London Under Fresh Nazi Bombardment As Night Threatens
The Nazi air fleet renewed attacks on London and southeast England as darkness fell. Eight invaders were shot down by British fighters. a bomber collapsed after anti aircraft fire. A naval raid circled 15 000 feet above the capital while observers noted docks and supplies already strained. The admiralty reported three Italian ships sunk by British submarines and warned the Phoenix may be lost. London’s food imports and logistics face disruption as Shipping is diverted to other ports.
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English
London
House of Parliament
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Phoenix
Associated Press
Kiel
Lueneberg
Empire
Hitler Tightens London Bombardment In Critical Battle
Dewitt Mackenzie argues Britain faces a decisive air clash as Nazi raids intensify. He notes Goering directs attacks while the RAF holds firm, warning terror could distort British morale and threaten England's defense and possible invasion if the verdict favors the Reich.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Britain
London
Hitler
Engeland
Royal Air Force
Reichsmarshal Goering
Germay
Reich
England
Herr Hitler
Exiled Romanian King Faces Possible Asylum in United States
Deposed King Carol of Romania weighs asylum options including the United States and Madeira as his temporary stay in Switzerland ends. He and Mme Magda Lupescu shielded from rain at a lakeside Swiss hotel while a special train waits to move him.
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Lugano
Switzerland
Carol
Romania
United States
Vichy
French Riviera
Madeira
South America
Mme
Magda Lupescu
Lupescu
Mme. Lupescu
France
Ion Antonescu
Caro
Mihai
Rushville
Ind
Wendell Willkie
Harold J. Gallagher
Gallagher
Engineers Society Plans Quarterly Meet in Pocatello
The Idaho State Society of Engineers will hold its quarterly meeting in Pocatello on September 21. President W. P. Havener announced the session will draw delegates from across the state with several prominent speakers expected. The main business is likely the possible extension of the merit system to the state highway. James L. Morris of Boise serves as secretary and Harry Dewey of Boise chairs the program committee.
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Idaho State Society of Engineers
Pocatello
W. P. Havener
Havenor
James L. Morris
Boise
Harry Dewey
Baseball scores from American and National Leagues
In the American League game Chicago tied 2 to 4 with Cleveland after nine innings. Lee Tresh Eisenstat Dob son and Hemsley scored for Chicago. The National League contest saw Brooklyn beat New York 7 to 4 behind Tamulis Head Carleton Phelps Schumacher and Danning.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Lee
Tresh
Eisenstat
Dobson
Hemsley
National League
Brooklyn
New York
Tamulis
Head
Carleton
Phelps
Schumacher
Danning
GOP Starts Campaign in Blackfoot for Bottolfsen Re‑election
Republicans from across the state gather in Blackfoot for Governor C. A. Bottolfsen's re election campaign kickoff. He plans to lead a 1 p m parade and speak at the city park after meetings with local leaders. Joining him are state candidates Donald Whitehead Myrtle Davis Wicks Tom Rogers Z Reed Millar Lela Painter James Keating plus State Chairman Tom Heath and Milton Horsley. A banquet and a closing dance were scheduled for the day.
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Blackfoot
C. A. Bottolfsen
Donald Whitehead
Myrtle Davis-Wicks
Tom Rogers
Z. Reed Millar
Lela Painter
James Keating
Tom Heath
Milton Horsley
U S Strengthening Canal Defense
The War Department ordered two air corps groups to Puerto Rico to permanently bolster aerial defenses of the Panama Canal. Medium and long range bombers and reconnaissance planes will guard the Caribbean outpost and watch hundreds of miles of Atlantic approaches to the canal.
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Washington
War Department
Panama Canal
Air Corps
Puerto Rico
Caribbean
Atlantic
Canal
Navy
Robbers Get Soap After Trusting Market Manager
In Belleville New Jersey two robbers mugged Al Wagner, market manager, and demanded the day's receipts. They fled after receiving one bag while Wagner kept the cash, leaving with only soap as their takeaway from the incident.
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Belleville
N. J
al Wagner
Wagner
Army to Use U S Talent in Mobilization Plan
The Army outlines mobilization plans to retain civilian skills. Enlisted men can enter 271 occupations from aerial cameraman to yardmaster. Every draftee will be interviewed and classified to match duties, training, and future civilian placement.
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Washington
Army
Signal Corps
Bannock County Faces School Funds Shortfall in 1940
Bannock county must raise 129625.53 general school funds this year on a 25818284.05 assessed valuation. Advance information to Harley Wilkins deputy auditor from C E Roberts assistant state superintendent shows unofficial levy at 50206 mills. State aid brings 1940 education funds to 220451.58, nearly 2000 below 1939 allotment of 22075.02 reported by Scott D Lowe. County commissioners to announce all county levies in coming days per W H Jensen.
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Bannock County
Harley Wilkins
C. E. Roberts
Scott D. Lowe
Board of County Commissioners
W. H. Jensen
Destroyers Transfer to British Command in Canadian Port
In an East Canadian port on September 9, the first group of 50 American over-age destroyers was officially transferred to the Royal Navy. American sailors lowered their colors and marched ashore as British sailors raised the flag and hoisted captain pennants, signaling the ships in commission for war action under British command.
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Royal Navy
Local Boat Race Ends Dramatically With Narrow Finish
George Guy of Greenville South Carolina capsized on Jackson Lake in class C racing but regained position, restarted, and finished second as Claude Smith of Atlanta won.
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Jackson
George Guy
Greenville
S. C
Jackson Lake
Guy
Claude Smith
Atlanta
Resident Faces Reckless Driving Charge After Sideswipe
Carl O North aged 20 of 1055 North Arthur pleaded not guilty to reckless driving at arraignment before Justice William Ryan. Trial set for 10 am next Monday after a sideswipe crash with James E Tolley 43 of Pocatello on the pole line road north of the city. Both drivers were treated for minor injuries.
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Carl O. North
North Arthur
William Ryan
North
James E Tolley
Pocatello
Pole Line
H. W. Zimmerman
State Police
Bob Hammerstein
Arthur Heer
North Main
Tolley
Zimmerman
Super bombs shock London clash of rumors and claims
German reports claim a new super bomb could devastate a 500 yard radius and cause strong shock waves even from high altitude. A CBS New York relay quoted a German announcer saying planes were jostled by explosions and that reconnaissance crews confirmed the effects. British reports were not available to verify the claims.
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London
Germany
Adolf Hitler
C.B.S
New York
Albert Kesselring
England
U.S. Demands Recall of Hungarian Ambassador
On September 9, 1915, the United States demanded the recall of Hungary's ambassador in Washington. German crown prince's army advances in the Argonne region are reported. Utah forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Tuesday with scattered showers over mountains and cooler conditions in the northeast.
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Associated Press
U. S
Washington
Argonne
Utah
Refugees Flee London In To The Countryside Safety
A large convoy of refugees leaving London's east end heads to the countryside seeking safety after bombardment. Officers report hundreds fed and sheltered as families trudge with scant bags past bombed remains, while fear and exhaustion mark their journey.
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London
Europe
Warsaw
Brest
London County Council
Belgium
France
Maine Gives First Test
Maine voters faced a pivotal election on September 9 with contests for one U S Senate seat three House seats the governorship and numerous local offices. Campaigns stressed national implications though observers noted Maine’s result might not predict November outcomes. The forecast called for showers not expected to dampen turnout in the rural state.
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Portland. Me
Maine
Wendell Willkie
U. S. Senate
National House
Tribune Suspends Publication in Chattanooga
The Evening Tribune in Chattanooga announces it is ceasing publication due to insufficient working capital and adverse circumstances. Established by George Fort Milton after acquiring assets of the Chattanooga News, it followed the old News which ended Dec 16 1939 after a TVA dispute. Milton offered no comment beyond a front page note.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Evening Tribune
George Fort Milton
TVA
The
Tribune
Milton
Roosevelt Signs Massive Defense Bill to Expand Two Ocean Navy
President Roosevelt signed a $5.25 billion defense appropriation to equip 2,000,000 troops and accelerate a two-ocean navy. The bill raises total defense commitments past $15 billion, funding 200 ships, thousands of planes, and extensive new plant facilities, with cash and contract authorizations split between army and navy and airmail corps.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Congress
Army Air Corps
State Orders Church Ban
Romanian military ruler General Ion Antonescu issues decrees targeting Jews and Baptist Adventists. Jews must surrender synagogues and schools unless they prove 400 city or 200 rural members. Baptist Adventists face designation as lacking religion unless they declare Catholic or recognized Protestant ties.
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Bucharest
Ministry of Culture
Romania
Ion Antonescu
United States
Antonescu
Carol
Rumania
Wallace Answers Criticism of Acceptance Speech
Wallace defends his acceptance speech amid GOP criticism saying the campaign is between Roosevelt and Hitler. He asserts not all Republicans are appeasers but warns that Nazis and Hitlerites would ally with a German controlled Europe, risking slavery for Americans. He cites GOP plans for quick German-aligned deals as peril.
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Wallace
Henry A. Wallace
Roosevelt
Hitler
Europe
Coast Rider Leads Rodeo Nationals Standings
Fritz Truan of Victorville California extended his lead in the Rodeo Association of America cowboy national championship race at Salinas California. End of August tallies show Truan 4997 points and Kid Fletcher of Hugo Colorado 3916 points.
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Salinas
Calif
Fritz Truan
Victorville
Rodeo Association of America
Kid Fletcher
Hugo
Colo
Truan
Fletcher
Thatcher names new three year school trustees
Ray Wright and Vernon H. Mendenhall of Thatcher were named to three year terms as school board trustees of Thatcher rural high school. They defeated rivals in last week’s election announced by County Superintendent Scott D. Lowe. Also elected were Melba Barnes and Lorin Criddle for three years, Willis Brim and Elvin Christian sen for two years, and Leslie J. Burrup and J Mil ton Hyde for one year.
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Ray Wright
Vernon H. Mendenhall
Thatcher
Scott D. Lowe
Wright
Mendenhall
Willam H
William T. Mendenhall
Fred Anderson
Wiliam C. McGregor
Downey
Lowe
Melba Barnes
Lorin Criddle
Bees Flavor Water Findings At Brunswick School
Directors of Brunswick school note Shelby county dairy industry called land of milk and honey. The schools well water tasted honey after bees used the well casing for a hive, causing about 150 pounds of honey to spill into the water during summer vacation.
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Findlay. Til
Brunswick School
Shelby County
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