Moscow Berlin axis seeks neutral broker to present peace plan
Wary of Washington mediation Britain and France may face pressure as Germany and Soviet Russia align. Von Ribbentrop proclaims German Soviet friendship and a shared peace drive, while Pravda hails the treaty and mutual aid with Estonia as a milestone for Europe and the world.
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Moscow
Moscow- Berlin
Great Britain
France
United States
Grrmany
Soviet Russia
Washington
Britain
Germany
Russia
Poland
London
Paris
von Ribbentrop
Pravda
Communist Party
Europe
S. R
Estonia
Baltic
Lenin
Stalin
Fall Drought Menacing To Wheat Crop
A fall drought spreads across the farm belt threatening the first American wheat crop since 1918. fields are delaying planting and soil prep while farmers pursue federal crop insurance and early harvests. Dry conditions stretch from Texas to the Dakotas with subsoil moisture dangerously low and yield concerns rising.
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Chicago
Farm Bell
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
Dakotas
Iowa
Missouri
Arkansas
Indiana
Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported
The Ahneg oD of the Treasury reports receipts of 10,214,460.60 and expenditures of 30,906,008.48. Gross debt stands at 40,853,620,699.03 with a decrease of 365,293.06 from the previous day.
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Washington
Ahneg Od
The
Treasury
Warden Kept Tear Gas Bomb in Service Station
Mrs Wells cried in distress after an incident at Roerts Idaho where hospital staff reported she cried so much her dress was soaking wet while Warden Wells maintained a tear gas device in his service station for holdups.
Soviet Estonian Premier Yields to Moscow Pact
A ten year mutual assistance treaty signed in Moscow grants Russia the right to fortify two Estonian islands Oesel and Dagoe and the port of Paldiski in the North Baltic.
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Kaarel Eenpalu
Russia
Moscow
Oesel
Dagoe
Paldiski
Baltic
Bearded Lady Shown In True Light In New York
In New York a bearded woman is revealed as a man after a subway confrontation. Frances Murphy, 26, faces perjury charges as John Durkin, 31, a chauffeur, is questioned following Durkin’s attempt to approach the veil wearing performer. Judge orders an examination by medical examiner.
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New York
Harry G. Andrews
Frances” Murphy
Robert H. Thayer
John Durkin
Durkin
Murphy
Perry M. Lichtenstein
She
Mid Way Nines Close 1939 Season at Fairgrounds
The Mid Way Nines meet the Front Royal All Stars tomorrow at 2 30 in the afternoon at the fairgrounds to close the season. Buddy Cooley will pitch for Mid Way Nine with Lonnie Bonner expected for Front Royal. The club carries 21 wins and 6 losses this year and anticipates a large crowd.
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Mid-Way Nine
Winchester Wholesale Grocery
Fairgrounds
Front Royal All Stars
Buddy Cooley
Lonnie Bonner
Ted
Mid-Wayers
Women unlikely to serve in combat roles in war
Washington reports that national defense plans exclude women from military service beyond nursing. World War II numbers show thousands of women in nursing and support roles, with a few awarded high honors. The Red Cross and civilian women already support wartime efforts, while plans foresee more female civilian employment.
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Lloyd Black
Tacoma
Wash
Army
Navy
Naval Reserve
Signal Corps
United States
The
Red Cross
Europe
Italian Cabinet Approves New Taxes for Budget
Rome September 30 The Italian cabinet with Premier Mussolini voted new taxes to cover an unbalanced budget and higher military spending. A half percent levy on private property and a two percent tax on general business turnover were approved. Real estate goods and securities taxed. bank assets and items under 10 000 lire exempt. churches and science art collections exempt.
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Rome
Mussolini
Italy
Condition of Rivers at Riverton and North Fork
Weather note reports clear water at South Park in Riverton while North Fork remains slightly milky. Observers record river clarity variations and potential sediment impact on local recreation.
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Riverton
South Park
Clear
Traffic fatalities drop 6 percent in August nationwide
National Safety Council reports 2690 traffic deaths in August 1939, a 6 percent decline from 1938 and the lowest August total since 1932. First eight months show 18980 deaths, down 4 percent, with rural highway deaths decreasing and travel volume rising. Kansas City leads with a 52 percent drop among cities over 250000. three other large cities recorded zero deaths in August.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Atlanta
St. Paul
New York
Capitol Not Camouflaged
Washington reports the Capitol dome is painted gray by design for a regular refresh rather than camouflage. A mis-tint left the finish slightly too gray but will be corrected by next week. the dome may appear white at night due to bright lighting. The budget lists 33,500 dollars for the domes and central portions.
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Idaho
Capitol
Britons Photograph Siegfried Line Fortifications From Air
The air ministry said RAF pilots photographed strongly fortified zones of the Siegfried line from 600 feet. No German attacks occurred on the patrols, and the observers suggested the aircraft may have been mistaken for enemy planes.
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London
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Siegfried Line
Virginia Could Raise Over Two Million From Tax Revisions
Virginia’s tax burden is well below average and could yield more than $2,000,000 annually through changes to personal and corporate income taxes. Dr. Alvin B. Biscoe of Bucknell University says higher brackets and a four percent corporate rate would keep state taxes near the regional average while funding a $6,000,000 education program.
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Richmond
Virginia
Alvin B. Biscoe
Bucknell University
South
Biscoe
Iowa
Arkansas
California
New Mexico
North Dakota
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T Fevnere
N. Loudoun St
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Memphis
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