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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1940

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Nordic War Phase I Reveals Nordic Split and German Gains

The report details German advances in Norway and Sweden amid mixed English and Nordic defense. Oslo Narvik Bergen Trondheim fall with limited resistance. Parachuted German troops carry gear. Norse pilots steal a seaplane. Roosevelt declares Nordic war and enforces cash and carry. A puppet regime forms in occupied Norway modeled on Czech-Slovakia.

England Royal Air Force J. Hambro Germany Norway Narvik Roosevelt Czecho-Moravia Slovakia

Roosevelt, Taussig, and a Nation in Debate Over War Plans

A fragmented 1930s style account notes Franklin Roosevelt’s tentative June junket plans, Republican alarm at a potential fourth Roosevelt term, and Democratic renominations. It highlights Rear Admiral Joe Taussig’s naval expansion testimony and prevailing nerves among officials about China, Japan, and allied strategy, with mixed public and private opinions shaping the debate.

Presidérit Ie Repiblicen Gen -Franklin Populus Chicong Yamrmer Frank ‘Gannett Rochester N. Y White House Guffey Pennsylvania Roosevelt Joe Taussig American ‘Naval Navy China Japan England France Holland Taussig Abele

Propaganda Exposed in Anglo Teuto War Coverage

A fragment discusses German critique of English WWI reporting. It claims a White Book accuses Britain of issuing orders in April to seize Norse points and portrays Norse defense as phony. It says London press favored pessimism about Norway and boosts propaganda to alarm Britons, noting American readers know more about the war than Europeans.

England London Norway Russia

Supreme Court split on picketing rulings in labor case

The Supreme Court, with Justice Murphy writing, found anti picketing laws in Alabama and California unconstitutional. The Roosevelt appointee joined the majority, while Justice McReynolds, a Wilson appointee, dissented amid debate over labor discussions as a democratic duty.

Alabama California Murphy McReynolds

Names in the News Reflect Global Shifts and U S Posts

The piece catalogs political and diplomatic figures amid wartime shifts. It notes Canada, Iceland, and Denmark changes, new postings like Bertil Kuniholm as consul general and Stefan Stefansson as Iceland’s consul-general, and U S figures Dewey and Reeves in brief diplomatic and military contexts. It also references Gov. Arthur James linking peace, jobs, and national policy.

Feller Williamabur Washington Eden Apollo Dominions Denmark Iceland Bertil E. Kuniholm U. S. Foreign Service Stefan Joh Stefansson Icelic New York America Scotland Lawrence Steinhardt U.S Russia Moscow W. Reeves Wasp Arthur’ James Pennsylvania Indiana Roosevelt Lenin

First Out Reaches New York From Scandinavian War Zone

The report notes a vessel arriving safely in New York as the first to reach the United States from the Scandinavian war area since hostilities began. The ship is depicted as breaking new ground amid ongoing North Sea warfare.

North ‘Sea New ‘York United States New York North Beach

Yankee OGPU testimony sparks fear of red conspiracy

A New York subway worker and union leader testified that reds were organized to shut down industry and public services, with gun clubs and plans to tie up Manhattan. Witnesses warned of a red general strike and a second American civil war, while others doubted the testimony.

New York Manhattan Mervyn ‘Rathborne American Communications’ Association Ted. Roosevelt National Youth, ‘Administration Roosevelt U.S Dies

Hollywood Talk of May Robson and many stars

A late 1930s Hollywood roundup discusses May Robson's new role as Ellen Drew's grandmother in Texas Rangers Ride Again and sketches multiple actors' careers. It notes Grace MacDonald singing and dancing opposite her, Pat OMalley in radio projects, and plans for Captain Caution with Alec Templeton. It also highlights Deanna Durbin’s operatic ambitions, Ben Grauer’s radio assignment, and Joan Brndell’s long Hollywood run after a Sinners Holiday period.

Hollywood Robert Oles Paramount Grace MacDonald Robson Ellen Drew Texas Rangers Pat O’malley Alec “Templeton

Ask Me Another Quis Questions From a Quizzing Page

A garbled trivia list asks about river bank sides largest city by miles in the United States early spring queries about Vehitis dé Milo and the first president who was assassinated asking who killed a car maker. The text also muses on mahouts elephants and radio star static production.

United States Vehitis Dé Milo

Fragmented OCR of science notes on biology and space

The readable text mentions bacteria fungi and plants in wood, an elephant driver, and static from interstellar space. It lists measurements like six feet three inches and names including Warren G Harding and G Bacteria. The fragmentary items hint at a mix of historical notes and scientific terms without cohesive context.

Angeles Warren G. Harding

Fragmented OCR note on pacing and expression

The readable lines describe irritation and haste in a fragmented stylistic note. It mentions burning and repetition and questions the meaning of an equivalent extension.

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