Berlin Eyes Peace Move as Hitler Accepts Mediation
Berlin reports Hitler has virtually accepted mediation offers from King Leopold and Queen Wilhelmina, signaling a shift toward peace. Himmler shows conditional acceptance of Britain's broad European settlement idea. Berlin tensions persist amid unresolved Danzig and Polish corridor issues. possible multi-nation talks with Ribbenstrorp in Brussels or The Hague.
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Pierre J. Huss
International News Servicg
Berlin
Ward
Danay
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Brussels
Hague
Xow Castle
Old Newspapers Helpful to Charities and Community
A column notes old newspapers have value and can be donated to Salvation Army or Rescue Mission. It cites an average family handling about 250 pounds of paper yearly. Also mentions an Army bomber sighting and Bell Telephone takeover of the Farlinburg line, hinting at local changes.
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Salvation Army
Rescue Mission
New Castle
Daily Weather Report Summary
United States weather data for the 24-hour period ending 5 p.m. Tuesday shows a maximum of 83 and a minimum of 31 with no precipitation. River stage is 4.5 feet. Comparable figures from the same period a year earlier show a maximum of 85 and a minimum of 44.
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United States
International crisis developments prompt mobilization and peacemaking bids
Worldwide reaction to Poland's crisis unfolds with Poland announcing broad military mobilization through age forty as posters urge force in response. Berlin sees Hitler open to mediation and broader settlement plans, while London notes negotiations may continue. Paris and Rome weigh in with cautious, divergent views as Washington touts a strengthened national defense program.
Poland Mobilizes Troops Up To Age Forty
Warsaw announces completion of all appropriate military measures including mobilization of all classes of troops up to 40. Government cites German actions in Danzig and Slovakia, says efforts at conciliation failed, and stresses no aggressive aims while awaiting friendly cooperation.
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James E. Brown
Warsaw
Poland
Slovakia
Danzig
Germany
Moscick
Roosevelt
Resume Production In Texas Oil Fields
Texas oil fields resumed production at 7 a.m. today for the first time in 15 days after a two day extension approved by one member of the Texas railroad commission. The move followed restored prize cuts by Humble Oil and Refining Co. and Rifing, with other states in the compact being notified by telephone.
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International News Service
Austin
Tex
Texas Oil
Texas Railroad Commission
Prigue
Humble Oil
Re- Tinlog Company
Mid
Texas
Nuy
New Castle
Harrisburg
Milk Control Commission
Arthur H. James
Howard G. Elsaman
Ships Searched At President's Order
President Roosevelt ordered merchant ships of all potential belligerents held in port and searched to ensure they were not heading back to sea as armed raiders. He attacked the Republican Democrat senate coalition for blocking neutrality proposals, signaling strong policy amid the European war crisis.
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George Durno
Washington
Roosevelt
Hitler
Europe
Senate
New Castle
Haney Company Buys Building For Warehouse
Haney Furni ture Company announced the purchase of a three story brick block at South Mill and Mechanic streets. The 55 by 65 foot building will be used as a warehouse to store surplus stock, with immediate improvements planned for expansion and space needs. The move supports their store on the public square for sales facilities.
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Haney Furniture Company
South Mill and
Mechanic Streets
Emanuel Shenken
Haney Company
Haney's
French Quarters Hold Conviction Hitler Wants War
French observers believe Hitler aims for war despite British diplomacy and Mussolini efforts. Petit Parisien and Echo de Paris quotes suggest Mussolini’s influence wanes after the German Soviet pact, with Chamberlain possibly left with little to say after Berlin’s reply. Dissent exists in Germany as reports from Paris note internal disagreements as Aug. 30.
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Hitler
Kenneth T. Downs
International
Sentt
Paris
Britain
Mussolini
Lucien Bourigues
Petit Parisien
Berlin
Pertinax
Andre Geraed
Echo de Party
Chamberlain
Germany
Mme
Genevieve Tabotis
NEW Castles
Russo-German Pact Ratification Delayed Again
Moscow reports parliament idle as a bicameral session is set for tomorrow to delay ratification of the Russo German pact of 1939. The move sparks speculation of a ploy to avoid action while pursuing a peace settlement. The high command plans to bolster western frontier garrisons amid Eastern European tension.
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Moscow
Germany
Council of Nationalities
Council of the Union
Europe
Far East
Gas Truck Explosion Blazes Across Sharpsburg Block
A gasoline truck exploded in Sharpsburg causing a blaze that damaged two dwellings and several buildings with an estimated loss of 120000 dollars. One person was burned as flames threatened nearby structures. The driver, Chaves Neil of Altoona, claimed 3000 gallons of gasoline were en route from Freedom to New Kensington.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Sharpsburg
Anthony Ferraro
Chaves Neil
East Walnut Avenue
Altoona
Freedom
New Kensington
Pope Pius Seeks To Aid Peace Move
The Vatican reports Pope Pius XII offered moral support to Queen Wilhelmina of Holland and King Leopold of Belgium for their mediation between Germany and Poland as Belgium and the Dutch rulers extended their good offices to ease the European crisis.
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Vatican City
Pope Pius
Defense program to rival any foreign power says senator
Senate military affairs committee chairman Sheppard says the national defense will be equal or superior to any foreign power once the program is completed. He notes large military appropriations and a $2.6 billion peacetime authorization, adding the US will not fight abroad and would not let foreign wars be supported on US soil. He urges maintaining adequate defense for future emergencies as the armed services expand.
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Robert A. McGill
United States
Sheppard
Farewell Tribute for R. B. Fisher by B and O Men
Ralph B. Fisher was honored Tuesday night at New Castle Field Club as the B&O employees celebrated his promotion from general car foreman at Now Castle Junction to general car foreman for the Cincinnati district. About 130 attendees from New Castle Akron Cincinnati and other stations attended. Frank J. Cable acted as toastmaster with songs by G W Short and Arthur J. Thomas. Mayor Charles B. McGrath and other officials gave laudatory speeches.
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Ney
Ralph
B. Fisher
New Castle Field Club
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mr. Fisher
Castle Junction
Cincinnati
Fisher
B&o
New Castle
Akron
Citzens
Cable
Frank J. Cable
Yaster
Hazelton
Tuorola
New Caste
G.W. Short
Charles BE. McGrath
Harry H. Reese
Nea West
Oscar Lott
Pittsburgh
S. H. Rhoads
W. F. Barris
Env
Storm Warning Issued On Coast
The U S Weather Bureau issued a storm advisory for the northeast coast from Sandy Hook New Jersey to Provincetown Massachusetts. A disturbance centered about 125 miles southeast of Sandy Hook with pressure near 1002 millibars moves northeast slowly and will pass south of Nantucket tonight with strong winds in wide arcs. Two Germans were killed and several injured in anti German riots at Wattowicz Poland as puro-bus service between Zoppot and Gdynia was suspended.
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BUY
New Castle
KILED
International
Berlin
Wattowicz
Poland
DNB
Zoppotland Gdynia
BUY IN
Death notices for Elmer Hiter and Charles Copper
Death notices list Elmer Sawyer Hiter aged 65 of Darlinton and Charles J Copper aged 68 of Ellwood City, both reported August 30, 1939.
Thanksgiving Set For November 21 In 1940
President Roosevelt announced Thanksgiving in 1940 would be observed on November 21, the third Thursday of the month. The change follows his previous shift this year from November 20 to November 23, a move he said responded to requests from retailers and others who saw long gaps between Labor Day and Thanksgiving and between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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International News Service
Washington
Aus
Roosevelt
Acton
End of Dry Reign in Vandergrift Borough
Harrisburg reports prohibition ended as four liquor licenses granted for Vandergrift three clubs and one restaurant. Previous bans lifted after land transfers were cancelled by Westmoreland County Court in a case led by Ted Malenos and Spiras Fatseas. Licenses include Loyal Order of Moose, Loyal Order of Eagles, and Owls Nest.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Vandergrift
Vandercrift
State Equor Control Board
Appolo Land and Improvement Association
Westmoreland County
Ted Malenos
Spiras
British Cabinet Weighs Reply to Hitler Note
The British cabinet met to consider a written reply to terms for European settlement as uncertainty over peace or war persisted. Officials expected another communication from Hitler, while Britain awaited signals from Poland France and the dominions before a new message is framed.
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Charles A. Smith
Loxton
Neville Chamberlain
Britain
Butisn
Poland
France
Hiner
Germany
New Castle
Peace chances a little brighter for world
Washington reported slight progress toward peace as Lord Lothian the newly appointed British ambassador told Secretary Hull that no one should count on peace being secured yet. He would present credentials to President Roosevelt later, while French Ambassador Saint-Quentin met Undersecretary Welles.
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Cinternational News Service
Washington
Dave Agro
Lord Lothian
United States
Hull
Roosevelt
Saint-Quentin
Saint-Quentin Also Was Ageuller
Helly
Welles
Sew Castle
Election hopes fade as warm day dampens rally turnout
Arthur Mometer notes a sparse crowd of hopeful candidates and voters on a hot day over 90 degrees. He observes little noise from crowds and questions why turnout seems low as elections approach, while urging confidence and class outreach.
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Wight
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Harry M. Durning
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University of Pittsburgh
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Arthur Mometer
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