Hitler Replies To Roosevelt Peace Appeal
Berlin report states Adolf Hitler rejected any admission of responsibility for future European war while saying Germany will refrain from hostilities. He also called a war council with top military leaders and kept Chamberlain’s peace offer terms secret. The news dispatch notes Sir Horace Wilson delivered the British response to Berlin as Hitler’s reply was sent.
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Pierre T
Yuice
Berlin
Europe
Reichsfuhrer
Adolf Hitler
Roosevelt
Neville Chamberlain
Sudetenland
Germany
Fuehrer
Hitler
Chamberlain
Serecy
Horace Wilson
British Foreign Office
London
Sew Castle
Street complaints and street repairs prompt action in New Castle
Residents on Fern street and nearby East Side cite holes, unsafe sidewalks, and crowded spaces forcing pedestrians to dodge traffic. Calls rise for paving on Logan street, Union Moravia and Mahoning avenues to revive business and residence areas as temperatures shift from 83 to near freezing. Police attention urged as streets settle and safety classes announced in New Castle.
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Moravia Street
Mahoning Avenue
New Castle
Daily Weather Report for the 24 Hour Period
United States weather statistics for the day ending 6 p.m. Monday show a maximum 38 and minimum 42 with trace precipitation and river stage at 8 feet. The prior year’s same date recorded a maximum of 3 and minimum 33 with 0.02 inches of precipitation.
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Lited
Czechoslovakia Refuses Surrender to Hitler Stand
Prague dispatch reports Czechoslovakia vows to defend its national existence against Nazi pressure. Citizens condemn Hitler’s aims as Eduard Benes faces sharp criticism. The article notes the looming peril and mentions a continuation on page two.
Government Moves To Avert Big Rail Strike
Roosevelt proclaims an emergency and names a three member mediation board to avert a national rail workers strike set to impact 900,000 employees facing wage cuts. Union leaders back a walkout while rail executives push for a full stop to the threat, with talks framed as an emergency measure.
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International News Service
Washington
Roosevelt
Russell F. Anderon
Chicago
HE. A. Enochs
Bever
New Castle
France Vows To Fight If Nazi Invades Czechoslovakia
Premier Daladier wins cabinet approval for a firm stand against German aggression. France mobilizes nearly two million troops along the frontiers, discusses civilian air raid protection and evacuation plans, and prepares passive defense measures as tensions rise after Hitler's address.
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Kenneth “Downs
International News Service
Paris
Edouard Deladier
France
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Daladier
London
Bank of Jessa
Hitler
Red Cross
Naval
Air Force
Britain Prepares for War Amid Peace Hopes
London crowds await Berlin’s move as Britain readies for possible air raids and civil defense. Anti aircraft guns crown Whitehall, troops and gas mask distribution intensify, ambulances formed from coaches, and hospitals begin evacuations to cope with civilian casualties.
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Kingsbury Smith
International News
Servis
London
Britain
Europe
Mussolini
Berlin
Neville Chamber
Jain
Germany
France
Soviet
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Sudeten
Hitler
Whitehall
French Newspapers to be Limited in War Economy
The French National Press Federation agreed to limit all newspapers to six pages to economize on newsprint amid wartime concerns. Meanwhile in London US Ambassador Kennedy met King George I at Buckingham Palace for an hour to discuss the crisis.
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International News Service
Paris
French National Press Federation
Hay
New Castle
Hint
London
United States
Josep P. Kennedy
George I
Buckingham Palace
Woman slain on South Jefferson Street. police seek slayer
Mary Spear a 70 year old woman was shot in the hallway on the second floor of a building at 36 ½ South Jefferson street at 1 32 p m Police search for Myrt Cox 41 of 36 ½ South Jefferson street. Cox is alleged to have fired a 13 gauge shotgun into her right lung and the weapon has not been found. Maud Hicks of 36 ½ South Jefferson street was initially held as a material witness. Police report say Hicks exclaimed Dont shoot and officers noted others in the house heard the warning. Police also saw Norman S Ray near a parking meter at 36 ½ South Jefferson street and he claimed he was waiting for a man who entered 36 24 South Jefferson street and had not returned. An attache from the Post Office Lunch was asked to call police. The case continues as officers pursue leads.
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Mary Spear
South Jefferson Street
Post Office
Maud Hicks
Golis
Nelson
Willams
South
Jefferson Street
Corone Charles
P- Byers
of Tigers
Maud Hiets
Cox
Norman S. Ray
Hay
Robert Shook
Center Street
Cris
Shook
New Castle
New England Plans Rapid Hurricane Reconstruction
New England officials vow full speed ahead on rehabilitation after last week’s hurricane, tidal wave, and floods. WPA Administrator Hopkins promises federal funds and streamlined approval to back state projects, with Hopkins returning to Washington to brief President Roosevelt.
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C International News Service
Boston
New England
Washington
Roosevelt
WPA
Harry S. Hopkins
Naval Vessels Steam To Sea
Three United States Navy ships steamed out from Philadelphia today under secret orders and headed toward European shores amid war crisis rumors. The Philadelphia battleship and Savannah cruiser joined the newly commissioned flag ship Philadelphia for Atlantic maneuvers near Cuba, with plans to evacuate Americans if needed. All vessels remained under direct Washington orders at sea.
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International News Service
Elphia
United States Navy
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Atlantic Squadron
Savannah
Texas
Cuba
Itmas
Washington c
Bux TX
New Castle
Rev and Mrs Evans Overseas Amid Europe Unrest
With unrest in Europe, Attorney and Mrs Wilkison seek the location of their daughter and son in law Rev and Mrs Henry Evans. The last report had them aboard a ship near Jaffa en route to an extended European tour.
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Europe
Wilkison
Henry Evans
Perbor
Jaffa
Rotary Votes To Sponsor New Historical Society
New Castle's Rotary club voted to sponsor the formation of a permanent Lawrence County Historical Society and move to speed preliminary organization. Attorney Charles H Young urged preservation of the county's notable history and suggested creating an authorized group to gather and safeguard valuable manuscripts.
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Rotary
New Historical Society
Young
New Castle
Rotary Club
Lawrence County Historical Society
Charles H Young
Rodary
Pennsylvania
Americans Told to Leave England Amid War Threat
A U S embassy bulletin from London dated September 27 urges all Americans in England to depart as war fears rise. The advisory cites the danger of air raids and military operations, reflecting tense international tensions ahead of broader hostilities.
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Infernational News Service
London
United States
England
BOF
Four Marines Die as Training Plane Crashes Into Potomac
A board of inquiry opened at Quantico to determine why a large training aircraft crashed during a night flight and burned in the Potomac River. The dead include Master Sergeant Benjamin F. Belcher from Quantico and Staff Sergeant Laurence G. Granville of Biggs, plus Corporal Raymond F. Kennedy of Manassas, Private Frederick M. Hudson Jr. of Drexel Hill, and Private John Wehle of West Point. Pilot and Corporal Robert Z. Jonasson of Astoria, N C, were thrown clear. Kennedy had been rearmed 12 days earlier. The plane had just taken off on a night training mission when it failed to gain altitude and struck trees.
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Quantico
Laurence G. Granville
Biggs
Raymond F. Kennedy
Manassas
Georgia
Prederick M. Hudson, Jr
Drexel Hill
John Wehle
West Point
Robert ZL. Jonasson
Astoria
N. C
Welle
Smedley D. Butlery
Corporal Kennedy
Reply Of Hitler Disappoints Roosevelt Appeal
Washington assessors found Hitler's reply evasive and disappointing as officials, including President Roosevelt, kept silent. The note appeared to sidestep the core call for negotiations to avoid force over the Sudeten problem, signaling possible strain in European peace efforts.
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International News Service
Washington
Adelette
Roosevelt
Europe
Bip
Roosevelt calls emergency cabinet to chart wartime course
President Roosevelt, in a somber mood, summons the cabinet in Washington for an emergency meeting to determine the United States response to the European crisis as Nazi demands threaten dismemberment of Czechoslovakia. The session, moved forward from its regular Friday time, follows fresh ultimatums from Berlin amid mounting tensions across Europe.
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Robert G. Nixon
International News Service
Washington
Roosevelt
Europe
White House
Ritz
Czechoslovakia
Nazifuehrer
Berlin
New Castle
Benes Postpones Radio Address Confirmation
CBS officials confirmed the postponement of President Eduard Benes radio address from Czechoslovakia, scheduled for 11 15 p.m. EST. Local officials said no reason was given and attempts were made to contact Prague for explanation. Buy in New Castle.
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Hulletin
International News Service
London
Eduard Benes
Czechoslovakia
Columbia Broadcasting System
Prague
New Castle
Death notices from Ellwood City area dated Sept 27 1958
Miss Margaret Joannette 24 of Ellwood City Miss Mary Spear 79 of 369 South Jefferson St Frank Conway 28 of South Crotos Ave Mrs Catherine Schmehl 36 of 1019 East Washington St listed in local death records for the day.
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Margaret Joannette
Ellwood City
Mary Spear
Jefferson Street
Frank Conway
South Crotos Avenue
Catherine Schmehl
Washington Street
Hope for Sudetenland deal delays Nazi march into Czechoslovakia
London reports revived hopes for peace as Hitler hints at accepting Chamberlain’s pledge to peacefully cede the Sudetenland if Germany’s guarantee is publicly stated. Roosevelt’s peace appeal receives a nonwar disclaimer while Berlin signals mayors to stay calm amid border tensions.
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London
Sudetenland
England
Berlin
Duke of Windsor Offers Services to His Country
London dispatch reports the Duke and Duchess of Windsor plan to return to England if war breaks out in Europe. The Duke is said to have offered his services to the British government in any capacity.
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Duke
Wally
England
T International
London
Duchess of Windsor
Europe
New Castle
Pirates and Cubs Race for Flag Amid Tight Track
Treynor leads as Pirates press to hold off Cubs in a late season sprint. Fans cheer as Tins on the line chase down rivals while the weather stays cool and dirty nine.
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Cubs
Treynor
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