Roosevelt Says U S Will Stay Out of European Conflict
President Roosevelt told reporters the United States could remain out of the European dispute and that the administration would make every effort to avoid war. He announced ambassador Hugh Wilson resigned and will serve in the state department. No decision on a Berlin ambassador or a special session of Congress was announced.
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Heil Attacks Lobbyists At Winnebago County Fair
At the 1939 Winnebago county fair Governor Julius P. Heil denounced pressure groups he said blocked tax bill progress in Wisconsin. He warned that removing lobby influence is needed or a sales tax may be required, implying future fiscal pressure.
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Fox River Reservoir Bid Debated In Wisconsin Assembly
Appleton Wisconsin dep lore condition of the Fox River and urged passage of a bill to create a reservoir system for Wolf and Fox rivers. Spokesmen said the Wolf River reservoir would stabilize jobs by raising river flow and improving city water quality, aiding lower Fox River valley and nearby farm regions in Outagamie Waupaca Shawano and other counties. Charles Seaborne of Thilmany Pulp and Paper said his Kaukauna mill had to close last week due to poor water conditions. Assemblyman Mark Catlin opposed Lily reservoir and favored a reservoir below the Indian reservation at Leeman in Outagamie County.
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U S Warned Not to Violate Neutrality in Danzig War
Washington reports the United States, as neutral, received its first warning from Germany not to violate neutrality in the Danzig and Poland fair. The warning, sent to the State Department by American charge d affaires Alexander Ritter, cautions neutral aircraft against overflying the mentioned territories in their own interest.
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W. F. W. Urges Roosevelt to Call Special Session
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, about 250000 overseas veterans, voted to urge President Roosevelt to convene a special session of Congress immediately to safeguard American interests amid the growing wartime threat.
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Italy Refrains From Starting Military Action
The Italian cabinet told Rome it would not initiate any military operations as World War II tensions rise. Ministers, meeting with Premier Mussolini at 3:50 p m, discussed Italy as Germany ally amid French mobilization and Hitler’s stance on Italian aid. King George VI in London ordered full British mobilization.
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Italy backs peace efforts amid Poland crisis
The Italian cabinet announced it would not initiate military operations in the Germany Poland dispute. It noted measures already taken and praised the Italian people for discipline and calm while confirming continued economic and social actions. Ciano’s documents cited.
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Senate Set to Pass Regent Appointments on Sept 7
Madison reports the Senate voted 16 to 6 to consider Governor Heil's appointees to the university board of regents. A Wednesday 10 a.m. confirmation is planned. Sen. Fred Risser pushed for unanimity while Sen. Harry Bolens urged delaying for the required 10 day review.
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Weather summary of storms and warm temps across regions
Thunderstorms and strong showers expected tonight with dry spell in places. Westerly winds shift, Saturday may bring warmer readings in the extreme northwest. Official stations list low and high temperatures from Phoenix to Winne mucca with 10 6 and 43 degrees noted.
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Britain Will Fulfill Her Obligations: Chamberlain speech
Prime Minister Chamberlain declared Britain would fulfill obligations to Poland if Germany did not suspend aggression and withdraw forces. He warned Parliament that if the German reply was unfavorable, the British ambassador would seek his passport. He announced a bill to raise military service ages and noted Germany’s air raid on Warsaw during his address. The house approved £500 million for defense and the railways were placed under Transport ministry control.
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State of siege decreed in France mobilizes for war
Paris reports the cabinet issued a general mobilization and a state of siege across France and Algeria in response to Germanys invasion of Poland. Parliament to be convoked tomorrow under President Lebran after a 90 minute session. Military law imposed while dispatches show German troops advancing. An ultimatum to Germany considered to halt hostilities.
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Americans Flee Germany Amid Urgent Evacuation Efforts
Americans in Germany rushed to leave as the consulate organized evacuation. Wives and children of officials were prioritized, with compartments reserved for September 6 on trains via Hamburg to Copenhagen. All trains were full and border connections remained uncertain.
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Nazi Embassy Burns Files in London Prepares Withdrawal
The German embassy in London began burning files today as a precaution amid reports of a possible withdrawal from the city. Officials cited security and strategic considerations as the reason for the action, with no immediate impact on civilians reported.
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Polish Outlet TD at A [3 Aim of BG Planes
Polish defense reports describe a German air raid on Warsaw as part of an advance by three German armies. The bombing began around 4:30 pm and lasted over an hour with antiaircraft fire, shattered windows, and several bombers flying along the Vistula. Refugee trains were hit, killing many women and children, and Poland claimed several German planes were shot down near Krakow and Gdynia.
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Nieuw Amsterdam Reaches New York With Big Overload
The Holland America liner Nieuw Amsterdam arrived from Europe with 1,286 aboard, crowded beyond normal capacity. Passengers included Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks and sister Mrs. Basil Bleck with two children, Timothy Michael and Loretta. Many slept in the ship hospital and on floor mattresses while six passengers occupied rooms meant for two.
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Three Armies March To Poland's Capital
Three German armies moved into Poland in undeclared warfare as air raids hit Warsaw. Poland appealed for aid from Britain and France while Prime Minister Chamberlain pledged Britain’s obligations to Poland. King George VI signed mobilization orders. Britain prepared its war machine and took control of rail transport.
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Adolf Hitler Accepts Danzig Dominion as War Looms
Washington reports Hitler tells Roosevelt he will take the uniform only in death or victory. Paris says France orders general mobilization and Britain readies air defenses. Polish and German fronts surge with east Prussia and Silesia forces moving toward Poland as bombings reach Krakow and Gdynia. Canada mobilizes, and London warns of war with Britain and France in the frame.
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U S Will Advance Funds On Obligations
Washington the federal reserve board announced today that it was prepared to advance funds to banks on government obligations in view of current developments in the international situation.
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