Polish embassy labels German raids on Polish towns as aggression
The Polish embassy in London declares Germany a wanton aggressor as German planes bomb civilian targets across central Poland including Warsaw Krakow Radom Modlin Pultusk Kobryn and Gdynia. It notes anti aircraft shooting down several planes and casualties among civilians and trains carrying civilians.
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London
Germany
Hitler
Krakow
Gdyynia
Cjojnice
Warsaw
Kutno
All Concerned Had Good Hands in Greenville Card Game
In Greenville Pennsylvania on September 2 a bridge game produced four players with perfect hands. J P Darshi claimed 13 clubs, A A Climans 13 hearts, Lamont Reznor 13 diamonds, and K C Provance 13 spades, completing a rare all perfect hand scenario.
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Greenville
J.P. Dar Shi
A.A. Climans
Lamont Reznor
K. C. Provance
Four Injured In Auto Crash Near Frostburg Maryland
A car crash at the foot of Big Savage river west of Frostburg Maryland left one person seriously injured and three with minor injuries while a ten month old child escaped unhurt. Elizabeth Williams 42 of Braddock Pennsylvania was hurled fifteen feet and remained unconscious for hours after admission to Miners Hospital. Authorities fear internal injuries are serious.
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Frostburg
Big Savage River
Here
Elizabeth Williams
Braddock
Miners Hospital
Britain and France Brace for War as Poland Crisis Deepens
The report details Britain and France seeking a joint five power conference with Poland and Germany. Prime Minister Chamberlain contemplates a possible declaration of war after meetings with Halifax and the Polish ambassador while Labour critic Greenwood urges restraint against profiteering and conscription abuses. The embassy is fortified as the cabinet expands and King George VI calls a privy council session to form a war cabinet. Germany had not replied to Britain's final warning to withdraw from Poland.
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Poland
Halifax
Commons
Sir John
Lord Halifax
Downing Street
Chamberlain
Count Edward Raczynski
Arthur Greenwood
Labor
Greenwood
British Press Association
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Press Association
Labor Party
George VI
Privy Council
Britain
Germany
France Moves to End War as Ultimatums Loom
President Lebrun and Premier Daladier urged national unity as France channels the crisis after Poland attacks. With German peace hopes fading, parliament waits on responses to French and British ultimatums. If Germany persists, England and France may act within hours.
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Hitler
Lebrun
Germany
Poland
England
France
Poland Under State of War as German Invasion Unfolds
A Polish government report confirms heavy fighting along three invasion fronts. German warplanes bombed over twenty cities including Warsaw, with civilians killed and wounded on the first day, while official sources note only limited damage to vital services. Warsaw raid timing and carrier raids are described by Havas and other agencies. Police and military comments state Polish corridors bottlenecked in Pomorze as German columns link.
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Warsaw
Paris
Havas
Or Copenhagen
Pomorege
London
Colored Man Is Sent On William Washington Slaying Case
William Washington, 26, colored, was ordered sent on to the grand jury today by Judge Don ald Weems after witnesses testified about the fatal slashing of Charles Wallace, 23, colored, in Rag Town Frederick county. The altercation began outside Harry Rawson's restaurant on Philpott street last Saturday night. Witness testimony supported police statements that Wallace collapsed after being slashed across the chest by his half brother Giles Lavender, then died on the sidewalk as Lavender’s automobile left. The motive remains unclear, though cigarette burn incidents are suspected.
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William Washington
Grand
Donald Weems
Charles Wallace
Frederick County
Harry Rawson
Philpott Street
Wallace
Giles Lavender
Fuller Sets New Bendix Record In Cleveland Flight
Frank Puller a San Francisco paint magnate set a Bendix race record for 2 042 miles from Burbank to Cleveland. He averaged 282.098 mph with a time of seven hours 14 minutes 19 seconds. Five other planes competed as top prize totaled 9 000 dollars. Jacqueline Cochran did not take off this year.
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Cleveland
Frank Puller
San Francisco
Burbank
Calif
T. Puller
Fuller
Jaqueline Cochran
Dayle Myers
Tulsa
Okla
Max Constant
Hollywood
Paul Mantz
Arthur Bussey
Royersford
Jacqueline Cochran
Ford Exposition Reveals Mass Production Impact At World's Fair
Economist R Ruth Alexander visits the Ford Exposition and studies a 160 ton automatic stamping press that makes inner shells for Ford hub caps at twelve per minute. Officials say the machine cuts cost to twelve cents versus hand labor at over $2.50 and note the car would retail far higher if handmade. The discussion highlights how new machinery creates many jobs, with one in seven workers tied to the automobile industry.
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R. Ruth Alexander
Rouge
Dearborn
Dr. Alexander
Ford
Alexander
Planes To Meet Mr Morgenthau
Two Coast Guard seaplanes have reached Halifax to fly Treasury Secretary Morgenthau to Washington once the Campbell docks. The cutter returns from Norway and may route to St Johns if needed. Planes were dispatched from Cape May last night and will fly nonstop weather permitting.
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Washington
Coast Guard
Halifax
N.S
Morgenthau
Campbell
Norway
R. L. Burke
St. Johns
N. P
Treasury
Cape May
N. J
First televised baseball game at Baker Bowl in 1939
The first television broadcast of a baseball game occurred at Baker Bowl in New York on May 17 1939. Columbia and Princeton Universities played a doubleheader in this historic telecast.
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Baker Bowl
New York
Columbia
Princeton
Parcellville Labor Day Library Program Plans
Parcellville VA Labor Day program at the community library features singing and a principal address by Mr. Pynchon. Miss Rose M. Mac Donald will preside, with Virginia singer Wilson Angel performing baritone solos accompanied by Mrs. Gertrude Nash.
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Parcellville
Labor Day
Sioner
Washington
Gertrude Nash
Gertrude James Robey
Pershing Says No Comment on European Situation
General John J. Pershing commander of American World War forces is in Walter Hospital for a check up and has no comment on the European situation unless a general war develops. He may speak if the war escalates.
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Washington
John J. Pershing
Pershing
Walter Hospital
Shanghai Sees War Ripple Through International Settlement
The article notes foreign war vessels dwindling in the Whangpoo river while major fleets linger along the China coast. It reports Japan remaining neutral and suggests the German Soviet non aggression pact altered Japanese plans to seize Shanghai or attack Hongkong if a European war erupts.
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Pe ‘Seevoulshal
Europe
Whangpoo
China Seas
Hongkong
North China
Japan
Singapore
Shanghai
Mother And Babe Killed In Maryland Crash
A Baltimore mother Dorothy Browning Weems 20 and her eight month old son were killed in a head on collision during the first holiday weekend crash in Maryland. Adrian Weems her husband and Richard Bent 41 of Washington were in the other car with six people total in each vehicle. Five survivors including Lee W. were injured and treated at Calvert County Hospital. Weems was not able to be questioned due to critical condition.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Dorothy Browning Weems
Headon
Adrian
Richard Bent
Weems
William D. Trader
Trader Criti
Brown
Lee Wi
Calvert County Hospital
Spaghetti Casseroles with Dried Beef and Parmesan
Layer cooked spaghetti in individual casseroles. Add crumbled dried beef, then top with remaining spaghetti. Sprinkle grated Parmesan and bake at 375 F for 20 minutes. Substitution advice notes macaroni in cream sauce as an option.
Tomato and Cucumber Cocktail Appetizer Spread
A dated recipe describes mixing tomato juice with cucumber, salt, sugar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, and cucumber. chill and serve in small glasses with crackers. A second prep combines 8 oz. cream cheese with 1/2 cup apple butter to spread between two ginger snaps.
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Peesyets
C. P. Radiophoto
India
J. K
Island
Ceylon
Edouard Herriot
Chamber
Daladier
Bendix
Martin A. Cooney
Hildegarde Cooney
Mr. Morgenthau
Leo the Lion
Frank Buck
Melvin
Mr.Koontz
Gen. Pershing
Everard Briscoe
Arthur Grahame
Mee
Frances Peck
Heins Home Institute
Suzanna Swayve
Winchester Evening Star
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