Alfred the Great and Canute in Defining English Rule
A historical survey traces English paganism to a later era, then chronicles Danish invasions led by fleets up the Thames. It praises Alfred the Great for uniting England and founding a disciplined military, and Canute the Great for bringing peace, codified law, and overlordship across realms, ending with a cautionary tale of court flattery.
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Russia
Scotland
Ireland
Greenland
America
England
Neustria
France
Alfred the Great
Ethelred
jEnghind
Alfred
Taal
Thames
Canute
Canute the Great
Denmark
Norway
Germany
Malcolm
Henry of Huntington
Nazis Relegate Labor to Serfdom
Washington report on a Brookings Institution survey stating German labor regimentation limits worker freedoms more than ancient serfdom in some respects. The study by Dr. L Hamburger, formerly of the University of Geneva, is cited.
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Washington
Brookings Institution Today
L.hamburger
University of Geneva
Rome Talks To Direct War's Next Turn
Rome reports Nazi Germany and Italy advancing plans to broaden the war. Von Ribbentrop and Mussolini, with Ciano, weigh a drive through Spain to strike Gibraltar, and observers foresee Mediterranean offensives if Britain resists invasion in October.
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Rome
Adolf Litter
Joachim von
Ribbentrop
Mussolini
Duce
Palazzo Venezia
Indies
Spain
Britain
Gibraltar
Virginio Gayda
Itallaty
Hans-George Viktor Yer Mackersen
Ding Alflert
von Ribbentrop
Hitler
Count Clano
Axis
London
Calra
Berlin
Ramon Serrano Suner
Francisco Franta
Union Discussion Promised in Commons Debate
London: Lord Privy Seal Clement A. Attlee told the House of Commons members will have a chance for earnest discussion before any union with France is proposed. Churchill had earlier floated a British French union with common citizenship. Attlee offered assurance if a broader teaching scheme is advanced.
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vPi
Clement R. Allee
Privy Seal
House of Commons
France
United States
Prance
Germany
Churchill
Atlee
Navy Official Dies in Active Service at Sea
London reports the death of Admiral Basil George Washington while in active service at sea. The announcement notes he died at sea on September 19, marking the loss of a senior naval officer with decades of service.
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NAVY
London
Ice
Basil George Washington
Wes
City approves WPA park work on Pithnan Bullivin baseball field
The city council authorized the mayor to sign a contract with the WPA for improvements at Pithnan Bullivin park including the diamond infield outfield wall and locker room facilities. The project costs 4 868 with the city share 816 185 and WPA funds 29 863. The field is being prepared for spring training by the Boston Bees.
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WPA
Henry Hein
Boston Bees
War Roundup From The Associated Press
The British fleet blasted into action in the Mediterranean as Italian troops march along the Libyan Egyptian coast. London endured a ninth hours long raid, with 90 killed and 350 seriously wounded. RAF bombed Liverpool Newcastle and Billingham, while German press claimed raids on Germany.
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London
Liverpool
Newcastle
Billingham
Germany
Bethsi
Namburgz
Oldenburg
Osnabrueck
Mayfair
Britain Supplying Egypt Railways With Coal
In Alexandria on September 19 Britain continues coal shipments to Egypt for railway operations. Ships from England have delivered about 200 tons with more vessels expected to arrive to follow.
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Britain
Egypt
Alexandria
Mediterranean
England
Britain cites German grain claims in occupation costs
British sources report Germany demands 8,000,000 quintals and 30,000,000 bushels of wheat daily as part of occupation maintenance totaling 7.0 billion reichsmarks annually. They compare postwar reparations, noting World War I payments reached 17 billion marks and Germany borrowed 27 billion abroad under earlier plans.
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London
Germany
Move Launched to Free Korea Move Launched to Free Korea
The Chinese News Agency reported the establishment yesterday near Chungjing of a headquarters for a Korean restoration army aligned with Chiang Kai-shek’s government. Cabinet members of the Korean provisional government and high Chinese officials attended the ceremony. The spokesman said the HQ would motivate Koreans in their struggle for independence from Japan.
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Hongkong
Chung- Jing
Chiang
Kai-Chek
Japan
Scottish Troops Now at Bermuda shores
NEW YORK September 19. Passengers aboard the new President Roosevelt said a unit of Scottish soldiers who served in Norway and Dunkirk are now quartered at Bermuda. They refused to discuss their mission at the evacuation resort.
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Roosevelt
Dunkerque
Bermuda
Va~ieatian
Weather and travel notes from various U S stations
A weather summary features wind directions and speeds, humidity, and precipitation totals with deficits and month totals. It lists sun and moon timings, tides, and a long, scattered roster of cities with cloudy to clear conditions and temperatures. The report also notes a planned entertainment visit by Wilber Brown to Des Moines and other stops, with weather context for travel.
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Enon
Aranton
Goodland
Kno
Hatteray
Ak Huron
Arle
Huoxville
Tenn
Laredo
Texey
Little Rock
Ark
Louieville
Clow Lubbock
Texas
Memphis
Wan
Miami
Minn
Paul
Nashville
Clowty
New Urbana
New York
Bery Pusble
Cato
Ralaiath
Richmond
Wee
Roswell
N. Mi
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
San Diego
Williston
Cinar
AD Alaine
Texan
Wilmington
Del
Amarillo
Winnemucca
Atlanta
Ain
Cloudy
Willriver
Cam
Renning
Boston
Bass Brady
Browneylife
Buffalo
London’s buses replace taxis in rush hour chaos
In London on September 18 workers face unpredictable commutes as double decker buses swarm exclusive squares and drivers struggle to start routes. Subway and streetcar workers crowd onboard while others endure long journeys home to the suburbs amid Transport Ministry rules.
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Bach
Transport Ministry
London
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