Formal Munich session opens peace conference
A formal session of a four power peace conference opened in Munich as Hitler Chamberlain Mussolini and Daladier held two hours of informal talks. The group then debated fate of civilization and peace or war, returning to their capitals for reports as details were being settled.
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Pierre J. Uuss
New Sequint
Ene
Terrer House
Monensoue
Roichsbebres
Adolf Liter
Muini
Princ Nls Xe Chamberlain
sKideuard
Europe
Hitler
Liefuehrer House
Bnet
Fage Sevan
CY IX Sew Castle
Tornado Strikes Charleston D C in Morning Chaos
A violent tornado struck Charleston on the South Atlantic coast with no warning, killing about 25 people and injuring around 200. Most dead were said to be Black, with the Slave Market building destroyed. communications collapsed as telegraph and telephone lines failed.
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Dilemmtionmah
Gonarlieston
Atlantic
Charleston
New Castle
Pumpkin pie season and voter apathy in PA News
The article notes pumpkin pie season and nostalgia for harvest scenes while criticizing low voter turnout in a large bond issue vote. It comments on civic apathy, recalls corn shocks and rustic imagery, and hints at a crossover to political change with discussion of Ohio judiciary politics continuing on the next page.
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Pa Nene
Redman
Daily Weather Report United States Statistics
Daily Weather Report for the 24 hours ending 5 p m lists a maximum temperature of 77 and a minimum of 4 degrees with no precipitation. River stage is 4.7 feet. A second set shows a 66 degree maximum and 4 degree minimum with HLALION race noted, then a truncated follow up.
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United States
London Market Ahead on Munich Peace Hopes
London markets opened firmer on September 29 as the four power Munich conference spurred optimism for European peace. The dollar stood at $4.73 per pound, gilt-edged securities and industrials rose, trans-atlantic shares gained, and gold priced at 145 shillings 10 pence per ounce, down one shilling two pence from yesterday.
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International
London
Lorcon
Foreign Exchange
Munich
Dewey Prepares For New York State Campaign
District Attorney Thomas E. B. Dewey of New York City is nominated as Republican candidate for governor. He dict ated a platform plank opposing political ties with criminals and aims to tie the Hines trial to the campaign. Dewey, known for prosecuting Tammany leader James J. Hines over the Schultz mob policy racket, is expected to accept the nomination with a dramatic convention appearance.
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International Law Service
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Thomas EB. Dewey
New York
James L. Kilgallen
Scott
Thomas
Dewey
New York City
Hines
James J. Hines
Tammany
Schultz
Legislators urged to testify on liquor legislation
Harrisburg report says Chief Counsel Abram Salsburg of the house graft investigating committee urged that every member of the legislature be called to testify regarding the passage of liquor legislation. He said past testimony left all members under suspicion and hinted at an executive meeting to plan the future course of proceedings. TY LN NEW CASTLE.
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Abram Salssurg
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Salsburg
New Castle
Petition Seeks Storm Sewer Construction on Boyles Avenue
Residents on the north side of Boyles avenue petitioned the council at the city building to construct a storm sewer and fill the ravine between the points. Mrs. John Templeton and Mrs. Caroline Onarsh described conditions as unsanitary. Council referred the petition to committee.
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Boyles Avenue
John Templeton
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Czechoslovakia accepts gradual Sudeten evacuation plan
Prague announced it will meet Hitler and accept the British plan for gradual evacuation of the Sudetenland with reservations. The government said its acceptance, sent to Britain before Munich, aims to avert war and show willingness to transfer the land in stages while protecting non German minorities.
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New Castle Wife of Tennis Star Injured in Car Collision
Mrs Frey Perry wife of the English tennis professional was confined to her apartment with minor injuries and shock after being struck by one of three cars in a collision. No permanent damage expected. In Hollywood Fannie Brice to file divorce from Billy Rose, impresario, expected today.
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International News Service
New York
Frey Perry
Perry
Helen Vinson
Bly
New Castle
Fannie Brice
Fact Finding Commission To Begin Labors
President Roosevelt's three man fact finding commission is to study the railroad wage cut dispute that threatens a nationwide rail strike. Rail labor campaigns to prove management is unjustified in seeking a 19 percent pay reduction while carriers report eight months revenue of 560 133 620 dollars. The strike was postponed at least a month under the railway labor act after the President named the board to study the issue.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Ieast
Railway. Labor .Act
Plan To Release Idle Gold In U S
Treasury plans to release portions of 800 million idle gold into the U S credit structure to keep cash reserves high. Secretary Morgen announces the policy aims to maintain ample cash margins amid the wartime crisis and will continue indefinitely after starting last week.
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Iinternational News Service
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The
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Secretary of the Treasury
Morgen
Truck operations in New York resume gradually
New York trucks resume operations under Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia proposal with most concerns settled. Long distance haulers remain unsettled as the International News Service notes the gradual return to normal in the city.
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Internationay News Service
New York
F. A. OnGuardia
No American Statesman At Munich Conference
Roosevelt barred American participation as Hitler Chamberlain Mussolini and Daladier met at Munich to settle Europe’s crisis. The U S stance remained distant yet confident the peace process could avert war and set forces in motion for future stability.
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Germany
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General Ugaki Resigns As Foreign Minister In Japan Crisis
Tokyo reports General Kazushige Ugaki has resigned as minister of foreign affairs after a dispute with the war office over the scope and authority of a central bureau to handle Chinese affairs. Ugaki, appointed in May, surprised officials by stepping down amid tensions with militarists in the war office. Useki, former Korea governor-general and ex war minister, favored moderation on the Chinese situation.
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War Office
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Koko Hirota
New Yorkers urged to pause for five minutes of world peace prayer
A proclamation urged Mayor LaGuardia to halt activity at 12 30 PM to day for five minutes of prayer for world peace. Ministers from all faiths pledged cooperation and arranged church bells to toll in the call. In New Jersey Newark and Dover proclaimed two minutes of prayer for peace starting this morning.
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F. H. LaGuardia
Newark
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Dover
Aid Marshalled For Charleston Tornado Area
Acting Governor J E Harley of South Carolina and President Roosevelt mobilize Red Cross and WPA aid. Marines from Charleston Navy Yard are dispatched to Charleston to handle the disaster. Governor Hintley warns the situation has spiraled beyond control.
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Truck Driver Killed by Train in Butler Incident
Philip Cutra, 21, of Cheswick, was killed instantly when a westbound Baltimore and Ohio freight struck the rear of his truck at a crossing near Cullery. His companion, Frank Giebeck of Russelton, escaped with bruises. Coroner M E Hondland ruled accidental death. Nay in New Castle.
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International News
Butler
Philip Cutra
Cheswick
Cullery
Frank Giebeck
Russelton
M E. Hondland
New Castle
Death Record for Clarence Aldrich and Frank Amilst
Death notices list Clarence Alvin Aldrich aged 36 of Saxon and Frank Amilst aged 63 of Newport with Sept 29 1938 date. Details are brief and obituary-style.
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Clarence Alvin Aldrich
Saxondark
Frank Amilst
Newport
Dentists Enjoy Fall Meet Here in New Castle
About eighty dentists from five Western Pennsylvania counties and several in Eastern Ohio gathered Wednesday for a full day of events by the Dentists Society of Pennsylvania. New Castle’s Dr A G Reynales was named president elect, Roy A Smith of Franklin became president, and Dr J B Balthaser of Evie was re-elected treasurer. Principal speaker Dr George Wood Clapp of New York was among attendees.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
Dentil Society of Pennsyla Golf
New Castle
A. G. Reynales
Japan Maintains Stance in European Crisis Posture
Tokyo dispatch reports Japan's supreme war council adopted a reserve attitude over Europe. The decision followed a Washington suggestion that Japan urge Chancellor Hitler and Czech President Eduard Benes to negotiate a peaceful settlement of the Nazi Czech crisis. No action was indicated.
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Washington
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Eduard Benes
Prominent Ministers to Be Honored at Weerfield Church Reception
A reception tonight at the 135 year old Weerfield Presbyterian church honors three distinguished pastors Dr Clarence Edward Macartney of Pittsburgh Dr Albert Joseph McCartney of Washington DC and Rev Clarence W Duff recently returned from Addis Ababa Ethiopia Pastors Jackson and Macartney will lead two services at eight o’clock at Westfield ahead of the old communion fund Continued on Page Two in New Castle
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Albert Joseph McCartney
Washington, D. C
Clarence W. Duff
Acdig Ababa
Ethionia
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Macartney
First Presbyterian Church
Pitttsburgh
Presbyterian Church
U.S. A
Westfield
Old Communion Fund
New Castle
Townsend Clubs Parade Tonight from 25th District
Townsend clubs assemble their cars at the Roosen furnace grounds at 6 45 for a 7 o'clock parade led by city police. After the parade a mass meeting will be held at the Court House with World War veterans and travelers in attendance.
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Court House
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Cleveland
Ner & Xew
Pirates and Cubs Clash in Dramatic Pennant Chase
A garbled recount of a tense pennant race between the Pirates and Cubs, with fans and city noise as Pittsburgh is tied to the moment. Descriptions blur but suggest a pivotal game affecting standings and long-standing rival tensions. Names and exact events are unclear due to OCR damage.
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