Howes resigns as first assistant postmaster general
William W. Howes, top postal official, resigns to return to law practice with June 15 effectiveness. He praised Roosevelt’s record in a White House published letter, while Sioux Falls Democrat Frank Burke says the move was voluntary and reflects Howes’s strong ties to the Democratic Party and upcoming primaries.
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Washington
William W. Howes
Roosevelt
Burke
Democratic Party
W. W. Hewes
Huron
Farley
Howes Resigns to Lead State Delegation to Democrats
The article notes Howes resigning from government service to engage in politics and head a state delegation to the Democratic national convention. It mentions speculation about supporting General James A. Farley and includes praise from Housevelt for Howes achievements benefiting humanity and citizens as the nation moves forward.
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Democratic National
Gare
James A. Farey
Housevelt
Howes
Sea Howes
Romania Nears Break With Nazis In 1940s Tone
Romania faces escalating tensions with Germany as Navy Minister Paul Teodorescu proposes immediate “extraordinary military measures” in ports and waters. The move follows German protests over wheat and oil shipments while authorities retaliate against British and French oil firms and seek royalties from oil producers for state use.
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Navy
Bucharest
Paul Teodorescu
Chamber of Deputies
Rumania
Germany
Perge
Fank
Heavy Noon Count In City Election
Noon-hour totals show 1339 votes cast in city wards with mayoralty and four commission seats on ballot. Auditor M F Walt notes comparisons to March special election and overall turnout trends as voters head toward potential runoffs next Tuesday.
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M. F. Walt
Walt
Commission
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Gladys Pyle
J. S. Tschetter
G. A. Youel
A. A. Chamberlain
H.R. Costain
J.C. Dexter
C. J. Hoppil
FS. Hosking
John M. Kautz
al H. Kratz
A. J. Larsen
C. Olson
H. H. Otto
Angus Saunders
Sam Snedigar
Ed B. Ulrich
L. Weir
Germany Gives Haakon Chance To Save Throne
Authorized German sources said King Haakon VII of Norway may yet save his throne by recognizing the Oslo interim government set up with Berlin’s approval. The German command reported stronger Naz influence in Norway and claimed no British foothold in German-occupied Norway, citing raids on Narvik Stavanger and other busy points and the surrender of 2,150 Norwegian troops at Kristiansand after a short attack.
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Haakon VII
Norway
Oslo
Irely
Narvik Wand Harsted
Narvik
Stavanger
Kristiansand
Trondheim
Bergen
Kurt Breuer
Germany
Admiral Warns U S Faces Emergency Navy Funding Proposal
Admiral Harold R. Stark told a Senate naval committee that the United States faced an emergency and urged Congress to add 45 million dollars to the Navy budget beyond the House approved 485 million. He outlined a plan for a 655 million dollar expansion, with 19.06 million for shore facilities and 27.2 million for shipbuilding, including keels for four cruisers, 13 destroyers, and eight submarines starting next July.
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United States
Harold RB. Stark
Tow Gay
Congress
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House
Chief of Naval Operations
Senate Naval Committee
Stark
Beaver in Bath Tub Sparks Dormitory Alarm at Spearfish
In Spearfish Normal’s Wehona Cook Hall girls dormitory a beaver was found in a tub causing a stir. The animal was removed by deputy game warden Dave Harris from Deadwood and placed in the infirmary before transfer.
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Spearfish
Wehona Cook Hall
Spearfish Normal
Dave Harris
Deadwood
Ita Lodingue
Sturgis
Tri City High School Festival Brings Musicians Together
Musicians from Watertown Brookings and Huron join in a Friday festival at Huron College auditorium starting 8 p m. Tickets available from participants or the superintendent with seating limited to 800 1000. Abe Pepinsky and William MacPhail direct instrumental and choral sections with Mrs Howard Shaber guest accompanist.
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Huron
Watertown
Brookings
Bu- Ton
Mitchell
Madison
Huron College
A. J. Lang
Lang
Abe Pepinsky
University of Minnesota Conservatory of Music
William MacPhail
MacPhail
Winifred Brewer
C. E B. Franklin
Flora Fallon
M. D. Weisflock
Carl V. Nehbal
Duane Smith
Helen Buchanan
German Sources Tell FDR To Mind His Own Business
Berlin reports bluntly that Nazi sources advise President Roosevelt to mind his own business after his disapproval of the Nazi invasion of Norway. The remark reflects heightened wartime tension and propaganda aims in Berlin.
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Berlin
Roosevelt
Norway
U S Acts To Protect Business From Currency Shifts
Washington April 16 The treasury adopts the British official pound rate for customs valuing British merchandise at 4.02 percent of a pound sterling, raising costs for some imports to curb depreciation. The move targets ad valorem duties and mirrors similar action on Canadian Newfoundland and Australian currencies. Morgenthau exempted Danish and Norwegian funds from Roosevelt orders as Denmark’s king is now a sovereign state.
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Washington
Treasury
Customs Bureau
England
Newfoundland
Morgentha Detarynthau
Roosevelt
Denmark
Teeland
German Attack Repulsed Near Paris Reported
April 18 report states a German attack on a western front held by British forces was repulsed with serious losses to the attacker. Details are unclear from the fragmented dispatch. The article notes continued frontline activity and cautions that information is subject to wartime censorship.
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Paris
Seatradt
Daughter Born to Princess Ingrid in Denmark
A daughter was born today to Princess Ingrid and Crown Prince Frederick in Copenhagen, the first child for the couple. The baby would have been heir if a boy, with Prince Knud remaining second in line. The Duchess had been Princess of Sweden before marriage in 1935. mother and child were reported doing well. The crown princes and princesses visited the United States last April and May.
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Ingrid Copenhagen
Ingrid
Denmark
Frederick
Prince Knud
Sweden
United States
Weather Buoys Eight Opening Day Ballgames
What began as a weather threat for several cities turned sunny in major leagues. Chicago Detroit and St Louis reported sun with only a faint shower risk. Detroit expected a 50,000 crowd at Briggs Stadium for the Tigers versus the Browns as other cities saw improving conditions.
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Ehiladdlala
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Nazi Troops Reach Storlien Heights Near Swedish Border
Stockholm dispatch reports German forces rushed an extra train through Norwegian areas and reached the Storlien Heights close to the Swedish border about 50 miles east of Trondheim. The advance, aided by a Nazi coup, allegedly used a misled railway staff who believed the train was Norwegian. The move could split Norway near its narrow waist if confirmed.
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Stockholm
Stortien Heights
Trondheim
Germany
Norway
Storlien
Sweden
Allehanda
Sale Of Baseball Lottery Tickets Banned In Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls police banned the sale of baseball lottery tickets scheduled to begin with the major league season. Officers were ordered to arrest anyone selling or attempting to sell the tickets in downtown Sioux Falls Patin area.
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Sioux Falls
Patin
Berlin Broadcast Reports Haakon Fled to Sweden
The Associated Press notes Berlin broadcasts claim Haakon has fled to Sweden as war leaders outline plans against Germany. Britain reportedly lands an expeditionary force in the Faroe Islands between Scotland and Iceland, signaling intensified wartime actions and strategic moves.
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Haakon
Sweden
Associated Press
Germany
Dan Abe Ags
Britain
Faroe Islands
Scotland
Iceland
Norway outlined Nazi demands after invasion
Stockholm April 16 The Norwegian government issued a resume of Germanys original demands for submission received only after Nazi invasion began The requests included immediate Norwegian army and public restraint delivery of all military buildings and fortresses intact control of all communications halting war material exports turning over radio stations and press guidance suspending maritime commerce with possible later resumption and delivery of mine field charts to Germany.
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Norway
Stockholm
Germany
Baltic
Britain and Germany in Nordic front line clash
Winston Churchill declared Britain will crush Germany as Chamberlain vowed decisive action. Reynaud described progress amid reports of heavy German losses in Norwegian waters. A Berlin report claimed Norwegian King Haakon fled to Sweden as Allied forces pressed into Norway. Britain ordered 27 year olds to register May 25, expanding the army to about 2.375 million. Berlin acknowledged British naval escort near Narvik and German claims of British ship losses. See BERLIN-Fage Two.
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Denmark
Chamberlain
Reynaud
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National Free Church Council
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Norway
Haakon
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