Paris Moves Underground In Early World War II Raid
Paris endured a daytime air raid siren, forcing residents into cellars and refuges as German forces approached. Citizens, from hotel guests to reporters, sought shelter underground while anti-aircraft batteries fired and the city gradually resumed life after the alert.
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Czech envoy loses status in Russia in diplomatic row
Moscow reports say the Soviet government notified Zdanko Fierlinger, former Czechoslovak minister in Moscow, that he is no longer welcome as a diplomat. The move follows Russia's aggression claims and a broader dispute over German assets and wartime financing. The United States ties to the issues include possible action on German funds and balances.
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Shaw Calls Theater Closings Unimaginative Stupidity
London date notes George Bernard Shaw denounces the wartime theater and cinema shutdowns as a master stroke of unimaginative stupidity. The government imposed closings as an air raid precaution after the war declaration. An unrelated classified ad invites job seekers to a Broadway station.
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Wan Effect On Politics Seen In War Context
Washington dispatch notes European conflict shaping U S politics for 1940 campaign. Foreign policy becomes dominant issue ahead of Congress session, potentially sidelining domestic fights. Roosevelt supporters expect cooperation on foreign policy despite past resistance. war pressure may reduce partisan bickering between Republicans and dissident Democrats.
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Japan Reaffirms Neutrality in European War
Renzo Sawada, foreign minister of Japan, informed British American Italian French German and Polish diplomats that Japan would stay neutral in the European conflict. A foreign office note urged belligerents to remove causes of incidents in China and maintain neutrality in occupied areas. The Soviet representative was not invited, prompting observers to speculate about increased Soviet help in China.
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Balkans Hold Neutral Fire in Face of War Fears
In southeastern Europe, nations rally around neutrality as major powers threaten conflict. Romania mobilizes 700,000, Yugoslavia fields 619,000 with 4.9 million reserves, Hungary and Bulgaria bolster forces, Greece mobilizes 280,000 from 581,000 trained troops, while Bulgaria proclaims a desire to stay out of hostilities.
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Port Authority orders extra police at Hudson bridges and tunnels
Fort Lee New Jersey September 5 Port of New York Authority police were placed on guard against possible sabotage of the 216 million system of Hudson river bridges and tunnels. Billing Wilson assistant general manager signed an order for extra precautions as the facilities will move munitions and supplies for warring European nations. The order warns sabotage may target the facilities and idle facilities to interfere with property and safe movement of patrons.
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Viceroy Declares Grave Emergency in India Defense Ordinance
New Delhi Sept 5 The viceroy of India the marquess of Linlithgow proclaimed a grave emergency and issued the defense of India ordinance granting broad executive powers. He received Mohandas K Gandhi the nationalist leader in the morning.
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Food Committees Named in Britain
London reports the British Board of Trade authorized the appointment of food control committees across the country to oversee rations and distribution amid wartime shortages. The move centralizes oversight and aims to stabilize supplies for civilians and military needs.
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