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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1939
Page
1
London observers say the British navy remains a global shield with home and Mediterranean fleets against the Berlin Rome axis. An aerial bombardment could strip British ships to size, shifting naval power and reshaping warfare as radical as the Monitor and Merrimac clash.
Helena August 31 A 41 year old state revenue department agent, Carville, was shot and killed while stopping a Mississippi registered liquor truck near West Helena. The driver, from Greenwood Mississippi, resisted and claimed hijack. The liquor valued at 3200 dollars. Carville leaves a widow and two young sons.
A columnist argues for a highway sense law based on common sense rather than speed limits or patrols. The piece claims most road accidents stem from a lack of sensible driving and signals, urging readers that sane driving equals safe driving.
London and European telegraph and telephone links were interrupted, with many London U S lines down as British censorship prepared to seize wires within minutes. One Paris to New York channel remained open, AP reported from London at 7:09 p.m. local time.
Washington, Aug 31. A high official said President Roosevelt views no immediate peace move possible and the government will pursue watchful waiting. Diplomats noted London Berlin talks but warned on hard Polish issues and Hitler demands. King Vittorio Emanuele said Italy is doing what it can to bring peace with justice and has sent Roosevelt's appeal to his government.
The French government orders a strict blackout in Paris with all exterior lights extinguished and windows screened. It appeals to residents to leave the capital while transport remains available as Paris backs war preparations and the rail system is placed under government control for troop and supply movement.
Washington officials said a grower loan program for this year’s cotton could be launched if prices fall further. Loans would likely mirror last year’s 8.30 cents per pound middling with quality-based adjustments. The move follows price declines since opening of the season near 9 cents.
Associated Press outlines notable European history dates since Hitler rose to power. Entries include Hitler becoming chancellor January 20 1953 and Mussolini Hitler Venice conference June 14. Other items cover Rome Berlin actions and early 1930s mobilizations.
Berlin dispatch profiles six members of Adolf Hitler's defense cabinet. Hermann Goering, 46, heads multiple posts and is seen as a likely successor. Rudolf Hess, 45, Hitler's deputy and shadow, is a veteran aviator and loyal follower. Wilhelm Frick, 62, interior minister since 1933, linked to Munich early Nazi ties and beer cellar putsch. Wilhelm Keitel, 57, chief of the army high command, is identified as a key military figure.
Warsaw August 31 Thousands of grim faced Polish civilians in khaki uniforms marched to join the armed forces under President Ignace Moscicki's mobilization order calling reservists under 40 to the colors. Officials expect manpower to rise from 1.5 million to well over 2 million as government cites Germany's aggression and heightened security concerns. The move follows tense exchanges with Britain and Germany over Poland's defense.
Veterans of Foreign Wars factions debated war referendum and neutrality laws at the 40th national encampment in Boston. Resolutions target aliens, with proposals to bar relief rolls, delay immigration, deport noncitizens, and restrict refugees while nudging a cash and carry policy and shifts in wartime authority.
FBI and state police traced a 40 year old murder after a farmer named Baker died in Texas. A half erased name on a photo led to a Montana man claiming to be W T Sawyers’s brother. Sawyers allegedly killed his girlfriend’s sister in Tennessee during a fight with a rival suitor. The exact location and identities remain unknown.
Hartford Connecticut wives skilled with rolling pins compete at the Hartford County 4 H club fair to win prizes for direct hits using a dummy man target. In Warren Indiana Dale Johnsons car veered onto a soft shoulder and rolled into a ditch, Dwight Boxell witnessed the crash and went to town for help.
Dr James Monroe Smith and four others pleaded not guilty in criminal district court in New Orleans to embezzlement tied to the Louisiana State University scandal. The group included Seymour Weiss Monte Hart Louis LeSage and J Emory Adams. Smith faces additional forgery charges and a federal income tax arraignment is set for tomorrow.
A crowd of 2,500 backed a petition to recall Mayor Maury Maverick and Commissioner Louis Lipscomb over a riot at a Communist meeting. Six reasons cited include aiding enemies, rental payment for the hall, police action, denial of petition rights, charter violations, and alleged incompetence.
The piece notes French and other European observers see mediation offers as possible paths to avert conflict over Germany and Poland. Poland fears concessions would resemble Munich, and Danzig's status remains a sticking point while Hitler pursues broader aims beyond Danzig.
Aug 31 reports from Warsaw Berlin Paris Moscow and London describe German border incursions Polish air actions Danzig border cut communications and Britain France Russia mobilization moves. King George VI chaired naval briefings while France received mass enlistment requests from political exiles and foreigners.
Los Angeles reports nearly half the bombers from Lockheed and North American plants will ship to England and France within days. The Furness liner Indian Prince carries a large batch to Liverpool today, with more on the Pacific Reliance and Wyoming to Havre. The Lochaven will take 20 additional for Liverpool around September, amid wartime secrecy on military aircraft.
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