Munich Blast and Nazi Plot Claims Across 1930s History
A long dispatch outlines repeated, unverified life threats against Adolf Hitler from 1923 onward, noting escapes and alleged plots in 1933 34. It recalls missiles, arrests, and security measures as Germany faced assassination rumors and royal peace efforts amid World War II pressures.
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Bombing Threat May Hold Clue To Turfman's Death
Edward J. O'Hare 45 president of Sportsman's Park race track was slain after a wild auto chase along Ogden Avenue. A threatening call to his Glencoe home and a found memorandum tying him to the FBI hint possible underworld involvement or a race fixing quarrel. His past links include the Cicero Tribune and ties to Capone era activity.
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German western front activity stirs fears of Dutch Belgium drive
Paris reports increased German activity between the Moselle and Saar as war experts weigh a possible spring offensive. Hitler surveys Munich blast aftermath as police uncover a death list and pact with Moscow seen as signaling Nazi party splits.
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Flint Freighter City of Flint Prepares Return Home
The United States freighter City of Flint, captured by Germany as a war prize and released by Norway, began unloading in Bergen on November 9 in preparation for a direct return to America. Captain Joseph Gainard said the ship would carry only ballast on the voyage home to stay neutral.
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Do your shopping now could be tomorrow may be Christmas
Kokomo Indiana November 9 1939 a shopkeeper eyeing the Yuletide rush displayed a sign reading Do your shopping now Who knows tomorrow may be Christmas after learning President Roosevelt moved Thanksgiving Day back a week.
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Gandhi's New Liberty Demand Sparks Indian Unrest
Gandhi urged immediate freedom for India at Wardha challenging Britain's demand for unity first. He argued independence now would ease minority protections and internal problems, while Lord Linlithgow seeks reforms and cabinet posts amid ongoing provincial resignations.
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U S Ships Transferred to Foreign Registry
Maritime Commission sources disclosed that the United Fruit Company was authorized in October to transfer two of its steamships to foreign registry in a move affecting nearly 50 U S ships under foreign insignia and related registry concerns.
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Market News Mixed on Tobacco Use and War Impact
The Agriculture Department forecast a moderate rise in domestic American tobacco consumption next year with a expected export decline due to the European war. Foreign consumption may stay near 1939 levels by drawing down large overseas stocks. BRITISH CUT BUYS The British halted flue cured purchases but planned government financed future disposal abroad. The 3.7955 billion pounds on hand is the largest on record. 1.9585 billion pounds are flue cured. Burley stocks are abnormally large. Cigar use may rise with improving business, while total disappearance could dip slightly.
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FDR Seeks New Peace Role in Labor Talks
President Roosevelt renewed personal interest in labor peace by reviving AFL CIO negotiations. William Green said Roosevelt wants to “explode the situation” to gauge when talks can resume, and AFL is prepared to meet the CIO peace committee.
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Rose and Holm Plan Tue Marriage in New York
Billy Rose forty and Eleanor Holm twenty five will wed Tuesday afternoon in New York. The Aquacade producer and the swimming star are both marrying for a second time after previous divorces. Judge Ferdinand Pecora will officiate. Attendants will be Mr and Mrs Ben Bernie.
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Paris honors Millikan Rolleston and Roy with honorary degrees
The University of Paris awarded honorary degrees to Robert Andrews Millikan of Pasadena California Sir Humphrey Rolleston of Cambridge University and Philippe Roy of Montreal at a ceremony today November 9.
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Garner Wheeler Urged to Announce Candidacy
Washington reports say friends urged Vice President Garner and Senator Wheeler to declare for the 1940 Democratic nomination. Garner avoided a yes or no. Wheeler withheld comment, hoping Roosevelt would decide on a third term before any race moves. Senator Norris urged broad liberal backing for a Roosevelt third term.
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Predicts Japan aims at Asia swing as war nears
Tokyo dispatch summarises Kokumin commentary forecasting a conflict over seas resources during or after the war. It claims Japan's aim is to organize China as a dependent state and challenges to U S policy will trigger a major crisis, with East Asia and the Philippines seen as flashpoints.
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Auto freight train strikes ex-Catawba official
Newton, November 9. Lee Smyre, 73, a retired mail carrier and former Catawba County register of deeds, was killed in a collision involving an automobile and a freight train near Claremont early today. The death ends a long public service career.
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