Hitler Ready to Wage War Over Sudeten Question
Berlin reports reveal a high Nazi official warning that if Czechoslovakia grants self government to the Sudeten Germans, Germany will pursue economic imperialism and, if needed, unite all Germans on its fringe with Greater Germany. The plan envisions risking war to secure 3,500,000 Sudeten Germans and eventual reunification with the German Reich through subsequent moves toward Anschluss and expansion beyond current borders.
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Berlin
Nazi Germany
Czechoslovakia
Konrad Henlein
Milan Hodra
Adolf Hitler
Reich
Germany
Ig Udt
Hitler
Great Britain
France
Sudetens
Atatea
Chechoslovakis
Memel
Lithuania
Danzig
Negro Wanted By Officers In Ohio
A Chambersburg report notes Henry Brown believed to be Charles Davis, a 43 year old man from Freedom Pennsylvania, tied to a 1926 Columbus Ohio robbery and weapon case. He escaped earlier and must return to Ohio to finish a lengthy sentence as authorities pursue him. The group, described as five Negroes, faced 10 day jail terms for trespassing on railroad property after 46 prior arrests. Argentina marked independence from Spain on July 9 1816 amid a long civil conflict.
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Chambersburg
Ohio
Department of Justice
E. J. Chapman
Maryland
Henry” Brown
Freedom
Columbus
Charles Davis
Davis
Chapman
City Hagerstown protests beacon abandonment at airport plan
Hagerstown officials, after a $300 090 airport project, authorize a vigorous protest to the Bureau of Air Commerce against abandoning the beacon light at the field’s southeast corner. Mayor Elgin laments the action, noting airport plans may end air mail and passenger service, while Frederick faces a similar issue. The council also appropriated 100 for Boy Scouts to fund a Camp Pearre well dig.
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Hagerstown
Coucil
Bureau of ‘Air Commerce
Pennsylvania Airlines
Washington
Pittsburgh
Bureau of Air Commerce
W. Lee Elgin
Pennsylvania Air Lines
Frederick
Boy Scouts
Camp Pearre
Bold Burglar Being Sought After Home Invasion
Mrs. Dewey Jones was knocked unconscious and injured when a burglar tossed her over a banister at her Summit Avenue home about 8 20 last night. She crawled outside to sound an alarm as police searched the area for the intruder. Jones could not describe the suspect and none was found. loot amount remained undetermined.
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Summit Avenue
Dewey Jones
Jones
Carl Cook
Auto Death Toll Shows Big Drop in Maryland
Baltimore August 5 Automobile fatalities in Maryland fell to 207 in the first seven months, 112 fewer than the same period in 1937, State Motor Vehicles Commissioner Walter R. Rudy said. He noted intensive safety campaigns by Rudy and the State Police helped cut deaths, with July recording 34 fatalities versus 54 the prior July.
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Baltimore
Maryand
Walter R. Rudy
Rudy
Guest Conductor For Band Sunday
The Municipal Band greets its first guest conductor of the season on Sunday August 7 with Alex Natafaluey arriving from Carlisle to lead the second half. George H Buys conducts the first half and Peter Buys directs the band in Washington with the National Symphony Orchestra. The Herald will publish the concert program tomorrow.
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Alex, Natafaluey
Carlisle
Natafalusy
George H. Buys
Buys
Peter Buys
George Buys
Washington
National Symphony Orchestra
Herald
Spokesman Denounces Chinese Feeling Amid Japanese Claims
A Japanese spokesman asserts a protective stance toward the Chinese, insisting that public sentiment remains strong in support of Japan. The remarks come as tensions over regional affairs surface in comments attributed to Tokyo.
Public Square to Host Colorful Gala for Regional Convention
The Maryland Delaware and District of Columbia Association of Elke Next week plans a convention in the Public Square. Officials authorize erecting a tall pole for fluttering purple and white flags and the creation of a hand arena for concerts during the event.
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Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia Association of Elke
Margaret Russell
Baltimore
Delaware and District of Columbia Elks Association
Hagerstown
Miss Russell
Baltimore News Post
Drafting Plant Reopening Order in Baltimore Livestock
Parcel of U S Dept of Agriculture cattle prices details listed for Baltimore area sale. Bulk medium and gond cattle priced around 8.40 to 10.00 per hundredweight with 1350 lb leads at 10.55, heifers 4.00 to 4.50, cows 4.00 to 5.90, plain and medium bills 5.40 to 8.50.
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Baltimore
U. S
Dept
Nels Kraschel
Iowa
National
Newton
Maytag ‘Washing Machine Company
Matt Tinley
Iowa National Guard
John Mitchell
Guarded Tunnel Work Amid Dynamite Find In Baltimore
Baltimore officials put a full security detail at the Monte Bello water tunnel after two sticks of dynamite were found in the work area. Investigators from the Public Works Administration and state authorities question witnesses as detectives probe how the explosives were placed and who was responsible. Coronors ruled the prior deaths accidental while police pursue possible foul play.
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Baltimore
B. L. Warner
Montebello
Werner
Burns
Federal Public Works Administration
J. Bernard Wells
Wells
Dwyer Admits Packing Bags Before Crime
A 17 page prison statement by Dwyer detailing the killings and alleged abuse by Carroll is read in court. Dwyer concedes parts of the confession are true while admitting he lied about Carroll handcuffing him to the car wheel. The proceedings reveal motive tied to Dr Littlefield and the Littlefield murders. Franco delays final victory in Spain for the fourteenth time in two years.
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Littlefield
New England
New York
New Jersey
Carroll
Chapman
Dwyer
Barbara
Clyde R. Chapman
Franco
Spain
Rev. Dr. Ridgely Guest Preacher at Manila Church
The Rev. Dr. Vernon N. Ridgely will be guest preacher at the 11 o'clock service Sunday morning in St. Paul’s M. E. Church Manila on August 8. The U S Navy today ended its search for the missing Hawaiian Clipper with 15 people aboard that vanished over the Pacific a week ago.
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Vernon N. Ridgely
St. Paul's M. E. Church
Manila
United States Navy
Pacific
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Mamoru Shigemitsu
Moscow
Ussian
Soviet Union
Siberian
Kojo
Changkufeng
Mamoru Shingemitsu
Foreign Office
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Little Old New York
Gloria Swanson
Manhattan
J. M. Hays & Bros., Inc
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