Roosevelt Watches Yugoslavia, Plans Axis War Aid
President Roosevelt, returning from a southern fishing trip, conferred by telephone with Sumner Welles on Yugoslavian issues and met congressional leaders to assess the legislative outlook. He also spoke with Welles before leaving Fort Bragg and summoned Wickard and Leon Henderson to discuss European relief food, prices, and priorities as he moves to accelerate a $7 billion program aiding allied nations against the Axis.
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Wickard
Leon Henderson
Defense Commission
Adams Offers Buying Change Amid Defense Bill Debate
Washington April 1 Senator Adams proposes an amendment to a 4.389 billion defense bill to allow army and navy purchases of foreign canned beef and other items under restricted conditions when U S supplies are unavailable or of unsatisfactory quality. Byrnes opposes the substitute and administration seeks to overturn yesterday's 34 to 29 vote.
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Roosevelt hints at faster aid push in defense drive
President Roosevelt, on the return trip, urged action in labor dispute calm and accelerated the 7 billion dollar program sending war supplies to allies. He discussed speeding munitions shipments with Maj. Gen. Burns and revealed 75 mm guns were ready for early Greece delivery as the party proceeded to Washington.
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Rooosevelt
James H. Burns
War Department
Washington
Fort Bragg
N. C
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U S Agents Admit Damage by Their Crew in Naval Probe
U S agents said damage was inflicted by their crews as a criminal investigation of sabotage opened under a World War statute. The move signals the government will keep possession of ships despite protests from Rome and Berlin. Convicted individuals face up to two years in prison and a ten thousand dollar fine. The probe targets German and Italian vessels. Danish ships remain excluded for now. Berlin reports an ongoing protest and anticipated official reaction.
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England
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Fascists Collect Money In America
In San Francisco on April 1 193? the anti-Fascist Mazzini Society telegraphed Secretary Ickes protesting that Italian Fascist linked agencies are allowed to raise funds in the United States. The Associazione Combattenti Italiani and Opere Assistenzial are named as active organizers.
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Mazzini Society
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United States
Associazione Combattenti Italiani
Itatian War Veterans Association
Il Duce
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Mrs. Lloyd Johns Finds Four-Leaf Clover For Luck
Indianapolis woman Mrs. Lloyd W. Johns searched her yard for a four leaf clover and hoped for luck in April Fool Day. She noted she has carried out the ritual on the last day of March every year since moving into the home twelve years ago and remains confident it keeps them safe in their home.
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Lloyd W. Johns
Guilford Bonds Sell At 21 2
RALEIGH March 1 The local government commission sold 124000 worth of Guilford County school building bonds to Equitable Securities Corp of Greensboro and two associates Crouse and Company of Detroit and Vance Young and Wardin Inc of Winston-Salem. $88000 bears 3 percent interest and the rest 2 percent. A premium of 10.40 was paid. Also sold were 30000 water and sewer bonds of Booneville to REC at par 4 percent. The commission authorized Roxboro 350000 general refunding bonds Grifton 28000 water and sewer system and 6000 refunding bonds French Broad consolidated school district Buncombe County 10000 school bonds Chapel Hill 8500 funding bonds Richmond County 36500 jail bonds.
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Hospital Damaged During RAF Attack Near Dielefeld
Berlin reports say British air raiders damaged the Bethel Charity Hospital in Dielefeld suburb, killing 11 patients and injuring five. One raider was shot down. Northern and Northwestern Germany also saw raids with no military damage reported. Bre men Emden attacked. Great Yarmouth fires set by German warplanes in England. Warlaby, a 4878 ton British freighter, reportedly sunk by a Nazi warship.
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Germany
Bethel Charity Hospital
Dielefeld
DNB
Bremen
Emden
Great Yarmouth
England
Lloyd’s Register
Troops Ring U S Embassy in Rome Amid Demonstration Fears
Steel helmeted troops ring the U S embassy in Rome on April 1, with streets blocked near the Yugoslav legation. Troops logistically out in force but less conspicuous around the U S embassy.
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U. S
Rome
United States
Little Merchants Pay Your News Carrier Promptly
A local urging readers to settle subscription payments with the news carrier promptly to avoid burdening the carriers with unpaid balances.
British Drive On In Africa
British forces push deeper into Eritrea and Ethiopia as gains mount in the North African phase of the campaign against Italy. In Libya an advancing unit reportedly contacts enemy infantry and mechanized units near Merse Vergi area. A brigade commander was captured among 800 prisoners in the last 48 hours. Addis Ababa nears as British troops hold covers on the Addis Ababa Jibati railway and at high way positions.
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Addis Ababa
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Power Board Advances Fuel Standby Unit Plan
The Board of Power Commissioners votes to adopt a rate cut of 25 percent and asks PWA to extend the hydro electric project with a complete 8 000 kw steam generator. It predicts no extra financial burden from the larger scope, citing expected support from industrial users and local manufacturers.
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Mexican ships to be guarded after open seas dash
Fires break out on three Italian and one German ships in Puerto Cabello Venezuela. The Jolie Fassio Feresa Odero Trottiera and Seso stris were ablaze. Crews leapt into the sea as fires raged from early morning until midmorning causing great city alarm.
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Syrian independence recognized by French forces chief
Reuters dispatch from Damascus reports Gen Henry Dentz, head of French Levant forces, has recognized Syrian aspirations for independence. The piece also notes Chinese delicacies include bambon shoots sharks fins and beche de mer, and that 65 percent of Gulf of Mexico fisheries output is shrimp.
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New York Stocks Radio Rem Ran cp Stl Reynolds
New York stock market notes show gains as investors react to corporate updates from Reynolds and Radio Rem. Trading activity remained cautious with mixed results across diversified sectors, while Stl and other large caps contributed to modest indices shifts.
Turko-German tensions rise as Yugoslavia edges toward crisis
Belgrade considers demobilization under possible Hitler ultimatum while Simovic strengthens military readiness for 1.2 million men and seeks to calm unrest. Croat leader Macek remains in government, aiming to protect minority interests as Belgrade restricts gatherings and warns citizens to be prepared.
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Coal Strike Crisis and Wider Labor Unrest Across U S
The Appalachian district miners seek a dollar daily raise 200 workdays and paid vacations. CIO and AFL actions ripple nationwide with tear gas at Milwaukee plant, Condenser Corp. strike in New Jersey, tugboat union prep, Chicago packinghouse talks, and cement mill workers voting strike authorization in the mid-Atlantic region.
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Peruvians seize Lufthansa station at Limatambo airport
Peruvians occupied the Lufthansa workshop and hangar at Limatambo airport in Lima. Two Junkers airliners were present. The occupation occurred last night amid reports in New York that Peru halted German airline operations following the scuttling of two German merchant ships in Callao harbor. The Lufthansa line is tied to three other South American carriers. whether the shutdown is temporary or permanent remains unclear.
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Junkers
New York
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South America
Desperate Nazi Quarters Delay Hopeful Action Amid Hesitation
A yesterday described Nazi quarters as desperate and practically hopeless, with a flareup potentially delayed ten days as Hitler awaits a decisive moment. The assessment reflects cautious expectations in Berlin amid mounting pressures and strategic caution from Nazi leadership.
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