Britain Suffers Major Night Bombardment As Fire Raids Intensify
Allied and Axis claims describe a large raid across Britain with 100 pound bombs and a new silence technique by Wazi airmen. A London shelter bombing killed four in one family. Italian bombers hit the Suez canal area while German reports claim successful pre dawn strikes on Portsmouth Chatham Liverpool Thameshaven and Middlesbrough.
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War Bulletins Rally Shelter Amid Air Raid Night in France
A minister of home security organized a shelter set up as bombs and gunfire sounded in the distance. Mrs. Plume said the air raid helped her mind focusing on safety. In Vichy Petain government relieved governors of Chad Equatorial Africa New Caledonia and the Cameroons. Berlin reports Britain replies to German warning over Nazi downings.
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Protests Over Berlin Bombing Follow Irish Claims
On Aug 29 Irish charge d affaires William Warnock visited the foreign office seeking clarification of Monday’s incident in which Ireland says a German plane bombed an Irish town killing three girls. German authorities said they had no information of a German plane and promised further investigation.
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Berlin holds Turkish representatives after Istanbul dealer arrest
Nerim Guen, Berlin based Turkish papers representative, and three Turkish businessmen were taken to central police HQ in handcuffs as retaliation for the arrest of a German book and newspaper dealer in Istanbul. The dealer was seized in humiliating circumstances for selling Adolf Hitler’s Volkischer Beobachter which published a cartoon displeasing to the Turks.
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Churchill caught in air raid as mayor orders shut cigar
In an August 29 report from Ramsgate, Mayor A B C Kempe commands Churchill to extinguish his cigar as he enters an air raid shelter. Churchill quips about the cigar, noting it is a good one. Lisbon dispatch says Grand Duchess Charlotte leaves Lisbon for London to reorganize Luxembourg government in exile after the May German invasion.
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Bolivar tanker presumed lost near London
Venezuelan oil tanker Bolivar of 2651 tons is overdue and presumed lost after a Reuters dispatch from Rangoon. German commissioner Seyss-Inquart orders property seizures and punishments for Dutch demonstrations for the House of Orange on Queen Wilhelmina’s birthday. Queen in exile in England. Australia reports about 100000 men under arms.
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Senate approves Burke-Wadsworth draft bill extending ages to 45
The measure would require registration for men 21 to 30 with 12 months service in peacetime, plus possible longer duty if needed. Exemptions include dependents and essential workers. alients without naturalization avoid liability. The president would name draftees impartially with 900000 cap and pay raised to 30 dollars monthly.
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Balkan Envoys Dispatch Terms For Peace Or Order
Balkan envoys outline aims of quiet peace and lasting stability in talks described as cooperative. Officials avoid a fixed program while noting war continues and Germany seeks Balkan resources. Nazi press calls the four power meeting pivotal for southeast Europe and beyond.
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Transylvania Standoff Stirs Balkan Peace Talks In Vienna
In Vienna talks on Transylvania resume under Axis watch for Balkans peace. Hungary and Romania clash over at least 1.5 million Magyars and 200 thousand Romanians amid historic claims. Nearby Bucovina and Moldavia see mass postwar border tensions and Romanian withdrawal warnings from King Carol government.
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Rumanians hear Moscow seeks property value payment plan
The Soviet government asks the mixed Russian Romanian Claims Commission to determine the value of property left in Romania by residents moving into Soviet occupied areas. The payment would go directly to the Soviet government by Romania, with property previously managed by Romanian state administrators.
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Hagen Leads P G A Championship Round As Old Guard Shines
Walt Hagen the five time former champion survived two 18 hole rounds to reach the third round in Hershey Pennsylvania. He defeated Gil Sellers and Vic Ghezzi and eyes Harold MecSpaden in the next match while Sarazen and Picard push toward the semi finals. Denny Shute recovering from appendicitis received a $250 aid check from the association.
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Newsman Describes London Raid Peril on Bridge
A reporter recalls a London raid crossing a bridge during an air attack. Bombs echoed, searchlights scanned the sky, and a lone conductor notified “All change” as the route paused. The narrator crossed the dark span to shelter behind brick walls amid the looming threat.
Ontario Gold Output Reaches Record High in 1938 December
In December 1938 Ontario produced a record 260,878 fine ounces of gold. Most came from the Porcupine camp, signaling a strong month for the province’s mining sector.
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Packers Meet College All Stars In Pro All Star Show
The Green Bay Packers and the college All-Stars clash at Soldier Field in a Pro All Star spectacle. An 85,000 crowd is expected as teams renew a series tied two games apiece with past results including 1934 1936 ties and recent wins by the Bears Giants and All-Stars. The Packers rely on Herber Hutson Isbell passing while the Collegians feature Kinnick Heineman and Washington.
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Giants Blast Warneke Take Cardinals 5 2
The Giants win 5 2 over the Cardinals as Maurice Van Rokays shines with heavy batting support and Sewell earns his 12th victory against three defeats. Mulcahy boots a first inning error allowing two runners to score. Box scores follow.
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Sleepers rise as Kern's West Virginia eyes season opener
The sports roundup notes Bill Kern's first West Virginia squad viewed as a sleeper while boxing see-saws with a $10,000 guarantee and Arturo Godoy considering canceling his bout with Lee Savold if Des Moines pays up. It mentions Army Navy cage coach Bill Anderson courted away from Ardmore Pa and Walter Hagen staying up awaiting Tigers results, plus Cleveland labeled as half-Witts and New Orleans revived as a fight town. Scalzo Perrin drew 9 957 fans for a $15 446 gate as Northwestern prep coaches scouted in Seaford.
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Baseball notes and personal sporting updates from the era
Correction corrects a prior estimate that Bill Hayes earned a dollar per game. Hayes will receive 165 dollars for two weeks as an umpire in the Wichita Semi Pro Tournament, confirming he is not wealthy. Tom Meany discusses Joe E. Brown at the Dodger Baseball School in Nutley New Jersey. Monty Stratton’s leg injury and Abe Attell’s new restaurant are noted alongside Dempsey’s forthcoming autobiography.
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Borotra bans all pro sports except cycling
Jean Borotra the French sports czar prohibits all professional sports except cycling stirring memory of past tennis tours that barred pro players. The note hints at a historic controversy over the amateur status in sports.
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Ferrell Brother George Voted Richmond Colts’ Most Popular
Wes Ferrell needn't think he's the only popular member of the famous baseball clan. George Ferrell nicknamed Old Faithful has just been voted the Richmond Colts' most popular member for 1940 in Richmond Virginia.
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Milk cannot be reassembled from its many components
Scientists have split milk into over a hundred substances but cannot reconstruct milk from those parts. The finding highlights limits in reversing complex natural mixtures and may affect dairy research methods.
Monroe City Council Ends Audit Year With Net Gain
The Monroe Louisiana City Council on August 22 1940 received and filed the annual audit for the year ended April 26 1940. The report shows no indebtedness notes payable and a reduction in audited vouchers payable with general fund revenues exceeding expenses by 106 052 34 and public utilities reporting a surplus of 409 422 73.
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