Britons In Narvik Gain Foothold in North Norway
Reporter J Norman Lodge from Vannas Sweden says British marines and soldiers are consolidating gains in northern Norway while German forces retreat south. He notes British possession of Elvegård and expansion toward Bjørkåsdalen and Gratansen, with Narvik area still contested as Germans claim control of the port.
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J. Norman Lodge Vannas
Sweden
Norway
Narvik
Harstad
Dnb
Elvegaard
Denial Clarifies Narvik Status By German Agency
Berlin reports DNB, the German news agency, states British troops have not landed at Narvik and that Narvik, harbor and city, remain in German hands as of April 18. The denial counters a London broadcast claiming a British blockade and assault on Narvik on April 16.
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Berlin
Narvik
Norway
DNB
London
Rombaksfjord
FDR Seeks 975 Million WPA Fund for Next Year
President Roosevelt asked Congress for 975 million dollars to run the WPA next year and dropped hope for 460 million in new taxes. He urged permission to spend the full 975 million in eight months if needed to prevent suffering. The plan keeps last year’s WPA figure but speeds spending if required.
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Washington
Roosevelt
WPA
Congress
House
Beggar Leaves $11,000 Gift to Kind Nurse
Nathan Kanover the beggar who befriended nurse Mrs. Robert Thrasher before a six year old alley fight left $11 000 to her in his will. Probate Judge Murphy receives $2 000 for oversight as Kanover’s estate totals about $13 000 in savings with no known relatives and a public administrator handles the estate.
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Detroit
Robert Thrasher
Nathan Kanover
Thomas C. Murphy
Thrasher
Murphy
Kanover
Tornado Hits Rural Louisiana Sparing Deaths
A small tornado struck several communities 40 miles south of Alexandria Louisiana early today demolishing about 30 rural houses. No deaths or serious injuries were reported. Local officials will assess damage as cleanup begins.
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Alexandria
Here
Games Postponed Due to Rain and Cold Weather
Major league baseball postponed doubleheader schedules as rain and cold weather affect games between New York and Philadelphia and Philadelphia at New York while Cleveland at Chicago and Pittsburgh at St. Louis face similar weather disruptions.
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New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Chicago
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Nazis Tighten Hold In North
Berlin reports German forces press Britain on land air and sea while Norwegian sources note recognition of a provisional administrative committee as "legally constituted" government. The interpretation cited by Norway’s Supreme Court president suggests a usable constitutional basis for the regime.
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Berlin
Germany
Britain
Norflung
Haakon VII
Supreme Court
German High Command Reports British Landing Attempt Repulsed Near Narvik
Berlin reports a British force tried to land at Herjangsfjord near Narvik on April 17 but was repulsed by German troops. Oslo says German advances reached goals. Bergen remains quiet and Norwegian torpedo boats were attacked. one British cruiser was sunk and several ships hit.
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Berlin
Herjangsfjord
Narvik
Herjansfjord
Elvegardsmoen
Trondheim
Bergen
Stavanger
London
Oslo
Kongsvinger
Arandal
Norwegian attack possible in Trondheim sector as war widens
Reports from the Norwegian frontier said hours remain before a Norwegian assault on German positions in the Trondheim district. Norwegian troops concentrate at Steinkjær and a rail junction toward Namsos while British forces reportedly land at Namsos to aid. German planes reported destroyed. Halden captured by Germans. Fossum fortifications around Mysen hold under siege. Sweden tightens wartime restrictions as invasion looms.
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Stockholm
Norweg
Rman
Trondheim
Steinkjar
Trondheim Fjord
Namos
Namsos
Norway
Sweden
Halden
Fossum
Mysen
Oslo
Erichsen
British Norwegian contact reported as operations proceed
War Office says British troops have made contact with Norwegian forces in Norway. A communiqué notes ongoing landings in Norway and that operations are proceeding. Allied air purchases of three new U S aircraft types announced in Washington.
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Britain
Norway
London
War Office
Washington
Arthur B. Purvis
Albright and Griffin Address Over 500 PTA Delegates
Rydningen surviver says Bremen sunk off Norway with 15 000 troops. Stancliffe torpedoed off north Scottish coast. 16 survivors landed after three days at sea. Albright told PTA delegates educational emphasis shifts toward economic education and intelligent citizenship. Over 500 delegates registered as forum on federal aid for education heard from Dr. Dawson and Griffin.
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PTA
London
Exchange
British News
New, Today
Norw
Stancliffe
Bremen
Norway
Rydningen
Germany
Scotland
Robert Evans
Ryndningen
Dorothy Bell
Enterprise
R. Mayne Albright
State Employment Service
State Congress of Parents and Teachers
Congress
Albright
Howard A. Dawson
National Education Assocition
Lloyd Griffin
State School Commission
Dawson
Griffin
North Carolina
J. W. Burke
H. E. Stacey
Lumberton
State School Board
P.T. A
Assurances to Balkans Made by Chamberlain
Prime Minister Chamberlain sought to reassure southeastern European nations that Allies will not threaten their independence while Britain seeks peace in the Balkans and Danubian states. In the north British forces bombard Stavanger to disrupt German hold on Norway as raids and naval actions continue.
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Hugh Wagnon
London
Chamberlain
Britain
Germany
Norway
Ate
Italy
Ronald H. Cross
Sweden
Europe
House of Commons
Balkans
Danubian
X x
Air Ministry
Stavanger
Norwegian
Kid McCoy Found Dead in Detroit Hotel
Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy was found dead in a downtown Detroit hotel from an apparent sleeping pill overdose. The 66 year old former world middleweight champion was born in Moscow Indiana and fought worldwide including South Africa. He later worked for Ford Motor Company and had a troubled life, including a 1924 murder sentence at San Quentin from which he was paroled.
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Detroit
Norman Selby
Kid McCoy
Lyle C. Ling
McCoy
Tommy Ryan
South Africa
Moscow
Ind
Service Department
Ford Motor Company
Tuller
San Quentin
Theresa Mars
Los Angeles
Harry Bennett
Ford
Taft Stays Out Of Maryland GOP Nominating Contest
Senator Taft of Ohio announced he would not contest Maryland’s Republican nominating vote with Thomas E. Dewey. He said Dewey avoided other primaries due to opposition from party organizations and he would stay out of Maryland for the same reason.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Thomas E. Dewey
Maryland
Dewey
New Yorker
Rr Republican
Japs See Risk of Japanese Moves Toward Dutch East Indies
The Associated Press reports fears of Pacific spread if Japan invades The Netherlands Indies as Hull and Roosevelt advocate keeping status quo to ensure peace. British French and American authorities warn an invasion would be a serious possibility should Germany move against Europe.
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Associated Press
Netherlands Indies
United States
Cordell Hull
Netherlands
Pacific
FDR
Roosevelt
Hull
Japan
Dutch East Indies
Germ
Europe
Spok Man
Yukichiro Suma
Hach Arita
Netherlands Reject Help in Indies Defense Policy
The Hague says the Netherlands will not request or accept foreign protection for the Indies in case of war, reaffirming a policy of independence. Secretary Hull notes that many nations’ interests could be affected by outside intervention, while Dutch officials insist they will govern without guardianship across all colonies.
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Netherlands
Japan
Netherlands Indies
Holland
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Hull
Indies
Arita
East Asia
Kidom
Ind
Europe
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