Roosevelt Hurries Back to Washington Amid European Crisis
President Roosevelt, aboard the U S S Lang, abandons a Gulf Stream fishing trip to hurry to Sandy Hook New Jersey aboard the Tuscaloosa. He plans a Washington arrival by noon after the sea voyage while diplomats and reporters seek word on neutrality and wartime moves. Secretary Hull breaks off a vacation at White Sulphur Springs to return to Washington to monitor the fast changing international situation.
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Nazi Minister in Moscow Moves Toward Soviet Pact
Adolf Hitlers foreign minister Joachim von Ribbentrop arrived in Moscow by special plane to finalize a non aggression treaty with the Soviet Union. He met Premier Vyacheslav Molotov within hours and waived official courtesies as talks began. Soviet officials see a quick pact as likely, while Britain and France await instructions and observers note cautious reporting.
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Adolf Hitler
Joachim van Ribbentrop
Sovietussia
Vyacheslaff Molotoff
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Pres. Busch of Bolivia In Critical Condition After Wounding
President Ger man Busch Bolivia's 35 year old leader lies in a dying condition from a pistol wound received early today. Palace doctors say the wound is fatal if not fatal already. Vice President Baldivieso and Interior Minister Salinas rush to his bedside as Bishop Antezana administers rites at 9 am. A large crowd gathers outside the hospital awaiting further details.
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Carlos Quintanilla
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Weather Outlook and River Stages Report
The forecast calls for fair weather in Iowa tonight and Thursday with warmer readings in the northwest and Davenport Rock Island Moline area. Illinois remains fair with cooler readings in the east and extreme south tonight and warmer on Thursday. River stage readings show La Crosse 4.7 with a 0.7 rise, Dubuque 8.1 up 1.2, Davenport 4.2 up 0.3, Muscatine 5.9 up 0.1, Keokuk 2.1 down 0.2, and St. Louis 5.1 down 0.8.
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War scare drives many from Berlin
All avenues of travel out of Germany jammed as French and British citizens and other foreigners flee fear of war. No airplane seats available after early morning. trains ran all day with corridors packed. British and French citizens were advised by their diplomats to leave Germany following an order from Paris to ambassador Robert Coulondre.
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Paris
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Settlement in New York Milk Boycott Looms
Utica N Y report says nine day milk boycott nears end as Archie Wright backs a compromise for a $2.15 blended price per hundredweight. Union push favors Wright's plan. original demand was $2.35. present price $1.50. State police hold Gerald Blowers on felonious assault charge after pickets dumped milk in Camden wounded four. two hospitalized.
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Hopkins Staff of Economists to War on Unemployment
Secretary of commerce Harry L. Hopkins announced a new staff of economists tasked to attack unemployment and other business problems under a 160000 dollar appropriation. The group will study and actively pursue measures to increase employment and balance the economic structure.
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United States Plans Trade Pact With Argentina
The state department announced negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement with Argentina to place U S exports on equal footing with European rivals. Argentina is a major market. U S exports to Argentina totaled 86.479 million in recent years, with 15 years of surplus. Public hearings are set for Oct 16, with submissions due by Oct 4.
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Sumner Welles
Hunt for Evanston obstetrician in Northland forests
Latsen Minnesota reports that Dr. Arthur H. Curtis, an Evanston obstetrician, and his sister-in-law Mrs. Floyd H. Watrous were the sixth and seventh lost in the Northland forests this summer as hundreds searched. Their abandoned car was found nine miles from a Lutsen resort on Lake Superior’s shore, 90 miles northeast of Duluth. Earlier, authorities searched for Raymond Witman, a two-year-old boy who wandered off while his mother picked blueberries and was presumed dead.
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Gillette Sees Liberalism as 1940 Keynote
Iowa Democrat Senator Guy Mark Gillette urged a liberal 1940 Democratic appeal not tied to one man’s ideas while opposing a third term. He praised governors Herring Kraschel and Iowa natives Wallace Hopkins, warned of factional friction, and noted no 1936 party split though Republicans split multiple times.
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Nelson G. Kraschel
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Pastor Taught Captors Poker During Kidnapping Ordeal
The Rev. Gerould R. Goldner of Mogadore Ohio described teaching poker with deuces wild to 15 captors ten miles outside Jerusalem after being kidnapped July 18. He and his father Rev. Jacob Goldner were seized during a trip from a Greek monastery. the father was freed to arrange ransom and the son was released a week later for about half of $5,000.
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Jerusalem
Victim of Dubuque Bus Accident Identified
The body of Norman Rasmussen 20 Hartington Neb was identified as the victim burned to death in a bus crash near Dyersville Ia He was en route from Wisconsin where he visited a brother Surviving brothers include two more Nels Rasmussen parents plan to return from Dubuque Iowa with the body.
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Hitler Demands Stand Firm Britain Promise to Help Poland
Hitler refuses to modify demands including return of Danzig and Polish regions. Britain pledges support to Poland, dispatching Sir Nevile Henderson to Berlin to reaffirm the guarantee, while UK officials urge peaceful solutions and no rush to war.
Hitler Seeks Danzig City Protectorate News in Crisis
Hitler demands return of the Free City of Danzig to Germany and a German protectorate over Poland as key terms for peace. British envoy Neville Henderson travels to Berlin to relay Britain’s resolve to resist any forceful move, with France and Britain ready to act.
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Japan Believes Anti-Comintern Pact Remains Safe
Tokyo reports a government official says Japan expects its anti comintern pact with Germany to endure despite Germany and Russia pursuing a non aggression pact. The spokesman noted prior information on the move and Germany’s precautions to avoid harming the accord. Other signatories include Italy Hungary Manchoukou and Spain.
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Governors Plan Midwestern Farm Income Conference
Gov. Harold E. Stassen called a farm conference of governors from 12 midwestern states for September 22 and 23 to discuss boosting farmers income and buying power. Participants include Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin Wyoming Iowa Ohio Missouri Montana Indiana Illinois and Kansas. A five point plan features talks by farm economists and discussions on marginal lands and transportation impacts on agriculture.
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War Footing Tightens As Nations Brace For Conflict
British parliament to approve emergency defense powers amid rising tensions. Poland and Germany clash at Kluczno with one Polish soldier wounded. US embassy warns Americans in Poland. Ribbentrop flies to Moscow as talks on a German Russian non aggression pact begin. Little Seven met in Brussels while Roosevelt sails. France Italy mobilize reservists and prepare merchant vessel requisitions. US Navy readies ships at Marseille for possible orders.
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Auto Crash Fatal to Waterloo Clerk
Waterloo clerk Cecil Johnson, 24, was fatally injured when the car driven by his wife Velma skidded on wet pavement and hit a bridge railing south of Vinton. His mother-in-law Mary Baugh, 43, suffered internal injuries and a hospital stay was reported serious. Mrs. Johnson, 24, also hospitalized with expected release soon.
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