Evacuations Begin as Axis Nations Flee Yugoslavia
British raids strike along the English Channel from Calais to Boulogne with heavy fires and casualties. Meanwhile Axis nationals hastily evacuate Yugoslavia via train river and road as German officials report frontier closures and mass movement toward Austria and Albania amid Greece tensions.
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Croatia
Maine Doctor Held After Wife Slaying
RICHMOND Maine March 30 Dr Merrill Joss 31 was arrested on a murder warrant in the bludgeoned death of his wife Dr Laverne Harris 38 found dead in the cellar of their colonial office home Thursday night struck 26 times. He was taken to Augusta by state police after returning from services for her and appeared near collapse needing support from Police Chief Henry Weaver who served the warrant.
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Merrill Joss
Colonial
Augusta
Henry P. Weaver
Laverne Harris
Colonial Office
Web of Canals Proposed for Northwest Linking Puget Sound
A plan to build canals connecting Puget Sound and parts of the Columbia River may be revived in Congress. Democratic Representative of Washington hopes the Rivers and Harbors Committee will revive the proposal.
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Congress
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Columbiaiver
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Russian Ballet Dancers Stranded in Havana
Sixty five members of the Ballet Russe are stranded in Havana after a canceled steamer booking. Director-general Wassily de Basil says New York agents cancelled the voyage for reasons known only to them.
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U.P
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Ballet
New York
Decree Seizes Magda Lupescu Holdings in Romania
In Bucharest on March 30 the government under Antonescu orders confiscation of all belongings of Magda Lupescu, the red haired companion of former King Carol. The decree states the action corrects past wrongs and protects the future of young King Michael.
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Magda Lupescu
Romania
Antonescu
Michael
Italian Supply Ships Are Sunk In Lightning Mediterranean Raid
British submarine Parthian torpedoed two Italian supply ships in a daylight attack near the Straits of Messina. The 6,000 ton timber carrier and a 10,000 ton oil tanker appeared to sink as depth charges scattered the escort. Commander Rimington said six hours of pursuit followed before Italians quit the chase.
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M. G. Rimington
Rimington
Albania
Tobruk
Libya
Supreme Court to rule on defense buying bid prices
The Supreme Court may issue a ruling tomorrow on the government's defense buying program. The case uses the Sherman Act to challenge high prices from 17 rubber tire manufacturers accused of identical bidding practices. The Justice Department seeks damages in an anti trust action over alleged price fixing.
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Washington
U.P
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Justice Department
Nazi Subs Hurt Fish Supply
In New York on March 30 the captain of an Icelandic freighter reported German submarine attacks on small trawlers have cut off Britain’s fish supply from Iceland, signaling a disruption to critical food imports.
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New York
Great Britain
Iceland
Ships Taken: Danish Italian and Nazi Vessels Seized
The government seized 66 vessels in American waters in a crackdown on Italian German and Danish ships amid a planned sabotage scheme. Italian crews reportedly sabotaged multiple ships, with 20 damaged and crews detained pending immigration action. Action extended to 41 Danish ships tied up in U S ports, with coast guards boarding and removing crews while guarding strategic ports.
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Gaston
Harry Sommers
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English Arming In Far East
Singapore reports the arrival of veteran British and Indian Army units and Royal Air Force pilots to reinforce defenses. Air Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham says the increased force strengthens the empire lifeline and stabilizes peace while Britain transports forces from the United Kingdom despite Axis warfare.
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Robert
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Glaciers Help Defense Site Found in Hollis
Ancient glacial workings may aid modern defense efforts as Army engineers identify a large level alluvial tract in Hollis Maine as an almost perfect airfield base. The potential land seizure could support air maneuvers for military use.
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Maine
U.P
New England
Army
Byrd Expedition Heads Home
The Byrd Expedition forces have regrouped at Punta Arenas Chile as the Bear joins the North Star. They will split again on April first to begin homeward voyages with the North Star heading for the Pacific and the Bear for the Atlantic.
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Pacific
Dollar Day brings spring bargains to Amarillo
Monday is Dollar Day in Amarillo as local merchants celebrate warm weather and good spirits with a vast sale. Residents are urged to head to Polk Street for the biggest buying spree of the season as bargains abound and happiness follows.
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Amarillo
Polk Street
Republicans Back Move To Take Over Industry
Republicans rally behind a plan for government takeover of failing defense production plants amid strikes. Senate leaders prepared to grant powers to step in and operate plants that fail to fulfill defense contracts. Also on the docket: a $1.34 billion farm bill with parity payments and soil benefits, plus a Senate defense supplemental appropriation of $315 million.
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Navy
Agriculture Department
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Farm Security Administration
Amarillo Election Quiet Anticipated in City Race
Interest grows as Amarillo voters await tomorrow's city elections with ballot ing scheduled. Mayoral contenders are Joe Jenkins and Fancher Upshaw while Bob Epperson and Oscar Hargett face no opposition for commissioner seats. No clear issues dominate the mayoral race.
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Joe Jenkins
Fancher Upshaw
Bob Epperson
Oscar Hargett
Shipments Soar To New High in February
The commerce department reports the index of manufacturers shipments rose to a record 158 in February, ten points above January. The notable gain signals expanded production and strong industrial activity across sectors.
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New High
Washington
U.P
America
Commerce Department
Lend Lease May Help Farmers Exports Rise
The agriculture department estimated the lend-lease act could more than double farm exports from the current $20 million per month to higher levels, with normal times around $65 million. The first official projection highlights potential gains for farmers amid wartime aid programs.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Coast Train Derails Near O'Neal Injuring Man
An Atlantic coast train bound from New York to Miami derailed near O'Neal Georgia at 3 AM today, slightly injuring a farmer and hurling cars from the tracks. The Miama bound service disruption followed the incident with no further fatalities reported.
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New York
Miami
Fla
Unionists Vote To End Strike
The Defense Mediation Board worked in Washington to resolve four strikes hampering the defense program. CIO walkouts ended at four International Harvester plants while settlements were reached at Cornell Dubilier Plainfield and Universal Cyclops. Cambria Bethlehem Steel workers ratified a two day CIO strike settlement at Johnstown. United Mine Workers and Appalachian coal operators sought a new agreement before midnight to avoid stoppage.
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Labor Department
CIO
Bridgeville
Vanadium Corporation of America
Washington
Cambria Works
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Johnstown
United Mine Workers
Appalachian Coal
Easter Bonnets Spark Nationwide Retail Boom
New York reports Easter bonnet buying drives retail trade to boom levels not seen in a decade. Shoppers spend freely as steel output nears capacity, heavy construction awards set records, carloadings peak since 1930, and auto production remains high for the season.
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New York
Weather sketch for Texas and New Mexico region
The Amarillo Sunday News-Globe reports scattered cloudiness and partly cloudy skies across the Texas and New Mexico area. Showers are forecast over the continental divide with a late afternoon change in temperatures as the pattern shifts to mostly cloudy and snow flurries.
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