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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1939

Page

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Hitler Raises Demands on Poland and Corridor

Adolf Hitler boosted demands on Poland including the return of Danzig and the Polish corridor. He argued with Daladier in a public letter, saying deeper German claims in eastern Europe are now official, citing so called Macedonian conditions to justify expansion.

Berlin Adolf Hitler Poland Danzig Pomorze Germany East Fuehrer Daladier France Hitler Propaganda Ministry Paris Upper Silesia Dalader East Prussia Baltic Sea Smith

Japanese Fliers Reach Nome After Bold North Pacific Hop

Seven Japanese aviators complete the first leg of a round the world goodwill flight in the Nippon monoplane landing at Nome Alaska at 11 02 am local time from Komandorskie Island after a 2 4 mile flight over the north Pacific and Bering Sea. They plan to proceed to Whitehorse Yukon weather permitting then to Vancouver Seattle San Francisco and Los Angeles en route across the United States Pilot Sumitoshi Nakao noted for a Berlin Tokyo record leads the crew.

NOMF Alaska Whitehorse Yukon Territory United States North Pacific Bering Sea Komandorskie Island Kamchatka Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Kokkaido Island Vancouver B. C Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles Sumitoshi Nakao Tokyo

Noe Planning to Return by Plane

State Senator James A. Noe of Monroe Louisiana guberna torial candidate injured when his car overturned west of Austin on Saturday. Mrs Noe and daughter Gay Noe uninjured. Plane arrangements were made to fly from Austin to Dallas then Monroe. X rays showed three ribs bruised and a scalp laceration required 26 stitches.

Austin James A. Noe Monroe Louisiana Here Noe Gay Noe Dallas Kerrville

Japan appoints Abe to form new cabinet after Hiranuma resignation

In Tokyo Emperor Hirohito designates retired army leader General Nobuyuki Abe to form a new cabinet, replacing Premier Baron Kiichiro Hiranuma who resigned over the German Soviet non aggression pact. Abe, a former acting war minister, leaves the palace to begin assembling a government as Japan watches Soviet moves toward Manchukuo and North China. In Jackson Mississippi Judge Paul B. Johnson and Mike Conner race for governor in tomorrow's runoff, with Johnson boasting county leads and solid backing from key figures, while Conner campaigns across Meridian Quitman Raleigh and Laurel.

Tokyo Nobuyuki Abe Hirohito Kiichiro Hiranuma Abe Russia Germany

Maverick Faces Recall Movement Over City Riot

San Antonio, Aug 28 A recall effort led by Alexander Boynton former Bexar county district attorney targets Mayor Maury Maverick after a Communist meeting in the municipal auditorium ended in a riot. About 5000 people attended the protest criticizing mob violence and Maverick’s permit for the gathering.

San Antonio Tex Alexander Boynton Bexar County Maury Maverick Maverick United States Boynton Red Cradle of Texas Liberty

Los Angeles Youth Found Dead in Desert Truck

Marvin Clayton 14 was found dead of thirst in his disabled truck in the desert. Thomas J. Hampton 23, who rode with Clayton, vanished and is believed to have gone in search of water. police pursue leads as search continues.

Los Angeles Marvin Clayton Desert Thomas J. Hampton Clayton

London bomb cry triggers stampede outside Downing Street

Women cried bomb as a suitcase was hurled and a shower of black rubber balls with chalked slogans flew into the crowd waiting for the British cabinet at No 10 Downing Street. Mounted police halted the incident and arrested a hatless man who claimed there was nothing in the case.

London Downing Street No. 10 Britain

Five Louisiana cases set for Septembers filing. Rogge notes suspicions

Assistant Attorney General O John Rogge reports his wife believes foul play caused a Galveston wreck that injured his wife and two children. Separately Senator James A Noe remains hospitalized after a Tex motor crash. Dr J A Shaw, linked to hot oil probes, died by suicide after a Thibodaux accident. Rogge returns from Washington as cases move toward Sept hearings.

New Orleans O. John Rogge Louisiana Investigations Galveston Tex Rogge James A. Noe Austin J. A. Shaw Minerals Division State Conservation Department Thibodaux Washington Murphy Louisiana

Educators to Be Banqueted by Louisiana State Officials

Civic club members from Monroe and West Monroe join Kiwanis Lions and Rotary to honor LSU President Paul M Hebert at Northeast Junior College cafeteria on Monday at 7 30 p m. About 150 are expected with Dean C C Calvert as master of ceremonies. Guests include Troy Middleton Dean Frey Dr B Mitchell and Dr Daniel Borth. Short talks will cover plans for the coming year.

Kiwanis Clubs Monroe West Monroe Lions Club Rotary Club of Northeast Junior College Paul M. Hebert Louisiana State University C. C. Calvert Hebert Troy H. Middleton F. C. Frey Agricultural Department B. F. Mitchell Daniel Borth

England Prepares Evacuation Drill as Children Reported Safe

London and thirty other cities witness a mass evacuation rehearsal as 1.5 million schoolchildren march to schools with gas masks, rations, and changes of clothes. Mothers accompany them while teachers ensure tags and provisions.

London Britain Alf Liz

Japan May Seek New Course After Russo German Pact

The Tokyo source says Japan may abandon close ties with Germany and tread a path of splendid isolation while keeping doors open to friends. The move follows shock over the Russo German non aggression pact and could affect Japan’s relations with Britain and America.

DeWitt MacKenzie Associated Press New York Japan Britain America Tokyo Germany Orient Europe

Nations Move Toward Full Wartime Footing

Adolf Hitler demanded Danzig and the Polish corridor provoking rapid European military mobilization. France mobilizes about 3 million, imposes press censorship. the Netherlands orders general mobilization. Britain enacts sweeping defense rules and restricts civil liberties. evacuation of over 1 million London schoolchildren reported as a rehearsal.

London Adolf Hitler Danzig Europe France Britain Admiralty Mediterranean Baltic

French Reservists Depart Paris Amid Tears and Farewells

Hundreds of French reservists leave Paris for mobilization as families gather at Gare de l Est. Civilians cry and bid farewell with kisses and embraces while police manage crowds and officers and trunks depart in taxis amid hushed emotions.

Paris Gare de L’est

Businesses Move to Open Country

London reports suburban workers shifted patterns as banks insurers and other firms opened country homes over the weekend to operate from safer areas away from air raid risks in the city, with many staff traveling to these new sites.

London

Daladier Letter to Hitler on Peace and Responsibility

Berlin reports the text of Premier Daladier's August 26 letter to Adolf Hitler amid the ongoing exchange. Daladier urges restraint, emphasizes France's peaceful intent and cooperation with Germany, and notes Poland's wish for peaceful coexistence, asserting no barrier to a peaceful solution at present.

Berlin Daladier Adolf Hitler Hitler Herr Reich Germany France Europe Poland

Thinks America Must Enter War at Vet Veterans Convent

National Commander Eugene I. Van Antwerp told the 40th VFW convention in Boston that the United States will inevitably be forced to join a future war. He argued neutrals have no rights against belligerents and that force is the only defense of world power rights. Mrs. Anna Mae Lochner urged peace but warned dictators threaten global security and said America can deter war by showing opposition to aggressors.

Johnson Conner Mississippi Biloxi City Park J. B. Snider Hugh White United States Pat Harrison Theodore Bilbo Bilbo Senate Roosevelt Harrison Boston Eugene I. van Antwerp Veterans of Foreign Wars America van Antwerp Anna Mae Lochner St. Petersburg Fla

War threats and maneuvers as Europe edges toward conflict

Across Warsaw Amsterdam London Berlin Paris New York Washington and London reports describe German Polish tensions, mobilization plans, and diplomatic efforts as nations weigh possible war actions and mediation attempts. Italy and Britain signal support while Hitler reportedly considers mediation options and potential responses to aggression.

Prospective Air Race Flier Killed in Test Flight

Delbert D. Bush a 26 year old from Kansas City was killed in a crash during a test flight near Cleveland airport while preparing for Grove and Thompson trophy races scheduled September 2 to 5. He is survived by his widow Chare louise and their ten month old daughter Chardel of Leavenworth Kansas.

Cleveland Delbert D. Bush Kansas City Bush Charelouise Chardel Leavenworth, Kan

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