Scandia neutrals' stance amid Europe's war threat
The piece argues Scandinavia failed to aid Finland against Russia, Norway and Denmark under Nazi pressure, and warns against American entry into Europe. It stresses neutrality as the safest path, cautions against emotional calls for war, and praises Franklin Roosevelt while noting domestic financial strains and opposition from unelected advisers.
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Finland
Russia
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Germany
Norwegian
Europe
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Atlantic
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
German Troops Land In Scandinavia In Surprise Invasion
Oslo falls as German forces land in Denmark and Norway after a naval ruse lured Britain away from the approaches. Quisling proclaims a new government. Norway and Denmark are declared under armed protection amid mixed resistance and rapid occupation.
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Scandinavia
Reich
Oslo
Stockholm
Vidkun Quisling
National Assembly
Opening of General War Seen After Norwegian Minefield
Dewitt Mackenzie reports that Allied mine laying in neutral Norwegian waters has triggered a European war expansion. Britain’s Winston Churchill is highlighted for his role, with rapid shifts expected across Sweden, Belgium, Romania, and the Balkans as Germany asserts oil interests and Russia and Italy reassess neutrality.
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Europe
Koht
Sweden
Netherlands
Belgium
Rumania
Balkan Peninsula
Germany
Russia
Italy
Mercury Rises As Clear Skies Return In Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids area enjoyed a sunny day after two cloudy spells with temperatures climbing from 30 at 6 30 am to 60 by 2 30 pm. Monday's high reached 46 between 1 and 2 30 pm, then fell to 42 by 7 pm and 36 at midnight.
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Mercury
Cedar Rapids
Lincoln warning on self made danger in Europe
The author questions recovery from a European disaster and cites Abraham Lincoln warning that danger must arise from within. He argues reason prevents external threat and urges vigilance to avoid self destruction as a nation of freemen. The piece links past and present concerns about collective action and fate.
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Europe
Abraham _ Lincoln
Facing Death and Faith After a Husband's Illness
A reader recounts her husband's cancer diagnosis at thirty one and her spiritual crisis. The plea urges confronting grief with courage and shared honesty, promising insight and growth through faith and mutual support.
Former Tire Co Worker Files Wage-Hour Suit in Iowa
Everett D Dixon of Cedar Rapids filed a $188.90 wage hour suit against Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co in Linn county district court. The former Goodyear employee, now a draftsman, says he worked at Cedar Rapids plant from April 2 to August 15 under federal minimum wage and overtime rules enacted in 1938.
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Iowa
Linn County
Everett D Dixon
Cedar Rapids
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Inc
Dixon
Congress
Goodyear
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War spreads force U S to face three big problems
President Roosevelt weighs a possible proclamation to bring Norway and Denmark under the neutrality act as Europe’s war expands to Scandinavia. The U S must protect about 3000 nationals, decide on belligerent status for Norway or Denmark, and shield shipping in invaded areas and the North Cape region. Hull promises vigilant policy application.
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Washington
Norway
Denmark
Europe
Scandinavia
North Cape
Hull
Britain and France pledge aid to Norway in war effort
Prime Minister Chamberlain announced that Britain and France will assist Norway in resisting Germanys invasion. Allied naval forces are at sea and details remain secret as Britain and France move to support Norway with full military cooperation.
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London
Trondheim
Norway
Germany Takes Armed Protection of Denmark and Norway
German high command announced German armed forces have assumed protection of Denmark and Norway to counter British aggression. The move follows Norwegian and Danish sovereignty breaches by Britain and France, with mine barriers laid and naval actions ongoing. Goebbels announced the action to the public as broadcasts in Scandinavian languages began.
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Scandinavia
Norwegian
London
Norway
Germany
Denmark
North Sea
Oslo
Hitler
Copenhagen
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France
Kristiansund
Hamar
Uraing
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Borden Harnieman
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Great Britain
Berlin
Reichh
Nor Way
Propacanda
DNB
England
Narvik
Altmark
Goebbels
Italy
Sweden Prepares to Defend Neutrality as War Expands
Premier Per Alban Hansson orders parliament to meet as Sweden readies defense measures to protect neutrality amid Germany's seizure of Denmark and Norway. Allied naval aid to Norway and possible Skagerrak action by Britain are reported as Sweden weighs response.
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New York
Germany
Denmark
Norway
Adolf Hitler
Norsoas
Sweden
Per Alban Hansson
Parliament
Allies report Berlin broadcast on northern Scandinavia bombing
NBC announced a Berlin broadcast saying the German high command found it necessary to bomb severely several cities and towns in the northern region of Scandinavia. Rome Hungary communications were intercepted in London. The Allied supreme war council met at Downing Street with Reynaud and Dalaudier. The British staff in Copenhagen was taken prisoner by German forces.
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Berlin
Hich
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Supreme War Council of the Allies
No. 10
Downing Street
Paul Reynaud
Edouard Dalaedier
France
Foreign Office
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