzig appears poised for action though German troops have not crossed the border. Polish border casualties reported, a gunfire incident near HochsKelplr questioned by Polish officials. Semi official reports hint at broader pressure and possible appeal to Adolf Hitler for relief.
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Jedanxlaws
Nanzig
Berlin
Dan-Ab
Lhoce
Danae
Sourney
HochsKelplr
Howra
Dordet
Adolf Uitler
Europe in Crisis as Nations Move Toward War
Berlin cuts off communications for seven hours to prepare for Poland while Tannenberg Day events are canceled and air and sea movements are halted. Warsaw signals conciliation after Roosevelt’s appeal. workmen dig air raid trenches as border incidents rise. Daladier urges sacrifice to defend France. troops move to frontier. Britain signs Poland aid pact as reports warn of imminent risk. Italy mobilizes about 500,000 and raises gasoline prices to conserve fuel.
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Berlin
Germany
Poland
Tannenberg
Hitler
Warsaw
Moscicki
Roosevelt
Washington
Pacific
Paris
Daladier
France
London
Britain
Rome
Italy
Poland Accepts Peace Proposal From President
Warsaw reports President Ignace Moscicki accepted President Roosevelt's peace appeal and agreed to refrain from hostilities if Germany also agrees. The message from Moscicki praised Roosevelt and supported conciliation by a neutral third power to resolve tensions, referencing Holland and nonaggression precedents. The item notes continuation on page 2.
Huge Hailstorms Hit Libby With Damaging Destruction
A severe Libby storm produced giant hailstones described as as big as a bowling ball. Hail shattered car roofs and windows, toppled signs, flooded orchards, damaged fruit trees, and waterlogged greenhouses. Cars stalled and an electric meter was exposed by a light flood. Firefighters reported chickens killed in the chaos.
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Libby
Rolf Ballé
Nera
First 50 Years Are Hardest, President Tells Secretary
President Roosevelt expressed that the first fifty years are the hardest, replying to a reporter’s request for an appropriate remark. The exchange occurred in Washington as press secretary Stefani or related aides noted a somber mood, with the president suggesting the era before the next milestone holds the greatest challenge.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Siil
Former President Hoover to be greeted by Montana Republicans
Former President Herbert Hoover arrives in Helena at 10 13 AM for an off the record talk before the Montana State Petea association and an all day visit with local Republicans. He will address the Placer hotes association at 11 AM and Republican officials expect many party leaders from other counties to attend ceremonies marking his visit.
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Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Tormer
United Brater
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Melenm
Rmcard
Montana Xtale Petea Association
Freer Association
David T. Berg
Republican County Central Committee
John G. Brown
Baw
Broadcasts on Great Crisis Scheduled Today
News desk lists European broadcasts with multiple lines from London Paris Berlin and Warsaw. Programs include NBC and CBS chains at 6:05 am 10 am 2:30 pm 4:30 pm and 7:16 pm, plus 8:30 pm from Warsaw. Dorothy Thompson commentary noted.
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NOC Chains
London
Paris
Berlin
Warsaw
WIZ
NBC
WABC
CBS
Dorothy Thompson
WEAP
Mbs-Chain
Good Will Flyers Start World Tour From Tokyo
Tokyo August 26 inaugurates an 85 000 mile goodwill flight by Nippon twin motor Moroniaos. A six man crew sails for Nome Alaska on the first leg of the round the world trip sponsored by the Nicht Nicht newspaper aviation chief Takey Ohara.
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Moroniaos Nippon
Noma
Alanka
Bertin
Takey Ohara
Nicht Nicht
Algat
Poland Accepts Roosevelt Plan Amid European Alarm
Yondan Aug 26 AP President Moscicki of Poland agreed to refrain from hostilities if Germany also pledged peace. Berlin warnings, flights grounded, ships recalled, and civil defense steps surged. London and other capitals reported intensified diplomatic activity as Hitler pressed the crisis with Britain France and other powers.
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Ignace Moscicki
Poland
Roosevelt
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Hitler
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Warsaw
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Wuchter Adolf Hitters Tonnenburs
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Woalster
Roosevelt makes plea to Nazi leader for settlement
Washington August 3 President Roosevelt issued another appeal to Adolf Hitler seeking immediate acceptance of a settlement framework agreed by Poland and Solunity. Roosevelt urged Germany to accept the plan and hoped for direct negotiation to conciliate the dispute. The White House later released Hitler’s reported reply via telegraph, noting Masetck agreed to pursue direct talks.
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Hooxerelt
Adele Ruthor
Maselekt
Poland
Hitler
Germany
Raavevelt
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Masetchi
Communist Meet Breaks Up Amid Jeering Masses in Ban Antonio
In Ban Antonio Texas a large crowd disrupted a Communist meeting at the municipal auditorium. Police used tear gas and water from fire hoses to disperse about 100 attendees who fled rear doors as rocks were thrown and police used tranq charges. Ambulances and patrols ran through the area while Mayor Maury Maverick, denouncing communism, vowed to protect freedom of speech and public assembly.
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Ban Antonio
Texas
Peice
Maury Maverick
Congress
Maverick
Rome Sees New Hope War Can Be Averted
Rome records from two morning Capere editions report intensified diplomatic activity across Europe raising hopes war can be averted. Il Messaggero suggests Premier Mussolini may intervene to help settle the crisis.
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Rome
Europe
Il Massaggero
Mussolini
German Troops Rally at Boundary Near Gleiwitz
German forces in the Gleiwitz area move toward positions on the Polish frontier as roads are mined and entanglements set. Infantry units deploy with equipment as officers' cars and civilian vehicles stream toward advancing posts. A hotel door is commandeered and telephones rerouted to serve military officers.
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Oleiwits
Boythen
Gloiwite
Mallingry
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