Chinese plan to evacuate Canton as Japanese advance nears
Hongkong dispatch reports preparations to move 400000 women and children and local governments inland from Canton. Japanese forces of about 40000 push toward Waichow and threaten Canton Kowloon railway. Tamshui shelled and ruins surround the town as Japanese air and artillery dominate the advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongkong
Canton
South China
Tamshui
Bias Bay
Canton-Kowloon
Waichow
Macao
New Attack on Unemployment Promised by Administration
Washington reports an admin plan to present a broad new program early next year aimed at restoring work opportunities by improving conditions in durable goods industries. The move ties to the monopoly inquiry seeking faults in the economic structure believed to hinder job access while urging winter action to restart private industry hiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Two New Attempts Reported In Mary Coyle Case After Slaying
Police investigated two additional assaults on women in Larchmont near New Rochelle as authorities sought the killer of 17 year old Mary Imelda Coyle. Christine Robinson Shaw, 21, and Hannah Moynihan, 24, reported near misses by a nude man who fled. No new evidence or suspects disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larchmont
N. Y
Mary Imelda Coyle
Mamaroneck
Christine Robinshaw
Hannah Moynihan
William F. Horan
William J. Keresey
George Reifenberger
New Rochelle
Coyle
Spy ring on trial for stealing U S defense secrets
In New York a federal espionage trial begins with a jury picked for three men and a woman accused of selling U S military secrets to a foreign power. Guenther Rumrich pleads guilty as trial opens, while a woman and three men face conspiracy charges in the first major U S espionage case since World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Guenther Gustav Rumrich
United States Army
Knox
Lamar Hardy
Bird in Hand Duck Escapes After Pocket Gaffe
In Winnipeg Albert Armistead shoots a duck and Walter Scofield pockets it. The stunned mallard quivers free in Scofield’s pocket, eluding a second shot and leaving both hunters exasperated. In Chicago Louis Stein staged a hungry feast, devouring 22 ham burger sandwiches and two quarts of ice cream to the crowd’s amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Albert Armistead
Walter Scofield
Armister
Scofield
Armistead
Chicago
Louis Stein
Stein
Czechs Assure German Chief of Loyal Attitude
Frantisek Chvalkovsky the Czechoslovak foreign minister assured Adolf Hitler of a loyal future stance toward Germany in a nine minute Munich meeting. Hitler expressed regret over the unresolved Hungarian minority issue and discussed questions involving both states as Chvalkovsky prepared to return to Prague. The Komarom conference failed to reach accord, Hungary threatening to appeal to the four powers of the Munich accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Frantisek Chvalkovsky
Czechoslovakia
Chvalkovsky
Hitler
Prague
Komarom
Hungary
Slovakia
Berlin
Rome
Tokyo
Convention of A. F. L. closes in Houston
The 58th annual A F L convention adjourned in Houston after a stormy day of debate on dualism and the New Deal. The meeting approved continued war chest funding and authorized the executive council to carry on labor battles while seeking unity with the C I O and planning to meet again in San Francisco in 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
American Federation of Labor Unions
Executive Council
San Francisco
William Green
The
A. F. of L
Green
Ulster Irish Appeal to Hitler for Ireland Union
A Ulster Irish group in Belfast on Oct 14 sent a message to Chancellor Hitler asking him to persuade Premier Chamberlain to end partition in Northern Ireland and secure freedom for the minority, following an Armagh county mass meeting.
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Belfast
Hitler
Millions Black Out Homes For First Defense Drill
Fort Bragg North Carolina October 14 A million Americans took part in a blackout drill to defend against attacking bombers. About 15 000 square miles 67 towns in 21 eastern counties turned off lights as army flying fortresses performed a simulated raid. Commanding officers noted highway traffic as the main challenge while praising civilian cooperation and the blackout warning network built from telephone lines radio stations and church bells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Bragg
N. C
North Carolina
Hungary urged to delay mobilization over Czechoslovakia crisis
Hungary postponed its army mobilization at the urging of foreign powers led by Germany to aid European peace. A Hungarian delegation flew to Berlin at Hitler's invitation to discuss possible territorial demands on Czechoslovakia as Budapest faced pressure from Czechoslovak actions in the Komarom talks. Meanwhile 500 Budapest university students demonstrated in Liberty Square calling for arms to oppose Czechoslovakia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Hungary
Germany
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Czechoslovakia
Liberty Square
Rift Between Church and Nazis Widens in Vienna
Vienna reports say Nazi leaders claim the gap between the state and the Catholic church has grown wider after Nazi commissioner Joseph Buerckel’s anti cleric speech. He warned that negotiations with the church are broken and accused Catholic leaders of delaying them over Czechoslovakia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Joseph Buerckel
Buerckel
Heroes’ Square
Czechoslovakia
Theodore Cardinal Innitzer
Ex New Orleans officer guilty of manslaughter in 1937 killing
Francis Waiters a 42 year old former New Orleans police member was convicted of manslaughter in the 1937 death of drinking companion Lawrence Fitzpatrick. The jury reached verdict at 3 am after an all day trial with Walters claiming self defense after being attacked inside his home. He faces six years eight months to 2 years in prison.
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New Orleans
Francis Waiters
Lawrence Fitzpatrick
Walters
Fitzpatrick
Marie Louise Walters
Walter J. Jesclard
Pay Hour Law Regulations Issued To Define Coverage
Washington October wage hour officials said general definitions and regulations will clarify how the new labor standards law applies. They will cover learners apprentices and messengers who may be paid less than the 25 cent minimum and will also define professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oct M
Congress
Trippers On Final Good Will Tour South Arkansas
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce leads its last Good Will Tour of the season Friday visiting Rayville Epps Oak Grove Lake Providence Eudora Lake Village Montrose Hamburg Crommet Bastrop and return. The Neville High school band accompanies the group which plans short stops except in Eudora where they stay longer.
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Chamber of Commerce
Arkansas
Monroe
Neville High School
Rayville
Epps
Oak Grove
Lake Providence
Eudora
Lake Village
Montrose
Hamburg
Cromett
Bastrop
Asoet
Joker and Company
Dwight Standard Office Supply
W. 0. Y. Weeb
Cox and Frazer
D. L. Davidson
Women's Shop
David Marx
Southern Hardware Company
A. B. Clarkson
Louisiana Power and Light Company
L. P. Landry
Twin City Motor Company
Bill Rothermel
Twin City Printing Company
Bernard Levi
Ford Levi
Stationery Company
Fred Strauss
F. Strauss and Son
John Schneider
Two Germans Executed in Berlin Espionage Case
On Ploetzensee prison grounds Franz Backes and Joseph Baranek were executed by guillotine for espionage after a long period of activity. The latest executions raise the yearly total to sixteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Franz Backes
Joseph Baranek
Ploetzensee
Anatomy of a Lynching Case Sparks Grand Jury Action
Ruston Louisiana October 14 special reports identify W W C Williams a year old Negro as the man who battered Breedlove of Ruston and assaulted a Shreveport companion on September 12. Palm prints matched a print from Breedlove s car. Judge E L Walker will convene a special grand jury Monday to probe the lynching amid conflicting statements about Williams guilt. Williams reportedly tortured and wounded before death and was buried by Arcadia burial group under insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
W.W. C. Willams
JW. Breedlove
Breedlove
Williams
Sater
Baton Rouge
Sheriffs Office
BR. M. Blair
Jonesboro
Blair
Perm
BE. L. Walker
Grand Jury
Arcadia Burial Association
St. Peter's Baptist Church
Z. F. Ledord
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Linden
N. J
U. S
Ring
Veniremen
Austria
Rumrich
Associated Press
Fuehrer
Edith Stone
International Falls
Minn
By Melvin K. Whitefeather
Chamber of Commerce Party
South Arkansas
Firth
E. L. Walker
West Monroe
Brown Food Store
Hatchells’ Grocery Wear
Walker’s Grocery
Eureka Stores
Sur-Way
Messina
A & P Food Store
Carso’s Food Market Monroe
Faulk Bros
Green's Market
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