Germany strengthens Norway hold as reinforcements reach Oslo
Berlin reports German forces tightening grip in Norway. Reinforcements arrive in Oslo in large numbers while heavy artillery moves to Trondheim. Rail line to the Swedish border is now under German control as air and coastal defenses are reinforced. British raids are described as largely ineffective with several planes lost.
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Tragic death linked to Bund plot in Brooklyn
The body of Claus Gunther Ernecke 36 German American Bund member accused in a plot to overthrow the U S government was found hanged in a Brooklyn basement A note was found with the body Ernecke had been missing since yesterday and had $7500 bail forfeited. The trial of other defendants resumed next Monday.
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Plan To Open FOR Campaign In State
Reports say a state headquarters for a loyalty to Roosevelt campaign will open in Raleigh early next week to push a delegation at the May Democratic state convention favorable to a third term for F D R. John Folger will chair with State Senator John D Larkins as secretary.
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Norwegians Blow Up Bridge as Germans Cross at Askim
Norwegians blow up a bridge at Askim south of Oslo while German troops cross it, reportedly killing many. British navy captures three German trawlers off the Norwegian coast, sending Nordland Blankenburg and Friesland to northern ports with prize crews.
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Youth Identified by Shoe Code After Fatal March 10 Shooting
In Charleston, a youth found shot to death on March 10 was identified after detectives traced a shoe serial number to a Milwaukee maker and a New York store. Photos were sent to New York police and the youth was named Oscar Herchkowitz.
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Romania Faces Crisis in German Trade Relations
Bucharest reports fear of a German Romanian trade crisis as Romania suspends loading of freight cars to the Reich and Germany bans key exports. Romanian officials draft an embargo list to reserve materials for internal use while Premier Tatarescu consults with the general staff and denies acceptance of German demands.
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Raid On Bergen Pays Off In Nazi Munitions Strike
Britain reported heavy air and naval actions in Norway as 11 British bombers were lost. German airdrops and fighters challenged attacks while Bergen's munitions warehouse was destroyed. German claims of British losses contrasted with Allied accounts of damage to ships and craft.
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Divorced Star Subject Helen Derby Found Dead in Kitchen
Helen Derby 34 formerly married to Burgess Meredith was found dead in the gas filled kitchen of her Washington Square apartment. Police noted a will on a calendar pad signed Feeling fine except for fumes signed H. Derby, daughter of Harry L Derby of Montclair New Jersey, had a recent note from Kenneth Franken of Carlton Hotel Washington criticizing her liberal social ideas and ending the friendship. Her past marriages include Stephen Berrien in 1926 and a 1935 divorce from Meredith. A Mercer Street police crew failed to revive her.
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Pan American Day Observed Across 21 Republics
Pan American Day to be celebrated tomorrow by 21 republics marking a century of closer economic cultural and juridical relations across the Western Hemisphere signals progress in continental cooperation and unity.
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Western Hemisphere
Chicago Produce Chicago Butter Eggs Report
Chicago prices show butter at 1 027 862 steady with no change. Eggs total 39 770 with storage packed firsts at 17 to 18 cents and dirties 14 to 14 1/4 cents. Other prices remain unchanged.
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British Air Force Attacks Stavanger
British warplanes bombed the German-held Stavanger port in Norway with reports of extensive damage to a hangar and an aircraft. A rear gunner was wounded but shot down an enemy fighter in flames during the raid.
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Filing Closes This Afternoon for Local Races
The deadline for filing candidates in legislative county and township races ends at six o clock this afternoon except where nominees are chosen by convention. The gubernatorial race leaders total ten contenders and will be continued on page two.
Danish Coastfolk Unaware Of Kattegat Battle Report
Gilleleje and nearby Danish shore residents report no knowledge or signs of a naval engagement in or near the Kattegat. British ships and planes are linked to reports of German troopships destroyed near Swedish shores, but locals say they heard nothing and saw no wrecks or aircraft.
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Ikke
Dies Reports Nazi Red Plot To Set Up No Mexican Rule
Rep. Dies alleged Russia and communists planned a Mexican coup with a puppet government near the United States. He cited 5000 to 6000 Americans recruited for a brigade and warned US agents could be drawn into a Mexican crisis during a pending inquiry.
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Justice Frank Murphy Turns 47 Years Old Today
Washington notes on April 13 mark Justice Frank Murphy's 47th birthday. The Supreme Court associate justice, previously a member of the U.S. Supreme Court, reaches another year in public life.
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