Germans claim to have forestalled British Norway attack
Berlin reports a timely German reinforcement of Norway to deter a supposed British plan to strike from Norway. Berlin asserts new naval air successes and says five Heinkel ships laden with war materiel were captured at Bergen by German forces.
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Germany
Scandinavia
Reich
Norway
DNB
Belsen
Bargen
Finland
Bergen
Wlan
Kelley Sees Gradual Upswing In Postwar Business
Salt Lake City April 11 C F Kelley president of Anaconda Copper Mining company said American business should follow a normal trend with a gradual upswing War was the impetus for a tremendous swing in business last September but the suddenness and briefness of the upturn left inventories not too large and the recession since the first of the year has just about leveled off Kelley spoke while arriving from San Francisco to attend a general conference with Anaconda officials D M Kelly James KR Robbdian Clyde E Weed and Renegaley were among those present and the group planned to travel Saturday to Butte Montana for the meeting
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Salt Lake City
Carnallus F. Kelley
New York
Aly
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
British Landings Reported Near Narvik and RAF Attacks
Reuters quotes Norwegian circles in Stockholm that British forces have effected a landing south of Narvik and aim to join Norwegian troops. The air ministry says the RAF conducted two attacks on Stavanger’s airfield, with bombs causing heavy damage and petrol dumps set alight, while one plane failed to return.
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London
Reuters
Stockholm
Narvik
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Stavanger
Norway
R.A.P
Stavenger
British cruiser bombed and carrier hit near Trondheim
German bitter claims report heavy damage after air strike 125 miles northwest of Trondheim in the North Sea. They say British carrier was struck by a heavy calibre bomb. London reports troops seen landing along outer Oslofjord as British vessels operate near Oslo.
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Berlin
Trondheim
North Sea
DNB
Oslo
London
Oslofjord
Reuters
Netherlands preps for internal security amid Nazi threats
The Dutch government warns of internal danger from a small Nazi movement and foreign espionage. It says security measures will be strengthened as Europe faces war, and cautions the public and military not to discuss sensitive matters.
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The
Hague
Netherlands
Am Well
Europe
Audi
Holand
Mornoyer
Patrolman Turns Tables Suddenly On Census Taker
In New York on April 11 a census enumerator visiting Lawrence Gorman was challenged when Gorman asked for the enumerator’s name. Gorman then revealed he had a warrant for his son's arrest as the domestic relations court ordered support for his estranged wife and two children.
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New York
Lawrence Gorman
Gorman
Raymond Glespon
Glespen
Jatt
Rally to defend nation as Germans push into Norway
Stockholm reports King Haakon and Crown Prince Olav fled Nydergaand just before German bombers hit the town. The royal family and Norwegian government moved toward Nybergsund, with Elverum and Hamar in flames. Trondheim battle, British air attacks, and Norwegian volunteers aiding defense are noted as fires and bombardment spread toward the Swedish border.
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S'unday
Haakon
Norway
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Nydergaand
Nybergsund
Elgerum
Germaunanareips
Trondheim
Hergen
Kongsvinger
Hlverum
Tha
Kongevinger
Denmark Braces for German Invasion Despite Warnings
New York April 11. Germanys lightning attack on Denmark proved by Danes for months ahead of time says Wade Werner Associated Press chief in Copenhagen who returned to the United States with his wife aboard the Italian liner Texfor vacation. He left Copenhagen March only 1% days before the German blow fell. Werner notes Danes feared a German invasion and heard similar worry across the capital and in the press about the protective action and Norway push.
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New York
Germany
Lghtning
Denemarke
Bron
Wade Werner
Associated Press
Kurent
Copenhagen
Avclared
Tonleht
Werner
United States
Bulteling Whnler
Rex Tald Werner
Nazi Threat Reported in Balkan Arcua
Bucharest reports Germany warned southeastern European nations that any move to switch trade from the Reich to the Allies would be deemed unneutral. The notice cited German troop dispositions near Hungary and Poland and hinted at river defenses to safeguard oil and wheat shipments amid growing tension.
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Bucharest
Tyiday
Germany
Murder of Nazi Pair in Romania Sparks International Fear
In Bucharest police identify a murdered German couple, a munitions plant worker and a 25-year-old blonde, as suspected spies linked to a foreign agent. Police kept the man and woman’s names secret while authorities warn the killings could trigger wider international tensions.
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Bucharest
Pollen
Aveh
Tris
Abecerers
Fmt
Fem
Krapp
State Department Helps Americans Caught in Scandinavia Flee
Washington reports the State Department will aid Americans stranded in Norway Sweden and Denmark. Secretary Morgenthau said the rule of reason governs release of assets under Roosevelt's embargo and licenses. Banks via Federal Reserve will provide information on permissible transactions. 1,067 Americans were in Norway, 1,752 in Sweden, 652 in Denmark as of Jan 3, with many seeking return or remaining close to relatives.
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Scandinavia
Washington
Sensdlinivik
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Germany
Genoa
Morgenthau
Roosevelt
Treasury
Stargenthou
Chinh
Banka
Federal Reserve Banks
Fine Department
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
New Hormone Precursors Found in Common Substances
The U S Department of Agriculture reports a method to synthesize hormone precursors from cheap materials like natural gas coal limestone and water. The discovery enables production of steroids including testosterone progesterone and adrenal hormones, with potential cancer research applications and military uses already in limited production.
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American Chemical Society
Lewis W. Bult
Adam M. Gaditn
Eleanore W. J. Rutz
Be, Davia
U. S. Department of Mariculture
Washington
Agniiotte V
Invasion of Norway Boosts Copper Demand Belief
New York April 14 The Copper Trade Journal says Allied demand may rise after Germany halts copper shipments from Sweden. It notes the German invasion of Norway could lift the industry, with prices firm at about 11.4 cents per pound and weekly averages around 11.058 cents, compared with prior weeks.
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New York
Ene Singering and
Minlog Journal
Delforey Kregter
Sweden
Germany
Norway
Connecticut , Valley, Engineering and Mining Journal
Atlante
Connecticut Valley
IGT
Yugoslavia Warned Not to Resist Nazi Intrusion
Belgrade April 11. Leaflets warning Yugoslavs not to resist Nazi Germany were dropped over the straits near Nelgeade, threatening loss of freedom. The unreliable text points to propaganda broadcasts amid invasion pressures in the region.
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Belgrade
Virgoniavia
Germany
Straits of
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Britain claims decisive naval victory in Baltic clash
London reports Britain’s fleet crushing German vessels in the Baltic region after a prolonged battle. Churchill urges total destruction of Hitler’s seapower as Allied claims of Norwegian coastal gains remain unconfirmed amid mixed reports from Trondheim and Skagerrak.
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London
Britain
Winston Churchill
Baltic
Denmark
Norway
Royal Navy
Hitler
Churchill
Osto Fjord
Trondheim
Skagerrak
Olewhorr
Invasion of Denmark Is Easy Matter?
Copenhagen reports the German army of occupation claims simple conquest of Denmark with minor resistance. General Teon Kenpisch, previously in the Polish corridor, described swift advance and limited casualties as troops entered the country. The scene at the initial annexation shows few German soldiers, six military cars, and a handful of motorcycles amid a calm town.
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Borint
Joachim von Wibbentrop
Plang
Teonhard Kenpisch
Rogtind
Vile
Denmark
Weather Record Falls as Mercury Plunges in Helena
A 59 year weather record at Helena collapsed as the thermometer dropped to LA degrees above. The previous low stood at 10 degrees above, set on April 10, 1881. Torby’s forecast hinted at general warmth, but a cold snap followed a harsh snowstorm, ending the period.
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Helena Yealere
Beena
Anro
Torby
Nazis Claim Oslo Commandant Has Joined With Them
New York reports the official German radio claims the Oslo commandant has joined Germany and would defend Oslo with anti aircraft batteries if British or French planes attack. The broadcast says Norway would cooperate with defense and notes enemy air raids have failed with losses, while naval actions at sea remain unclear.
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New York
tr _ bread
CBS
Sali Toieht
Oslo
Norway
Thar
Nor- Weglan
Bara Bean
French Army Cancels Leaves as Attack Expected
Mafsa April 11 French forces cancelled all leave after government received information believed to indicate Germany planned a major blow on the Western Front. Officials noted credible data and warned against a possible push toward the Netherlands, while French leaders cited naval successes and limited enemy action at sea.
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Germany
Eriko
Netherlands
Paul Resnand
Chamber of Deputies
al- Wed
Norway
Reynaud Aida
Hayns
Aptoumeed
High Command
Aver Ning Cammanique Rayartad
Vosges
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