Neutrality Zone Extended by Roosevelt in Nordic War Front
President Roosevelt proclaimed a vast combat area covering all of northern Europe and barred American ships and passengers. Penalties include up to 50,000 dollars or five years for shipowners and 10,000 dollars or two years for passengers. The zone spans Norway Denmark Finland Russia and parts of Spain France and the Low Countries, with trade shifting to cash and carry in certain areas. British and German actions continued around Norway as King Haakon pledged to join Allied efforts, while Oslo faced pressure to surrender and Berg en Trondheim were reported seized by British forces.
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Danish Minister Not to Recognize German Invasion
Danish minister to the United States said at the White House that President Roosevelt will recognize him as the representative of Denmark. He stressed Denmark would not surrender its independence and would seek restoration of free and independent Denmark despite overwhelming force.
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Oslo Citizens Flee Oslo to Escape German Shelling
Refugees from Oslo flee as the city endures German shelling and bombardment threats. The government in exile convenes in F samme, Nygaardevold notes Norway’s resolve to resist Nazi occupation and reject Vikdun Quisling’s puppet regime. British dispatches via Reuters confirm Oslo’s evacuation order issued as German forces close in.
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Crowd Packs Helena Dump for Slot Machine Demolition
Crowds of Helena residents ringed the city dump as the Helena Ministerial Association blasted more than 75 slot machines in a Jackson street storeroom raid. Constable Lowia searched debris for coins, collecting about 73 dollars in coins and slugs, plus 41 dollars in dimes and 31 dollars in nickels, with a small Canadian total.
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German troop ship Antares sunk off west coast of Norway
Reuters reports the German troop ship Antares of 693 tons was sunk Wednesday night off the west coast of Breden. Thirty four survivors were landed at Lysekil, reporting the vessel had been hit by a wing.
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Clearing skies and warmer weather after heavy snow
A storm dumped heavy snow across the mountain region with 4 tours reporting five inch totals in places. Eugene Zimmerman, 26, a school bus driver, was electrocuted when a high tension line fell onto his bus after the snowfall. Snow plows and maintenance crews operated as roads opened with chains optional. Helena reported 0.16 inch moisture from rain and snow, temperatures dropping to near 20 and as low as 10 on MacDonald Pass. Several towns logged snowfall and forecast called for clearing skies and warmer weather today.
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Market Swings as War News Lifts Shipping Shares
New York April 10 Wall Street trading turned cautious on war news from Norway lifting shipping shares as investors weighed potential effects on North Atlantic trade lanes. Major stocks slipped modestly while interests in steel Chrysler and General Electric kept pace amid renewed tension. Analysts noted expected American demand to replace Scandinavian supplies and offset some export declines, with energy and wood products in play as markets responded to the conflict.
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Defies Germans Norway in talks after royal refusal
CBS announced from New York that King Haakon of Norway refused to recognize the pro war government and that no negotiations were implied with Germany. The Swedish broadcast said the Norwegian parliament was in session and a question of talks had not arisen.
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War bulletins report mounting losses in Skagerrak battle
An unconfirmed Reuters dispatch from Stockholm claims German losses of four cruisers and two to three large troop transports in last night’s Skagerrak clash. Other items note Norwegian recapture of Bergen, threatened surrender conditions, RAF air strikes, and reports of wiped out German units near Elverum.
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Fear Mounting That Nazis Move Into Balkans for Oil
Allied pessimism grows as Nazi plans loom to seize Balkan oil and grain. British and French officials warn the region is ill prepared, with forces in the Near East seen as unable to prevent a southeastern advance. Diplomats report strains over resupply and the widening war front, while Turkish entente balance remains unsettled.
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Narvik battle yields German claims of British losses
Berlin reports German fleet in fierce fighting to block Allied entry to Narvik Norway. High command says at least three British destroyers destroyed, two cruisers lost to Norwegian fire, a fourth destroyer badly damaged and unfit for now, as British attempts to enter Narvik were repelled.
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Land Body Signs Unit Agreement For Oil Drilling
A unit operating agreement to produce oil was signed yesterday by Montum rad boat and Ginder Produc Unn commune Dita Sanita 1 Sherlork com Imisalaner, approving operation on Acres of Cindor county Innd. The state will receive 610 7 120 of all age produced, with two oil and B14 leases in Tooin county granted to Agen ant tramidertz of Kevin to operate on 320 mrins and A % Wondtht of Gren falls for 840 veree. Operators will pay the state a tentative of yp eenta.
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German occupation of Denmark advances without stop
In Copenhagen on April 10 German forces moved swiftly to secure the capital as Danish resistance collapsed. German units seized key points, with patrols and checkpoints surrounding important streets and the Hotel Anglterre, while Allied observers reported limited pedestrian crowds and continued German control in government and communications centers.
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Removal of Norwegian Wealth Barred Continues
In a sweeping, unprecedented order Washington prohibits the removal of moors and wealth from the country, signaling a firm government stance amid German occupation actions. The decree targets anticipated collection of assets by Denmark and Norway and echoes broader European asset-recovery patterns.
Way 15 Cleared For Future Large Plane Sales To Allies
Washington April 10 The War Department cleared the way for future large sales of American pursuit aircraft to Britain and France. Authorization covers release of part three of the latest model Cometdens with a new propulsion upgrade. Negotiations for foreign access to the planes will continue, with two weeks of talks before broader selldowns to allies proceed.
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Senate Group Approves Large Navy Outlay Next Year
The Senate appropriations committee swiftly approved a naval outlay of 9 674108 for the next year and urged continuation of the naval building program at current levels amid European wartime stress. Byrnes and Christman noted careful inquiry guiding House suspensions on two proposed battleships and urged forward progress without delay. The subcommittee reported Prosperity expenditures at 1 135 590 099 below the President's budget and 542 875 above prior House estimates.
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Reynaud Reports Successes Amid Tense Session
Premier Reynaud addressed a tense session describing German naval and air movements in Norway. He cited German ships and merchant seamen repurposed for battle, Norwegian refugees confirming troop movements, and the potential implications for troop transfers to Germany as the situation in Norway unfolds.
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