12 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Syracuse Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1939
Page
1
A fragmented wartime notice outlines preparations at Plattsburg with references to Army activities, officers, and training. It mentions ROTC, headquarters, and planned mobilization as part of a broader national defense posture. The piece weaves together names, places, and dates in a period tone.
Fragmentary text mentions Fort Know, Virginia and Pennsylvania, and references troops, battles, and locations. Key entities include Fort Know and Virginia, with multiple indecipherable fragments and city names. The sparse readable bits hint at a historical military context but lack coherent events or dates.
Batavia postoffice employee arrested on theft charge after cash theft from mail. Postal inspectors testified the suspect, identified as Mulfers, allegedly stole 825 dollars from a mailbox at the U.S. Multc facility. He was arraigned before United States Commissioner Frank Wo Bole. Local authorities and inspectors noted the arrest raises mail theft concerns.
Market report notes profits during a visit by Doris Duke and companions. Descriptions mention a cluttered scene resembling a junk yard and a makeshift vegetable stall. References to stalls, snacks, miniature items, and period decor appear amid scattered details and incomplete names.
A 1935 Pittsburgh dispatch reports Roosevelt considering a government land retreat plan to aid aging hoboes and prevent crowding on roads. The proposal aims to convert land for shelter and basic care, with workers to build chicken farms and utilities after relocation.
In an interview Secretary Louis A Johnson asserts U S air defenses are far ahead of the world. He notes plans for more bomber and interceptor aircraft and bases to improve military defense. He mentions fiscal outlays on aerial equipment and suggests continued modernization.
In a Bridges case during the week, defense attorneys challenged a key government witness, attacking credibility and claiming bias. The witness described party affiliations and claimed Communist ties, while prosecutors sought to establish motive and connection to the case. The hearings referenced multiple individuals and locations, including Los Angeles and Toledo, as testimony proceeded.
Reports describe uniformed Nazi troopers blocking access to a Danzig senate building and enforcing entry controls. Eyewitness accounts note patrols at doors and warnings about loyalists and surveillance, with expectation that tensions may ease soon.
An OCR filled account details a dramatic attempt by Jenkins to set a sea hop record, halted by monoxide gas exposure. It describes the vessel, crew, engineering mishaps, and authorities weighing the incident amid ongoing scrutiny of the pursuit and safety measures.
Fragmented OCR text mentions August, a police or court style event, and several personal names. It hints at a local incident or scheduling note with unclear actions. The readable names include Kevin, Abraham, Nad, and Balti alongside a reference to New York City and a week long context.
A historical military reform proposal envisions replacing the Civilian Conservation Corps with a Purple Heart oriented program. Commissioner Wickert comments on integrating voluntary training camps with vocational units for disabled and injured service members as a prelude to military skill development and Advent era preparation.
Report of Tacoma residents seeking an 11 foot height increase for Mount Rainier blocked by local chamber. The plan, amid chaotic details and conjecture, references a proposed ascent and symbolic snowball act, with officials noting no changes to official elevation.
A chaotic blast destroyed a Japanese office in Shanghai, injuring several and causing extensive damage to surrounding buildings. The incident disrupted key infrastructure on the north bank of the creek, with Allied and local authorities mobilizing emergency responders.
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