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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1939
Page
2
Polands appeal to Britain and France sparked mobilization as German air raids hit Warsaw. Three German armies push across Poland with bombings, while Hitler names Goering as successor and Danzig joins the Reich. Roosevelt urged restraint. Britain and France pledge aid if war extends.
Reports from London Warsaw Ottawa Washington and Warsaw detailGerman air and land maneuvers with planes shot down evidence of attacks on Gdynia and Krakow and a Polish hospital hit by air raid. Ottawa acts to mobilize dominion forces and calls parliament for September 7 to discuss Canada’s European crisis.
Distances and flight times between bomber bases and European capitals are listed for wartime planning among Great Britain Germany France Italy and Poland. Times assume 200 mph and border airfields. a key aim is to neutralize enemy airfields at the start of conflict.
Adolf Hitler said he had left nothing untried to settle the Germany Poland dispute in a friendly manner. He noted accepting mediation offered by Great Britain but blamed the Polish government for the failure of all efforts. The reply was conveyed by the German charge d affaires Dr Hans Thomsen to Secretary Hull.
Washington outlines the three provisions that would apply if the neutrality law is activated. Arms sales to belligerents would be illegal. American travel on belligerent ships would be prohibited. Belligerents could not float loans in the United States though normal credits might continue.
The Italian cabinet announced Italy would refrain from starting any military operations. Ministers met with Premier Mussolini to decide Italy s course as Germany s ally amid French mobilization.
The Federal Reserve board announced steps to keep the government bond market orderly. It stated the twelve Federal Reserve banks stand ready to loan banks on any government obligations they own to avoid forced liquidation during the crisis.
The German army high command issued a communique saying forces advancing from East Prussia, Pomerania and Silesia are deep in Polish territory and the air force controls Polish air. Troops moved toward Neumark and Sudha from Moerisch Ostrau and crossed the Oslo river near Teschen toward Katowicz and Czenstochowa. A battle was reported near Grudziacz as they reached the Netze river near Nakel in the Polish corridor.
At noon an official German statement announced air attacks over Polish territory and a counter offensive along the frontier. Hitler, in a Reichstag speech, pledged to fight until Poland yields, declared Soviet Russia a friend, and implied no Italian help. The Baltic fleet blockaded Gdynia and kept neutral shipping clear while schools closed and guards watched the skies.
Prime Minister Chamberlain told an emergency session Britain and France issued a final warning to Germany. If aggression continues and Polish territory is not withdrawn, Britain and France will fulfill obligations to Poland. Allies seek favorable German reply or passport recalls from Berlin.
German war planes attacked Warsaw in the afternoon as part of the invasion of Poland. The raid began about 4:30 p.m. and continued over an hour with bombs and anti-aircraft fire over downtown. Casualties and refugee-train losses reported, while Polish defenses claimed downing several bombers and seizing an armored train.
President Roosevelt told reporters the United States could avoid involvement in the European conflict and that the administration would work to keep the country neutral. He announced Hugh Wilson has resigned as ambassador to Germany and will take special duty in the state department.
A fragmented stock note shows Trane among 60 stocks with a price of 46.1, down from 46.3 the previous day. The brief item records a minor movement in the index with limited context.
France declares general mobilization and siege with parliament recalled amid Germany’s invasion of Poland. Daladier meets with Gamelin as ambassadors prepare for possible war. The month’s weather notes report August 1938 as rainy and cool with 8.31 inches of rain and a high of 102 degrees.
Pr Senator Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma urged repeal of the Johnson Act if Congress convened in a war crisis. He said the act should be repealed to aid democracies, noting that lending power may extend beyond RFC and the import-export bank.
Felix Serafin of Scranton fired 68 yesterday and added a 73 today to lead at the Hershey open midway through the 72 hole event in Hershey Pennsylvania. He posted 36 on the front nine and 37 on the back despite a dip in his putter.
Paris reports Havas says German forces bombed Westerplatte Puck Krakow Katowice Teschen and Gdynia early today. Warsaw issued first alert at 6 30 am with anti aircraft fire at 9 am amid a spreading German offensive toward Mlawa Ciechanow Dzialdowo and Czestocho wa.
The final Union Park service will be Sunday night at 7 45 with the Salvation Army in charge. Brigadier E D Hicks divisional secretary for Kansas and western Missouri will speak on God's answer to the World's Need. Music by Salvation Army young peoples songsters includes He's the Christ of the Human Road and Yes, Jesus Took My Burden. Public invitation.
The Spanish government issued a proclamation placing private interests under state power and took administrative control of all businesses capitalized at 500000 dollars or more. The move centralizes control over large capital.
The Chamber of Commerce orders 10 gallon hats to publicize the National Cornhusking contest. Hats with a special insignia will be worn by Lawrence and Douglas county men tomorrow and through the contest on November 3. Hats cost 1.95 and are sold at seven Lawrence stores, with additional shipments and mail orders available.
Cooler weather edges into Topeka as clouds suppress temperatures across Kansas after a record heat spell. No rain expected though humidity stays high. Forecaster S D Flora notes pastures and grain sorghums need rain while corn near peak yield. yesterday’s high reached 100 in Elkhart.
Bendix Corporation in South Bend Indiana halted operations as 3000 workers were idled by a strike called by the local United Automobile Workers union. Heavy picket lines were posted around the plant.
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with continued warmth. Gas Office Record shows temperatures from morning to noon today with a high near 88 and a minimum around 10. A look back says yesterday’s high 96 and low 69 was recorded ten years ago today.
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