Roosevelt Seeks Aid to Democracies In War Threats
President Roosevelt ties Britain and France to democracies for safety in a possible European war but rejects a direct military pledge. He pledges aid to Britain and France if needed, conditioned on an embargo repeal for munitions to aggressors. The U S will not recognize legality of Germany's conquest of Czecho Slovakia and will freeze Czech assets. A note to Germany was delivered by motor courier.
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Sevier
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France
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German Reich
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Hymnals Dedicated at Epworth M E Church in Obscure Ceremony
In a quiet dedication at Epworth M E Church, Harold A McCurdy displays a hymnbook claimed to be used by the Methodist Episcopal church. A local student reports robberies near the old paper mill and mentions signs of warming weather as spring nears, with thermometers dipping and rising in unsettled times.
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M. E. Harold A
de. McCurdy
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wesieys
MeCo
Waware
Neshanneckerrek
St. Patrick's
Daily Weather Report for Reading St Area
Daily weather report shows minimum temperature 32 and maximum 44 with no precipitation. River stage listed as 67. Other text appears garbled but indicates same date readings and local observatory notes.
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Eading
Europe moves to new lines as statesmen meet in London and Paris
European developments show Britain and France shaping plans for an Anglo French Soviet declaration against German expansion. Lebrun travels to London for a state visit while Bonnet prepares vital talks.Italy Germany Axis tensions rise as Mussolini and Hitler exchange assurances amid Czech crisis. Lithuania's parliament convenes on the Meme crisis and Moscow signals opening trade with Germany.
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London
Moscow
Britain
France
Albert Lebrun
Georges Bonnet
Berlin
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Talian
Rome
Hitler
Mussolini
Paris
Frances
Soviet
Russia
United States Would Join No War Outbreak Of European Nations
President Roosevelt told the Senate Military Affairs Committee the United States would not deploy forces outside the Western Hemisphere. He urged staying clear of conflicts while supporting European democracies against aggression. The remarks, cited by supporters of a cash-and-carry neutrality plan, were disclosed by an International News Service source.
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International News Service
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Reich-Rumanian Trade Agreement Almost Certainty
Bucharest reports the Reich expects to seal a trade pact with Romania within 24 hours to secure Romanian oil for Germany. Informed officials say the agreement would let Germany tap Romania oil reserves and reduce dependence on foreign supplies as military forces near the frontiers remain on high alert with hundreds of thousands under arms.
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Bucharest
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Reich
Franco plans new offensive near Madrid predicts end of March
Rome March 21 news service reports Vir ginio Gayda claims Generalissimo Franco will launch a major offensive in the Madrid area before month’s end. The editor suggests Franco’s forces, including Italian Legionnaires, will play a key role in the operation despite past delays.
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Rome
Francisco Franco
Spain
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Rumania Calls Minister Home
Viorel Virgi Te a Rumanian minister for London was summoned back to Bucharest for consultation. He is expected to depart by plane tomorrow to advise his government on progress. Imperialism hints and unclear phrases appear in source text.
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London
Viorel Virgi
Bucharest
Rutledge Named For D C Court Of Appeals Seat
President Roosevelt announced Wiley Blount Rutledge dean of the Iowa State University College of Law as a judge for the U S Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia. Rutledge, 44, was praised by Attorney General Frank Murphy for outstanding integrity and liberal views.
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Roosevelt Today
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Frank Murphy
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Fire in Franklin causes $25,000 loss
Fire swept the three story business block in Franklin Pa housing G C Murphy Co and the Odd Fellows lodge injuring the structure and freezing water in 14 degree weather. The blaze started in the lodge paraphernalia room and spread to Murphy’s floors as firemen battled the flames. Residents recalled a prior April fire that caused $75,000 in damage. The lodge had just redecorated sections of the building owned by H J Byrer. The cause was not immediately known.
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Parking Meters in City Collected 718 in Ten Days
Autoists in several cities paid 718 for parking in city meters over ten days, per traffic commissioner Thomas Jones. The amount exceeds the previous ten day haul of about 666, funding city operations through the revenue fund. Spring travel may boost future meter receipts.
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Ulat
Lie City
France Boosts Industry for Defense in 60-Hour Week
Paris shifts to a sixty hour work week to accelerate defense production. France rejects Germany’s bid to seize Czech embassies and refuses to recognize Hitler’s actions in Slovakia. Reports say Robert Coulondre was recalled to Paris for consultations as Franco-German diplomacy stalls.
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Newa Service Statt Cortesnadant
Paris
Lane
Immie
Mdouard Paladin
Great Britain
United States
Crech
Albert Lebron
Y W Ingathering Total Climbing at Noon
At noon today the Young Women's Christian Association of New Castle announced a total of 646 members signed up for the annual ingathering and $630.50 in dues collected for general and sustaining members. Mrs James Rhodes, membership chairman, reported progress to church chairmen before the Lenten Bible Study.
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James Rhodes
Denied: Rumani Polands Aid Request From Russia
Moscow reports on March 21 deny claims that Romania and Poland asked Soviet Russia for aid against Nazi aggression. Officials reject the assertion as untrue and without basis, stating no such requests were made.
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Croternational News Service
Moscow
Rumania
Poland
Soviet Russia
Spring Arrives Quietly as Cold Weather Persists
New York reports a frosty welcome to spring with a 40 degree high. Grover Whalen skipped the World's Fair ceremony as 14 ballet dancers opened the season indoors while New Yorkers slept under blankets due to the chilly air.
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Culernational News Services
New York
Medusa Cement honors long service at Wampum gathering
Medusa Portland Cement employees at the Wampum plant gathered for a year end event with President J B John and company officers, honoring 122 staff. Ten workers received 2 year service pins, while others surpassed 26 years, with safety praises and outlook for the year. Arden Fo Krobs hosted ceremonies and praised loyalty and vigilance. Continued on Page Two.
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Frank Fabian
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Medusa
Arden Fo Krobs
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Rermonies
Pilot Killed As Plane Crashes Near Parkersburg
An investigation was underway today after a private pilot Gordon Lemon, 35, died when his solo flight crashed into a hillside near Parkersburg airport. Lemon, an Iowa carpenter, had purchased the used plane the day before with associates and reportedly overshot the airport before the crash.
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Gordon Lemon
Italo German Cooperation Evident in European Crisis
Berlin reports increased Italo German cooperation as Italian ambassador Bernardo All alico departs for Rome to deliver central European developments to Premier Mussolini. Lithuania may surrender Memel soon with German demands pressing for full abandonment of Memel and frontier guarantees.
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Shenango Township To Test Fire Truck
Shenango Township plans a fire truck test using volunteers and existing apparatus. Marines inspire the effort as crews prepare ladders and equipment for potential large fires in the area.
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Shenango
Pitment
Fallon
Arger
Hinan Diy
U S Rejects Hitler Czech Seizure in Strong Note
State department officials declared the United States denounced Germany's seizure of Czechoslovakia as wanton aggression harming world peace. The note, delivered amid harsh diplomacy, reflected sharp U S language and a united stance against aggression.
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Egyptian Ruler Warns Italy On Libyan Situation
London dispatch reports Premier Pasha Matoumao warned Italy that Libyan events threaten regional stability. He said the puppet government would join Britain to defend key interests as Exy ambassador was summoned and reproofed by North Africa authorities.
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London
Pasha Matuumoaud
German Rails To Be Torn Out And U S Rails Used
Los Angeles March 21 U S treasury officials said WPA project rails will be torn out and replaced with American made rails. Federal relations state only American products may be used on WPA projects.
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Upferna Bind
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Los Angeles
U.S. Treasury Department
WPA
Members For County Board Members For County Board
Dorset officials outline assistance board roles and party alignment with Republicans and Democrats in a brief notice highlighting local governance and political designations.
Open House Set for Friday for Hi Ya Youth Group
The New Hold vapen 10 boys invite parents Friday evening March 24 at 7 o'clock to view a program on civic activities and Monet Chevais. Advisors present will discuss one of the year’s biggest events at Toby with a question answer session for parents. John Thompson mentions a display of boys' clothing and a musical program.
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Wit Winer
Dinsmore Named Reed's Assistant in State High Office
Dinsmore appointed as assistant to Reed at the state highway department. He assumed duties today in Lawrence County with Wieden and Reed present. He brings many years in engineering corps work with the Pittsburgh Lintestane Company and has served in various military posts.
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Sigs Wieden
Edwin O. Reed
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President of France Makes London Visit
Official reception at the palace emphasizes Anglo French solidarity in the current European situation. President Lebrun is officially greeted by British leaders as a sign of alliance. Ambitious coalition rhetoric and wartime context frame the event.
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London
Compulsory Military Training In England Fails To Get Support
In London on March 21 unverified lines report that proposals for compulsory military training in England failed to attract support. The brief item notes opposition and uncertainty about the policy's future, with no clear endorsements or concrete plan moving forward.
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