Recall Bid Sparks Riot at Maverick Rally in San Antonio
In San Antonio during a Communist rally at Municipal Auditorium police and firemen protected Maverick as about 5,000 gathered. Rioters estimated at 400 leaders, plus 3,000 others, clashed with rocks and clubs, injuring several, and forced 100 protesters from the building. Mayor Maury Maverick backed free speech but faced calls for his ouster.
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San Antonio
Maury Maverick
Ereasd
Maverick
Texas
Cong
Municipal Auditorium
Emma Tenayuea Brooks
Alexander Boynton
Trict
Bexar County
FATALITY Continued from page one Shaffer and Altimus deaths
Peter and Nancy Shaffer's passing is noted with burial in Elderton Cemetery after services at 2:30 p.m. Monday, led by Rev. Robr Richter. Survivors include son H Glenn Shaffer, granddaughter Berna jean Shaffer, and wife Lillian Kelly Shaffer. Also reported is Frank Altimus of Nanty Glo dying at his son-in-law's home. survivors include Katherine Laney Altimus, children Harold Altimus Ebensburg Enise Nanty Glo Walter Indiana, and four grandchildren. Services set for 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Watson residence with burial in Bethel Cemetery.
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Peter and
Nancy (Beatty) Shaffer
H. Glenn Shaffer
Bernajean Shaffer
Elderton
Lillian
Kelly) Shaffer
Shaffer
Gastown Lutheran Church
Robr. Richter
Elderton Cemetery
Frank Altimus
Buildington Township
Robert Watson
Heisley Street
Nanty-Gip
Nicholay
Cordilla Altimus
Katherine
Laney) Altimus
Watson
Harold Alimus
Ebensburg
A. D
Enise
Nanty- Glo
Walter
Indiana
Watson Home
Bethel Cemetery
Steamship rates and war fears ripple Atlantic trade
Amid axis threats and economic strain a steamship rate hike to ten dollars per hundred is noted alongside fears of service reductions and possible withdrawals. U.S. officers, fearing disruption, may order ships to home ports as Berlin notes German action while Beri officers and Capt. Palmer face wartime orders. A Montreal non-delivery charge looms with a twelve thousand dollar bond posted at Quebec harbor.
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United States
Bar Harbor
Aus
Enurayra
7,000-ton vessel boarded by allied police at port
A 7,000 ton ship was boarded by Royal Canadian police on arrival at the port in response to a Berlin order to return German vessels. The warship was directed against the ship but also served upon Captain Wilhelm Siegert charged with failing to deliver a cargo of oxide pigment consigned May 19 to the Pigment and Chemical Company et al.
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Togha
Drome Front Sarvel
Berlin
Warrail
Atself
Wilhelm Siegert
Mount Tay
Carpany
Obituary notes Latrobe figures in late 20th century life
Obituary items record the death of local residents in Latrobe and Vandergrift areas. Details mention a man long employed by Railway Steel Spring and American Locomotive Company, involvement with Latrobe Presbyterian Church and school board service, survivors including daughters Catherine Mullen and Martha Osborne, a grandson Bobby Mullen, two brothers Samuel and William Osborne, and four sisters. The piece also references a second obituary for Flora (Shearer) Silvis of Oktihuma near Vandergrift, noting survivors and church affiliations, with burial plans and memorial services.
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William T. Osborne
Latrobe
H. A. Rugh
New Castle
M. A. Prugh
Pittsburgh
Homer Robinson
Greensburg
Homer Anderson
Anna (Tittle) Osborne
Lytle
Latrobe Presbyterian Churen
Ram P
Paul Harper McKee
Ebenezer Flack
Flora (Shearer) Slilyis
Oktihuma
Vandergrift
Presbyterian Hospital
John Claire Silvis
Edgar and
Merle
Vera Reed Vandergrift
Olive Taylor
Mayesville
Prank
Democrats Eye Gaffey and Kelly for 1940 Senate Seat
Harrisburg August 26 Democratic leaders weigh possible 1940 Senate candidates. U S Senator Joseph F Gauffey and Philadelphia figure John B Kelly top the field. Gaffey seeks re election while Kelly gains party traction from Philadelphia victories.
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Harrisburg
U. S
Joseph F. Gatfey
John B. Kelly
Philadelphia
Kelly
S. Davis Watson
Gulley
Roosevelt
Interment set for James K. Couch services Sunday
Obituary notice states James K. Couch will be laid to rest in Oak Vann Cemetery Cloye Pa with services conducted at 2 30 p m at Stizams Funeral Home where friends may pay their respects. The Rev Harry Burton Boyd will conduct the service.
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First Lutheran Church of
Vandergrit
Vie
Beverley Court
Tomorow
Poo
Samuel 8
Bhaults Olentig
Eleters Rice Cemetery
James K. Couch
Stizams Funeral
Llomid
Tne
Harry Burton Boyd
Oak- Vann Cemetery
Cloe
World War II Era News Fragment From London to Paris
Fragmentary report describes tensions across Europe with recall of German vessels and canceled events. Paris optimism tempered by Berlin threats while London and Washington monitor actions. Civilians endure air raids as Poland strengthens defenses. border skirmishes reported along the German Polish frontier.
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Geena
Geritv
London
Hiller
Paris
Lendon
Pais
Berlin
Hsead
Videcou
Paenieh
Malia
Aris
Chrecanderlaie
Lord Halifax
Poland
Britain
France
Peace prospects noted in wartime speech text
Fragmentary OCR text references aims for a peaceful happier world and mentions the government of the German Reich, settlement terms accepted by Poland’s buyer, and a August message to end hostilities. Mentions Leopold II of Belgium and broad wartime hopes, with unclear surrounding details.
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Cusman Reich
Mtans
Poland
Cabhog Hiller
Lippald II
Belgium
Lepold
Paris Crisis Moves East as French Mobilize
Daladier warned that submission by violence must be ruled out and France would not capitulate as Czechoslovakia did. He noted Russia’s pivot by a non aggression pact which he said raises risk of wider war. he cited Pope Pius and Roosevelt among world leaders consulted.
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PeTupe du Ure
Paris
Daladier Suat
France
Pope Pius
Roosevelt
Leopold
Belgium
Russia
Germany
Danzig
Examining Lad in Pal's Passing Los Angeles
Alienists examine Richard Jensen fourteen to decide if he will face trial for slaying playmate Billy Williams forty three. Superior Judge Ben S Lindsey calls the boy the most calloused in his eighty five years. The coroner’s jury held Jensen responsible and recommended trial. The hearing continues to September five for alienist reports.
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Los Angeles
Richard Jensen
Billy Williams
Ben 5
Lindsey
Young Jensen
Seth
Williams
Jensen
Sheriff's Tnspector
William J. Penphrase
Jatler
Helen Williams
Ita
Berlin Reels From War Mobilization Affects American Staff
Berlin reports show American workers hesitant to leave as embassy and consulate urge departures only for women while men stay to work. Most businessmen send families away. AP correspondents remain, many wives choosing to stay. Gasoline sales restricted to military and foreign diplomats. A music hall becomes an emergency conscription office.
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Arthur E. Dunning
American Chamber of Commerce
Germany
United States
Rome notes halt as Mussolini weighs Rome Berlin axis
Two days before calling up reservists a meeting occurred with Mussolini, Ciano, Beniti, Pariani, Valle, and Favagrossi present. No details of the exchange were released, but foreign circles believe Hitler warned Mussolini of his aims and Italy stood ready to respond. Italian press urged peace, though 2,000,000 men were under arms, and blame in press lay with Britain and France as a settlement would require their concession to the axis.
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Isn
Snd
Galeazzo Ciano
Antonio Benit
Alberto Pariani
Navy
Giuseppe Valle
Favagrossi
Mussolini
Hitler
Rome-Berlin
Italy
Duce
Rome
Greaier Ope
Great Britain
France
Bowman to service post in Pennsylvania named Western Service Officer
Harvey R. Bowman of Williamsport was named Western Service Officer of the American Legion in Pennsylvania. He will base at the Veterans Administration in Aspinwall, succeeding J. August Foust. Bowman is a former Carrett-Cochran Post commander and state Central Commander. In Chicago, James Pappas claimed rival shop undercut his business in a Cobbler’s complaint case. judge continued the case.
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Philadelphia
Harvey R. Bowman
Williamsport
American Legion
Pennsylvania
Legion
Bowman
Carrett-Cochran
Central
Veterans Administration
Aspinwall
J. August Foust
Chicago
James Pappas
Fappas
Poland's Liberty Tied to Europe's Destiny Says French Leader
A French statesman warned that Poland's liberty and life, affecting 33,000,000 people, stands at stake for the fate of Europe. He argued that protecting Poland is essential to the liberty and life of all continental nations, framing it as a measure of French duty.
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Poland
Europe
Moose Welcomed for 51st Convention Hits Isms
Philadelphia hosts the Loyal Order of Moose 61st annual convention with delegates arriving as Senator James J. Davis urges a stand against all sins but Americanism. Talks include removing dictator from lodge titles and potential $50,000 cost to change literature and rituals.
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Moose
Senator Davis
Philadelphia
Loyal Order of Moose
U.S
James J. Davis
Milwaukee
Measenger
Davis
Order
Donald B. Stewart
Washington
Moose Publications
Stock Market Prices and Industrial StocksListed
A dense list of stock prices and tickers across industries. Companies include Am Can Am Car & Fary Am Coml Alco Sia Am Rad & St. Anaconda Arm Ika Armstrong Cork Calumet & Hee Canada Pacific Case Caterpillar Celanese Cerro de Pas due Chrysler Colt Colgate Palm P Coml Credit Com Solvents Consolidated Edison Container Corp Cont Motors Cont Oil Corn Products Crane Co Curtiss-Wright Deere & Co Douglas Aircraft Eastman Kodak El Power & Light Gen Elec General Motors Gen Refract Goodyear Gt Northern Hard-Walker Houston Oil Illinois Central Int Harvester Int Tel & Tel Johns-Manville Kennecott Lib Glass Liggett & Myers Loew's Lorillard Mack Trucks Macy Macy's Montgom Ward Murray Nash-Kelvinator Nat Dairy Nat Power Natl Steel North American Northern Pacific Ohio Oil Packard Montgomery Ward Phillips Pitt Procter & Gamble Public Sys Pullman Pure Oil Radio-Keith-Orpheum Remington Rand Republic Steel Reynolds Tob Sears Roebuck Shell Union Oil Simmons Co Southern Pacific Sperry Rand Stand Brands Stand Oil Ind Stand Oil N J Studebaker Swift & Co Texas Corp Texas Gulf Sylph Tide-Water Timken Trans West Air Union Pacific United Aircraft United Corp United Gas Imp US Rubber US Steel CVG Vanadium Warner Bros West Union Tel West El & Mig Wilson & Co Woolworth.
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Allied Sts B Athis Cmty
Alco Sia
Ika Armstrong Cork
Atch
T&s
Balt & Ohio
Barnsdall Aviat
Beth Steel
Blaw-Knox
Borden Co
Borg-Warner
Briggs
Calumet & Hee
Canada Pacific
Ohloz
Caterpil Tractor
AL Celanese Corp
Qty
Cerro de Pas
Ches & Ohio
Chrysler Corp
Cucoe Cola
Colgate
Palm-P
Credit
Comwith
South Ily
Cons Edison
Consal Oil
The
Container Corp
Crane Co
Curtis
Curtiss-Wright
Curtiss Wr
Deere & Co
del Lack & West Va
Corp
Douglas Aircraft Gol
DuPont
Eastman Kodak
el Auto
el Power
Lt Ba
Elec
Gen Motors
Goodrich
Goodyear
Gt Northern
Hard-Walker
Hecker
Houston Oil
Hudson Motor
Illinois Central
Indust Rayon
Int
Bus Machine
Int Harvester
Nickel Ata
Tel & Tel Oy Johns-Manville
Kennecott
Kresge
Glass
Liggett & Myers
Loew's Inc
AON Lorillard (P
Mack Trucks
Macy
McCrory
McIntyre
Montgom Ward
Murray
Corpaia Nash-Kelvinator Bly
Nat Biscuit
Nat Cash Reg
Nat Dairy Pr
Nat Distilers
Nat Pow & Lt
Natl Steel
Central
NY Nh& H Ty North Ameria
Northern Pacific
Ohio Oil Blu
Packard Motor
Ah Param Pictures
Big Penn RR
Phillips Pet
Pitt Scr
Studebaker Corp
Tas Swift & Co
Texas Corp
Texas Gulf Sylph
Tide-Wat
Union Pacific
United Ai Lines
United Aircraft
United Corp
United Gas Imp
U. S. Rubber
U. 5S, Steel
Earles Await Word of Son From Paris Embassy Guest
Former Governor George H. Earle and Mrs. Earle await word about their son Hubert, a 20 year old Harvard student spending the summer at the U S Embassy in Paris with Ambassador Williams C Bullitt. He has not replied to messages from his parents or his brother. It is possible he went to Warsaw as a guest of Ambassador Anthony J Drexel Biddle.
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Philadelphia
George H. Earle
Hubert
U. S
Paris
Williams C. Bullitt
Harvard
Evans' Father of Actress Madge Evans Dies in Miami
Arthur John Evans 83 father of motion picture actress Madge Evans died of a heart attack in a Miami boarding house last night. He was born in Liverpool and came to the area seven years ago. Services set for 3 P.M. today with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Miami
Fla
Arthur John Evans
Midge Evans
Sidley Kingsley
York Village
Evans
Liverpool
England
Woodslawn
Bids Received for Local Roads in Harrisburg
The State Highway Department announced bids on 15 projects totaling 27.20 miles of highway in Indiana Armstrong and surrounding townships. Bidders include Bituminous Paving Co of Phillipsburg New Jersey with bids such as 841,784.02 for widening and resurfacing Indiana Armstong County line to Sheyorta Bituminous Paving Co and 69,906.68 for resurfacing between Indiana and Marion Center.
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Harrisburg
State Highway Department
Indiana
U. S. Route 42
Armstrong Township
Indiana - Armstrong County
SheYorta
Marion Center
Bituminous Paving Co
Ing
Phillipsburg
N. J
McNutt to Get Acquainted at Smathers Gathering
Indiana’s Paul V. McNutt, Federal Security Administrator, arrives in Atlantic City to meet Democratic leaders from New Jersey and Pennsylvania at Senator William H. Smathers’ home for a two day informal gathering. Smathers says the event aims to rest McNutt and his family, and attendance is by invitation only.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Indiana
Paul V. McNutt
Federal Security
United States
William H. Smathers
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Smathers
Paul McNutt
Windows Removed Charters, France Cathedral Glass
The famous stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral were removed today and stored away in Charters, France, on August 26.
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France
Chartres
Wall Street Gauges A Positive Open On Friday
Wall Street opened higher with leaders up 1 to over 3 points as traders cashed in profits amid a cautious outlook for a looming weekend. Transfers for two hours around 600000 shares with prominent names such as U.S. Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors Westinghouse Union Carbide and American Telephone advancing. Minor gains in curb listings included Electric Bond & Share Lockheed American Dynamic B and Standard Steel Spring.
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New York
Wall Street
U. &. Steel
Bethlehem
Chrysler
General Motors
Westinghouse
Union ,Carbide
American Vater Works
General Electric
Loft
Great Northern
Union Pacific
Anaconda
American Telephone
U. S, Rubber
Montgomery Ward
J. L Case
International Harvester
Texas Corp
Standard Oil
N. J
Electric
Top Golf Stars Enter Hershey Open Tournament
Hershey Pa August 26 P A five thousand dollar prize pool attracts thirty three of the nation’s top golfers for the seventh Hershey Open. Entry list includes Denny Shute Jimmy Hines Vic Ghezzi Horton Smith Dutch Harvi son Jimmy Thomson Byron Nelson Ralph Guldahl Harry Cooper Gene Sarazen Henry Picard Ed Dudley Felix Serafin Ben Hogan Johnny Revolta Liegel Ray Mangrum and others. The field features past Hershey Open winners and leading national champions aiming for the title at Hershey Country Club.
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Hershey
Lst
Denny Shute
Jimmy Hines
Vic Ghezzi
Bet Hogan
Horton Smith
Harvison
Jimmy Thomson
Shawnee on-the-Delaware
Byron Nelson
Ralph Guldahl
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Aan
Felix Serafin
Ted Luther
Ben Hogan
Johnny Revolta
Picard
Liegel
Ray Mangrum
Golf
College Weather Weekend Forecast Pleasant and Cool
A student weather note reports today’s 8:00 a.m. temperature 61 with a 24 hour high of 80 and a low of 55. Humidity at 80 percent and barometric pressure 28.07 inches. In Los Angeles, Police Chief Charles Dice’s new patrol car was stolen after a meeting, leaving him to return home in an old borrowed vehicle as officials launch a search.
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Los Angeles
Charles Dice
Santa Monica
Chief Dice
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