Roosevelt seeks neutral stance as Congress moves on arms embargo
Senate Democrats pledge decisive victory for Roosevelts arms embargo repeal if executives stay out. Six Cabinet members meet at the White House to review neutrality measures and preparatory work, amid talk of a cash and carry plan and coast patrols. Senator George backs repeal, seeking a cash and carry approach.
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Senate
Roosevelt
United Press
Gress
Énc
Acheter
Carter Glass
Democrat
Virginia
Walter F
George
Georgia
Jed
Senate Foreign Relations ‘Committee
White House
Navy
War
Agriculture
Labor
United States
Stephen Early
Alaska
North Atlantic
Hayden
Arizona
Maloney
Connecticut
Representative Scrugham
Betts Leads Eight As Paul Becomes Top Scorer
Eight players reach double figures as Betts powers the team with a high scoring effort. Paul seals the win with key plays, lifting the squad’s standing in a hard fought matchup.
Suspect Hidden as Girl 13 Is Found Slain Near Penn Yan
Evelyn Reed 13 was found slain in a wooded ravine near Penn Yan. Norman Wheelock 27 is held on suspicion of first degree murder after an oral confession, with authorities citing a head wound and evidence of a struggle. Funeral services set for the victim at local churches.
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Penn Yan
Special Dispatch
CCC
Evelyn Reed
Norman Wheelock
Eugene Hoyle
Michael Fort
James J. Sanford
Hemorst
Whee- Jock
Edwin
Brown
Reed
Clifford van Gelder
Bath
Lester Ramsey
Walter Cieslewicz
Wheelock
Attica
Steuben’ County
Hoyt
Royal M. Jessup
Penn Yan First Baptist Church
Pulteney Presbyterian Church
Pulteney
Final Appal for Peace by Germany Seen
Berlin reports that Germany with Italy may make a final peace move this week to end the war on the basis of Poland's liquidation. Diplomats say little hope remains, but some evidence of an effort to halt western and sea warfare appeared. No official confirmation. Mussolini urges ending now while German leaders argue Britain and France have nothing to fight for after Poland's defeat.
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Berlin
Germany
Italy
Poland
Mussolini
Great Britain
France
Hitler and Von Ribbentrop Return to Berlin by Air
Fuehrer Adolf Hitler and Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop arrived in Berlin today after flying from the Eastern front. They landed at Tempelhof Airdrome at 5 30 P M and went directly to the chaincellery.
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Berlin
Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
Joachim, von Ribbentrop
Tempélhof
Red fleet placed on war footing patrols northern seas
Moscow dispatch reports the radio announced that the Red fleet has been placed on war footing and warships are now patrolling the northern waters off Russia and Finland, indicating heightened military alert and potential border activity.
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Moscow
Russia
Finland
Bucharest Announces Arrests Tied to Calinescu Assassination
In Bucharest on Sept 26 a lawyer named Herghelegiu, former Iron Guard leader in Diatra Neamtz, was arrested and executed. The government stated he was the ringleader of the plot that last week killed Premier Armand Calinescu, marking a decisive action by authorities.
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Bucharest
Herghelegiu
Iron Guard
Diatra Neamtz
Armand Calinescu
Ribbentrop to Fly to Moscow for Polish Developments
Moscow reports that Joachim von Ribbentrop will travel to the Soviet capital by invitation to discuss developments in Poland. Observers weigh likely outcomes of a German Soviet accord and the possible creation of a buffer Polish state amid troop movements and shifts in borders.
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Tass
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Soviet Union
Poland
von Ribbentrop
Germany
Russia
Bessarabia
Rumania
Estonia
Gulf of Finland
Red Army
Intourist
Britain’s Naval Convoy Fully Operative Warns on German Blockade
Winston Churchill told the House of Commons Britain’s convoy system is in full operation with defensively armed merchant ships leaving harbors to deter submarines and aircraft. The admiralty states armed ships have been sailing in large numbers for two weeks. Prime Minister Chamberlain noted allied talks on munitions and warned against over-optimism about choking German supplies as Soviet forces reach Warsaw outskirts and Polish oil fields.
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London
Winston Churchill
The
Admiralty
House of Commons
Britain
Chamberlain
Churchill
British Empire
Allied War Council
England
France
Poland
Germany
Polish Republic
Warsaw
Warships and Submarine Seen in Skagerrak Naval Actions
Reports from Oslo say five warships and a submarine fought off the Norwegian coast with airplanes joining the action. Spectators observed two large vessels and several cruisers, with heavy firing lasting hours. Coast guard orders and coastal sightings suggest a major sea engagement, while others doubt a battle occurred.
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Oslo
Norwegian
Skagerrak
Norwegian Coast Guard
London
Tidens Tegn
Hjelte
Bergen
Algere
Nazis Praise Genius of Fritsch at funeral
Berlin reports Col. Gen. Werner von Fritsch was mourned as one of the best men in the German army. Col. Gen. Walther von Brauchitsch delivered the funeral oration as Adolf Hitler did not attend. Goering laid a chrysanthemum wreath. Warsaw radio cited German prisoners claiming Fritsch was assassinated by Nazi secret police and that many officers were arrested.
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Berlin
Walther von Brauchitsch
Werner von Fritsch
Adolf “Hitler
Herman. Goering
Fuehers
Fritsch
von Fritsch
London
Warsaw
Germany
Reich Troops Attack As Warsaw Besieged Amid Front Battles
German forces launched a new assault on Warsaw while heavy fighting raged on the Western Front. Paris said French artillery targeted German concentrations near the Swiss border as Churchill announced naval convoy operations and armament of merchant ships.
French Artillery Bombards Siegfried Line Near Rhine Front
Paris reports French artillery pounded German positions across the Rhine and along the Siegfried Line as Allied air forces aided in spotting troop dispositions. German batteries remained active near Zweibruecken while Daladier convened a cabinet meeting to discuss war strategy.
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Paris
Rhine
Zweibruecken
Black Forest
Maginot Line
Belfort
Poland
Germany
Siegfried Line
Germans Claim They Have Seized Fort at Warsaw
Berlin reports German forces began storming Warsaw defenses after Polish commander resisted. Mokotowski fortress, one of four forts guarding Warsaw, fell in a surprise attack, with 2,000 Polish prisoners captured along the San River.
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Warsaw
Mokotowski
Mokotow
Bema
Wolski
Szczesliwicki
Poland
San
France
Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
London
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