British Air Raids London and Slates Attacks Across Europe
April 13 reports describe British raids on Brest Lorient and shipping targets while fighting off a German bomber off the Cornish coast. The German response included Easter eggs from the Luftwaffe as battles continue across occupied Europe. Turkish and Ethiopian fronts appear in brief notices with consular advisories and troop positions.
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President Hears Prayers Asking Tyrant's Defeat
Washington April 13 President Franklin D Roosevelt attended Castel services at St Thomas Episcopal with Mrs Roosevelt. A prayer asked for the defeat of tyranny and aggression and for the United States to have courage and resolve in a world crisis. The rector led prayers for peace as Roosevelt appeared solemn entering the church. In Arlington National Cemetery a sunrise service drew about 10 099 mourners with Vice President Wallace placing a cross of lilies on the Unknown Soldier tomb.
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Weather Summary for Montanuz Region
The forecast calls for showers in the Yellowstone valley with warmer central portions. Tuesday will be partly cloudy and warmer in the eastern portion.
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Soviet Japan Neutrality Pact Shocks World
Moscow reports Russia and Japan signed a five year neutrality pact promising non interference if either faces military action. The accord covers territorial inviolability and pledges neutrality in any Pacific war, with broader implications as Axis advances threaten Egypt and Yugoslavia.
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Pacific
Libya
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Hospital Vessel Attiki Sunk After Bombing At Sea
Survivors report Greek hospital ship Attiki sunk by German bombers near Athens while attempting to abandon, with nurses and wounded gunned as seas filled with lifeboats. One doctor and many crew missing or dead. Red Cross markings visible during attack.
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Carnation Red Is Striking Note In Easter Hats
Easter crowds observe holiday amid weather as Helena residents join sunrise services and egg hunts. New hats and colorful outfits dominate the scene with prize eggs won by many, the event managed by local clubs and police assisting for safety.
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John McNett
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Slicht Misha
Turks Adopting Hostile Tone Against Nazi Policy
Turkish officials report evacuation orders and tests in Istanbul as authorities prepare to move nationals to safety. The government aims rapid evacuation per last week’s plan while media quote Vabil asserting Turkey will resist aggression if war comes. The piece notes European fronts and cites the Hungarian invasion of Yugoslavia as a historical atrocity.
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Prayers Ascend in Garden of Gods National Service
Residents of Colorado Springs gather under clear skies near the Garden of the Gods for Easter services led by Rev A W Luce. About 20 000 worshippers hear a sermon as strong gusts, hail and tornadoes disrupt plains states and injure several.
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Grist of Grins From Odd News Across The Nation
Spring fever sparks odd courtroom and burglary tales from New York to Mobile. A Mobile beauty shop damage suit features a permanent Wave in court, a Richmond system blast disrupts radio, and thieves return stolen goods with quirky notes.
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Danish Foreign Office Won't Okeh Greenland Transfer
Danish Foreign Office rejects plan to transfer Greenland citing Washington agreement breakdown. Copenhagen says government will not cooperate with U S orders for naval or air base in Greenland. King Christian X and Danish ministers criticize American stance while officials stress constitutional limits. Washington reports say evacuation of civilians continues as tensions rise and talks falter.
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Pope Appeals for End to Horrors and Just Peace
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XII delivering an Easter Sunday message urging belligerent nations to halt homicidal warfare and Catholics to intensify prayers for a swift, universal peace. He urged humane treatment of occupied peoples and cautioned that outcomes may affect divine blessing on their lands. The pontiff spoke after cancelling the usual Easter address from St Peter’s, with translations broadcast in multiple languages.
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Russo Japanese Pact Might Shape U S Convoy Policy
Washington reports indicate the Russo Japanese neutrality treaty will influence U S debate on Atlantic convoys. House Foreign Affairs chair Bloom calls the pact insignificant, while some senators fear Japan could threaten British Pacific possessions and affect Soviet relations.
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Further Light on Iraq Overturn and Turkish Rail Plans
Reports from Turkey dated April 12 indicate a delayed account of the Iraqi coup. Nationalists toppled the government of Taha al Hashim on April 4, with Residah al Gaslant leading the military takeover. British troops were alleged to be asked to help control railways and oil fields as Turkey seeks supply routes through Iraq.
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Senators to Debate Buying Danish Vessels
Washington April 18 A major senate battle looms over subsidies for nine second Atlantic, Danish ships taken into protective custody two weeks ago. The administration seeks authority to purchase, a Roosevelt request, with little opposition seen, as the bill could serve as a vehicle for broader debate on administration policy. The Foreign Relations Committee will also consider Senator Tobey's plan to oppose convoy shipments.
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