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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1939

Page

2

Lindbergh Pleads for U S Isolation From European War

Washington dispatch reports Charles A. Lindbergh urging Americans to stay out of Europe’s conflict. He warned involvement could ruin democracy at home, cost lives and resources, and urged vigilance against foreign propaganda aiming to drag the United States into war. He argued staying neutral could preserve American democracy and world peace.

Washington INS Charles A. Lindbergh America Europe Roosevelt Lindberg United States Airthan Lindbergh Atusy Delude Suréelizs Mons Mier Siney Brant

Jewish leaders warn against holy war call vs Germany

In Denver on Rosh Hashonah Rabbi Manuel Laderman of the Hebrew Educational Alliance warns Americans against enlisting in a holy war against Germany. He says fighting Hitler is fighting for England France and Poland and questions benefits to Jewry. He criticizes Roosevelt neutrality and Poland’s resistance to German demands.

Denver Tvs Germany Manuel Laderman Hebrew Educational Alliance England France Po- Herd Rabbi Lademar Laderman Poland Rosevelt

Soviet notes surface on stalled Soviet Japanese pact talks

Moscow reports indicate ongoing discussions between Vyacheslav Molotov and Japanese envoy Shigenori Tojo over a Soviet Japanese agreement. Germany pushes for a broader non aggression framework while Moscow cites Japan’s willingness to ease aid to China as a principal obstacle. Constantine Smetanin is named Soviet ambassador to Tokyo.

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Mystery Woman in German Appeal Broadcast Seeks German Resistance

Reuters reports a mystery German woman announcer broadcast from within the Reich urging Germans to resist the Nazi government. She spoke to centers of resistance, claiming Germans are starving in towns and dying in the trenches in the name of the army of freedom.

London Mysterio Germany Reuters Britay Reich

Armistice on Mongolian border reshapes wartime diplomacy

The Soviet Japanese armistice along the Mongolian border ends the Nomonhan fighting and signals possible future Soviet Korean and Japanese non aggression accords modeled on the Russo German pact. Berlin eyes new balance as Japan may rejoin Berlin axis. Soviet forces rise to about 3 million, shaping European conflict dynamics while Poland and Romania face potential partitions and renewed German advances. Western front sees intensified Allied air and sea actions against Germany.

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Neutrality plans eyed by Herkimer authority

Hen Fraser, noted authority on international law, urged that neutrality revisions could, under international law, justify German sinking of American sea-borne commerce if measures are to aid neutrality. He warned relaxing wartime embargo on arms and munitions may compromise U S neutrality.

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FDR to Begin Special Message to Congress Next Week

Washington reports President Ronnevelt worked to clear his desk to begin a special message to Congress next week. The plan includes seeking repeal of the arms embargo against warring European nations. He rose early to tackle mail and paperwork and scheduled meetings with top administration officials.

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Bergdoll Trial to Open Monday

New York reports Grover Cleveland Bergdoll the World War I draft dodger will face trial Monday on charges of escape and desertion. A habeas corpus writ issued yesterday calls for his appearance before Federal Judge Alfed C. Coxe. He has been a prisoner since his voluntary return from Germany.

New York Grover Cleveland Bergdoll Archdiary Dodger Habean Corlilis Army Information Sorviee Alfed C. Coxe Deratoy Dary Germany

London Bottleneck Thwarted By Radio

Washington reports that radio has alleviated the World War era London bottleneck in communications. Despite reduced cable traffic due to the European war, high speed radio telegraph circuits now link the United States with over 60 nations, restoring transatlantic service and easing government and private messages. American cable and radio firms note sharply increased traffic and a prewar record day.

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Bulgaria Declares Neutrality Amid War Anxiety

Bulgaria, once allied with Germany, announces neutrality in the European war. Public reaction is mixed with relief and concern as citizens react to the shift in policy and potential impacts on national security and economy.

Nazis Silent on Red Cross Inquiry in Geneva Talks

Chairman Norman Davis reported after a conference with President Roosevelt that Germany offered no public reply to the American Red Cross request for possible assistance. The Geneva memorandum from Poland discussed at length remains undisclosed.

Sri Germany Red Cross Norman Davis Roosevelt

Belgian passenger vessel sunk near Weymouth

The Belgian ship Alex vay Onstal of 64,000 tons was sunk in the channel near Weymouth by likely enemy action during the night, possibly torpedo or mine. German officials deny involvement in the incident, with no evidence of the vessel being torpedoed by German forces.

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Prague under Gestapo crackdowns amid Allied aid fears

A Prague report notes Gestapo actions amid alleged Allied aid networks. The Karlin district sees arrests after authorities uncover a supposed organization aiding the allies. The dispatch cites Havas and Pyanchagency as sources for tonight’s briefing.

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British Oil Tanker Cheyenne Sunk by German Submarine

The British oil tanker Cheyenne, 826 tons, owned by Anglo American Oil, was shelled and sunk by a German submarine after sending an SOS. A British destroyer arrived, ensured the crew’s safety, then sank the sub‘s danger. Norwegian freighter Bakke rescued Cheyenne’s crew.

London Red End England Ine Bakke Anglo~American Oil Company Newess He-on-Tyne

Federal Judge Oliver Dickinson Dies at 81 in Chester

Federal Judge Oliver B. Dickinson, 81, who served 25 years on the U S district court for Eastern Pennsylvania, died early today at Crozer Hospital in Chester. He was a prominent federal jurist with a long career.

Chester Oliver B. Dickinson U. S District’ Court For Eastern Pennsylvania Crozer Hospital

Bigs Allied Push Coming Quickly

War era commentary claims an imminent Allied offensive across Germany’s west wall. The piece insists strategists expect a major western front push, with camouflage and demobilization tactics cited to hide preparations. It argues the outcome could shape whether the war ends soon or lasts years.

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Russians Mass Troop Concentrations Near Polish Frontier

Paris reports heavy Russian troop concentrations near Vilnius and Varėna close to the Polish frontier. The move comes amid rising tension and military buildup noted by observers in the French capital.

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