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Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-29

Vakla.
The United Press was given what
was purported to be the true facts
of yesterdays events which tenn
porarily saved Europe from disas-
ter. together with timetable oil
them.
Hitler. it was said, had planned
to enter Sudetenland at exactly
2 pm. with 60 divisions of troops
supported by 5000 airplanes.
Lord Perth, British ambassador,
paid two hasty visits to Count Gale
azzo Ciano, Italian foreign minis
ter-the first at 1915 am, the sec
ond at 1880.
What Perth said on his first
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-29

put all his chips on any bluff. Ap-
parently his partner, Der Fuehrer'
overplayed his hand and was about
to be called, in spite Of the peace
ful Chamberlain.
"Mussclini quickly called for
new deal in a four handed game in
which he could protect his partner
It was apparent to MuSSolini the
new deal was necessary. since Eng
land might substitute Anthony
Eden to play the hand instead of
Chamberlain"
Pittman said he was happy TO
see that the way has been opened
to four power conference to set
tie the Sudeten controversy intelli-
gently.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-29
Hitler TO Accept
Token Entry Into
Disputed Country
(Continued from Page ID


French agreement to occupy the en-
tire Sudeten district mapped in RED
that is, the whole section claimed,
either outright or by plebiscite.
That concession would be mott
vated because of the difficulties
which arose over Notifications
which the Czechs refused to give
up.
It was believed that although
Czechoslovakia opposes any settle
ment through the use of interna-
tional forces, she might accept the
employment of British, French and
Italian troops as an ultimate con-
cession.
It was stated by German sources
that Hitler asked the powers TO
approve plebiscites for the Hun
garian and Polish minority areas
simultaneously with the German.
Neither Hungary nor Poland have
budged from their demands on
that point
The situation seemed to shape
up as follows.
/. Hitler insists on German troops
entering Czechoslovania on Satur-
day.
2. The British and French pro-
pose a "token" entry SO that Hit
ler's deadline may be carried out
technically without mass move
ment of steel helmeted Reich
troops.
3. The Czechosloyaks would be
asked to withdraw nov from the
small Eyer district in the north
west corner of Czechoslovakia. Ger
man troops, preferably in forage
caps and without full fighting
equipment, would move in.
4. In ensuing days, the Czechs
would withdraw more and more
until Germany is in control OF
the entire area which she claims
as a right, without plebiscite.
5. PlebisciteS would be held in
the other districts which are not
overwhelmingly German.
6. An international police force.
probably mixed British, French and
italian, would patrol the plebiscite
districts and ensure order and fair
ness.
7. Britain and France would
guarantee fulfillment by Czecho-
slovakia of the terms of the agree
ment and result of the plebiscites
8. The four powers would guar
antee the integrity of the new bor-
ders of CZechoslovakia.
8. Plebiscites also would be held
in the minority areas claimed by
Poland and Hungary. (This point
is not certain but is asked by Hit
ler)
British circles regarded the re-
ported new plan as something of
a retreat from the stern Godesberg
memorandum towards the milder
British plan presented at Berchtes-
gaden, although Hitler's spokesmen
have said that he would not re-
treat.
From Prague came word that
the government had tentatively
accepted the step step reali-
zation" of the Berchtesgaden pro-
posals.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-29
Nazi Ship Cancels
Hong Kong Visit

SINGAPORE. Straits Settlements
SEPT. %. CUP)-The North German
LLOYD liner Potsdam, due here to-
CAV from Hong Kong with numer-
Gus British passengers for Singa-
pore. cancelled its visit and was
expected to remain at sea or call
at a Dutch East Indies port.
Singapore is the great British
naval base on the "all red route"
to the Far East.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-29
u. S. Cruiser Races
Toward Atlantic

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 30. (UP)-
The light cruiser U. S. S. Trenton
raced down the Mexican coast un-
der full head of steam today
carrying orders to join her two
sister ships, the U. S. S. Cincinnati
and Concord. and proceed at once
10 the Atlantic coast.
The Trenton left San Diego last
night, 20 hours after the Concorn
and Cincinnati had cleared port
under sudden and secret orders.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-29
Aquifania Cancels
New York Saline

LONDON, Sept. 30. CUP)-The
Cunard- White Star line today cam
celled the sailing of the liner Aqui-
,tania for New York october 5,
owing to unforeseen circumstances
over which the company had no
control
Passengers were advised to seek
other accommodations.
Under British war plans, big lin
ers would be taken over to carry
food, munitions or troops.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-29
National Guard
Increase Urged

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 90. CUP)
The National Guard Association
OF the United States, in closing its
annual convention here, called on
the national governmet last night
to increase national guard strength
to 425, 600 men as soon as practic-
able in view of the unsettled Eur
opean and world conditions.
The delegates recommended the
first increment be 5000 men and
additional increases be made pro-
gresSlvely.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-29

being played today in the foul
power conference at Munich be-
tween Chancellor Adolf Hitler OF
Germany. Premier Neville Cham
berlain of Great Britain Premier
Benito MusSofini of Italy and Pre-
mier Edouard Daladier of France.
'Mussolini is the greatest politi-
cal poker player in all history.
Pittnan said. He has never been
called on a bluff, but he has never
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-29
Roosevelt Urged
Peace Conference

WASHINGTON, Sept. %. up
President Roosevelt urged Premier
Mussolini to prevail upon Chan
cellor Adolf Hitler to call a confer
ence and delay mobilization, it was
reliably reported toiay.
These suggestions, it was under
stocd, were made in the Presidents
personal note to Mussolini delivered
On Tuesday and sent before Mr..
Koosevelts second direct appeal to
Hitler for peace.
The report could not be confirmed
Officially. The White House an
nounced that the text of the Pres
ident's message would not be made
public.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-29
Europe Two Hours From War When
MussoIini Arranged Munich Meeting,
italian Source Reveals to Reporter

ROME Sept. 20. (UP) - trustworthy diplomatic
source informed the United Press today that Europe was
inst two hours away from at noon yesterday When
Premier Benito Mussolini teephoned Adolf Hitler and
urged him to postpone his planned invasion of Czechoso-
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-29
II Duce Called New Deal
When Hitler OverploYed
Bluff, Pittmon Declares

RENO New, Sept. %. (UP)-A prediction that Ger,
many Italy and Japan will postpone further eonquests
nti spring was voiced today by Senator Key Plttman
chairman of the powerful senate foreign relations COM
ittee Pttman used poker terms to describe the game
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-29

OPPORTUNITIES appear daily in
Post Press Want Ads.
Evening star., 1938-09-15

resented European payment for goods
and services bought in this country.
Then. too, it is undoubtedly true that
many millions in Jewish refugee funds
have been transferred here"
The fundamental nature of the
movement, he asserted, had been "ac-
centuated and dramatized" by recent
fears of European holders that conflict
might ensue
1t was pointed out that available
figures showed the larger part OF the
recent influx to have been either pur-
chased by the Treasury for its own
account or had been transformed into
bank balances, with only 4 portion
going into stocks or bonds. Therefore,
1t was said. sudden Withdrawals would
have little effect on the securities
markets.
Many in Wall Street have long been
OF the opinion that a gold outflow, If
1t came through any cause other than
"panicky' Withdrawals due to some
domestic crisis, would be a good thing
in view of the fact our gold reserves
have now reached the highest point in
history.
Evening star., 1938-09-15
SPLIT
|. BY TRIP TO HITLER
Fuehrer's Hand Is Called,
Most Agree at Geneva,
However.
Dy the Associated Press,


GENEVA. Sept. N-Diplomats OF
so nations split sharplwtoday over the
wisdom Of the British Premier Cham
berlain's visit to Berchtesgaden to see
Chancellor Hitler.
They all agreed that the result would
mean = long stride toward peace or
war, but they differed over the direc-
ton.
Most OF them called 1t bold move.
Win or lose. they said, Mr.. Chamber
lain's visit meant France and Britain
had tossed their cards onto the table
and Hitler's hand was called.
Some Condemn Trip.
Some Of the diplomats here for the
League Assembly condemned the trip
to see Hitler rs "humiliating. One
Central European diplomat bitterly
and ironically dubbed 1t the anschluss
OF England" pointing o1t that Chan
cellor Schuschnigg OF Austria, too,
went to Berchtesgaden before his ma
ton was annexed by Germany.
This group considered Hitler,s stock
had been boosted tremendously and
that Britsin's prestige would be weak
ened throughout Eastern and North
Africa ana the Near East.
III 1t were anybody else but Cham
berlin with the still ineffective Anglo
Italian accord behind him." said one
diplomat, we might expect firmness,
but this looks like surrender"
Perhaps, others said, Hitler planned
to continue the crisis until the begin
ming Of winter, when his defenses on
the French frontier would be ready.
II so, they said, Mr.. Chamberlain had
wrecked his game.
Last Effort for Peace.
Hitler, they declared, could not fail
to understand that this must be Mr..
Chamberlains last effort for peace.
If Hitler rebuf1s it, they argued, 1t
would mean he was ready for war to
gain his ends; but II he is not ready,
Mr.. Chamberlain has opened the door
to an honorable way out OF q dam
gerOus blum.
Hitler. they said, could make 4
demonstration OF sacrifice for peace.
The view Of Czechoslovak spokes-
man was:
Does this mean we 60 on the
butchers block, or can 1t be our
champion is going forth to battle?'
Evening star., 1938-09-15
WAR RISK INSURANCE
ABANDONED BY llOYDS
Underwriters Give AZ Hours
Notice Of Termination of
All Such Contracts,
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, Sept. 15.-Lloyds. the
underwriters, decided today to give 4S
hours notice of the termination OF
all war risk insurance contracts. All
past contracts contained provision for
such notice. The notice is to be effec-
tive at midnight tonight.
Midnight Saturday is the deadline
after which there will be no Nar 1isk
insurance coverage except through
negotiation in individual instances,
which is expected to result in hisf,
rates.
A joint War Risk Rating Committee
OF other companies and Lloyds yester-
day discontinued an ofIicial schedule
OF war-risk rates.
Insurance circles have been con-
fused in recent weeks over war risks
Some brokers found their rates were
so far out of line with other brokers
that the whole structure of rates had
become meaningless.
Today's action concerned mainly
maine insurance, since land property
war risks were discontinued some time
ago.
Evening star., 1938-09-15
Monetary
Continued From First Page.)

l. y
governments money. He added that
whenever the TreaSury's sterilization
fund bought any foreign currency for
the government OF that country. it
required reimbursement in gold or
dollars within "a hours.
When you consider the nervous
ness all over the world due to the
European situation" Secretary Nor
genthau continued. "it is extremely
remarkable that there has been as
little huctuation in foreign exchange
as there has been.
No Occasion for Action.
"One reason Is that Congress has
gwen the Treasury the necessary leg
islation and means with which to
see that no groups manipulate the
dollar to the disadvantage OF the
American business man"
He said he referred particularly to
the Stabilization fund, which was
given $4,000 100000 worth of gold in
1884 to stabilize the value Of the
dollar IN terms OF other Currencies.
The Secretary said no occasion had
arisen yet for taking any steps as
q result Of the huge influx Of foreign
money. Although the inflow of for
elgn money Swells American bank
deposits and thus increases the
amount Of money banks have avail
able for lending. little credit cxpan-
sion has taken place in recent weeks.
Although the Secretary declined to
discuss it. the more pressing problem
OF the foreign funds influx is the pos-
sioility that the governments of the
countries from which the money came
might sequester and bring back the
money if war breaks out.
Prepared for Withdrawals.
The Treasury, which owns $l3,385.-
539, $50 worth Of gold-more than
half Of the world supply-feels we'll
prepared for handling such with
drawalS, however.
One result Of the now of funds to
the United States also has been the
depreciation Of European currencies in
terms OF the dollar, making American
goods more expensive for foreigners
to buy.
The Secretary was asked II this
change in values had jeopardized the
export business Of America.
Not yet" he replied.
Evening star., 1938-09-15
BANKERS Not Alarmed.

NEW YORK, Sept. Is (P).-A num-
Der OF bankers who studied Secretary
Morgenthau's statement in Washington
today that foreign currencies were en-
gagged in "the largest flight to the dol
lar IN history" were inclined to agree
with him that the present situation
gives little reason for alarm.
An omtlal Of one of the largest New
York banks said the flight to the dol
lar had begun before European appre-
henslons over the Czech German crisis
had reached the fever point.
TO nv mind" he said, much of
the hundreds Of millions of dollars in
gold shipped here recently merely rem
Evening star., 1938-09-15
HITLER 2EPORTED>V
DECLINING CzECHS
Indirect Offer by Fuehrer
Read Into Letter in
Duce's Paper.
Ey the Associated Press.

ROME, Sept. 15.-Italian assurance
was given today that Adolf Hitler
would not take the Czech population
of Czechoslovakia even as a gift."".
This was interpreted by some diplo-.
mats as an indirect offer of Ger
many to guarantee the Czechs integ-
rity Of their new frontier II they give
up the Sudeten German areas to the
Reich.
The assurance, embodied in an
open letter to Viscount Runciman,
British unoficial mediator OF the
Sudeten dispute, published In Pre-
mier Mussolini's Milan newspaper, n
Popolo dItalia, was understood to
have been written by Mussolini him.
self.
The letter was given q quasi-ofn.
cial character when it also was is.
sued as government communique.
"The writer of this letter is In a
position to tell you-confidentially-
that were he to be offered the $780,
900 Czechs there are about 10000.
WV SACSilo dlio SolONdhS SLtCIlUSlOs
vakia), Hitler would decline such 4
gift politely but resolutely," the let
ter said.
This could scarcely be given any
other Interpretation, diplomats said,
than that Hitler had assured Mussolini
he did not want the Bohemia Of to-
morrow" and Mussolini had conf
dentially" transmitted the assurance
to Lord Runciman and to the world.
The letter also advocated restoration
Of territories Of Hungarians and Poles
within Czechoslovakia to their father
lands, if they desire, but it was less
clear on disposition Of Slovak and
Ruthenian regions
II the letter represents Hitler's plan,
diplomats said, it might involve his
giving an eternal promise" Of frontier
integrity to the Czechs similar to the
one he has given Italy.
The letter was published as news
came OF Prime Minister Neville Cham
berlain's visit to Hitler. The British
leaders decision to 60 to Germany was
highly praised by the press.
Evening star., 1938-09-15
Chamberlain Believed Taking
Hitler Ne,v 'H0are-Laual' Plan
Premier Thought to Be Prepared to
Sacrifice Czechs, but Ready to
Fight If Necessary.

domination by Berlin. It Is not known
whether any such plan has been out
lined to the American Government
through the American Ambassador
here, or whether the United States,
tacitly or otherwise, has given its ap-
proval.
Those who still hope fof the eventual
salvation Of Czechoslovakia as a politi-
cal unit flnd some consolation in the
fact that Hitler, in his conversations
with Mr.. Chamberlain, will, for per-
haps the first time in his career Is
Fuehrer, be forced to lisen to his inter-
locutor. Though still eager to COM
promise and half convinced that he
can bring Hitler to reason, Mr.. Cham
berlafn will insist upon explaining the
British position clearly and emphat-
ically and will further insist that Hitler
lay his cards on the table. Vague
phrases such as those employed by
Hitler on Monday will not suffce. 1t
Is further emphasized that Mr.. Cham
berlain, on this occasion, will have the
services Of q first-class interpreter in
the person Of Wlliam Strang, head
OF the Central European department Of
the foreign oflce. Thus, there will be
no excuse for ambiguity and the two
statesmen will never be able to plead
that they did not understand each
other.
Follows "Direct Contact" Policy.
The present trip was Mr.. Chamber
lains own idea and thus falls into
class with two other famous at
tempts of his to substitute direct
contact for ordinary diplomacy
means. The first was his decision to
send Foreign Secretary VScount Hall
fax to see Hitler at Berchtesgaden, the
results Of which were nil. The second
was his exchange of letters with Pre-
mier Benito Mussolini, which finally
resulted In the Anglo-1talian treaty.
That treaty has not been ratified yet.
Neither the French Embassy in Lon
don, the Czechoslovak government nor
the Soviet government, all Of which
would seem affected, were informed
Of the plan until after its public an
nouncement.
Copyright 1888, by the Chicaso Daily
News, Inc.
Evening star., 1938-09-15
CHAMBERLAIN ASSAILED
BY SOVIET ARMY PAPER
Policy to Liquidate 4 Democratic
State-Outcome Of Talk
Awaited in Moscow,

Pv the Associated Press.
MOSCOW. Sept. l5-The Soviet
Army newspaper Red Star declared
today that Prime Minister Chamber
lain's policy was mot only to make
an agreement with an aggressor, but
also to help liquidate a democratic
state (Czechoslovakia) In the center
OF Europe"
Moscow awaited calmly the outcome
OF the Chamberlain Hitler conference
at Berchtesgaden. There was no pop
ular excitement. The government
newspaper Izvestia and the Com
munist party newspaper Pravda re-
ported briefly, with no comment, Mr..
Chamberiain's decision to see Hitler.
Mr.. Chamberlain, Red Star said, is
"using Czechoslovakia as small change
in striking a bargain with Hitler"
Evening star., 1938-09-15
BORAH URGES ATTITUDE
OF ISOLATION FOR U. S.
America Should Keep Hands or
European Situation, Says
Idaho Senator.
Fy the Associated Press.

Py the Associated Press.
POLAND SPRING. Me-. Sept. 15.-
The United States should keep q
hands OF" attitude in connection
with the European situation, said
Senator William E. Borah, Republican,
Of Idaho, chairman Of the Senate For
eign Affairs Committee. today as he
was preparing to leave this summer re-
sort for Washington.
Il believe we should stay out of al
European controversies at all times
he declared in an interview.
DO you know Of any one who wants
to get into a European war except 4
few militarists?' he asked.
Senator and Mrs Borah have been
here for the past seven weeks while
the Senator sought to regain his
health.
He said he was returning to WASH
inston tonight. feeling entirely re-
covered,
Evening star., 1938-09-15
he ship took of before the cheering

the ship took of before the cheering
crowd
Earlier some had prayed for the
success OF his mission of peace. From
all over the world came messages
wishing him success.
If the leader Of the government
fails through this meeting to secure
an honorable peace"-some agree
ment to resolve the Sudeten question
1t generally was believed by veteran
observers here that Britain would
feel it necessary to prepare for conflict.
The Premier was understood to have
the backing OF the Socialist and
liberal opposition to his conservative
government, and the unanimous sup
port Of the cabinet.
Evening star., 1938-09-15
OYSTER TONGERS OUT
Eastern Shore Men Start Work in

GasteFn Shore Men Start Work in
Full Force.
CRISFIELD. Md, Sept. Is R).-
Eastern Shore oyster tongers were out
IN force today on the Chesapeake Bay
and its tributaries.
Since the season opened September
l, only tongers from Kent, Queen
Annes Talbot, Dorchester and Calvert
Counties could operate. under State
conservation laws. September Is is
the starting time for the remainder
OF the bay counties.
Evening star., 1938-09-15

Mixed marriages between Europeans
ana non Europeans are causing much
discussion In South Africa.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-01-25
WARN MOTORISTS
TO STAY AT HOME

DETROIT, Jan. 25. (UP)-A
severe cold wave swept over Mich
igan tdoay after snow and wind
storms struck the upper and lower
peninsulas Monday.
The Temperature ranged from
zero recordings in the north to 10
or 20 degrees above in Detroit and
the southern section Of the state.
A wind which reached veloc-
ity of so miles an hour occasion
ally toppled scaffolding in Flint
yesterday and two parked cars
were smashed.
In the Marquette region all rural
schools were closed as snow plows
sought to clear almost impossible
highways of from six to eight
inches of snow.
Roads throughout the northern
part of the lower peninsula and
throughout the upper peninsula
were in q dangerous condition,
and motorists were warned to stay
home.
Barometric readings were the
lowest in 81 years at South Ha-
ven, where the pressure was 28.l4
Yesterday afternoon.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-01-25
PICKINCPAYNE,
TURNER JURY.
Follows Call of Special
Venire in Death Of High
way Patrolman

ASHEVILLE, Jan. 25.-Bill
Payne and Wash Turner, escaped
North Carolina convicts, were ar
raigned in Buncombe county SUI
perior court yesterday afternoon
before Judge Felix E. Alley and
pleaded not guilty to indictments
for the murder of State Highway
Patrolman George Penn last Aug
ust.
From a special venire of $50
men ordered for the trial by
Judge Alley, counsel for the two
men and Solicitor Zeb. V. Nettles
today began selection of jury to
try the pair for the Penn Staying.
Shortly after noon yesterday,
the two men appeared in court.
Payne and Turner were arraign-
ed in order. Pleas Of not guilty
are mandatory under North Car
olina law.
Immediately after the arraign-
ment, Judge Alley signed an or
der appointing George H. Ward,
J. Walter Haynes, Cecil Jackson,
and Robert R. Reynolds, Jr., de-
Tense counsel. The order for a
special venire followed and dep
uties last night had almost conf
pleted the work of calling pros
pective jurors.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-01-25

LONDON, Jan. Is. (UP)-Lon-
don morning newspapers today
said Russia requested the with
drawal of foreign consuls from
Leningrad so that the Baltic sea-
port might be secretly converted
into a-gigantic naval base. ,
The Daily Telegraph said that
further steps have been taken by
the Soviet government to dismiss
all foreign consular representa-
tives from Leningrad.
warming has been given 10
Scandinavian governments that
the withdrawal Of their consuls
Immediately is required. London
is prepared for a similar lntlma-
ton.
"Should it come, British doubt
less would leave no doubt in the
mind of the Soviet government
that it regards the action as most
discourteous.
"Nor will London be mlsled as
to the real purpose underlying
Soviet insistence making Lenm-
grad a city in which I foreign
official may be allowed to have
headquarters.
cit has been known for long
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-01-25
FIERCE BLAZE
IMPERILS CITY
OF MARQUETTE
Spreads as Firemen Work
in 40-Mile Gale and
Zero Weather
SNOW DRIFTS MAKE
HELP IMPOSSIBLE

MARQUETTE, Mich, Jan. %.
(UP)-Fire swept by 40-mile
gale ravaged one building and
swept out of control through
three others as fremen battled in
ice and snow to prevent destruc-
ton of an entire city block.
All roads were blocked by huge
drifts, making it impossible for
emergency equipment to come to
the aid of the embattled Mar
quette fire department
Meanwhile a county snow pillow
crew battled through drifts and
rescued a score Of children ma
rooned for hours in school bus.
The fire broke out shortly be-
fore dawn. Water from fire noz-
zles froze almost as soon as it
reached the burning buildings.