Hitler and Russia drive Poland crisis toward conflict
Berlin reports a decisive shift as the Nazi German and Soviet pact signals emboldened plans to reclaim Danzig and the Polish corridor. German leaders view Poland surrounded by troops and expect no impediment from England, France, or Russia as they seek gains beyond Danzig.
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Louis P. Lochner
Berlin
Germany
Russia
Danzig
Poland
Rumania
Soviet Russia
Bessarabia
Japan
Italy
Hitler
Reichutag
East Prussia
Coogan Faces $30 000 Suit Over Defamation Claim
Jackie Coogan, the former child star known as The Kid, faces a $30,000 defamation suit in Los Angeles filed amid fresh tabloid drama. Mary Luana Wallace described as Princess Luana claims Coogan insulted and tried to smear her after she refused his advances. She says Bernstein, her club associate, and he watched a floor show with the aim of using it in her club. Coogan had earlier settled with Bernstein and his mother for earnings from his childhood film career. He plans to depart Septem ber 21 for New York to star in What a Life on tour. He also notes acting is the only path he knows to make a living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Aig
Jackie Coogan
Hollywood
Mary Luana Wallace
Coogan
Tilled
Princess Luana
Arthur L. Bernstein
Bernstein
Luana
Betty Grable
Frank Hackney Improves After Serious Baseball Injury
Frank Hackney Monroe White Sox second baseman showed improved condition after being struck on the head by a baseball in Greenville Saturday night. He had partly regained consciousness and remained in critical condition as of the latest report from his Greenville physician. Dr. Bendel and Saul Adler, part owners of the Monroe club, traveled to Greenville to visit him in Kings Daughters hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hackney
Monroe White Sox
Greenville
W. L. Bendel
Hackney
Bendel
Saul Adler
Monroe
Kings Daughters Hospital
Deadly flood swamps Tientsin on Hai River
Flood waters from the Hai River inundate large parts of Tientsin, causing extensive damage across the Japanese and British concessions. Refuges stream into the city as fires burn through flooded districts. Officials fear epidemics as water levels rise and services fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tientsin
North
China
Hai River
Tientsins
Hai
Peiping Mukden
Cobb clocks 369.23 mph on first half of land speed attempt
John R. Cobb in the Railton Red Lion at Bonneville tops 369.23 mph on the measured mile but cannot complete the required return trip within an hour due to motor trouble and lack of tires. He postpones the official record bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonneville Salt Flats
Utah
John R. Cobb
London
Cobb
George E. T. Eyston
England
Millionaire Publisher among Eight Charged in Tax Conspiracy
Chicago fed charges allege M L Annenberg and seven others conspired to defraud the government of 137 727 26 in taxes penalties and interest tied to the Consensus Pubima racing news service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
M. L. Annenberg
Consensus Pubima Company
Soviet German non aggression pact moves to conclusion
Moscow reports a Soviet German non aggression accord near completion with German minister to arrive for talks. Britain and France push mutual aid negotiations, while Paris and London monitor Danzig tensions. Berlin calls the move a Hitler triumph as Poland border tensions rise. Warsaw cites cautious but responsible sources on the Nazi Communist actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Russia
Germany
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Poland
Danzig
Mussolini
London
Britain
Paris
Moscow
Warsaw
Frozen sleep cancer patient awakens in Illinois clinic
A 53 year old man with prostate cancer awoke after five days of cryogenic sleep at St. John’s hospital in Springfield under three doctors supervision. The ice packed porcelain bed cooled him to 86 degrees as X rays will determine tumor response. method originated at Temple University.
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Springfield
Medical
St. John’s Hospital
Alex Jones
James Graham
Henry Ashauer
Jones
Temple University School of Medicine
Philadelphia
Temple Fay
George C. Henry
Temple University
Graham
Pope Considers World Broadcast Speech on Peace
The Vatican says Pope Pius may broadcast a speech to 20 000 Catholic workers from France and Belgium visiting Rome for a September pilgrimage. He plans to address them at St Peter's from Castel Gandolfo, outlining spiritual views on social issues and world peace.
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Vatican City
Pius
Young Catholic Workers
France
Belgium
Rome
St. Peter's
Castel Gandolfo
Vatican
Five Indicted on Bribery in Orleans Levee Bond Case
Five defendants face additional counts after Monday indictments linked to a $496 000 bond refunding deal handled by the Orleans levee board. Abe L Shushan Robert J Newman Norvin Trent Harris Henry J Miller and Herbert W Waguespack are named in bribery and mail fraud charges. Bonds were set at 10 000 each as district attorney Byrne moves to supersede contempt proceedings and pursue a three judge hearing.
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New Orleans
Abe L. Shushan
Robert J. Newman
Norvin Trent Harris
Federal Grand Jury
Orleans
Albert Granzin, Jr
Criminal District
Shushan
Newman, Harris and Company, Investment House
Henry J. Miller
Herbert W. Waguespack
Levee Board
Hayes faces removal bid after 10 to 15 year fraud sentence
Hayes the mayor of Waterbury Connecticut and former lieutenant governor was sentenced to 10 to 15 years for conspiracy. He appeared before the board of aldermen to decide if he should be removed. He plans to appeal while posting a $50 000 bond for freedom.
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Waterbury
Conn
Frank Hayes
Board of Aldermen
Connecticut
Hayes
State Supreme Court
Tugwell Reveals Bonuses Tied to East Louisiana Sale
Louisiana State Treasurer A P Tugwell reports that bonuses totaling 4990 were paid to East Louisiana State Hospital officers soon after the Idlewild plantation property sold for 5000. He notes raises followed, with Long's manager receiving 2500 and others 1000 and 1400, claiming most of the sale price went as bonuses. Ellison opened an inquiry and Tugwell called for a full probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
A. P. Tugwell
State Auditor's Office
East Louisiana State Hospital
Idlewild
W. W Durham
Tugwell
Durham
David M. Ellison
Earl K
Long
Wade H. Long
L. M. Fournet
Poland Faces War Decision Over Danzig Crisis
The Danzig dispute may hinge on Poland conceding to Germany. Observers say if Poland yields, no war. if not, grave outcomes loom. Britain and France promise help, but doubts persist about the allies accepting Polish demands or Germany seeking peaceful settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Associated Press
New York
Danzig
Germany
Fuehrer
Hitler
Flashes In The News From Across The Nation
Brief clippings show odd notes and name changes across cities. In Wildwood Crest a thief left a taunting note after stealing seventy dollars. In St Louis a family names their newborn William Albert only to discover the middle name shifts to Dorothy Ann. In Chicago a judge remarks on grammar as a dishwasher faces ninety days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Albert Glenk
William Albert
Chicago
N. J. Bonelli
O. K
Yee Yuen
Red Cross Marks 75th Anniversary Worldwide
The International Red Cross celebrates 75 years since its 1864 Geneva covenant recognizing wartime neutrality and care for the wounded. From Solferino scenes to global aid, it now includes 61 countries and 40 million people under the white and crimson banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Red Cross
Geneva Council
Red Cross
First patients moved to Charity Hospital New Orleans
The first patients are being moved this week to the new Charity hospital building. Dr Roy Wright says 125 negroes were moved from the Pythian temple yesterday and the remainder will be moved this week, saving 1500 dollars monthly. Bids for completion of the hospital will be re advertised for economy. amounts not yet available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Charity Hospital
Roy Wright
Pythian Temple
Grand Jury Report Update In Ouachita Parish
Fourteen witnesses testified before the Ouachita parish grand jury with one left to hear. District Attorney Hawthorne said the panel may finish investigations into parish and city officials and other matters this week. No indictments will be announced until all probes conclude. Names of today’s witnesses were not released.
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Ouachita Parish
Grand Jury
Frank W. Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Probed Prowler Shot by Shreveport Fireman
Police seek identity of a white youth aged 17 to 18 shot and killed by Floyd Wilcox a city fireman at his Shreveport home after the man glimpsed a prowler peering into a bedroom window. Fingerprints will be sent to state and federal agencies for identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
S. W. Anderson
Christian Missionary Alliance
Sammie
Floyd Wilcox
Wilcox
W. T. Prudhomme
State Bureau of Identification
Baton Rouge
Washington
Nations weigh war plans as Britain and France consider air raids
Premier Daladier meets with General Gamelin as Paris shifts to private talks. London debates strategy for possible bombing raids across Germany and into Poland. Warsaw notes Berlin's non aggression talks but keeps policy steady as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Daladier
Maurice Gamelin
France
SANE DRIVING IS SAFE DRIVING
A public safety message urges patience at signals and warns that rushing lights can kill. It notes thousands died last year from this behavior and emphasizes responsible driving, saying adults should act their age and children should not drive.
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A A Allis
Slovakia
Bohemia
Moravia
Finland
Albert Foerster
Daniig
Little Hitler
Ird
Leche
Byrne
NEA
League
Danzig Free State
By DeWitt MacKenzie
Wildwood Crest
N. J
Earl Calleway
Solferino
Victor Emmanuel
Napoleon III
Henri Dunant
Charity
Peeper
Pat Green
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