Scandinavias Will Present United Front to Meet Next Wednesday
Norway Finland and Denmark welcome Sweden's call for a Nordic conference in Stockholm to discuss mutual problems from the European conflict. The talks aim to reinforce neutrality and ease wartime hardship with potential Swedish loans amid rising Finland Russia tensions.
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U S Should Help Allies to Defeat Hitler Says Union Pacific Chief
William M. Jeffers, president of the Union Pacific Railroad, urged in an interview that the United States must aid Britain and France by lifting the arms embargo and selling munitions and food on credit if needed. He warned that Britain and democracy could fall without Allied victory and urged swift action to ensure Allied win to preserve U S democracy.
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German Request For U S Mediation Still Unreceived
Washington reports the White House says no official German request for mediation in the European war has been received. President Roosevelt and press secretary Stephen Early stress there is no Nazi plea before the U S government. Early also notes no reply from Soviet leader Kalinin to Roosevelt’s message on Finland and Baltic peace awaits Russia’s acknowledgment.
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Autopsy Finds Torso Killer Case Tied to Swamp
In New Castle Pennsylvania on October 14 a coroner announced the autopsy showed the mutilated body in Murder Swamp is a man not a woman. The headless torso was burned after discovery. Cleveland detective Peter Merlyo arrived to probe a link to the so called Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run.
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Polish ex-war minister Sosnowski arrives in Paris
Gen Kasimir Sosnowski, former Polish War Minister, who led forces breaking German lines to Romania, arrived in Paris last night to join the core of the new Polish government.
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Peaceful End To Finland Red Crisis Stuns Nordic Nations
Finland reports a peaceful close to the Red Crisis with mass evacuations near Helsinki and port closures. Government announces continued Moscow talks with Russia and seeks Nordic unity under King Gustaf's invitation to Stockholm. Foreign Minister Erkko to address international audience, while Germany agrees to relay Helsinki broadcast.
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Soviet observers doubt Baltic security without Aalands
Berne reports from foreign legations and League of Nations delegates say control of the Aalands is essential for Finland’s sea routes to Leningrad and Baltic forts. The islands, historically Finnish, remain a flashpoint with Finland and Sweden’s consent tied to Finnish sovereignty and five guarantees supervised by the League.
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Deaths of Prominent Persons in America
Adam P. Chessman, 72, a retired banker and canning industry leader, died yesterday at his home in Fredonia. Nate Leipzig, 66, Swedish born magician of international fame, died in New York.
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New York
Lindbergh Urges Arms Ban to Preserve Hemisphere Peace
Lindbergh argues against repealing the arms embargo and warns that European power struggles threaten American democracy. He says loans to belligerents favor other nations over U S interests and draw the continent into war. He cites Europe’s balance of power as the root cause of the conflict.
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French Bridge Attacks Near Rhine Moselle Endangered
The report describes French attacks on Rhine Moselle bridges with 2,000,000 troops in reserve. It notes fortified bridgeheads with barriers and trenches, German block houses, and a pause in fighting that could precede a heavy assault as rain and fog settle over the lines.
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Blackout Permit At Fair Refused
New York police Inspector Arthur W. Wallander refused a blackout at the World’s Fair tomorrow fearing some attendees might miss the joke.
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Arthur W. Wallander
Chamberlain Speech To America Is Off
London reports that Neville Chamberlain will not broadcast to Canada and the United States tonight as had been announced. His office issued the clarification, stating no radio address is planned.
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Draftsman Held in Theft of Plane Plans at Douglas Factory
Edward W. McDonough a 27 year old Douglas plant draftsman is jailed on theft charges for taking obsolete DC4 landing gear drawings home as sentimental keepsakes. He claims no sale or disclosure occurred while authorities weigh federal espionage implications and potential grand jury action.
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Amherst death by own action Club defies Friday 13th jinx
In Williamsville on October 14 members of the Amherst death by own action Club held an annual funeral in a graveyard car but argued that by laws require a Friday the 13th celebration, noting last year’s 1939 funeral. Polson Buchbinder led the meeting with no resolution on next year’s rehearsal while Howard Hazen attended from Milwaukee.
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Flying submarines teased by Leahy in Caribbean talk
Admiral William D. Leahy, governor of Puerto Rico and former U S CNO, said flying submarines could appear before the European war ends. He stressed reports of German subs in the Caribbean were unconfirmed and quipped that none had been seen yet but would be later.
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Stop War Candidate Beaten in Scotland By-Election
Arthur Woodburn the Scottish secretary of the Labour Party won the Clackmannan and East Stirling by election decisively. He received 15 645 votes while pacifist Andrew Stewart managed 1 060. Stewart called voters mad after the result.
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Bert Short Receives Medal for Gallantry in Recent Operations
Private Bert Short awarded a military medal for gallant and distinguished service in recent operations. He was believed to be the first infantryman decorated in the war.
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London
Bert Short
Inquiry Told Of American Ogpu Agents
Washington October 14 A former official of the Soviet Trading Corporation testified to the House Committee Investigating Unamerican Activities that some Americans were members of the Ogpu. Robert Pitcoff said Americans were among agents and recounted a 1931 offer to join the Russian secret service, which he declined. He described Communist party recruitment to access industrial plants and war industries.
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Witness Gives Bond On Perjury Charge In Buffalo Inquiry
John W. Fourby, 49, missing witness in a gambling conspiracy trial, posted 5000 bond after surrendering to police on a first degree perjury indictment. He is to appear before the extraordinary Grand Jury. The case involved alleged sale of police protection to gamblers. seven defendants including James Higgins and Frank Carr were acquitted.
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State to Open 85 000 Acres in Broome County for Hunters
State Conservation Commissioner Lithgow Osborne announced that at least 85 000 acres of the 125 000 acres posted in Broome County will be open to hunting this fall. Landowners consented to the landowner sportsman program, with hunters urged to avoid people, livestock, buildings and property damage, and to hunt in small parties.
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Girl- Threatening Death Leap Saved From Window Ledge
New York Oct 14 (UP) Blonde 16 year old Helen Kawalek stood 20 minutes on a hotel window ledge threatening to leap unless her father and brother returned home to Bayonne New Jersey. Fireman Richard Oliver jumped from a higher window and, tied with a rope, seized her and brought her to safety. Police and fire crews supported the rescue as she was lowered to a net and taken to hospital for observation. Oliver was praised as a hero by his superiors.
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Turkish Red Pact Near Signing Amid Talks in Moscow
Turkish foreign minister Sukru Saracoglu and a large Turkish delegation head home after three weeks of negotiations while a Turkish delegation attends a Soviet agricultural show in Moscow. Tass denies British reports of German evacuations and confirms no interference in each signatorys internal affairs. The Moscow talks aim to finalize a treaty strengthening Turkish Soviet ties and regional peace.
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Soviet Pact Concluded Reported by Turkish Newspaper
Istanbul reports in Yenisabah that Turkey has obtained reliable information that the Soviet Union and Turkey have concluded a pact. The Turkish advisories claim the agreement was reached recently, details undisclosed by press.
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Il Duce’s Mouthpiece Calls British No a Dangerous Reply
Virginio Gayda in Il Giornale D Italia labels Chamberlains response to Hitler peace proposals a dangerous no. He notes horizons of a just Europe appear while war would worsen losses and argues Hitler accepted Mussolini’s Polish settlement plan, blaming Germany and allies for any irreparable outcome.
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Canadian Pulp Mill Resumes Production
Port Arthur Ont Oct 14 Workmen reported for duty at Nipigon Corporation pulp mill signaling the resumption of production after a long idle period. Officials estimate the mill will run at full capacity before the end of next week. The plant produces ground wood pulp with a 60 ton daily capacity.
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Britain and Germany face off as war widens in Europe
British and German leaders claim victory at Jutland as observers note Britain ready for Hitler's next move. Polish destroyers Blyskawica Grom Burza accompany the British fleet while hopes rise for a strategic pause before winter.
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Special Editions Claim Royal Oak Sinking by U Boat
Berlin reports special editions headline the 29 150 ton British battleship Royal Oak sunk by a German U boat. German agencies question Churchill about Ark Royal and Courageous losses while Britain withholds confirmation.
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