Senators Battle Over Roosevelt Arms Policy At Special Session
Senate and House members press for action beyond the suggested repeal of the arms embargo. They warn Congress may stay in Washington through a special session to address war profiteering, inflation, and relief issues as President Roosevelt prepares potential expansions to defense programs.
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FBI Mobilizes to Fight Spies in Wartime
Washington reports reveal that over a year FBI agents have undergone secret training in espionage detection and counter espionage as the bureau strengthens its network along the Pacific coast during World War II. Authorities say the effort, led by J Edgar Hoover, coordinates with naval and military intelligence to curb foreign agents and sabotage.
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Woman Scientist Challenges Slogan On Womens Role
Boston report notes Professor Marty Whitland of Southern Methodist University calls the widespread adoption of the fascist era slogan a threat to democracy. She argues that discriminatory attitudes persist in industry and government, weakening women workers and hindering equal opportunities for single and married women alike.
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Britain vows to act against German civilian bombing
Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons that if Germany bombs civilians in Poland Britain and her allies will respond with measures to defeat the menace. He noted Halifax's statement that Britain could take appropriate action if restraint is broken and that no attack on women and children will be tolerated. Halifax also said Germany would observe Geneva Protocol prohibitions on poisonous gas for the war’s duration while reserving full action if a protocol is breached.
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Nazis Deny Hunt For S A War Base
Berlin reports British charges of locating submarine bases in Central and South America are denied by Germany. A German communiqué calls the British claim misinformative and warns against misleading the American public. Governor and school notes follow separately in Idaho and Texas items.
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Textile workers to get 32 cent wage in textile industry
Washington reports a 32 cent per hour minimum wage for textile workers will take effect October 24 by order of Wage-hour administrator Elmer F. Andrews, matching the general 30 cent minimum rise. The rule aims to affect about 175,000 workers and has split northern and southern manufacturers.
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Last Minute News Flashes From Coast to Coast
A teletyped digested bulletin reports a tire cage at Steeplechase Park in Coney Island. frontier border disputes halt Yugoslav shipments. a federal judge denies a directed verdict in a fraud case. a salvage operation may remove a 26 year old vessel before sundown. the liner Manhattan turns to assist the British tanker British Influence.
Warring nations warned of rights under international law
The United States declared it reserves all rights at international law and will take action if violated. Secretary Hull outlined neutral rights, measures like travel restrictions and loans to belligerents, and the need for Congress to decide any changes.
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Ruling Clarifies Patrols’ Local Entry Rights at Night Spots
Assistant Attorney General Nat Tipton says highway patrolmen share citizen rights to arrest at night clubs and gambling places with legal entry. He cautions patrols avoid warrantless raids without lawful entry, noting added rights but governing statutes limit them. The opinion, sought by Hilton Butler and sent to Cooper, clarifies public entry standards and cautions on nonwarranted raids.
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Nazi Take Gydnia And Other Cities
Berlin reports the Polish part of Gdynia surrendered after a weeklong siege. Germany says Warsaw and two other Polish targets saw new advances as 68,000 prisoners were captured. The dispatch notes encirclement, Lublin isolation, and Brest Lkovsk approaches, with evolving western front details.
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Poland
Doomed Under Terrific Bom bardment in Poland
Refugees trudging toward the Romanian frontier report continual air attacks by German planes on southeastern Poland. Civilians face ruined towns, disrupted trains, and dwindling supplies as the battle rages. western Poland city Snowish is described as doomed after 14 days of bombing and artillery.
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French Defy Barrage to Close on Saarbrucken
French forces with reinforcements from British troops pressed toward Saarbrucken from three sides. German artillery heavy on heights south of Saarbrucken slowed the advance as weather and shelling disrupted roads. Helmed by river front fighting near Hornbach, the push aimed to seize the industrial city as a base for broader operations toward the Siegfried Line.
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Government Survey Finds Food Supplies Above Previous Years
United States government survey shows abundant supplies of most foods, higher than 1936 37 and the 1925 29 average. Secretary Wallace signals possible 20 percent farm price rise if driven by sound consumer demand, not speculation, and mentions no farmer referendum on corn marketing quotas.
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