English Ship Sunk In Revival Of Sea War
The British liner Clement of the Booth Line, 5,051 tons, was sunk by an armed raider in the South Atlantic after a quick parley, with the raider's identity unknown but believed to be a cruiser or pocket battleship. Swedish vessel reported sunk and one captured amid the revival of sea war. The Clement had called at New York on August 29.
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Ciano and Hitler Seek Clarification of War Aims
Italian Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano returns to Rome from Berlin after talks with Hitler and von Ribbentrop. Observers sense Germany and Italy agree on future moves and possible mediation by Mussolini in a peace offensive.
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Clement Crew Reaches Maceio After Sinking
The Clement crew members were reported to have reached Maceio, Brazil, after the freighter was sunk off Pedras in Alagoas state northeast of Maceio.
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Churchill cites limited U-boat success and British losses
Winston Churchill reports that in the war at sea no British ship has been sunk or molested in a week, while acknowledging ongoing submarine danger. He notes at least 31 British ships have been sunk since the war began, including the 13 581 ton Athenia with 128 dead. The Clement sinking is mentioned as a recent loss.
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British Planes Make Flight Over Berlin
Britain confirms Royal Air Force night reconnaissance over Berlin and Potsdam with day and night missions. Government vows any German raids on London will be met with a fitting reception as Foreign Undersecretary Butler answers questions about wartime reports from Poland.
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Poland
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U S Maintains Poland Government Amid Occupation
Secretary Hull stated the United States will not recognize Poland as disappeared and will continue to regard the Polish government as in existence. He affirmed ambassador Count Jerzy Potocki remains accredited in Washington despite Soviet occupation. The U S viewed the Soviet move as unilateral and not binding on American policy.
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United States
Poland
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Adolf Hitler Gains Two Philadelphia Primary Votes
In Philadelphia on October 2, Hitler received two votes in the recent primary. One vote was for the Democratic nomination for the Supreme Court and the other for the Republican nomination for receiver of taxes.
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Philadelphia
Adolf Hitler
Supreme Court
Washington neutrality fight stirs party lines in capital
Bruce Catton analyzes the neutrality battle in Washington as lawmakers drift from strict party lines. The piece explains the background of the struggle over keeping the United States out of war and the political maneuvering shaping policy.
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U. S
Bruce Catton
Enterprise
Great Britain Mobilizes For World War Strength
Britain readies for large scale war as Churchill vows to go on to the end and Chamberlain prepares a fifth war review. King George calls up about 500000 potential troops, adding 250000 more and registering 20 to 22 year olds. A Geneva and Danzig status conference with Lord Halifax is planned.
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Italians Fear Spread Of War
Rome reports growing fear that Italy could enter a European war if Britain and France reject Hitler’s peace offer. Observers note potential German plans for a smaller Poland with Slovakia-like government and discuss Italy’s obligation under the Rome Berlin axis. Mussolini reportedly sent Count Ciano to Berlin instead of attending personally.
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Soviet To Seek Baltic Pact Similar To Estonia
Latvia and Lithuania ministers arrived in Moscow for talks on a pact like the Estonia agreement. The move aims to bolster Soviet influence in the Baltic while rumors of troop shifts near Latvia surface.
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Lithuanian Foreign Minister to Attend Baltic Talks in Moscow
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Juozas Urbsys to join Estonian and Latvian ministers for conferences in Moscow on Baltic lineup. Urbsys expected to depart tomorrow by plane or invitation of the Soviet government as the Lithuanian cabinet met.
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United States May Abandon Little America
The United States weighs abandoning Little America in Antarctica to claim territory farther east. Officials move headquarters from Washington to Boston to finalize preparations for a November departure and January arrival at South Polar waters. An American possession could prevent British claims and aid aviation and naval weather forecasting for the South Pacific and transcontinental air routes.
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French Forces Clear Mines on Western Front
French military reports say they consolidated positions and removed thousands of German planted mines on the western front while local skirmishes continued. Unusual aerial activity marked days of recon flights as eight planes were downed in a Saturday battle over German territory with three French and five German planes shot down.
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Nine Convicts Escape Camp Near Dobson
Nine long term Negro convicts escaped from the Surry County prison camp near Dobson at about 2 o'clock this morning. Oscar Pitts, state penal superintendent, cited no details beyond a possible door breach or key access. A posse searched for the nine, including two murder term inmates, Willie Lee Greer and Harvey Green, and others from Guilford, Wilson, Durham, Columbus, Robeson, Vance, Montgomery, and Guilford.
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Pittman Seeks End to Embargo in Historic Senate Debate
Senator Pittman leads a major Senate debate on neutralty policy as he calls the arms embargo discriminatory toward Germany and urges repeal. Borah prepares to speak for the opposing side as crowds fill the Capitol galleries amid rain.
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Fiery Cardinal Mundelein Dies in Chicago Suburb
Cardinal Mundelein, 67, dies at his Mundelein country home after a day of work. A close ally of President Roosevelt and critic of Hitler, he led a vast Chicago archdiocese and its building program. An official cause is pending while officials confirm the death.
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Broken Exile Smigly-Rydz Shunned As Army Deserter
Refugees in Craiova describe Field Marshal Edward Smigly-Rydz as a broken exile shunned by officers who blame him for the Polish army defeat. He and other officers are interned at a Craiova hotel under guard as Romania hosts about 12,000 displaced Poles including 4,000 air corps personnel and large equipment.
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