Chamberlain Hitler Parley On Czech Partition
British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain met Adolf Hitler at the Rhine hotel in Godesberg to discuss the partition of Czechoslovakia. Talks focused on occupation details, Poland and Hungary claims, and a possible international guarantee for Czechoslovakia, with a continuation planned for the following morning.
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Webb Miller
United Press
Godesberg
On the Rhine
Neville Chamberlain
Rhine
Berchtesgaden
Hitler
Kurt Schmid
Chamberlain
Hiller
Poland
Hungary
Sudetenland
Dithmar Former Badger Official Dies at Baraboo
Edward F. Dithmar, former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin from 1914 to 1920, dies at his Baraboo home after a heart illness. A Republican figure, he served as second in command under Gov. Emanuel L. Philipp and later ran for governor. Survivors include widow, two sons Edward and Jot, daughter Mary, and daughter in law Hilda Raetzmann. Funeral at St. John's Lutheran Church in Baraboo on Saturday.
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Baraboo
Wis
Edward F.dithmar
Wisconsin
Dithmar
Imanuel L. Philipp
Bat
Ty Farity
John J. Bisine
U. S
Robert M. la Follette
Robert VM. la Follette
Edward
Jot
Mary
Hilda Raetzmann
Milwaukee
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Daladier Haged With Pen Acrolt Amid Cabinet Revolt
Premier Daladier faced a threatened cabinet revolt over the French British peace accord with Czechoslovakia. Nine ministers were named as leaning toward action, all reportedly consenting only under pressure not to threaten invasion of Prague and amid a fragile unanimous cabinet stance.
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Taylor Henry Paris
Edouard Daladiers
Adolf Hitler
Daladier
Georges Bonnet
France
Widow Found Dead in Baraboo Kitchen
Baraboo Wisconsin reports the death of a 62 year old widow, identified as Mrs Gallmar, found on her kitchen floor with knife wounds to the head. District Attorney John H. Rouse says she was murdered and officers search the home for robbery as a possible motive. Deputy Corker Ardro began the investigation with the DA. neighbors recall she was seen recently.
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Baraboo
Wis
Alberts Gollmar
Dist
John H. Rouse
Gallmar
Cles Gallmir
Gallmar Brothers
Cleus
Pns
Corker Adu
Ardro
Fpty-Two Flyers Near End of Tour
Eau Claire notes a group of twenty one flyers in twenty one planes launched in Eau Claire this noon and set to fly toward Wisconsin Dells on a four day tour. The event followed a quiet evening reception at the Real Inn, attended by civic leaders and the Chamber of Commerce. The State chapter convention of the National Aeronautic Society was not held due to a small tour turnout.
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Eau Claire
Iflyers
W Fears Dells
Deilshe Ivers
The
Real
Civic Vlise
Chamber of Commerce
National Aeroncmic Asses
Sudeten Germans clash with Czechs along frontier
Fighting with guns and grenades broke out along the German Czech frontier as Sudeten Germans hoisted swastika flags in border towns near Barenstein and Weipert. Casualties were reported amid exchanges with Czech forces. Poles on the Czechoslovak side attacked two police posts as tension rose along the border.
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Barenstein
Germany
Sudetene
Weipert
Barerstein
Iona
Sudetenland
Prague
Tarenstein
Jeszyn
Poland
Plane Drops Chief of Air Corps Killed in Crash
Maj. Gen. Westover died when his Northrop aircraft crashed near Burbank California after attempting a dive and turn. Investigators traced possible causes to a current or structural failure as aides and colleagues, including Col Hervey S. Burwell, arrived to lead inquiries at the scene.
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Air Corps
Eubank Calif
Hervey S. Burwell
Merchfield
Hewel
Westavery
Northrop Manor
Burbank
Joseph L. Stromme
Cie Yw
Alan Jand
Czech Cabinet Resignations Shocks Prague as Syrovy Likely Leader
Gen Jan Syrovy emerged as the almost certain choice to head a new military government after Hodza’s resignation amid Czech capitulation controversy over Sudetenland. President Benes urged calm as Prague radio announced a cabinet post for Syrovy, with details unclear. The regime’s firmness and Russia ties noted while frontier troops awaited word.
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Jan Syrovy
Sudetenland
Larry Allen
Prague
Bones
Milan Hodea
Ssrovy
Benes
Jihat of Hodea
Angla
Sundetenland
Germany
Surovy
Hodza
Jan
Syrovy
Russia
Pea
Acak Bort
Geneva
Hungary Demands Minority Rights in Czechoslovakia
Hungary via its Prague envoy handed a note to Czechoslovakia requesting minority rights for Hungarians in Czechoslovakia equal to those granted to the Sudeten Germans. The move follows Hungary’s plan to recover lands lost after World War I as Germany also expands in Sudetenland. The note was sent to England for consideration. Regent Horthy returned from Germany to reshuffle the cabinet led by Prime Minister Teinister of commerce Antony Kunder.
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Budapest
Hungary
Prague
Cachoslovak
Kamil Krofita
Cachoslovaka
Unese
Germany
Sudetenland
Powers
England
Hugary
Admiral Horthy
Tiermann Wilhelm Goering
Antony Kunder
Horthy
Teinister
Rumenia
Yugoslaia
Fond du Lac Plans PWA Bond Referendum
Fond du Lac Wis 4 announces a public vote on proposed 274000 dollars in PWA bonds to fund construction of a vocational school additions a police station and new bridges as part of local public works projects.
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Fond DU Lac
PWA
Fond du Lar
Wis
Weather Summary from Wisconsin and Milwaukee Update
Wisconsin remains generally fair tonight and Friday with minor east edge unsettled. Milwaukee reports highs and lows in the 40s to 100s range from Buckstaff data with a trace precipitation and light winds, barometer notes at 29.00 inches.
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Sun Sun Day
Byatest Press
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Phoeniax
Pittsburgh
Buckstaff Observatory
Barameter
Army of 2800 Coast Guardsmen Lead Northeast Relief Efforts
An emergency mobilization of about 2,500 coast guardsmen and many Red Cross workers sparked rapid rescue and relief across the storm-battered northeast from Long Island to Rhode Island. Rear Admiral R R Waesehe ordered patrol planes at dawn to assess damage, while the Red Cross dispatched disaster relief experts to coordinate local volunteers and aid. WPA crews stood by as Aubrey Williams said thousands would shift to relief once the storm subsides. Coastal vessels moved isolated families to safety and officials aimed to gauge overall destruction, with initial reports highlighting Cane Cod and Rhode Island as hardest hit.
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Washington
Red Cross
Long Island
Moran
R. R. Waesehe
Coast Board
Plac
Sticken Rec
WPA
Aubrey Williams
Coast Guard
Cast Wonld
Cane Cod
Rhode Island
August 1939 Employment and Payroll Advances Reported
Frances Perkins announced August gains in agriculture up 320000 and payrolls rising about 512000000 weekly. Durable goods, including clothing, cotton products, and canning, showed strong growth while automobile employment fell 14000 due to plant shutdowns. Factory payrolls rose about 4.9 percent with mixed sector results across steel, electrical machinery, furniture, and ships.
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Washington
Frances Perkins
Omedes
Porkine
Tatee
Nore
Frank Salutes WPA NYA And CCC In Address To Chicago Crowd
Wisconsin farmers praise wartime work programs saying millions of young Americans have known only made work. They honor the WPA NYA and CCC yet fear entrapment in a permanent life of unemployment and seek a real chance at opportunity and enterprise.
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Chicago
Gilets
Kee Chatraan
Cermitten
Niles
WPA
NYA
COG
Wisconsin
CCC
Ito
Pye
Connecticut Fire Kills Five. Loss Tops Four Million
New London residents faced a devastating waterfront blaze that swept through 30 to 40 buildings, causing at least five deaths and property losses exceeding 4 million dollars. Two victims were identified, with others injured or drowned. Ocean Beach suffered near total destruction of cottages and boarding houses while hospitals treated 55 injured.
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New London
Contiit
Dhink Street
Thomas Shipman
Orkin
Jeff
Little City
Fred Washburn
Vietiom
Alfred Stull
Ocean Beach
Long Tslanicl Sound
Approves Large Public Works Grant for Maryland Bridge
A presidential action allocates 2,167,000 for a 215,000 bridge project spanning the Susquehanna near Havre de Grace Maryland. The grant accelerates PWA aid during Maryland Democratic primary activity, with officials endorsing expedited processing and oversight across the project and related infrastructure plans.
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Maryland Bridge
Washington
Tome Well
Havre de Corice
Tekes
Maryland
PWA
Morpernitisin
Leveis
Milbird i
Peetu
of &T
European political shifts threaten Britain’s future guarantees
The article reports on a debated policy stance by British conservatives and the Chamberlain government regarding security commitments in Surten land and broader guarantees for the future. It mentions tensions among figures like Jemow and Blum, and concerns over leadership and stance toward Germany and Central Europe, reflecting a cautious shift in alliance posture.
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London
Diberek
Surtenland
Bor Tate Opa Rhan
Jemow
Lega Blum
Masses Devastated as Coast States Suffer Deadly Hurricane
The hurricane's toll tops 250 in the northern Atlantic states with millions in property damage across New England. Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Vermont and New Hampshire report heavy losses and fatalities. Cape Cod and nearby areas face fear of flooding and isolation, while Canada also records casualties. Relief efforts mobilize federal and local agencies as reconstruction costs run into many millions.
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Associated Press
North Atlantic
New England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jumpshire
Vermont
New Jersey
Canada
Quebec
Red Cross
Fio Wa
Ohina
Cape Cod
Massa
Cape
Missetts
New Hampshire
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Mirter
Henri Queuille
Reymond Patenotre
Ster
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Sudeteng
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Vatte Cartral
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Hartford
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Urricane
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