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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1939

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Finland drafts reply to Soviet demands in Nordic talks

Foreign Minister Elias Erkko, fresh from Stockholm, leads Finland’s cabinet in drafting a final response to Soviet demands. He hopes Nordic support from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark will help preserve Finland’s independence as Panaskivi notes Finland’s negotiator role. The Stockholm communique avoided naming Finland or Russia, while Nordic leaders weigh possible concessions over strategic islands and Finland’s security.

Helsinke Finland Elias Erkko Stockholm Naga Tofay Sweden Norway Denmark Erkko J. K. Panaskivi Russia Norwegsan Panstkivt Moscow Rusio Eyvesti “Kallio Stockhorm Kallio Erkkaould Gur Ft Finatd

Educators From 7 Counties Attend Syracuse Convention

About 6,000 teachers from several Central New York counties gathered in Syracuse for the annual Central Zone convention of the New York State Teachers Association. Dr Pollock and Henry Wolfe spoke on modern American society, with sessions held at Central High School and Kolth's Theater.

Channing Pallock Ald New York Syracuse America United States Henry [Wolfe Hitler Stalin Europe Germany Russia New York State Teachers’ Association Pollock Wolfe Central High School Keith Soll Beidge Mort Howe Hitler Bouini Fred Bette David Lawrence Pay Malon Bugh Johnson A . Baal Newt

Nazis Denounce Turkish Pact As British War Move

Berlin reports Hitler called ambassadors from Italy Turkey and Soviet Russia to Berlin for conferences on Germanys next move. Press says Turkeys signed mutual aid pact with the Allies marks a nonneutral stance aiding Britain and France. German view urges caution as Turkey seeks to avoid war with Russia while tightening ties with the Soviets.

Berlin Adolf Hitler Italy Turkey Soviet Russia Germany Lght Britain France Navia Hiller Merlin Haron Franz von Papen Hans von Mackensen Rome Benita Mussolini Frederick von Schulenburg Moscow Hitler Viacheslav Molotef Trosly Europe Mediterranean Nadi Ian Balkan Soviets

French Quitting 2 Luxembourg Border Towns

On Oct 29 French residents left Mondorf and Evrange near the Luxembourg border amid rain and mud. Observers questioned if the move was precautionary or in anticipation of a German drive. The area lies seven miles west of the Moselle River, a zone of frequent fighting.

Luxembourg Vaixembourg Mondort Evrange Grand Duchy Moselle

Five Foreign Spies Detained By Soviet Coastal Guards

London reports from Mowov radio say Soviet coastal guards detained five foreign spies found near Soviet territorial waters. Details of where and when the spies were found are unclear. Prime Minister Menzien announced plans for a new computer-related program with the military beginning next January.

Movoew London Mowow Walers I the. SS Melbourn Ala R. G. Menzien

Britain Hails Turkish Pact As a Victory

Britons hailed the Turkish alliance, viewing it as a strategic win that blocks a push toward the Black Sea and gives Italy reason to cast its lot with Germany. The piece notes Turkey’s military heft, borders, and naval bases, with England’s navy already familiar with Chesme.

Londn Turkey Black Sea Germany Russia Italy Near East Mediterranean Izmit Sea of Matemova Chesme Smyrna

Allies to Let Russia Keep Polish Land

London Oct 10 Allies and the Polish government in exile with Britain agreed that if Poland is reconstituted after the war it will not reclaim territories seized by the Soviet Union. Reports say an exchange between Zaleski Chamberlain and Halifax led to a view that a reconstituted Poland should not seek Vilna area lands occupied by Russia and not part of prewar Poland.

London Poland Soviet Union House of Commons Richard Austen Buller Britain Zalesk Chamberlairn Halifax Russia Poliyid Polish Republic Lithuania Great Britain France

Puppet Polish State Relieved Nazi Aim

Berlin reports indicate Germany plans a puppet Polish state with West Prussia and Posen annexed. Poles are being moved from these provinces with no compensation, to be decided by the future German supervised Polish state.

Berlin Germany West Prussia Posen Adolf Hitler Byland Poland

Nazi Planes Chased Off From Edinburgh

Reports from Easter and Southern Scotland describe repeated air raid alarms near Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth. Anti aircraft fire, high altitude pursuits, and sightings of German planes over the North Sea prompted crowds to watch as British planes intercepted and repelled the raid in a tense air defense action.

Landen Easter Scotland Edinburgh Firth of Forth North Sea Germany Ralés Fdin- Lourgi Evanburgh Svete Air Ministry Firth Canton Forth Bart

Turner Quits Plane Racing at 44 in Chicago

Turner a three time Thompson Trophy winner admits today that airplane racing is a young man's game and says he will hang up his wings. He began flying in 1915 and will shift to other pursuits.

Turner Chicago Nascoe Andy Jeng Thommson

Last Days to Register and Enroll for Election

Voters must register to vote in the upcoming election. Enrollment hours open tonight in Syracuse at 10 O'clock.

Syracuse

Drift 10 Days On Barge in Bay Unalaska Alaska

Two men adrift ten days on a buzze near Bristol Bay were found safe. The wrecked Tecate lay two miles west of Upashiki beach with fifty tons of winter food supplies in the debris. Names cited include Test Tarmen Nick Holstein and Jocko Kennekott.

Unalaska Alaska Bristol Bay Test Tarmen Nick Holstein Jocko Kennekott Upashiki Tecate

Roosevelt Defines Territorial Waters Extending Far Out

President Roosevelt said the three mile limit for territorial waters is from international law, but in certain cases waters may extend farther. He noted enforcement of submarine and surface-ship restrictions falls to the armed forces and that the neutrality act treats submarines and surface vessels as distinct classes.

Roosevelt United States America Mike Roosevelt Coast Guard Army Air Corps

The Anglo French Pact Halt Shocks Allied Capitals

An unreadable wartime article fragment notes the halt of a pivotal Anglo-French mutual pact in Allied capitals. It claims the move signals Allied gain and potential Mediterranean dominance while Germany and Italy watch closely.

Germany Mediterranean

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