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The State Department today announced the sinking of a Panamanian-registered freighter off the coast of Iceland, coincident with warnings from London that Germany will "force naval warfare on the United States" as the U. S. promises additional aid shipments to Britain. The steamer Sessa was sunk by a submarine attack on August 17th with a loss of 24 persons, including one American, out of its crew of 27. The three survivors were picked up September 6th by a U. S. Navy ship. Secretary of State Cordell Hull confirmed at a press conference today that while the Sessa was of Panamanian registry, and was flying the Panamanian flag, the vessel was owned and operated by American interests. The vessel, operated by the Marine Transport Lines of New York, sailed for Reykjavik on August 6th as part of a convoy. Mr. Hull stated that while there "is no doubt" as to "the author of the attack on the Sessa," he preferred not to discuss that aspect of the matter until more facts are available.
The Red Army of Marshal Semyon Timoshenko has smashed Nazi preparations for an assault on Moscow and is reported to be driving back a virtually encircled German field army "in disorderly retreat" toward Smolensk. A Soviet communique today reported that Russian forces are now less than 40 miles from Smolensk as they advance on that city at an average rate of 8 miles per day past "a maze of smashed German blockhouses and heavy fortifications" hastily thrown up by the Wehrmacht.
Nazi military quarters report that Leningrad remains "completely isolated" by surrounding German and Finnish forces, and stated that Nazi troops and their Finnish counterparts have "contacted" on the Karelian Isthmus.
Testimony in the appeal of Justice Edwin L. Garvin's ruling placing Borough President John Cashmore on the Republican primary ballot has been suspended this afternoon until 9 AM tomorrow, following a decision to subpoena Mr. Cashmore himself, along with his secretary, to appear before the court. The subpoena was served on the Borough President and secretary Lloyd I. Herzka at their Borough Hall offices this morning, for appearances today, but on the request of Democratic legal counsel testimony was suspended until tomorrow. Meanwhile, District Attorney William O'Dwyer announced today that he is opening a full investigation into the validity of all petition signatures gathered by all candidates in the upcoming primary election. "It is more than likely," declared Assistant District Attorney Edward Heffernan, "that the matter in its entirety will be presented to the grand jury."
The President's mother was laid to rest this afternoon in a quiet, dignified ceremony at her home in Hyde Park, New York. Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt was buried in the 130-year-old cemetery at St. James Episcopal Church alongside her husband James, who preceded her in death 41 years ago.
(I have always found Elsie and her family immensely disturbing, especially now that I see that she is well on the way to evolving opposable thumbs. Just what's in that milk?)
(The righteous pecksniffs of the Legion have such short memories. Hey, boys, what's that you used to sing about the Mademoiselle from Armentieres?)
The demolition of a remaining portion of the Fulton Street L commences next Monday, as workers begin the next phase of the removal project at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 39th Street. The wreckers will be removing L structures from the areas of Myrtle and Hudson Avenues and Flatbush Avenue extending to 3rd Avenue. Work on this phase on the project has been delayed due to a wait for Government priorities on new copper cable required to replace lines that will be removed as part of the demolition. The portion of the L on 3rd Avenue from 38th to 65th Streets is to remain, and eventually be integrated into the elevated highway approach to the new Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel. Meanwhile, it was announced that bids for removal for the final sections to be razed, from the East River to Myrtle Avenue, and from Lafayette to Rockaway Avenues, will be opened by the Board of Transportation on September 19th.
(Did You Know -- Quartz clocks go back a lot further than you think!)
(KIDS TODAY.)
300,000 persons turned out to celebrate last night's opening of the Coney Island Mardi Gras, traditional end to the season at the borough's amusement capital. Mayor LaGuardia and District Attorney O'Dwyer met at the celebration for the first time since becoming rivals in the upcoming election, and showed no sign of political contentiousness as they mingled joyously with the vast crowd.
The Eagle Editorialist observes that if the world expects to get any attention at all in Brooklyn over the next few weeks, it will have to knock hard at the door. Our afternoons are going to be very busy keeping track of Our Dodgers as they make their last, crucial Western trip of the season -- a trip expected to decide the outcome of the pennant race. IF we take the two Chicago games -- and we OUGHT to -- and IF the Cardinals lose two out of three to us in the three games we play in St. Louis -- and IF the Cards then lose one to the Giants -- which they SHOULD -- and IF....
(And Joe and Sally gaze thru the window at little Leonora in her incubator, and wonder all the more about all the IFs in this world they've brought her into...)
("Show?" Either the typesetter's been drinking again, or this panel depicts Ed Sullivan at home.)
(If this is the coverage we're going to be getting from here on on an off day, I can't wait till something actually happens. And if Passeau gets up to his old tricks and conks somebody, they'll put out an extra.)
The Boston Red Sox have purchased two promising young infielders. Shortstop John Pesky was acquired from the Louisville Colonels of the American Association, where he led that circuit in hits this season with 185. Shortstop Eddie Pellagrini, acquired from the San Diego Padres of the Pacific Coast League, is a native of Boston. (And both of these gents will be fixtures around Fenway Park to the end of their lives.)
(Ah, I used to love doing live remotes. Nothing brings out the idiots like an open microphone.)
("It's all over now." Oh, George, even after all these years, how little you understand her.)
("Meet Un-Cute.")
("Dan Dunn? You mean SECRET OPERATIVE Dan Dunn? Nah, they print a chart of his movements in the paper every day next to the shipping news. Couldn't be him.")
The Red Army of Marshal Semyon Timoshenko has smashed Nazi preparations for an assault on Moscow and is reported to be driving back a virtually encircled German field army "in disorderly retreat" toward Smolensk. A Soviet communique today reported that Russian forces are now less than 40 miles from Smolensk as they advance on that city at an average rate of 8 miles per day past "a maze of smashed German blockhouses and heavy fortifications" hastily thrown up by the Wehrmacht.
Nazi military quarters report that Leningrad remains "completely isolated" by surrounding German and Finnish forces, and stated that Nazi troops and their Finnish counterparts have "contacted" on the Karelian Isthmus.
Testimony in the appeal of Justice Edwin L. Garvin's ruling placing Borough President John Cashmore on the Republican primary ballot has been suspended this afternoon until 9 AM tomorrow, following a decision to subpoena Mr. Cashmore himself, along with his secretary, to appear before the court. The subpoena was served on the Borough President and secretary Lloyd I. Herzka at their Borough Hall offices this morning, for appearances today, but on the request of Democratic legal counsel testimony was suspended until tomorrow. Meanwhile, District Attorney William O'Dwyer announced today that he is opening a full investigation into the validity of all petition signatures gathered by all candidates in the upcoming primary election. "It is more than likely," declared Assistant District Attorney Edward Heffernan, "that the matter in its entirety will be presented to the grand jury."
The President's mother was laid to rest this afternoon in a quiet, dignified ceremony at her home in Hyde Park, New York. Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt was buried in the 130-year-old cemetery at St. James Episcopal Church alongside her husband James, who preceded her in death 41 years ago.
The demolition of a remaining portion of the Fulton Street L commences next Monday, as workers begin the next phase of the removal project at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 39th Street. The wreckers will be removing L structures from the areas of Myrtle and Hudson Avenues and Flatbush Avenue extending to 3rd Avenue. Work on this phase on the project has been delayed due to a wait for Government priorities on new copper cable required to replace lines that will be removed as part of the demolition. The portion of the L on 3rd Avenue from 38th to 65th Streets is to remain, and eventually be integrated into the elevated highway approach to the new Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel. Meanwhile, it was announced that bids for removal for the final sections to be razed, from the East River to Myrtle Avenue, and from Lafayette to Rockaway Avenues, will be opened by the Board of Transportation on September 19th.
(Did You Know -- Quartz clocks go back a lot further than you think!)
(KIDS TODAY.)
300,000 persons turned out to celebrate last night's opening of the Coney Island Mardi Gras, traditional end to the season at the borough's amusement capital. Mayor LaGuardia and District Attorney O'Dwyer met at the celebration for the first time since becoming rivals in the upcoming election, and showed no sign of political contentiousness as they mingled joyously with the vast crowd.
The Eagle Editorialist observes that if the world expects to get any attention at all in Brooklyn over the next few weeks, it will have to knock hard at the door. Our afternoons are going to be very busy keeping track of Our Dodgers as they make their last, crucial Western trip of the season -- a trip expected to decide the outcome of the pennant race. IF we take the two Chicago games -- and we OUGHT to -- and IF the Cardinals lose two out of three to us in the three games we play in St. Louis -- and IF the Cards then lose one to the Giants -- which they SHOULD -- and IF....
(And Joe and Sally gaze thru the window at little Leonora in her incubator, and wonder all the more about all the IFs in this world they've brought her into...)
("Show?" Either the typesetter's been drinking again, or this panel depicts Ed Sullivan at home.)
The Boston Red Sox have purchased two promising young infielders. Shortstop John Pesky was acquired from the Louisville Colonels of the American Association, where he led that circuit in hits this season with 185. Shortstop Eddie Pellagrini, acquired from the San Diego Padres of the Pacific Coast League, is a native of Boston. (And both of these gents will be fixtures around Fenway Park to the end of their lives.)
(Ah, I used to love doing live remotes. Nothing brings out the idiots like an open microphone.)
("It's all over now." Oh, George, even after all these years, how little you understand her.)
("Dan Dunn? You mean SECRET OPERATIVE Dan Dunn? Nah, they print a chart of his movements in the paper every day next to the shipping news. Couldn't be him.")