Abe Named to Form New Japanese Cabinet Amid Crisis
Tokyo August 28 General Nobuyuki Abe was designated by Emperor Hirohito to form a new Japanese cabinet replacing Kiichiro Hiranuma after his resignation amid European shifts tied to the German Soviet non aggression pact. Abe left the palace for the task as Japan watched Soviet Russia and Manchukuo amid regional tension and potential shifts in China.
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Tokyo
Nobuyuki Abe
Hirohito
Kiichiro Hiranuma
Abe
Gen. Abe
Hiranuma
Japan
Soviet
Russia
Manchukuo
North China
Domei
Germany
Manchoukuo
Inner Mongolia
China
U.S
Held For Court In Death Case
Charles H. Jones Jr a 28 year old Frederick Maryland steam shovel operator was held for a hearing September 5 in the death of Stephen Dabroski a 26 year old Baltimore taxi driver Officers said witnesses reported Dabroski fatally injured in a fight near Brookeville after Jones stopped to aid Dabroski in repairing his motor Jones denied fighting with Dabroski
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Rockville
Charles H. Jones, Jr
Frederick, Md
Stephen Dabroski
Baltimore
Dabroski
Brookeville
Jones
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Katie Fry Harmer
Funeral services for Mrs. Katie Fry Harmer widow of Stanley E. Harmer were held yesterday at 2 30 PM with Rev Herman Womeldorf officiating. Interment followed in Mount Hebron family lot. Pallbearers included Joe Dan Fry Lyle Rippard Maxwell Gardner David Fry Dailey Slonaker and James Poisal. Many relatives attended from Shinnston Hedgesville Washington Shepherdstown Chambersburg Martinsburg and Farmville with others listed in attendance.
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West Cork Street
Stanley E. Harmer
Herman Womeldorf
Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron
Joe Dan Fry
Lyle Rippard
Maxwell Gardner
David Fry
Dailey Slonaker
James Poisal
Edgar J. Harmer
Josephine Harmer
Paul Staley
Harmer
Mary Harmer Dawson
Howard Harmer
Harriet
Hazel Dowand
Philip Rittenhouse
Shinnston
W. Va
David P. Fry
Hedgesville
J. D. Fry
Washington
Keener Butsler
Shepherdstown
William Broad
Washington, D. C
Melvin Sager
Emma Richard
Martinsburg
Radio Highlights Bring TV to New York Baseball Debut
New York audiences watched a Brooklyn vs Cincinnati double header on NBC W2XBS with two cameras marking baseball on TV for the first time. The broadcast, via mobile unit, drew talk of feeling at the park as closeups and wide shots aired. Tonight’s schedule features Hugh Wilson Polish policy talks and a string of concerts and programs from 6:15 to 10:15.
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New York
W2xbs
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
WEAF
NBC
WJZ
Hugh Wilson
Germany
America
Radio Forum
John W. Haynes
Dorothy Thompson
Dick Tracy
Wallenstein
Pasternack
WABC
CBS
Lum
Abner
Andre Kostelanetz
Tony Martin
Howard
Shelton
Guy Lombard
Legionaires Getting Down To Business
Richmond hosts the 21st annual Virginia Legion convention drawing about 5000 visitors as business sessions begin. Opening events include a sacred concert and memorial service while leaders stress neutrality amid current crises and several candidates are named for department commander.
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Richmond
Virginia Department of the American Legion
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Commanders’ Club
Europe
Fred C. Parks
Abingdon
State Department
Legion
United States
E. Ralph James
Hampton
H. H. Baker
Roanoke
J. Brady Allman
Rocky Mount
Archer B. Bass
Churchill J. Gibson
St. James Episcopal Church
Legion Auxiliary
Radio schedule highlights Tuesday programs and features
The listing outlines a dense Tuesday radio lineup across NBC CBS and MBS chains. Notable items include Adventure and Melody pageants, True or False at 7:30 and 9:30, Federation of Women's Clubs at 12:45, Ma Perkins at 2:15, a 2:30 Story of the Song, and U S Army Band plus Spanish Revue at 2 and 5 on WJZ NBC. Rear Admiral Yates discusses neutrality policy at 10 a.m. on MBS Chain.
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WEAF
NBC
Federation of Women's Clubs
Ma Perkins
Institute of Human Relations
Cbs-Chain
Michael Loring
WJZ
U. S
Mbs-Chain
Yates
Reunion Of Gruvers Honors Two Staunch Va Forefathers
The reunion of Jacob I. and Benjamin F. Gruver descendants from multiple states celebrated Warren County Va roots. Rev W F Gruver presented photostatic family records and a Gruver genealogy, noting the families’ devout roots and roles in building Sharon United Brethren Church at Re Nance. The event featured an informal program, lasting memories, and strong community ties.
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W. D. Mitchell
Jacob I
Benjamin F. Gruver
Reliance
Union
Warren County
J. S. Gruver
Washington, D. C
Josef Gruber
America
Peter Gruver
Guilford Township
Franklin County
Penna
Jacob Gruver
W. F. Gruver
Father Grovers
Sharon United Brethren Church
Re- Nance
Most Old Age Help Awards Had No Cash Income
In Virginia during ten months to July 1, 83.6 percent of 15 252 old age assistance cases had no cash income. State director James W. Phillips notes about 20 000 people benefited from the program with 40 000 eligible. Average payments were 9.50 statewide. 63 percent of awards went to Whites.
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Richmond
Eigty
James W. Phillips
Department of Public Welfare
Phillips
WPA
NYA
Federal Social Security Board
Iheige
Virginia Commission For
Neutrality Ban Ready
A government official said President Roosevelt would invoke the neutrality law at once if a European war starts, while asking Congress to consider repealing the arms embargo and allowing cash and carry sales. Proclamations are being drafted and preparations made to ease economic impact, with the President at the White House and in contact with Secretary Hull.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Germany
Poland
State Department
White House
Hull
Daladier Sends Second Letter to Hitler as War Fears Rise
Paris reports Premier Daladier drafted a second letter to Adolf Hitler to deter war and keep negotiations possible while France beefs up preparedness. A censorship decree blocks news and photos, and Paris authorities impose light and energy restrictions as mobilization widens.
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Paris
Daladier
Adolf Hitler
Fuehrer
General Information Service
France
Germany
Hitler
Poland
Lou Gehrig lifetime batting average
The lifetime batting average of Lou Gehrig is .341. The House of Seven Gables in Salem Massachusetts is open to visitors daily and Sunday from 10 am to 530 pm with a small admission charge.
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Lou Gehrig
Hawthorne
Salem
Massachusetts
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