Bombs and raids hit Britain as Axis threats rise
London reports explosive bombs and many incendiaries on a south coast town amid Gennati raider activity across Britain. One bomber was shot down near Names. East Anglia districts and parts of northeast Scotland also saw raids. Athens raids claimed but unconfirmed. Athens radio and London radio exchange uncertain reports. Turkish papers warn of German menace with occupation of four Greek islands near the Straits.
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General Motors Strike May Not Be Called
Washington April 210 The federal mediation board sees slim prospects in the threatened General Motors strike affecting 23 to 61 plants and $700,000,000 in defense contracts. Union and company agreed to defer, hearings set for May 2, and UAW-CIO international board supports deferral. In California a 21 day strike of machinists nears end amid defense orders. Buffalo shell production halted by a 12 day stoppage, with a three point formula to resolve the dispute.
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House and Senate clash over farm parity payments
Washington reports indicate both chambers plan to work this week to resolve differences on parity payments. Morgenthau's proposed cuts faced stiff reaction as legislators consider reducing defense funds. The administration hints at relief funds while Congress weighs farm, NYA, and CCC spending amid looming ship convoy questions and tax legislation.
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Defense Strikes Slow U S Production in Early 1941
New York April 27 The National Association of Manufacturers reports defense production faced serious setbacks from strikes. In the first quarter 2 022 000 man days were lost, with 1 577 818 in defense industries, more than half the total, marking a threefold rise from the same period last year and a 64 percent increase from 1940 defense losses in the United States.
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Soft Coal War Parley Fails as Roosevelt Remains in Washington
President Roosevelt returned to the White House after an overnight Potomac cruise and learned the mediation board could not settle the soft coal mine tieup. He abandoned plans for a Warm Springs vacation to stay in touch amid the fuel crisis. In Charleston, Cabell of Carbon Fuel claims northern operators seek to end the north south wage differential, saying the two week shutdown stems from a battle for coal markets.
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Troy Fire Ends In Lethal Blaze At Parlor
April 27 Troy reports a fatal fire in a billiard parlor owned by Howard Riley. Firemen estimate $25 909 in losses as two business houses are destroyed and two more heavily damaged. Riley reportedly slept inside when the blaze trapped him at the front exit. Libby fire crew aided locally with a 25 mile run, stove overheating blamed for the fire.
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City Bombing Strikes Southern English Coast in Three Hour Raid
German air units bombed a southern English coast city for three hours injuring many and causing extensive damage to business and residential areas. Casualties were not yet confirmed as rescue and recovery efforts continued into the night.
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Rockefeller Urges U S Aid to Britain in War Effort
John D. Rockefeller Jr urged the American people to stand with President Roosevelt and to ensure war munitions reach Britain. He said freedom versus slavery is at stake and that aid must be laid down at Britain's door, not merely promised.
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Foreign Ship Held By Soviet Order
An unidentified foreign vessel entering Russian waters without permission was reported captured by a Soviet patrol boat. The ship reportedly rammed the patrol boat during a storm before being boarded and seized by Soviet sailors after a crew scuffle. No legal stance was provided.
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Weather Forecast for Montana Turned Cloudy Then Cooler
Partly cloudy to cloudy conditions across Montana with showers confined to extreme east and south portions Monday. Cooler temperatures expected across portions of the state Monday and into Tuesday.
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Churchill Outlines War View on Atlantic Battle
London April 37 AP Prime Minister Winston Churchill hailed the U S decision to patrol the Western Hemisphere as vital to Britain’s struggle. He warned of a broadened, fierce war across the Mediterranean, Africa, and the air, and said Hitler must be defeated to save the island and the life lines to the United States.
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Wacky Week Highlights Oddities Across the Nation
A New York byline recalls a feverish wacky week with 91 degree heat in Queens followed by snow, a Georgia garden shell explosion, a Mobile cow killed by a train, and a Charleston marathon against a horse. Other items note a Birmingham pistol hold-up, a Kansas grass skirt incident, an Indiana marriage ad, a cat returning to the Warsaw paper, Savannah inmates stealing cuspidors, a Pratt sleeper ending at a funeral parlor, and draft exam notices in D.C. and Illinois.
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Ireland Not Enter War Says De Valera Leader
The Dublin government leader states Ireland will remain neutral if war comes. Irish premier De Valera asserts Ireland will not surrender sovereignty for arms or aid, and will not be pressured into conflict. The message comes as American shipments to Ireland are cited and U S officials discuss arms and food for Ireland.
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French Believe Ukraine May Be Nazis' Goal
Diplomatic circles in Vichy France suggest Germany aims at the Ukrainian breadbasket as a next move. Reports claim Russian troop movements toward Soviet fronts, with Spain possibly opened for German passage if food can be secured. Diplomats note no pact yet with Petain on troop transit, while food shortages drive strategic choices and potential conflict.
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Amuck Again Felix von Luckner Claim in Greek Sea Action
German high command reports heavy British losses at sea in Greece and waters around the British Isles. One British cruiser sunk, two damaged, four transports and a merchantman sunk, plus 27,008 tons in merchant ships destroyed and two more damaged. In the Atlantic five merchantmen totaling 9,148 tons sunk, two freighters damaged, a destroyer hit, and another merchantman damaged yesterday.
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Tremors Reported Across Turkey and Asia Minor
News dispatches describe slight earthquakes and aftershocks affecting several regions in Turkey including Ankara and Aleppo, with NCC bureaus noting casualties and displacement. Reports tie tremors to broader seismic activity near the Chinese and Japanese theater, amid war time dispatches.
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Pressure on Turks May Be Outcome
Sydney reported April 28 that withdrawal of certain Australian troops from Greece has begun and shown success. German forces reached Athens after three weeks of Balkan war as Allied leaders debated next Axis moves. Churchill warned that Russia Turkey or Spain could be next targets, while plans cited aim to control the Suez and Gibraltar and to press toward Crete if Stalin refused.
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Wheeler Sees War Declaration Needing Only Final Step
Senator Burton Wheeler warned at a Chicago rally that the nation is nearing war and dictatorship. He said acceptance of convoys or patrols would lead to shooting in war zones, and accused Churchill of urging Americans into war. The event drew about 5,000 at the America First Committee rally.
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