Gomez Seeks 3rd Straight At Cincinnati
Weather was warm as Cincinnati hosted Game Three of the World Series. Reds rookie Gene Thompson started against the veteran Lefty Gomez of the Yankees, while fans packed the park amid ticket-window crushes. Berger homered to spark the Reds in a tense start as McKechnie planned bullpen use and Derringer potential relief. game details continued on Page 11.
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Ickes Aid Hits Get Rich Quick Raids On Resources
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Oscar L Chapman denounces get rich quick schemes that target U S timber petroleum strategic minerals and public grazing lands in the West while stressing U S neutrality and warning Americans to guard national resources from money minded actors. Separately Canadian World War II veteran Captain William Durrand 55 dies at home in Kenmore preparations begin for his burial in Edmonton Alberta after residing there before moving to town a decade ago.
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Four Iron Guard Members Seized In Plot On Carol
In Bucharest on October 7 four suspects linked to the Iron Guard were detained for allegedly plotting to assassinate King Carol and top officials including Premier Argetoianu, War Minister Marinescu, and Justice Minister Iamandi. A manifesto critical of the king was cited as motive.
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Plot Charged To Sabotage U.S. Warship Arizona
In San Pedro California on October 7 1940 reports say all leaves of sailors aboard the battleship Arizona were cancelled after evidence of a sabotage plot. Naval authorities would not confirm plans to damage the dreadnought or any casualty tied to such a plot. The Arizona returned from target practice off San Clemente Island and is the flagship of Rear Admiral Russell Wilson with Captain I C Kidd in command.
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FBI Begins Inquiry Into Battleship Plot
San Francisco October 7 The FBI is examining persistent rumors of sabotage aboard the battleship Arizona at Los Angeles harbor. J Edgar Hoover and five assistants are here for a police chiefs convention and Hoover says his office receives over 200 espionage reports daily. He added that investigations will be by proper authorities and not vigilantes and promised no repetition of the With Rooney activities.
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Neutrality Bill Rivalry Faces Tuesday Test in Senate
The Senate paused the neutrality revision clash for a rest as administration supporters claimed 65 votes to repeal the arms embargo and set a 10 day credit carry system. Opponents forecast a stronger push for a embargo保 preserving plan and cash and carry, with a Saturday session scrapped and adjournment approved.
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Belgium Premier Reaffirms Neutrality Policy
Brussels October 7 Premier Hubert Pierlot reaffirmed Belgium's neutrality at a press conference. He voiced a fervent hope the country could stay at peace, noting the 1936 withdrawal from the French pact and creation of neutrality agreements with neighbors. He posed a question about choices in 1914 and urged restraint.
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British Minesweepers Attacked by German Air Boats
The Admiralty said two British minesweepers were attacked by German flying boats in the North Sea this afternoon. No casualties were suffered by either side.
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French Plane Seized in Belgium After Langemarck Landing
Brussels reports a French military plane that landed at Langemarck near Ypres was confiscated by Belgian authorities. Two non commissioned officers were arrested after saying they left Paris for Lille with military documents and mail and got lost in a mist.
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De Bono Heads Italian Overseas Forces
Rome Oct. 7 Premier Mussolini appointed Marshal Emilio De Bono inspector of Italian overseas forces.
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Polish officer sentenced to death for alleged Rovno poisoning plot
Moscow reports that Bronislav, a Polish officer and landlord, was tried by a military tribunal in the Soviet Ukraine and sentenced to death by firing squad. The official statement says he entered Rovno in civilian dress and carried a large quantity of poison.
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280000 Men To Be Put on War Footing
War Department plans expand the Army to a full peace time limit of 280000 men and to train seven new streamlined divisions this winter. Five divisions and 65000 troops will train first at southern points then Fort Benning Georgia for large scale training as an army corps. Two cavalry divisions to Fort Bliss Texas. National Guard and Reserve officers to attend training at Fort Benning. Initial concentration for the Second Division at Fort Sam Houston Texas. Third at Fort Lewis Washington. Fifth at Camp McClellan Alabama. Sixth at Camp Jackson South Carolina. Special corps troops to mass at Fort Braig North Carolina Fort Knox Kentucky and Camp Ord California.
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Freight Train Collision Fatal to Engineer in Fog
A fog bound collision between Canadian Pacific freight trains No 903 and No 915 near Chatham Ont today killed Engineer Harold Brache of London Ontario. Three others were hurt including brakeman J J Robinson and fireman Harold French with injuries ranging from concussion to fractured ribs. A carload of cattle on the moving train escaped and roamed the nearby fields.
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Kuhn Trial Set to Open October Thirtieth
Fritz Kuhn, head of the German American Bund, will face trial October 30 in General Sessions Court on charges he stole more than $14,500 from the organization. Judge Saul S. Streit ordered 200 blue ribbon jurors impaneled, with James G. Wallace to preside. Assistant District Attorney Herman J. McCarthy requested the panel.
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Pope in Castel Gandolfo Listened to Hitler Speech
Vatican officials report Pope Pius at Castel Gandolfo listened to Hitler's Reichstag address by radio. The Vatican offered no public reaction to the Fuhrer’s peace proposals.
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Roosevelt Mediation Idea Stirs Washington Debate
Senator Pittman said any peace move by President Roosevelt would need clear proof Europe’s warring nations sought peace. He noted Roosevelt might offer suggestions if ideas gained acceptance, while Berlin highlighted Hitler’s speech as paving way for a neutral chief of state to mediate. Hull said Washington had no official notice of the German proposal and doubted pre-notice comments.
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Japan Air Raid Damages U S Baptist Mission
The American Embassy said on Sept. 22 Japanese planes dropped four bombs on the American Southern Baptist Mission at Ihsien, Shantung Province, badly damaging buildings while six Americans at the mission escaped injury. A Japanese controlled paper denounced Jews and Communism in a separate anti semitic campaign.
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France Ready for Long War Amid Hitler’s Offensive Threat
Paris reports France settling in for a prolonged conflict with resolve to press on to victory despite Hitler’s offer to halt hostilities. Indications point to a new war phase with large scale operations and a looming German air offensive. Military leaders say France is prepared for surprises and resilient under pressure.
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War Today report on Axis peace hopes and Allied resolve
The Associated Press notes Hitler’s serenely confident tone about a peace appeal, but Britain and France show firm resolve to end his rule. Italy remains cautious about mediation. Russia pursues access to the Polish Ukraine and Baltic concessions with minimal bloodshed. The Western front remains calm.
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Reich Peace Offers Reach for Mediation by Roosevelt and Allies
Berlin reports Hitler ready to propose a concrete peace plan if President Roosevelt mediates between Germany and the Allies. Terms include an immediate armistice, a conference, acceptance of current European borders, and German return of colonial gains with general armament reductions. Nazis hint Britain and France may not dismiss talks, while Mussolini with Pope Pius XII and Gen Franco could join if Roosevelt delays.
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