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This Day in History on September 1: World War II Begins

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Today is September 1st, a date etched deeply into the annals of history for a multitude of reasons. 1939: World War II Begins On September 1, 1939, the world was thrust into one of the most devastating conflicts in human history when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. This aggressive act by Adolf Hitler's regime marked the beginning of World War II, a conflict that would engulf the globe and result in unprecedented loss of life and destruction. The invasion prompted Britain and France to declare war on Germany, setting the stage for a six-year-long struggle that would reshape international relations and geopolitical boundaries forever. 1951: ANZUS Treaty Signed Jumping forward to 1951, September 1st saw the signing of the ANZUS Treaty between Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. This security pact was conceived in response to the growing threat of communism in the Asia-Pacific region. The treaty has since played a crucial role in maintaining stability and fostering military

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Frame of the Future: Structure Stands Amid Jerseyville Library Expansion

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JERSEYVILLE - A glimpse of the future now stands at the Jerseyville Public Library , where a major expansion project is well underway following a groundbreaking ceremony earlier this summer . “It’s very exciting,” Library Director Judy Pruitt said of the structure being built. “The community has been waiting for this for a long time.” Pruitt added the extension will allow the library to move certain sections and services towards the new front of the building for increased accessibility. The Adult Fiction collection will move from the second floor into the new space, and the Teen collection and Study Rooms currently in the back of the building will also move into the new area. The library’s “large print” collection and assortment of DVDs will also be housed in the expanded section, which will also feature new bathrooms and the library’s front Service Desk. SMWilson is handling construction services on the project,

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