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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1939
Page
2
Berlin reports all international lines cut as Hitler meets ambassadors from Britain France Italy and Japan and signals possible firm action. Germany halts commercial shipping and seeks to isolate Berlin while Soviet pressure on Poland and nonaggression plans with Russia and Japan shape the broader crisis.
In Slovakia near the frontier with Poland, veteran regiments pour into the Cadea area and set up temporary encampments. Observers note a continuous stream of arrivals, mostly aged 35 to 45, contrasting with the younger troops who moved in the prior week. An approximate 250,000 troops were reported in the area a week earlier.
Sir Nevile Henderson heads to London to report on talks with Hitler. British destroyers reach Gibraltar while more ships expected. Belgian defense minister seeks 200000 gas masks. Paris notes German claim of no Poland fight. Australia vows support for Britain. London reports 240 coaches turned ambulances, Cape Town guards, Windhoek sailing. Duke of Kent returns. Croydon ships 800 arrivals. Poland cuts Poland to Danzig lines. Forster note disputed.
The New York report shows global shipping chaos as Germany orders all ships home, cancelling sailings of other nations. The Italian line suspends Mediterranean departures indefinitely while several German and allied vessels move between Hamburg, Bremen, Cherbourg, Southampton and New York.
Basil Switzerland August 25 French tonight cut pontoon bridges across the Rhine between France and Germany north of this Swiss border city. The pontoons on the German side of eight bridges from Basel to Strasbourg were pulled out by French engineers. The Hueningue bridge, largest between Basel and Strasbourg, was cut early this evening. The permanent railroad bridges have been mined and are ready to be blown up at a moment's notice. Travelers report crossings blocked forcing routes through Switzerland.
Betty Jameson of San Antonio Texas moves into the final round by defeating Elizabeth Hicks an 18 year old from Long Beach California 3 and 1 in a rain soaked 18 hole semifinal at Wee Burn Club Darien Connecticut.
Premier Daladier told radio audiences in Paris that France's sole goal is to avert war. He warned that the question of Danzig risks unleashing war and touches Poland's life and liberty and Europe’s destiny. He noted Russia reversed policy by signing a treaty with Germany.
A formal eight article pact of mutual assistance between Great Britain and Poland was signed at the foreign office by Lord Halifax and Count Edward Raczynski. The five year agreement pledges aid if either country faces aggression from a third power and commits to rapid information exchange and no new peace treaty without mutual consent. The pact may be denounced on six months notice.
American marine insurance underwriters raised war risk rates for shipments to and from Germany and Italy. The rate on cargo on German and Italian vessels rose to 10 percent from 5 percent, and shipments from those countries increased to 5 percent from 2 percent. No changes were made for Britain or France trades.
Berlin reports AMU suspended German commercial aviation amid wartime measures. DNB denied claims of German troop movements into Polish Silesia. China buys old American auto tires and uses rubber to sole shoes instead of leather.
President Roosevelt said war is not certain in the European crisis and that he would not call Congress unless war seemed imminent. He discussed preparations, potential evacuations, and messages to Germany and Poland without awaiting responses.
The Dutch government stated its intent to maintain unequivocal neutrality on land and in air, aiming to bar belligerent planes from crossing Dutch skies. Precautions included border troop reinforcement as the exact enforcement method remains unclear.
Belgrade Aug 25 Croats gain 20 years of effort in Yugoslavia as Premier Dragisha Cvetkovich reorganizes his cabinet to include Croat ministers. Vladko Macek approved by regency council and consulted with Regent Prince Paul before returning to Bled. The change signals a push toward harmony amid Croatia’s long struggle for voice in government.
The Kansas supreme court upheld a 1938 law allowing counties and other subdivisions to issue emergency warrants up to 25 percent of their regular budgets. The ruling rejected challenges over the law title and potential levy limits, and ordered the revenue and taxation commission to grant permission for increased levies.
Semi official Nazi sources claim Polish soldiers were shot near the Danzig frontier. Berlin reports say Polish insurgents killed seven Germans and one Czech at Bielitz with 25 Germans and several Czechs rounded up. arrests led to shootings as trucks blocked escape.
Mrs. John V. Beck of Americus and mother of former Kansas Attorney General Clarence V Beck died in a hospital after four weeks illness. Born Hilda Lar son in Sweden she came to the United States at 14 and lived in Salina until her 1891 marriage to John V Beck. Survived by husband and three children.
The British and French military missions left Moscow after a brief thirty minute meeting with Soviet defense commissar Kliment Voroshilov, signaling a definite break from three power talks on a mutual aid alliance. They prepared to depart for home tonight.
The stock index averaged 60 stocks at 46.8 yesterday with a positive trend. Investors watched improvements across several sectors as the market moved higher.
Youth of Douglas County in 4-H clubs and vocational agriculture classes exhibited at the annual 4-H and Vocational Agriculture fair at Mount Hope nursery sponsored by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. Swine and dairy cattle numbers rose while clothing and food classes expanded. Dottie Bruce won baby beef with a Shorthorn calf. Judging by R B Elline and Eula Neal concluded the day with an 8 pm entertainment program.
Rome reports two more classes of Italian reservists born in 1903 and 1913 are mobilized, adding about 500,000 to the 1,300,000 already under arms. Nav al and air ranks said to be almost fully filled since Aug 21 as Italy critiques Roosevelt on war crisis.
A tractor overturned near Elmo, crushing and killing 57 year old John Donnelly, a local farmer, on August 25. The incident occurred in Abilene area, authorities reported.
Tokyo reports the Japanese government will sever close ties with Germany after Berlin and Moscow signed a non aggression pact. A cabinet source says Tokyo will pursue splendid isolation for now while not closing the door to any friendly nation. The German Russian accord prompts Japan to drop plans to bolster the anti Comintern pact with Germany and Italy.
County officials led by Commissioner Chris Schaake and Leon G. Abele attended a public hearing in Topeka on a proposed additional one mill levy for the welfare fund. Final valuations by the commission are expected soon, with the final levy to be set by September 1 after state valuations are completed.
Hong Kong, Aug. 25. Civilian departures proceed as Tokyo hints at conciliation with Britain. Banks see heavy demand for travel funds with American currency and visas most sought. Defense preparations nearly finished. The British cruiser Cornwall sails toward Hong Kong from Shanghai. About 15 percent of American women and children are leaving or planning to depart.
Four persons were killed and about 50 injured when an explosion shook Coventry's main street, police attributing the blast to an IRA bomb. The building housing the blast was thought to be an IRA ammunition dump. Three people were arrested as buses and trolleys were damaged and victims received aid.
As Parliament swiftly passes the defense act, Britain readies for potential conflict. Citizens hear instructions on blackout, rationing, and possible requisition, while troops remain housed in barracks and civilians brace for evolving wartime measures. The government aims to honor commitments to Poland while maintaining unity at home.
The U S state department urges Americans to return home as crisis grows in Europe. About 85 Lawrence alumni and friends abroad face travel to the United States or to continue study abroad. Among them are Dr E H Lindley and Mrs Lindley en route from San Francisco to Tokyo.
Partly cloudy weather will linger over Kansas with local showers in the southeast. Temperatures near 90 to 95 with near 100 in the southwest anticipated tomorrow after cool nights. Rainfall reports include Chanute 1.52 inches and Columbus 0.73 inch as Wichita hit 102 yesterday.
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon or tonight in the southeast. Temperature expected to hold with little change across the state.
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