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  2. THE SHADOW OF WAR.

    In the shadow of war Europe faces a critical week-end. Germany has not yet made any overt more against Poland nor has she formulated demands in the nature of an ultimatum but she is now virtually un a war footing and the situation in Danzig, combined with the tactics of the German Press, are regarded as ominously similar to the conditions on the eve of previous German coups. ...

    Article : 1,708 words
  3. BRITAIN PREPARES.

    The Emergency Powers Bill, giving the British Government wide powers for the efficient prosecution of war and preservation of public safety and order, passed all stages at Thursday's emergency meeting of Parliament and later received the Royal assent. ...

    Article : 480 words
  4. PEACE APPEALS.

    WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.—Appeals for peace were addressed by President Roosevelt today to Herr Hitler, the King of Italy, and the President of Poland (M. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,535 words
  5. CALM IN PARIS.

    LONDON, Aug. 25.—Messages from Paris report that the city maintains an imperturbable calm, which, however, does not conceal anger over Russia's duplicity. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 479 words
  6. POLISH PREPARATIONS.

    LONDON, Aug. 25.—Warsaw messages state that Poland is rushing her defence preparations. As the result of an overnight appeal by the mayor of Warsaw ...

    Article : 373 words
  7. THE BRITISH STAND.

    LONDON, Aug. 24.—"I earnestly hope that reason will prevail, in face of the consequences of a resort to force, and before an unretractable step is taken I ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 528 words
  8. VOICE OF THE POPE.

    ROME, Aug. 24.—Speaking in quiet, earnest tones, the Pope broadcast an appeal for peace today. "In this grave hour," said His ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 113 words
  9. THE PLEDGE TO POLAND.

    The newspapers give particular prominence to those portions of Mr. Chamberlain's House of Commons speech [which was briefly reported in "The West ...

    Article : 930 words
  10. IF WAR BREAKS OUT.

    LONDON, Aug. 25.—While the duration of a European war, if one eventuates, cannot be predicted—as Lord Halifax mentioned in his broadcast last night— ...

    Article : 650 words
  11. RUSSIAN SCENE.

    LONDON, Aug. 24.—According to Reuters correspondent at Moscow it has been officially announced that the Soviet Parliament will hold an extraordinary ...

    Article : 221 words
  12. ITALY STILL HOPES.

    LONDON, Aug. 24.—From Rome it is reported that an extraordinary calm reigns there, and it is still hoped that war will be avoided. Precautionary ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 224 words
  13. THE RUSSIAN PACT.

    LONDON, Aug. 25.—While speculation continues as to what will be the next move by Russia and Germany, a new turn has been given by a report that the ...

    Article : 382 words
  14. EMBASSIES IN BERLIN.

    LONDON, Aug. 24.—The Berlin correspondent of the British United Press states that the British and French Embassies are destroying confidential papers. ...

    Article : 40 words
  15. NAZIS UNMOVED.

    BERLIN, Aug. 25.—Nazi comment on Mr. Chamberlain's speech says it contains nothing new and that Mr. Chamberlain no longer speaks on behalf of a majority ...

    Article : 198 words
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