England Moves to Halt Nazi Submarine Warfare
London reports that Britain will take energetic measures to stop Germany's ruthless submarine warfare and will exert belligerent rights to block war supplies. A separate forecast says formal rationing may start in three or four weeks, with bacon and butter likely first. The ministry communique notes German submarines are ordered to sink merchant ships without warning, signaling a breach of rules. Contraband checks will be made at bases like Kirkwall and Gibraltar, with penalties for carriers found carrying contraband.
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London
Germany
Great Britain
Britain
W. S. Morrison
Ministry of Information
Rotelles
Kirkwall
Weyoouths
Downs
Gibraltar
Taft Supports Revision of Neutrality Plan
Spokane Chronicle reports Senator Robert A Taft telegram from Bismarck North Dakota endorsing a special session to repeal arms embargo adopt cash and carry and strengthen neutrality act provisions to prevent incidents that led to entry into war in 1927.
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Spokane
Wash
Congress
Robert A. Taft
Spokane Chronicle
Bismarck
Whesemeler
Hitler's hide to be stuffed, says solon
Washington representative Dingell predicted on his return from Europe that Hitler's hide would be stuffed before he finishes the war. He said European powers are sparing Poland, and that a stuffed Hitler would be used as a warning to deter future aggressors.
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Hitler
Solon
Washington
Bent
Dingell
Mich
Europe
Poland
Hoover Proclaims U S Emergency Basis For Defense
President Hoover declares a national emergency expanding the armed forces by 160000 to protect neutrality and strengthen defense under constitutional powers. He emphasizes no war footing and aims to keep the nation at peace while enforcing neutral standards.
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Washington
Hooverelt. Toiay
Justice Department
Canada will stay firmly with Britain in war pledge
Prime Minister Mackenzie King told the House of Commons Canada will stand shoulder to shoulder with Great Britain in the war against Nazi Germany. He warned that if the House does not support the government on European war policy it must find another government. The premier stressed defense of Canadian territory and nearby British possessions, and noted Canada’s airmen may enter the war as needed.
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Ottawa
Canada
Great Britain
Germany
Mackenzie King
House of Commons
Lin Pions
Tanada
Defanva
Canadian
Fritts
Newfoundland
Big liner arrives safely in New York harbor with 1 677 Americans on board
A French liner safely reached New York Harbor carrying 1,677 Americans amid a perilous Atlantic voyage. It docked at quarantine as evacuees fled war in Europe. The ship carried 22 British passengers and 600 crew of the Queen Mary were also noted leaving for Europe.
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New York Harbor
New York
Janes
Arilain
Pye
Germany
Enon
Uner
Kurnne
Europe
Ably
New York and Cubs Mall
Ine
U.S
Eurupe
Cunard
Georgie
Mefrat Lelt- Ishner
Sincere
Samaria
Nna
J. Dickson Carr
London
Tre
Berlin Residents Promised Plenty Of Beer Supply
Berlin residents were assured they would receive beer despite rationing and delivery shortages caused by truck and manpower limits. The government eased regulations on brewers permitting extra trailers to speed shipments, with officials saying ample beer available.
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Berlin
Heavily Bombed German Island Reported
A convoy bomb raid is described against the fortified German island Sylt near the western end of the canal, with planes, anti aircraft fire, and explosions indicating bombs dropped. The attack followed a prior strike, with several ships and crew losses noted near the Danube peninsula area and the Baltic coast, including casualties aboard the Ulutred Mlesmark.
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Svit
Sylt
Germany
Bombera
Sabotage Fears Prompt Berlin Arrests in Wartime
Berlin authorities under wartime pressures report mass detentions by the Bertapo the secret police. Arrests target former party and trade union leaders many once prominent among workers. Several had prior concentration camp time after 1933. Authorities seek to isolate potential opponents from loyalists amid rising fear.
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Berlin
Metcurén
Bertapo
Willers
Munt
X Meopla
Ae Ong
Poland War Zone Bulletins From Warsaw Radio Broadcasts
Reports from Budapest and Berlin relay chaotic Warsaw broadcasts as Polish stations warn residents to defend the city while another voice claims Warsaw has fallen. Polish authorities say Bydgoszcz is retaken and air raids alarm Berlin without immediate raiders seen.
Netherlands mine sinking kills 30 crew aboard Willem van Kwyth
An accidental mine explosion sank the Netherlands destroyer Willem van Kwyth off the northern coast. Thirty navy men were lost with twenty-one rescued. commander G. B. Ten Blomter is presumed dead. Survivors were picked up by three police naval tugs.
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Netherlands
Amsterdam
Willem Wat Bwyck
Molice Naval Tse
Willem van Kwick
Vicar General to Take Oath in Helena Diocese
Monsignor Mannie Winging will be installed as Vicar General of the Helena diocese in a Sunday Cathedral ceremony led by Bishop Gilmore. The appointment follows the resignation of Monsignor Victor Loy to study in Belgium. Winging will hold ordinary jurisdiction over all diocese affairs and temporal and spiritual matters.
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Mannie Doseph
Wilging
Teeny Iton
Wutte
Reoni
Helena
Cathottc Pharch
Faseph MA Gilmore
Bt Welenn
eAppa Agave
Tnhe Ter
Veecho
Anpolnioy
Gilmore
Winging
Wishory
Thin Helena
Victor Ioy
Belgium
Vivebisho
Witgig
Poles prepare for desperate final defense
Budapest dispatch reports Warsaw radio claims Polish land forces retreating as German units penetrate the city. Germans bomb theaters squares and main streets while civilians are urged to build barricades. Lwow station says German motorized units reached residential suburbs and Warsaw defenders yield toward Kielce Piotrkow Tarnoff as heavy air raids continue on bridges and center of the capital.
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Warsaw
Lwow
Kielce
Krnkow
Piotrkow
Tarnoff
Marlier
Vistula
Boatila
Warnes
Nazis Said Retreating From Drive Near German Border
Fragmentary Paris dispatch reports French forces advancing into German territory up to eight miles while German troops pull back under increased attacks on the northern wing of the Western Front. The far left flank near the Tuxen Bourg frontier is said to be moving toward a key German position as details continue on page 2.
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Tapi
Soctae
Naat Troupe
Nenya Tuxenbourg
Pape
German advance guard enters Warsaw as fall of city nears
German high command announces armoured troops entered Warsaw at 5:15 pm local time amid reports other divisions reached within 10 miles of the Polish capital. Officials say the city’s capture is not yet declared, with further communiqués expected as events unfold.
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Warsaw
Omiiaia
Fay Travellig
DNB
Asta Pa. m
Orig
DNI
Duke of Windsor Speeds Home With Wife From Cannes
The Duke of Windsor and his wife depart Cannes for Paris amid wartime duties as a summons from King George VI looms. The couple aims for an undisclosed English port with reports of a looming danger as Britain faces Germany. Windsor previously served on front lines during World War I and seeks to return to aid his country.
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Cannes
Franco
U P
Duke of Windsor
Duchesa
Suchosaer
Cearke VI
Edward Vetang Hig
Walls Warfield
Cannes i
Paris
Germany
Windsor
Prince Lat Wales
Anrvicy
Germany to honor Romanian trade pact despite war
The German government announced it will fully implement the German Romanian trade agreement. Romania will supply oil to Germany and accelerate armament deliveries to Romania as the war continues.
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Bucharest
Bent
Iigatiou
Germany
Umants
Rumania
Sugar quota increased may follow king’s statement
San Francisco reports that Benatar King C Uiaat says the next Congress session could raise domestic sugar quotas especially for Hawaii. California and Hawaii sugar producers see his remark as implying Cuba’s quota would shrink to boost U S output.
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San Francisco
Sept
William
King C. Uiaat
Congress
California
Hawaii
Nusgar
Benator King
Cuba
French and German Troops Swim in Lull on River Rhine
Basel Switzerland Sept 6 Germans and Frenchmen swam from their tanks on the Rhine facing each other in sight of the opposing lines. North of Hunlague near the border river patrols relaxed. soldiers removed uniforms, shed flash gear and plunged into the water. No one attempted crossing or combat.
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Basel
Switzerland
Rhine
Hunlague
Horder
Gecor
French Planes Bomb Siegfried Line Forts Near Wissembourg
Basel reports say French bombing with artillery hit main German forts on the Siegfried line near Wissembourg as part of an effort to open a passage for French forces. Daylong fighting centered on blockhouse snatching and trench retreat by Germans, with heavy casualties on both sides for limited engagements.
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Switzerland
Germany
Siegfriedine
Winsembourg
Wissembourg
Here
Ama
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