Modern warfare tolls civilians in air raids across cities
A World War II era report highlights massive civilian deaths from aerial bombardment in Shanghai and Barcelona, contrasting with London during the Great War. It cites estimates of 100000 Chinese civilian casualties in Shanghai, 30000 in the north, and thousands more in Spain, with China figure quoted by Mme Chiang Kai Shek describing scorched roadsides and charred bodies.
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Syracusans Back Ban on Barbarism
A Syracuse essay by Rev. Dr. Thomas Kirkwood and Mr. M. S. Snyder calls for a ban on barbarism in war. They oppose Hearst editorial suggestions to sanction outlaw nations and urge nations to treat aggressors as criminals. The piece argues for universal ethical standards and peaceful international policy.
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Germany Denies Military Revolt Rumors in East Prussia
Dispatches from Warsaw claim "grere military incidents" in Alenstein East Prussia and Stolz Pomeral were denied by the German foreign state. Rumors in Warsaw and Paris speculated revolts across East Prussia and Pomerania. London's London Star correspondent reports a forest unit among Hitler escorts.
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Pioneer Woman Susan Winters Dies in Wyoming Town
Susan Winters, described as the first woman mayor of an American town, died today in Sheridan Wyoming. The report notes her role in Western history and marks the closing chapter of a notable Western civic career.
Polar scientists drift coastward off Greenland
Russia's four explorers led by Dr. Ivan Papanin on a drifting polar ice floe near Greenland reported clearer coast visibility and improving weather in a radio message. An ice-breaker Murmanetz is about 200 miles away, and rescue appeared possible as the floe continued to crack and melt after eight months aboard.
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Coast Guard Dispatches Boats For Walden Freighter
Two coast guard patrol boats were dispatched today to aid the freighter Walden crippled by engine trouble in the gulf about two miles east-southeast of Mobile bar near Mobile, Alabama.
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Admiralty Lord Praises Heargt Plan
Ex admiralty lord lauds Heargt plan calling for a league of nations and a congress to save civilians from bombardment. He argues Britain should support a military object and not be drawn into needless quarrels while acknowledging the scheme’s aims and potential.
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Senators Propose World War Rules To Curb Atrocities
U S Senators including Capper Gibron Logan Miller and Thomas condemn modern warfare brutality. They urge a world congress to craft rules banning bombing of cities and noncombatants and support a constitutional amendment allowing votes on war. Hearst editorial cited to press for outlawing barbarities and protecting noncombatants.
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Senator Sheppard Urges War Code Restrictions
Spatial to The Syracuse Journal Senator from Tess and Chairman of the Senate Commines on Nitary Affairs urges a new code of warfare to curb barbarity and protect civilization. He cites William Hearst’s call for immediate action and a world moral force to outlaw barbarous methods in war. He suggests red cross organizations may adopt Hearst’s plan.
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Nobel winner lauds Hearst plan for world congress
Argentina's foreign minister Carlos Saavedra Lamas and successor Enrique Rodriguez Larreta endorse Wim Randolph Hearst's proposal for a World Congress to end war barbarities. Lamas, leaving office soon, says nations should join an international effort to humanize warfare and credits Hearst for initiating a civilizing code to protect women and children.
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