French Expect German Drive On October 10
French military observers forecast a German assault on October 10 through Belgium and the Netherlands to break French defenses. Heavy artillery fire is reported in the Saar valley and along the Rhine as preparations intensify, with German troop build up not yet at full strength.
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Kenneth YT
Downs International News Service
Paris
Germany
Belgium
Holland
Switzerland
Europe
Saar
Rhine
Local items from Pa Newc and New Castle dairy quiets
Jacob Leskovitz of Bessemer brought Pa Newc an egg for his breakfast. The egg from a farm chicken measured 3-4 inch long and about half an inch in diameter. Dr. T. F. Nugent notes herds in Lawrence County are largely free of tuberculosis, with a few isolated cases. New Castle gets milk from neighboring farms and the health of cows is comforting. The column quips about melancholy weather and spring comfort, offers house cleaning tips for registers, and teases an impending severe weather forecast. The piece ends with a note to continue on page two.
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Jacob Leskovitz
Bessemer
Pa Newe
Mr. Leskovitz
T. F. Nugent
Lawrence County
New Castle
Sew Castle
Daily Weather Report for United States
The 24 hour period ending 5 PM Monday saw a maximum temperature of 88 and a minimum of 58 with no precipitation. River stage measured 4.5 feet. For the same date nine years ago the highs were 78 and lows 42 with no precipitation.
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United States
German War Communique Details Artillery Activity
Berlin reports artillery activity on the western front and advances near Warsaw. German troops retreat to the demarcation line in Poland and an armored division reportedly captures 2,000 Poles east of the San river as the Warsaw battle begins following changed capitulation terms.
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Berlin
Warsaw
Poland
San
Yare
New Castle
Official Ends Life With Gun
Edward Cyril Wynne, 49, chief of the State Department's division of research and publication, shot himself in a hospital setting after despondence over health and separation from his wife. Norris Drew, a fellow department employee, found Wynne dead in a cupboard as arrangements were being made for admission to the hospital. Wynne, a native of Oakland, had held numerous posts in the department and leaves two children, Edward C. Jr. and Louise.
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C International News Service
Washington
Edward Cyril Wynne
State Department
Norris Drew
Henry T. MacAtee
Drew
Wynne
Oakland
Calif
Louise Wynne
Edward C, Jr
Louise
Wayland
Mass
Copenhagen reports second naval engagement off Norway
Copenhagen dispatches confirm a real naval clash in the North Sea near Listerfjord and Farsun on Norway’s southern tip. Warships submarines and battle planes were involved following yesterday’s earlier report that a so called engagement resulted from Norwegian mining dynamite blasts.
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International Lews Service
Copenhagen
North Sea
Listerfjord
Farsun
Norway
SUV
New Castle
James Poulos and Roy B McCown Tied to Pittsburgh Notice
James Poulos with 4 percent and Roy B McCown of 1042 Maryland Avenue linked to the Pittsburgh area filing. The brief notice lists individuals and a street address without further context or actions disclosed.
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James Poulos
Pittsburgh
Roy B. McCown
Maryland Avenue
Eighteen Begin Nurses Course at Jameson Memorial
Eighteen young women entered the Jameson Memorial hospital training school today to begin a three year course toward graduation as registered nurses. Registration and orientation filled the day as four counties are represented. Classes start Wednesday under Dr Wayne W. Bissell, the managing director, with initial instruction in nursing arts.
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Jameson Memorial Hospital
Huy
New Castle
Developments In War Today Across Fronts
International dispatch reports Soviet, Russian, and diplomatic activity causing alarm among western allies. Baltic and Balkan states react as talks in Moscow unfold with Turkish Bulgarian and Yugoslav representatives. Romania may seek a territorial compromise to counter Hungarian Transylvania claims. Germany reportedly set to strike October 16 through Belgium and Switzerland while Russian forces push in southern Warsaw and 2,000 Poles captured. Western front artillery activity noted as London reports reconnaissance flights over Germany and leaflet drops.
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Baltic
Balkan
Hs‘onian
Aftar
Moscow
Bucharest
Foreign Office
Bessarabian
Romania
Russia
Transylvania
Paris
Germany
Belgium
Bolland
Switzerland
Germa
Zweibruecken
Tropical Disturbance Moves Inland From Gulf
International News Service reports a tropical disturbance diminishing in intensity moving inland between Port Eads and Grand Isle Louisiana early today. Winds near the storm center have reduced to about 35 miles per hour and weather officials believe it will not prove dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New Orleans
Port. Eads
Grand Isle
Newcastle
Britain Reports Allied Bombing Advances Over Germany
London dispatch says Britain claims victory for air force in raids on German soil, noting successful reconnaissances over the western front and northwest Germany, enemy fighters driven off, planes returning safely, and leaflet drops in further propaganda efforts.
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Newell Rogers
Lonol Rews
London
Wilhelmshaven
Kiel Canal
Air Ministry
Royal’ Air ‘Force
Germany
Rity
First Snow Falls Over Plain States
CHICAGO Sept 26 The first fall snow flurries swept the northern plain states with the coldest weather of the season. A mass of cold air moving southeastward dropped temperatures to 18 degrees above zero at Minot North Dakota, 30 at Watertown South Dakota, and 25 at Bemidji Minnesota. Snow was reported at Sheridan Wyoming Rapid City South Dakota Miles City Montana. Sleet fell at Sioux Falls South Dakota where the temperature was 32. The Weather Bureau forecast much cooler weather in Illinois Indiana Iowa and Wisconsin and warned shippers and farmers of frosts.
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Chicago
Che Northern Plain
States
Minot
N. D
Watertown
S. D
Bemidji
Minn
Sheridan
Wyo
Rapid City
5. D
Miles City
Mont
Sioux Falls
Weather Bureau
Tllinois
Indiana
Iowa
Wisconsin
Heavy Fire Focuses on French Lines on Maginot Sector
Paris dispatch from Kenneth T. F. Downs says German artillery concentrated along a 112 mile front from Karlsruhe to Basle bombarding the Maginot line and French positions east of Skarbruecken near Permaseny. Several air battles reported as combats occurred around Sept 25. Continued on page.
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Kenneth TF
Downs International News Service
Statt
Paris
Karlsruhe
Basle
Zweibrucken
Maginot Line
Permaseny
Saagland
Eee
Skarbruecken
New Castle
Police Abuse Allegation in Bell Case Opens Trial
Witness Officer James Hagan testified in Braham court that police found Henry Bell abusive at his home prior to an alleged gun confrontation. He described a struggle as officers reached for a gun under a bed, Bell kicking and fighting, resulting in handcuffs after a scuffle. Continued on Page Two.
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James. Hagan
Henry Bell
W. Westey Braham
Hagan
Bell
Dieu
Suber
Bell Avery
Rotarians Tour Lawrence Co Farms In One Day
A Rotary caravan from New Castle toured four Lawrence County farms in the afternoon after a county farm agents’ briefing. Highlights included C. B. Patton’s potato cultivation and erosion plots, W C Hileman’s 52 acre fruit farm near Neshannock, and early apple picking progress near New Castle. The event followed a Rotary luncheon and an address on The Jewn History by Dr F C Neigh.
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Harold
Mcculloch
Rotary
F. C. ‘Neigh
Methodist Church
Patscedale
C. B. Patton
Hickory Township
W .C. Hileman
Neshannock
New Castle
Walma
Hileman
Opponents In Neutrality Battle Planning Strategy
Washington Sept 26 opposing congressional camps in the neutrality fight outlined strategy today Administration backed cash and carry bill would replace the arms embargo A bipartisan bloc led by Senator Borah Idaho planned strategy meetings to block repeal The senate foreign relations committee recessed consideration until Thursday Page Two continuation noted
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Washington
New Deal
Congress
Borah
Idaho
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Women Battle In Warsaw Defense
In Warsaw Poles fought on the front lines to defend the city as reports from London cited fragments. Reuters quoted the German news agency DNB saying armed women were seen on the outskirts and a German broadcast described Polish civilians hurling gasoline bottles.
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International News Service
London
Warsaw
Reuters
DNB
Reneters
New Castle
Fifty Missing After Southern California Storm
A 65 moll gale battered the southern California coast from Point Mugu to San Diego. At least 300 people were missing and believed drowned, with more than 1,000,000 dollars in damage.19 dead and three bodies recovered as ships and shore structures suffered extensive wreckage. More than 200 people were rescued from storm damaged fishing areas.
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International
Los Angeles
California
Point Mugu
San Diego
Dullars
Florida Singer Expected to Testify in Chum Death Case
West Palm Beach report outlines Jean Bolton 19, Miami high school student, to testify in Charles Jefferson murder trial of Frances Ruth Dunn. Bolton, described as blond and pretty, allegedly aided by Jefferson, who confessed then recanted. Jury seated. confession read placing Bolton at Dunn’s murder with ongoing plot for publicity stunt.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Jean Bolton
Miami
Charles” Jefferson
Frances Ruth’ Dunn
Miss Bolton
Blond O Pretty
Serdhum
Jefferson
Thomas McBride Cochran
Dunn
City Officials Seek Federal Aid for Airport Development
Washington day trip by Mayor Charles E B McGrath Councilman J My Ten Rice and City Engineer Glenn R Throop aims to secure more federal funds for airport expansion. They will lobby U S Senators James J Davis Joseph Guffey and Congressman Louis Graham after council weighs city take over responsibilities.
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Charles EB. McGrath
Alexander
J. My- Ten Rice
Glenn R. Throop
Washington
U. S
James J. Davis
Joseph Guffey
Louis Graham
Beylx New Castle
Woman Found Slain In Home In Norristown
Montgomery County authorities think an acquaintance or former employee killed Clara Oberholtzer Buchanan 38 in her Norristown area home. She was found by her son on the first floor hallway with towels tied around her neck. The case is described as a strangling death awaiting further details.
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Norristown
Montgomery County
Clara Oberholtzer Buchanan
Buchanan
Philadelphia
Eexecutive
Edward
Krw
Hitler
Berlin
British Premier Warns Against Over-Optimism in War
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain cautioned Britain against hopeful views of swift victory over Hitlerism. He said Britain and France are united to end German aggression and rid the world of menace, in a weekly Commons report on war progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 4. Smith
France
House of Commons
Britain
Germany
New Castle
Prison Convicts Recaptured After 133 Mile Urgent Breakaway
Four long term inmates at Marquette prison, two of them slayers, were recaptured after a dramatic escape from the Michigan upper peninsula. They seized a car with the warden and two parole commissioners as hostages and sped 133 miles before overturning near Menominee. No one was hurt. Attorney General Thomas Read and aides were sent to Marquette to handle the case.
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International News Service
Marquette
Mich
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Wns
Menomnee
Thomas Read
Thomas Kenney
Robert Burns
Sew Castle
Autumn Weather Reflections of a Folded Year
The narrator moulds seasonal imagery to mark summer’s end and autumn’s arrival. Gentle nostalgia mingles with a warning to enjoy the cooler days and winds, as the year folds away and memories remain.
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Swanner
Gare
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Jameson’ Memorial Nurses School
Tnto
Western’ Front
Lawrence Co. Farms
Castleton
Edward B. Lockett
International News Services
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Chum
Cenfer
Rewn
Chamberlain
Arthur Mometer
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