Army to expand to 280000 men and form seven streamlined divisions
The War Department announced plans to grow the peace time army to 280000 and train seven new streamlined divisions this winter. Five divisions plus units totaling over 65000 troops will train first at Southern sites then Fort Benning Georgia. Two cavalry divisions concentrate at Fort Bliss Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Fort Benning
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Tex
FDR
Combat Corps
National Guard
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Fort Lewis
Wash
Camp Meflellan
Ala
Camp Jackson
8. C
Fort Bragg
N. C
Fort Knox
Camp Ord
Calif
Roosevelt Not Likely To Lead Peace Mediation
Hyde Park reports say President Roosevelt silent on Berlin hints that Hitler would prefer him as a neutral mediator in Europe. Washington officials predict Roosevelt would not offer mediation unless Britain and France wanted it and would accept, with past memory of Mussolini mediation and Hitler's stance on Poland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Washington
Europe
Britain
France
Ignace Moscicki
Poland
Hitler
Germany
Britain Interprets Hitler Peace Offer With Caution
Berlin dispatch reports Hitler’s Reichstag speech as a broad political gesture rather than a firm peace document. German officials say no immediate action is expected and that answers may come from neutral leaders without full public disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Fuehrer
Reichstag
Hitler
Roosevelt
Foreign Office
Iroquois Nears American Shore on uneventful voyage
A navy spokesman cited no news as good news suggesting the steamship Iroquois sails toward New York unmolested with Americans fleeing the war. A German official warned the ship would be sunk before reaching the United States, with blame placed on Germany by Britain or France. Captain Chelton said the voyage proceeds normally as warships guard the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Atlantic
United States
White House
Britain
France
Germany
Edward A. Chelton
Maritime Commission
New York
British Cabinet Analyzes Hitler Armistice Proposals
London reports indicate Britain prepares to respond after reviewing Hitler's Reichstag speech and last chance offer to end the war. The war cabinet aims to complete its careful examination before Chamberlain speaks in the House of Commons, with no official comment on US neutrality or Roosevelt mediation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight L. Pitein
London
Adolf Hitler
Fuehrer
War Cabinet
Hitler
Chamberlain
T House of Commons
Berlin
Roosevelt
Wead
Reichstag
United States
Power Attack Sends Thompson To Showers
Charley Keller and Joe DiMaggio paced a 7-3 Yankees win over the Reds in game three of the World Series. Bill Dickey added a fifth inning blast that chased starter Junior Thompson, with Lefty Grissom coming on for Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosley Field
Cincinnati
Charley Keller
Joe DiMaggio
Bill Dickey
New York Yankees
Cincinnati Reds
Keller
DiMagglo
Dickey
Young Junior Thompson
Sheriff Jass Woody’s Home Dynamited in Mitchell County
Two blasts struck the homes of Sheriff Jass Woody and his father N. B. Woody in Bakersville early today, damaging both houses but injuring no one. The sheriff said fuses were set to explode simultaneously, a fail to did not save them. The family escaped with no injuries. He speculated the act was deliberate but offered no motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersville
Jass Woody
Mitchell County
N. B. Woody
Bulding
First Inning Reds Play At Second Home Run Try
Gordon chased Werber's bouncer to back up second base and threw him out at first base in a tight early play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvankees
Reds
Crosetti
Thompson
McCormick
Rolfe
Yankee
Keller
Yankees
Lee Gaissom
DiMagsolo
Dickey
Werber
Selkirk
Dinky
Gordon
Starting Lineups for New York and Cincinnati
New York A L Crosetti Werner at third and DiMaggio in center lead the lineup against Cincinnati N J with Relieved names Frey Keller Goodman and others. Cincinnati fields with Ro? Bergers and Dahlgren infield and Duff Thompson pitching as the game opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frey
DiMaggio
Goodman
Gomez
Dahlgren
McCormick
Lombardi
New York
A.L
Cincinnati
N.J
Crosetti
Werner
Rolfe
Keller
Dickey
Selkirk
Craft of
Cordon &B
Berger
Myers
Gomez P Thompson
Bill Summers
A. L
Babe Pinelli
N.L
Bill McGrewan
John (Beans) Reardon Rw
T.3
Georgia Thrill Murderer Escapes With Wife's Aid
Atlanta life term prisoner Richard Gallogly escaped last night with his wife and mother after forcing guards to stop near Graymont Summit. Gallogly, serving life for a 1928 drug clerk murder, fled toward Swainsboro and Macon as authorities, including Governor Rivers, issued a $500 reward and mobilized state patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Richard Gallogly
Tattnall County
Reidsville
Worth E. Yankey
Joe Freeman
Graymont Summit
Gallogly
Swainsboro
Macon
Lon Sullivan
R. K. Mann
State Penal Board
Ogilethorpe University
George Harsh
Milwaukee
Willard H. Smith
Two French Planes Downed By Germans Over Rhine
Berlin reports German army communique says two French planes were shot down while crossing the Rhine near Bonn Godesberg and Euskirchen. A four man French crew including a lieutenant was captured. German pursuit and anti aircraft fire repelled the rest with no German casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Rhine
Bonn
Godesberg
Euskirchen
Four Arrested in Romania for Plot to Murder King Carol
Four suspects, two women, were detained in Bucharest on charges of plotting to assassinate King Carol and several high officials. Police traced them through statements by Maria Clucer, an army technical bureau employee arrested earlier, who held a manifesto criticizing the king and alleged Jewish and Freemason control of the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
Carol
Tron Guard
Maria Clucer
Army Technical Bureau
Senate Declares Truce In Neutrality Battle
Washington October 7 The Senate rows over neutrality revision with a two day pause. Administration forces claim 65 votes for repeal of arms embargo and a 90 day credit and carry system. Opponents say 32 to 34 senators pledge against the bill and favor a cash and carry embargo policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
United States
A. B. Chandler
Kentucky
Logan
Reynolds
Gillette
Iowa
Gerry
R. L
Davis
Johnson
Calif
FBI Called In After Sabotage Threats Aboard Arizona
Los Angeles harbor reports persistent rumors of sabotage aboard the battleship Arizona with concerns over machinery and water tanks. The FBI has been asked to aid in the inquiry, but Naval sources and the agency decline to comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
Uss
Arizona
Los Angeles
The
Los Angeles Examiner
Los Angeles Harbor
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Naval
Thieves Take Dog From Auto While Owner Sees Movie
In Helena Montana H P Bosworth left his dog in his car to guard it during a movie. When he returned thieves had pried open the ventilator and the dog was missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
H. P. Bosworth
France Braces for War as Hitler Extends Ultimatum
France remains determined to carry on to victory as Hitler offers to call off hostilities. German forces test French lines in the Saar and Palatinate while reinforcements and heavy tanks move up behind the Siegfried line. French Britain commanders met to assess German strategy following Hitler's Reichstag speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Adolf Hitler
Saar
Palatinate
Siegfried Line
Saarbruecken
Wissembourg
Hitler
Mussolini Sees Hitler Peace Offer As Basis For Talks
Italian sources say Mussolini ready to aid Hitler if Britain and France show willingness to parley. Italy views Hitler’s speech as constructive, awaiting London and Paris response while urging peace through negotiations between warring powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard G. Maslock
Rome
Mussolini
Adolf Hitler
Great Britain
France
Fuehrer
London
Paris
Hitler
Britain
Italy
Milan
Il Popolo d'Italia
Europe
Musolini
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hitler Sinc
Zak
U.S
F.D.R
Louis Lochner
KE. A. Chelton
Mark
Dee
Craft
Mitchell
Romania
Administration
Bailey
Chandler
D. Harold Oliver
John H. Martin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!