German Troops Ready as Britain Warns on Poland Crisis
Berlin reports German troops stood ready to back Hitler's demands on Poland as Britain orders consuls to advise Brits to leave Germany. The United States signals Americans to depart unofficially while Berlin hints Poland’s foreign minister should travel to Hitler. A limited ultimatum to Poland is anticipated with possible capitulation if accepted. Combined signs suggest a prewar framework with Moscow in liaison.
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British Premier Says Hitler Demands Free Hand in Eastern Europe
Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons that Hitler insisted on a free hand in eastern Europe and warned that any country attempting to interfere would be to blame for an ensuing crisis. The Associated Press reports this grave war alert amid rising tensions and international brinkmanship.
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Americans Advised to Quit Europe and Leave Germany
The United States embassy urged Americans to depart France after a partial mobilization of 150,000 reservists and also advised Americans to leave Germany. In London, Ambassador Kennedy urged all American tourists in the British Isles to sail home at once as events unfold.
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British Isles
British Premier Asks Parliament For War Powers
The British Prime Minister told Parliament that Adolf Hitler demanded a free hand for Germany in eastern Europe and warned Britain that any country interfering would bear responsibility for war. He stated Britain’s obligations to Poland remain unchanged as peril of war grows.
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Oil projection debate heats New Mexico meeting
Governor Miles and state officials debated September oil allowables as wells faced potential shutdown. A. A. Andreas and Frank Worden joined the discussion ahead of an Austin session with the interstate oil compact commission.
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Danzig Not the Only Cause for War in Europe
New York dispatch argues the European crisis centers on whether Poland will accept German demands and whether the Anglo French alliance can halt Hitler or whether Mussolini and Germany can push on. It says war, if any, will settle broader aims beyond Danzig.
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Pope Pius To Make Peace Broadcast Tonight
Pope Pius plans a world peace appeal to be broadcast from the Vatican. The transmission will be relayed by National Columbia and Mutual networks and is expected around 11 P.M. MST. The message underscores Vatican efforts toward global harmony and will reach American audiences via the three networks.
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Roswell Proclaims Bridge and Highway Dedication Day
Mayor Charles L. Allison designates Saturday, August 26, to dedicate the completed Roswell to Lea County road and bridge project. Governor John E. Miles will attend with Lea County delegation. city invites neighbors to join the celebration and ceremony. J. H. Dekker, City Clerk.
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Praise for Bridge From Inspector Over Pecos River
Inspector A B Robertson of the Public Roads Administration praised the new Pecos river bridge on U S 380 six miles east of Roswell for its smooth deck the longest in the state and said it is a very nice job. The bridge and highway built by Thygesen Construction Company of Albuquerque were to be dedicated Saturday. Robertson attended with Charles Johnstone T B White T H Card and Henry Thygesen.
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Army Engineers Arrive in Roswell for Flood Survey
A corps of U S Army engineers arrived in Roswell to begin a flood control survey as part of the Pecos River Joint Investigation chaired by the National Resources Planning Board. Howard Trevillyn leads about a dozen men from Fort Sumner, with offices at 405 North Richardson, to study floods, damages, and reservoir feasibility under the Federal Flood Control Act.
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War News and World Reactions Aug 24
London reports rapid passage of emergency powers bill with King George signing as Britain verges on war. Berlin notes Polish forces encircling Danzig raise coup fears while Hitler visits Berlin and Ribbentrop arrives from Moscow. Pope Pius XII appeals for peace and Mrs. Delano Roosevelt sails to New York to ease her son’s anxiety and bolster democratic efforts.
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German patrol occupies Polish estate near Islawa
Reports state a German patrol crossed the border into Poland this morning and occupied an estate about three-quarters of a mile inside Polish territory near Islawa, signaling heightened border tensions.
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Peace Appeal by American Ambassador Phillips in Rome
American Ambassador William Phillips delivered a personal message from the president in Rome. The dispatch outlined a peace appeal urging restraint and dialogue, seeking broader international backing for amity and stability in the region.
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Roosevelt Appeals for Peace with Italy in Crisis
President Roosevelt debarked from the destroyer Lang at Sandy Hook and sent a personal appeal to King Victor Emmanuel of Italy urging a peace formula amid the crisis. The president planned urgent consultations with Secretary Hull and evacuation plans for Americans in Europe, while Ambassador Phillips met the king to deliver the message.
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Lightning Kills Three Guardsmen in New York Maneuvers
In Plattsburg New York a severe thunder storm during First Army maneuvers caused the deaths of three national guardsmen and left 11 others injured as the region endured violent weather today.
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Highway and Bridge Dedication Ceremony Schedule
A multi event dedication marks the highway and bridge celebration. The caravan departs from the Record office at 3 30 PM, Governor Miles dedicates the bridge at 4 PM, a banquet honors Miles and officials at Nickson Coffee Shop at 6 30, speeches from courthouse steps at 8 PM and a street dance at 9 PM.
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