Double Drive on Hankow in World War II battle report
Shanghai August 27 Chinese and Japanese artillery pounded each other in a major undeclared war offensive. Japanese aircraft warships and infantry participated in heavy fighting near Lu-Shan mountain south of Kiukiang as forces push toward Hankow amid intense heat. Japanese claims spoke of heavy Chinese losses including hundreds killed with 22 armored cars captured and 300 prisoners taken. Chinese reports acknowledged rising pressure while disputing total Japanese success and noting guerrilla actions behind lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Yanete Valley
Hankow
Lu-Shan Mountain
Kiukiang
Kiukiang-Nanchang
Hangchow
Juichang
Demos Rally at Hershey Draws Big Crowd
Night time gatherings in Hershey as Young Democrats chairman Frank B. Swigert reports 100000 tickets sold. Democrats start campaign two weeks before the Republicans formally open in Pittsburgh September 10. Before that, leaders attend a Pennsylvania State Grange picnic at Williams Grove near Harrisburg next week, potentially signaling political significance.
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Frank B. Swigert
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Williams Grove
Harrisburg
Marion Sleeps Easier With New Firetruck
A Marion celebration featured a parade led by Lola and Nola Simpson on horses, followed by Fire Chief Thomas in a car. The event opened with 15 park concessions as a crowd enjoyed bicycle and pony races, baseball games, a popularity contest, and a pet parade. The Indiana Fire Department joined in with their hats and a goat was humorously added to the fun.
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Fon Center
Lola
Nola Simpson
Thomas
Indiana Fire Department
Brave Cn
Man nailed to cross tale from alleged assault
A man recalls being coerced by assailants who taunted him and forced him to steal boards before driving to a field where he was stripped and nailed to a cross. He refused to identify the alleged attackers when questioned by police.
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Hian
Collins
GOP Looking to 1940 In Cornfield Rally
The speaker blamed fiscal recklessness and a growing national debt, citing projections of over forty billion dollars by the next fiscal year and more than seven hundred thousand dollars spent from payroll tax revenues on old age annuities. He warned of potential future funding gaps and urged action to protect workers’ benefits.
Two Men Dominate Hines Trial In New York
In eight days of testimony at James J. Hines policy racket trial in New York City the court heard from 19 witnesses including Dutch Schultz associate Arthur Flegenheimer and Hines himself. Prosecutors framed Weinberg’s account of Harlem policy as a terror racketeering scheme with payoff to Hines. The defense challenged key dates and alleged perjury while Dewey pressed Weinberg on meetings at Schultz stable in a bid to link Hines to the crime circle despite Weinberg’s denials.
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New York
Tammany District
James J. Hines
Arthur Flegenheimer
Dutch Schultz
Hines
Jimmy
Bronx
Harlem
Hinev
George Weinberg
Jean
Laconic Neutenant
Weinberg
Lloyd Paul Stryker
Stryker
Newark
Thomas Ki. Dewey
Fairfield
Conn
Dutch Shultz
Dudley Brothwell
Schulz
Connecticut Yatkee
Dewey
Mr. Weinberg
Jimmy Hines
Davis at Apollo denounces New Deal and coal imports
Apollo August 27 James J. Davis Republican candidate for re election to the United States Senate accuses mining labor of idling as the nation imports 400000 tons of coal from Russia. He decries reciprocal trade talks without hearings and calls for cutting federal jobs while urging America first and citizen volunteers to relieve relief costs.
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Davis
James J. Davis
United States Senate
Russia
America
Washington
Irene Corliss case details and looming arraignment
The DA described the girl reenacting a patricide and shooting with tin can targets. Irene, held at the juvenile deletion home, cried at night and asked for her mother after a quarrel noted by the girl. Coroner Jones plans a jury review next Monday in California Pa borough hall as Irene’s arraignment date remains undecided.
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Giviez
Taleain
Irene
Mae B. Ecker
James B. Jones
Borough Hall
California
Bath
Obituary of Sarah Elizabeth Smith 82 Elderton
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Smith 82 wife of Thomas Smith died at home in Elderton at 8:45 a.m. She was born August 24, 1856 and lived in Elderton 13 years. She belonged to Mount Union Lutheran Church and was predeceased by her first husband William Paul. Survivors include her husband 17 wives and nephews and a grand-niece Betty Nitchie. Funeral at Elderton Methodist Episcopal Church Monday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Robert Richter. Burial Sagamore Cemetery.
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Sarah Elizabeth Smith
Thomas Smith
Elderton
John Nicholas Olinger
Mount Union Lutheran Church
William Paul
Betty Nitchie
Smith
Elderton Methodist Episcopal Church
Robert Richter
Sagamore Cemetery
Britain May Have To Fight Over Czech Crisis
Chamberlain faced pressure over Czech crisis as he refused a prior pledge of armed aid. He argued that legal obligations cannot decide peace or war, leaving Britain to weigh its options amid growing tension and debate on future action.
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Chamberlain
Czechosovakia
Britain Warns Hitler On War Drive In Europe
Churchill assailed Hitler for massing 1.5 million troops for war as Britain declares readiness to act. Simon urged restraint and German mediation efforts continue. The broadcast and Essex open air speech reflect fear that Europe nears a clash while the world seeks a peaceful settlement in Czechoslovakia.
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Czechoslovakia
Cordell Hull
Roosevelt
Canada
Sir John
Viscount Runciman
Praha
Germany
Lord Tunerman
Tam
Hitler
Theydon Bois
England
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Adolf Hitler
House of Commons
Essex
Churchill
John Simon
Reich
Scotland
Europe
Great Britain
British Empire
Convicts Tortured in Heat Block Probe Expands
Investigation notes the four dead prisoners allegedly endured three days of heat in nearly airtight cells. Officials describe guards applying heat as hunger strikes persisted. two guards hold bail as material witnesses. Coroner cites heat stroke of the asphyctic type, while authorities vow arrests for responsible officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hersch and
Boyle
Francis Smith
Alfred W. Brough
Hersch
James McGulis
McGuire
Cerlain
Martin P. Crane
Eyston Smashes Speed Record At Bonville Salt Flats
Captain George E T Eyston lifts the world automobile speed record to 345.49 mph at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats, beating his prior mark of 311.42 mph. His Thunderbolt hit 347.49 mph outward and 343.51 mph return, with congratulatory notes from John Cobb and others as he pursues further attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonneville Salt Flats
Utah
George E. T. Eyston
Eyston
Jean Briton
John Cobb
London
Cobb
Chanderbalt
Unemployment Payments To Exceed Receipts By 20 Million
Harrisburg report shows Pennsylvania unemployment compensation may pay out up to 20 million dollars more than employer contributions in 1938. Six month receipts lag behind 1937, with total benefits near 49 million and a fund balance around 70.7 million. Allegheny County led payments, Philadelphia next, with average checks about 11.26 dollars and nine week duration. A state job service aid placed over 51 hundred job seekers, including 17.7 hundred subsumed by unemployment claimants.
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Harrisburg
Jay
Pennsylvania
Social Security Bureau
Bureau
Allegheny County
Philadelphia
State Employment Service
The
Compensation Bureau
Indigna County
Wallace Urges World Parley For Fair Farm Income
Secretary Wallace urged an international conference of agricultural economists to draft principles ensuring farming nations a fair share of world income. He warned against widespread export subsidies and price fixing, calling them economic warfare, yet allowing limited subsidies in emergencies to protect soil and markets. He noted the U S would subsidize up to 100 million bushels of surplus wheat to maintain fair world market presence.
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St. Anne DE Bellevue
Quebec
Wallace
United States Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Economists
MacDonald College
Upton
United States
Earld Eyston Sets Speed Records On Measured Mile
Official timers note Eyston covering the measured mile in 10.38 seconds and the final lap in 10.6 seconds, averaging 10.42. Last November he hit 305.34 mph on the outward lap and 317.74 mph on the return, averaging 11.56.
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American Automobile Association
Eyston
Market snapshot from Pittsburgh and Chicago grain trading
Pittsburgh reports steady apples and potatoes as No 1 Pa and W Va Maiden Blush priced at 1.13 and 1.00-1.25, Cobblers 1.00-1.10, Long Island 1.20, Oregon Bliss Triumphs 1.75 while Chicago wheat opens with sharp gains from 63 3/4 to 64 1/4 cents for September and 65 1/4-66 for December, with corn rising 1/2 to 2 1/4 cents and September 52 1/2-54 8.
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Pittsburgh
Bu. Bas
W. Va
J. Cobblers
Long Island Cobblers
Oregon Bliss Triumphs
Chicago
Wall Street Slips Amid War Fear Watch
Light selling and a European war fear revival trimmed the stock market with leading issues down over 2 points at times. Sir John Simon's speech calmed some nerves though cautioned that a Germany Central Europe clash could draw in other powers. Major names fell while Bethlehem Steel and Santa Fe led the gainers. aluminum fell over 4 points and several issues showed small gains or losses as volume dwindled.
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New York
John Simon
Simon
Germany
Europe
England
Wall Street
General Motors
Chrysler
Libby- Owens
U. S. Rubber
Sears Roebuck
American Telephone
Western Union
Westinghouse
U. S. Steel
Johns-Manville
Union Carbide
Philip Morris
American Smarting
Kennecott
Union Pacific
Standard ON
Bethlehem Steel
Santa Fe
Loew's
Dome Mines
Mcintyre Porcupine
Pathe
Radio
Twentieth Century-Pox
Eight Lose Life in French Army Plane Crashes
On August 27 two bombing accidents killed eight military airmen in France, raising weekly French army and navy fatalities to 17. A bomber crashed in woods during night training, two non-commissioned officers and two captains perished. A Pau base bomber crashed near Montardon, killing four: a sergeant major, a sergeant and two soldiers. Earlier, six fliers died in a Lyon suburb collision, and three naval fliers drowned when a seaframe sank in Cherbourg harbor.
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Pay
France
Pau
Montardon
Lyon
Seafrane
Cherbourg
Daily stock list row with major company tickers and percent changes
A fragmented OCR of a stock ticker page listing numerous companies across industries. Contains percent changes next to names including Am Can, General Motors, Chrysler, Boeing, International Harvester, Northern Pacific, Union Oil, Reading, Westinghouse, Goodyear, and many others. Provides a snapshot of market activity with varied gains and losses, typical of a historical stock table.
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Am Steel
Aviation Corp
Bald Loco Ct
Ohio
Indust Rayon
Int
Harvester
Nick Can
Tel
Johns-Manville
Kennecott Cop
Kresge
Loew's
Lorillard
Macy
R. W. Ca
McIntyre
McKess and Robbins
McLellan Stri Ng
Montgom Ward
Murray Carp
Nash-Kelvinatoy
Nat Biscuit
Nat Cash
Nat Dairy Pr
Nat Distillers
Natl Steel
NY Central RR
North Ameria
Northern Pacific
Chio
Otis Steel
Packard Motor
Param Pictures
Peni RR
Phillips Pet
Sperry Corp
Earle Returns From Central America Campaign Swing
Governor George H. Earle arrived by state plane in Harrisburg after a nonstop flight from Brownsville. He reviews a southern tour intended to boost the Democratic Party’s fall campaign and plans a rally in Hershey. Earle notes friendly natives, Peru and Panama travel details, carries a Guatemalan parrot, and expects to address a 5 PM rally after a Hershey stop.
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Harrisburg
George H. Earle
Hereshey
Ratle
Central America
Brownsville
Tex
A. M. Banks
Pennnsylvania Motor Police
U. S
South America
Panama
Earle
Texas
Richard Herbine
William B. Moore
Charles Lugenberger
P. W. Foote
State Police
Bailey Browder
Washington
Thomas Wickershaw
Mary Willis McKenzie
Wickes
Sham
Julia
Tina Janeway
Col
A. S. Janeway
Gener
State Authority
Antity and
Capcein Banks
Holmesburg
Philadelphia
Secretary of Welfare
Charles J. Engard
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Pacific
Mexico
Executive Mansion
Hershey
Second Taken in Bruno Case
Acquaintances of Bruno for years, Nilo left the township and started a night club. Before guards recaptured him, Bruno escaped to a dentist. Nilo drove Bruno to Garramone in Hazleton, four days later to New York, then into hiding. Nilo’s arrest closes the case. Bruno remains jailed in Philadelphia under three life sentences.
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Bruno
Nilo
Pottsville
Philadelphia
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Stand Oil
Studebaker Corp
Big Swift and Co
Texas Car
Texas Gulf Sylph
Tex Pac L Trust
Union
United Air Lines
United Aircraft
United Gas
U & Steel West Union Tel
West Eland Mig
Wilson and Co Woolworth
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