German Armies Advance Through Polish Corridor In Seven Columns
German forces press steadily into Poland, closing the Polish corridor from West and East Prussia in a seven column thrust. Berlin claims rapid progress toward goals as Poland denies gains amid reports of heavy resistance and early battlefield exchanges. Talks of diplomacy continue as hostilities enter a second day.
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Poland
Contég Nativist
Berlin
Botteneck
Tomeranis
East Prussia
Seganents Am Ennouncement
Internationa News Service
London
Paris
Hitler
No New Detours Shown In Detour Bulletin
Pennsylvania Highway System reports no new detours for the period ending September 8. Oiling operations on Route 258 span two points between Slippery Rock and Mercer. Armstrong County assessors begin triannual reviews, facing the task of updating values to fair sale value rather than old tax bases, amid varying local interpretations.
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Slippery Rock
Mercer
Willam McElwee, Jr
Uuy
New Castle
Poland declares state of war as Germans invade
Poland announced a state of war with Germany as German troops pushed into Poland on three fronts. Warsaw reported heavy battles along the Silesian front, several German tanks destroyed, and 4 German planes shot down, with 18 down since yesterday. Polish authorities said two Polish planes were brought down.
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James E. Brown
Warsaw
Poland
Germany
Polish
Ignace Mascicki
Edward Smigly-Ridz
Silesian
Castle- Report Thirty-Four Planes Shot Down
International report from London cites the Polish embassy stating 34 German planes were shot down in raids on Poland. It notes tanks near Wielun were put out of action, civilians injured in Warsaw, and Danzig Poles seeking refuge in Poland amid renewed terror.
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International
London
Poland
Cracow
Dynin
Warsaw
Wielun
New Castle
United States Well Prepared To Meet Crisis
Government officials urge a business as usual program as U S agencies gear to cushion the economy against shock from a European war. Officials foresee chaos avoided with limited interference. Some sectors may gain while others lose as markets react.
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Williams
Neal
International News Service
Washington
United States
France
Unfortified Towns Bombed In Poland
German war planes bombed unfortified Polish cities including Pugh Radom Modjin Pul tusk Kobryn Warsaw and Cracow. The Polish embassy in London said civilians suffered many casualties and condemned the raids as baseless aggression. A morning train evacuating women and children from Warsaw near Kutno was also struck, causing deaths and injuries.
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Auslettin
Cinterpriisena
London
Poland
Pugh
Radom
Mod~ Jin
Pultusk
Kobryn
Warsaw
Cracow
Kutno
Canada to Recruit Soldiers for British Army
Windsor Ont September 2 The general mobilization plan begins absorbing Windsor's quota of 688 men into the Essex Scottish Regiment. Colonel A A Pearson announced recruiting will start Monday as Canada pledges support to Britain amid the possible war declaration against Germany.
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International News Service
Windsor
Ont
America
Canada
Dominion
Essex Scot Tigh
Gol. A. A
Pearson
England
Germany
Daily Weather Report United States Statistics
The 24 hour period ending at 3 PM Friday shows a maximum of 98 and a minimum of 35 with no precipitation. State data note a depth of 4.5 feet. Data for the same date last year lists a high of 77 and a low of 56 with no precipitation recorded.
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United States
Sver
Charles Mechling Dies Of Injuries
Charles Mechling 39 of Sharon formerly of New Castle died at 1 15 a m Friday at Bunt hospital from injuries suffered when his car was struck by a northbound Pennsylvania railroad freight train at a grade crossing near Sharpsville last Monday noon He was a World War veteran and Westinghouse employee in Sharon Services Monday at 2 p m at Smith Sharp funeral home interment Hillcrest Memorial Park Sharon He is survived by his parents two sisters and two brothers Names of relatives listed include Ed Mechtng and Jack Mechtng and the deceased was known to many local friends. BAY IN NEW GASTLE REPORT 500 GERMAN TROOPS CAPTURED INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE
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Charles Mechling
Sharon
New Castle
Bunt Hospital
Sharpsville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mechting
Ed Mechting
Jack Mechting
John Methting
Harry Sloane
Youngstown
Merritt Mitchell
Ligonier
Kenneth
Donald
Westinghouse
Smith Sharp
State Street
Hillcrest Memorial Park
Sharon Bay
New Gastle
Bullatiz
Roosevelt to Outline U S Neutrality Position
Washington September 2 America organized under President Roosevelt to preserve neutrality as Europe bleeds. Citizens await tomorrow’s broadcast before a nation backing the administration’s stance to keep the United States out of war. Hoover’s radio appeal to support neutrality is noted as well. The News will not publish Monday due to Labor Day observance.
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Washington
America
Roosevelt
Europe
White House
United States
Naion
Germany
Poland
England
France
Herbert Hoover
Congress
Buyly Newcaster
Community Prepares To Observe Labor Day
Labor Day events will be held Monday at Cascade park with a program by the New Castle Trades and Labor Assembly. No parade. union delegations attend directly to the park for an afternoon of sports, prizes, basket picnics, and short addresses amid hot weather.
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Cascade Park
New Castle
Trades and Labor Assembly
Cascade Parks
Gascade Park
Germany Has Not Declared War On Poland Says Station
London dispatch reports German potent circles say Germany has not declared war on Poland and the situation is not a state of war. Sources quoted by Reuters say other powers were not officially notified and Germany plans to “rectify” the eastern frontier without bragging about a complete change. ALY IN NEW CASTLE
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London
Germany
Poland
Reuter
Ber_ 1
Germmany
Fuhrer
Benin
Reuters
Aly
New Castl
Raids Hit Polish Towns Amid War Alarm
German bombing planes conducted A4 air raids on Polish towns, with Wielun hospital heavily bombed and large fires reported. The Warsaw telegraph dispatch notes widespread damage and ongoing bombardment up to morning time.
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International News Service
Amsterdam
Warsaw
Wielun
New Castle
Death Record Listings Include Several Local Names
A September 2 1939 death record listing multiple individuals appears with ages and addresses. Notable entries include Charles Mechling 39 of Sharon Louise Rodgers 28 Irwin Edward Strawhecker 44 West Pittsburg road and Cecelana Mangino 5 months 114 South Wayne street. Also listed are Frank Marquis 81 Catherine Findley 82 Nancy Lanham 86 Hearty Nelson Gilbert 63 and Miss Neble Brothers 1310 Highland avenue.
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Charles Mechling
Sharon
Louise Rodgers
Irwin
Edward L. Strawhecker
West Pittsburg
Neble Brothers
Land Avenue
Cecelana’ Mangino
Wayne Street
Frank
Marquis
Washington Street
Catherine’ Findley
Britain And France Demand Hitler Answer Ultimatum On Poland
Britain and France issue a new ultimatum to Hitler demanding an immediate reply to halt military operations in Poland. Paris reports Mussolini mediation talks and Berlin notes a bottleneck closure as German forces intensify bombardment of southern Poland including Krakow and nearby towns. Daladier signals openness to negotiation if Germany withdraws troops and terms for reconnection are offered.
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Berlin
Poland
Neville Chamberlain
Edouard Daladier
Hitler
New Castle
Britain
France
Paris
Great Britain
High Command
Mussolini
Patis
Nazi Germany
Reich
Preich
Bomb Attack Near Warsaw Described by Eye Witness
London reports an eye witnesses account of yesterday's bombing on Warsaw's eastern outskirts by German planes. The dispatch notes 42 aircraft faced anti aircraft fire, one bomber dropped high explosives, incendiaries struck a riverside strip, and a bomber crashed after taking five, with two injured and all six occupants arrested.
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International News Service
London
Warsaw
Antis
Reuters
Evacuate 300000 From London Friday
London authorities announced the large scale evacuation of about 300000 school children from the city yesterday. Evacuations continued rapidly as the effort expanded to secure residents from the capital.
Prime Minister Delays Speech On War Crisis
The cabinet at 10 Downing Street was followed by Chamberlain delaying his address to the House of Commons. The planned plan to declare a war government and invasion of Poland was postponed, with Churchill slated for inclusion when formed. The prime minister did not speak as the house met, and the statement was postponed to later in the day.
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Charles A. Smith
International News Service
Stiff
London
Neville Chamberlain
Downing Street
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Planaton
Hume
Neville
Evacuation Ordered for Karlsruhe Saarbrucken Front Towns
London reports Frano-German border towns including Karlsruhe and Saarbrucken preparing to evacuate due to rising public unrest. General mobilization not in effect yet as of 6 p.m. E.D.T. Rail stations at G Ratibor and Beiz hit by artillery. weather disrupted German bombing sorties. no new damage reported.
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International
London
Karlsruhe
Saarbrucken
Exchange Telegraph Company
Zurich
Gi Ratibor
Beiz
Bad Weader
New Castle
Autumn gridiron season opens with high school fun
The town eyes football season as players prepare on warm days. Fans await kickoffs and teams lace cleats, while coaches emphasize readiness and school spirit. An upbeat mood signals games soon filling Friday nights with gridiron action.
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Daily Weather Report
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Stease
Barat Brucele
Sharon Man
George Durno
Neura Eervice Bare
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Zawiczce
Sosnowski
Arthur Mometer
Rome
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