31 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1939
Page
1
Britain moves 3,000,000 people including children and vulnerable adults from danger zones amid mounting diplomatic strains with Germany. Cabinet members, health ministry officials, and leaders discuss open talks with Hitler while Warsaw and Berlin await responses.
London reports naval observers see a slim chance for the Axis to alter the naval balance through an effective aerial bombardment that could destroy British battleships. It outlines British French strategies including blockades, convoys, and coast bombardment while noting Germany Italy naval strength and the potential paths of a northern Italian invasion.
Reports say Germany may pursue a Russian train card to force Poland toward Berlin negotiations. Von Ribbentrop reportedly hinted to Sir Nevile Henderson on possible German replies while Britain weighs new proposals amid rising tension from fleet mobilizations.
Thousands of Polish civilians in khaki march to join near general mobilization ordered by President Ignace Moscicki. The move could raise manpower from 1.9 million to over 2 million, with exemptions for some red and blue card holders and broad volunteer interest among those not summoned. War threats from Germany cited, while Britain’s pact influence noted.
Berlin reports the creation of a supreme defense council, seen as a coordinating body for potential operations. Observers question if Hitler ceded powers to Horzen Goering, but officials insist the Fuehrer retains direct authority, with council acting to coordinate policy.
Britain orders precautionary removal of civilians from metropolitan areas while Germany expands wartime defense structures. Poland signals mobilization as Warsaw and Danzig rail networks face disruption amid diplomatic exchanges with Britain and Italy. Pope summons Vatican officials as tensions rise across Europe.
In St Louis the public schools will hire a part time psychiatrist to examine pupils showing symptoms of mental or neurological illness. He will report findings and recommendations for treatment to parents. The piece also notes new infantry drill regulations occupying space equivalent to a novel.
Bob and Louise Lynd, on a nostalgia trek for Tacoma Tires, began May 14 at Fort Benton and follow the Lewis and Clark route toward St Louis. They echo the explorers in travel as they recount experiences and plan a book, facing distant gunfire during a guard practice on the Missouri.
In Newport News Virginia on August 31 the passenger liner America was christened by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt as part of the U S maritime commission effort to rehabilitate the merchant fleet. The first lady read a president letter praising the event as a step toward restoring U S dominance on the world oceans and ensuring a merchant fleet ready to carry commerce or support naval forces if needed.
The quote notes a notably cold spell with Lynd commenting that the region has nearly frozen in recent nights. It highlights the severity of the cold and the impact on daily life.
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