Nazis Claim Victory All Over Norway
Berlin reports German forces deepen gains in Norway and Denmark amid heavy British air attacks. Germany claims sinking two British submarines and reports the 8,260-ton York cruiser may have been destroyed by air bombs. Official news notes impregnable German position while highlighting air activity and recent naval losses.
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Berlin
Germany
Norway
Denmark
Sandinavia
Garmana
North
Bex
D.N.B
Cognizanea
Vaporin
High Command
Ritdwice
Facepac
Big Fire Sweeps Canal Zone City In Panama
A massive blaze in a Canal Zone city left about 10 000 people homeless as firefighters battled the flames for hours. The fire reached New Cristobal cutting traffic between Cristobal and New Cristobal where US canal workers live. No casualties were reported and origin remains undetermined as authorities assess the damage.
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Canal Zone City
Colon
Params
Apri
Gulon
Sindreda
Atlante
Panama Canal
United Italea Army
Callmata
New Cristobal
Pat
Cristobal
United States
Misses Haymaker Injures Opponent in Friendly Bout
In South Easton Virginia on April 13 Ererat Theston a $20 pound South-of-Dan merchant squared off with T G Arthur, a traveling salesman from Greenaboro North Carolina. Theston delivered a powerful haymaker that missed and he fell to the ground breaking his arm and leg.
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South Easton
Ererat Theston
Hie
T. G. Arthur
Greenaboro
N. C
Theston
Dies Charges Reds And Nazis Plot To Take Over Mexico
Representative Dies of Texas alleges a Russo German plan to install a puppet government in Mexico and urges President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull to affirm the Monroe Doctrine. He claims agents are arming and financing to undermine the Mexican government and threaten the United States. Continued on Page 2.
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Mexico
Washington
Dies
Texas
Roosevelt
Hull
Oenemen
Germany
Russia
United States
Romanian Nazi Dispute Reaches Crisis Point in Bucharest
Bucharest reports a continuing embargo on export to Germany amid sharp press attacks on the Reich. The Romanian cabinet met five hours without agreement on export Bats, fertilisers, oil, wheat and vital products for Germany. German sources claim a Soviet note was delivered to the Romanian minister in Moscow. Continued discussion anticipated next week.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Germany
Reich
Moscow
Woll Wess
Great Strike Called in Britain by Dyers
London April 15. The National Union of Dyers Bleachers and Textile Workers with about 80000 members called a strike for May 11. All establishments agreeing to wage increases will be affected and the movement seeks to secure higher pay for workers across the industry.
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Britain
London
National Union of Dyers, Bleachers and Textile Workers
Carroll Student Wins Montana College Oratorical Contest
Bernard Grainey of Carroll college captured first prize in the state intercollegiate oratorical contest at Billings Polytechnical, concluding a three day Montana tournament with Carroll taking overall honors. Teammates Gratney James Cumming Joe Markie and Cornelina Brooke supported the team while Gertrude Mae Rodgers of Miles City Junior College and William Scot of University of Montana finished second and third respectively.
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Bernard Grainey
Carroll College
Billings Polytechnic
Montana
Carroll
Gratney
James Cumming
Joe Markie
Cornelina Brooke
Gertrude Mae Rodgers
Custer Jcowaly Junior College
Miles City
William Scot
The
University For Montana
Grainey i
Schism in New York GOP sharpens as Dewey split looms
Albany April 13. A New York Republican rift grows as a bloc backs Edwin J. Jaekle to lead the state committee, signaling possible split over national committeeman Kenneth Simpson and Dewey’s candidacy. The 703 to 89 vote to replace Simpson foreshadows a convention clash with Frank Gannett supporters and potential impact on Dewey’s appeal in other states.
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G.O.P
New York
Bloc
Dewey
Albany
N.Y
Achiam
Thomas E. Davey
Palka
Manhattan
Pra
U.P
Kenneth F. Simpson
Davey
Edwin J. Jaeckle
Buffalo
State Committee
Simpson
New York County
Frank Gannett
Rochester
Wirconain
Nebragha
Arthur Vandenberg
Michi-gan
Nhnois
Helena students busy in many activities and contests
Helena students participate in a city marbles tournament sponsored by the WPA recreation division. Jack Hotzenbeler and Ty Lewin won the top two places and will represent Helena in the Great Falls contest. Also planned is a Cathedral High School sponsored choral contest on April 21 at the Civic Center with participants from Butte Missoula Anaconda and other cities.
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Uttle
Hoya
W.P. A. Recreation Division
That. M.O.A
Jack Hotzenbeler
Bryant
Ty Lewin
Deacancan
Cathedral High School
Civic Center
Butte
Missoula
Anaconda
Helena
Mont Ray
Joseph M. Gilmore
Cathadrel High School
Umaga
St. Helene
M. A. Weber
Placer Botal Neon
O'Donnall
British Deny Troops En Route To Holland
Amsterdam reports British denial of rumors that BUliah troop transports are heading to Holland. German radio and a Pacific publication carried a communique about the alleged movement, prompting the special broadcast to refute the claim.
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Holland
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Maria Pespapta Pinchtaurgede
Germany said to be landing more troops
Stockholm April 14 Overcoming debt Norwegian resistance German troops early for day occupied at least three towns on the southeastern tip of Norway and continued their brisk drive northward toward Oslo. Norwegian troops and refugees reached Sweden as Fredrikstad surrendered, Sarpsborg lay in German hands, and Frederikshald near the Swabian border had been surrendered to the Germans.
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Stockholm
Norway
Oslo
Sweden
Fredrikstad
Miter Rhart Felting
Sarpsborg
Haldes
Frederikshald
King George VI Pledges Full Aid to Norway
King George VI spoke to Haakon of Norway promising full British and Allied support. Britain and France coordinate to aid Norway as Allied forces fight alongside Norwegians against Germany. A broadcast added that Allied help is incoming and coming quickly to aid Norway in its hour of trial.
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London
George VI
Klog Maskon
Norway
Bas
Mijesty
Germany
George Abaid
Night Baseball Set for East Helena Season
East Helena and Helena teams announce that East Helena park will host night baseball this season under Montana State League. Fundraising surpassed 1000 dollars with a goal of 3000 to equip the park for efficient night games. The newly aligned league includes teams from Butte Missoula Great Falls and Bonner with an official meeting at East Helena on April 28.
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Ken Rigler
Rudolph Crar
East Helena
Dick White
AY Gaskill
Helena
Montana
Feld
East Helens
Helton
Helena Park
Cekma
Tana
Ares
Baat Helena
iSmeliorites
Bute
Misnoula
Great Palle
Bonner
Renin
Lest Helena
Roosevelt Denounces Nazi Invasion of Denmark Norway
President Roosevelt condemns Germany for invading Denmark and Norway and asserts small nations’ right to independence. The White House statement, first formal U.S. stance on the Scandinavian crisis, denounces force and aggression and calls for respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Germany
Denmark
Norway
Inventon
Tamark
Theae Leo Natinns
George Jessel Wed Crowns Cromwell as Best Man in Civic Ceremony
Detroit on April 13 reports actor George Jessel wed in Cromwell with best man Cromwell United States diplomat Lo Cahana, a 15th floor suite wedding in a downtown hotel. The ceremony featured Lois Andrew and Norma Tulindga among guests as Jessel announces plans for a New Jersey Senate bid.
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Detroit
Berlin
Lormedian Cearge Jessel
Dames Im
BR. Cromiwell
United States
Winigter Lo Cahana
Lois Andrew
New York
Ina
Cromwall Tank
Oceraton
British navy sinks seven German destroyers at Narvik
London reports Britains fleet led by the battleship Warspite destroyed seven German destroyers in Narvik fjord during a second sea assault. The action, part of a four day push, killed perhaps a thousand German sailors, though no Allied troops landed. Admiralty stressed operations were ongoing and details were scarce.
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London
Great Britain
Jutland
Narvik Fjord
Admiralty
Stockholm
Finsing
Woldiara
Narvix
Mywattad
Narvik
Ara Atti
Netherlands faces great home crisis amid martial law
The Magus April 14 reports the Netherlands entering its most critical wartime phase. Allied and domestic measures heighten alert as public properties and key facilities receive security, while the Velocitas, a 197 ton steamship, strikes a mine with three lives lost. Premier Derek Jan de Geer and the army command reinforce a policy of independence under martial rule as the queen addresses the nation.
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Netherlands
Hayor
Belsluo
Netherlands Morchad Marine
England
Antwerp
Derek Jan de Geer
Army
Withaimlog
Unpredictable Montana Weather Hits Record Nears
Montana's spring weather swung dramatically with a morning low of four above zero, threatening a date record, and an afternoon high near 75 degrees. The warmest April 1 in history was 76.4 degrees in 19X, while forecasts call for temperatures well above normal for the region this week.
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Montana
Reynolds Held in Anil in Bozeman in Charge of Libel
Boseman April 13. D WN Tin Reynolds editor of The Pink Reporter was arrested at Three Forks and lodged in jail to await criminal libel warrant. Governor Roy E Ayura of Montana authorized the arrest. Four complaints were filed in the justice court of James N Pratt of Burman charging libel. Signers include Ren Moule ton Grass Range state square board member Har bert HW Haight state senator from Fergus county Dale Woods state senator from Judith Basin county.
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Boseman
D. WN
Tin) Reynolds
Pink Reporter
Three Forks
Highton
Gar
Roy E. Ayura
Montana
Mbel
Sharice Lovitt J. Weatinke
Whan Reynolds
Ted
Justice Court
James N. Pratt
Bureman
Jidel
Ren Mouleton
Grass Range
Montana State Squar Board
Harbert HW. Haight
Pergus County
Dale Woods
Sta
Judith Basin
Italian Army Receives Semiautomatic Rifle In Europe
Rome April 15 The Glorealm d'Italia reports the Italian army has been supplied with Europe s first semiautomatic rifle. The United States with its Garand rifle was cited as the other nation developing a semiautomatic weapon.
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Rome
Glorealm d'Italia
Europe
United States
German Attack Halted Near the Lusumbourg Front
Paris reports a German infantry assault against French positions near the Luxembourg frontier was repulsed after a heavy artillery prelude. French communiqués say the thrust was halted at barbed wire lines with no casualty figures released. Earlier, artillery and machine gun fire raged along the Rhine as French forces claimed success against a German position between the Saar River and the Vosges. A Luxembourg frontier clash near Pert and Atach was also noted. French war committee met with President Lebrun to set strategic decisions.
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Paris
Lusombourg
Po-Man's Land
Feagh
Rhine
Saat
Vos- Bay
Luxembourg
Pert
Atach
France
Defeoss Mionter Daladini
Chile
Army
Eee
Air Force
Albert Lebrac
Thin
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Haakon
F.D.R
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Cromwell
Drasent
Per- Sonnel
Daatroyars
Daatroyary
Ondon
Tip Reynolds
ANIL
Bozeman
Western Front
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