Dewey and Roosevelt Lead in Midwest and Illinois Nebraskan Returns
Dewey leads Nebraska Republican primary by over ten thousand with Van iatoreh trailing. Roosevelt wins a strong margin in Illinois and Missouri votes, while Garner trails in non-metropolitan areas. Nebraska GOP and Illinois Dems contest Senate races as 1940 patterns emerge. Hyde Sweet wins Nebraska special, boosting Republican tide.
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Ithames B. Dewey
Franklin K. Moosevelt
Garner
Dewey
Roosevelt
Jo New Yorker
Nebraska
Dewey-Vandenberg Ag
Llinois
Slattery
Hamilton Lewis
Kelly-Nash-Horner
Harry B. Hershey
John Stelle
Geo. Heinke
William T. Ditter
R-Pa
Republican Congressional Committee
Washington
Hyde Sweet
Flood Control Plans for Susquehanna River in Williamsport
Army engineers prepared to start by summer on a 6 million dollar wall along the Susquehanna River after voters approved the dike in a special election 10591 to 591. Public support grew as residents, recalling past floods, urged swift protection for Williamsport and South Williamsport amid recurring spring flood threats.
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Williamsport
Army Engineers
Susquehanna River
South Williamsport
Busquehanna
Conema River
Jahnstown
Sails for Medical Duty in France
Sails for Medical Duty in France outlines a long riverfront project along Lycoming Creek to serve medical operations. The plan spans seven north side and four south side stream stations, with federal funding covering about forty percent of costs for wages. If approved, right of way acquisitions proceed, bids would be advertised June 4 and a contractor chosen later this year.
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Wlliamsport
Heath
Engineering Corps
Lycomingy Creek
Williamsport
Washington
Obituary: Electa Mae Rowley of Rossiter and Family Ties
Electa Mae Rowley born near Rossiter on May 15 1888 died at 4 00 a m at 38 North Sixth Street after years of ill health She lived in Indiana four years after 23 years in Glen Campbell where she belonged to the Presbyterian Church and Missionary Society Surviving are husband Harvey R Rowley and several McFarland relatives along with four sisters Friends will gather after 10 00 a m Thursday at Robinson Funeral Home with 1 30 p m services led by Rev Harry Burton Boyd D D and interment at Marchand Cemetery Also noted is the death of Calven Dent 62 of Negra Chevy Chase who died yesterday at Indiana Hospital his body sent to New Kensington for burial
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Electa Mae
M'Farland) Rowley
Rossiter
Robert
Ann (Ellenberger) McFarland
North Sixth Street
Indiana
Glen Campbell
Presbyterian Church
the Missionary
Robingon Funeral Home
Harry Burton Boyd
D. D
Marchand Cemetery
Calven Dent
Negra
Chevy Chase
Indiana Hospital
New Kensington
Scandinavian Front Battles Escalate As Norway Falls
Germany pressed land occupation in Norway with control in key centers while British losses mounted. A British destroyer hunter was sunk and the Hardy grounded after a dawn attack on Narvik. German raids hit two German cruisers off Bergen as RAF reported damage to another. Berlin spoke of a possibly satisfactory Norway agreement as Germany claims to protect against Allies.
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Germany
Norway
Hunter
Narvik
Arctic Circle
Bergen
Admiralty
Royal Air Force
Frm
Denmark
Berlin
Scandinavia
Haakon
Britain
Tien
Wernan
Karlsruhe
London
Norwegia
Kristiansand
High Command
15 Troopers Quit Service in Pennsylvania Motor Police
The Pennsylvania Motor Police reports voluntary resignations by four enlisted troopers and involuntary withdrawals for 11 troopers. Corporal Benjamin Franklin of Hazleton, recently acquitted in the fatal shooting of 14 year old Joan Stevens of Nesquehoning, is named among the voluntary quitters alongside Privates Francis J. Burns Richard E. Shooter and William H. Hooke. Involuntary withdrawals include Privates Nathan Angeloni Milton Benson Ernest Campbell and William Sunday.
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Warrisburg
Pennsylvania Motor Police
Washington, Pa
William H. Hooke
Richard E. Shooter
Chambersburg
Nathan K. Angeloni
Greensburg
Milton C. Benson
Ernest J. Campbell
Williamaport
William R. Sunday
Erle
Norway Crisis Deepens as German Forces Advance
Reports from Oslo describe German troops and planes advancing toward the Norwegian capital, with the royal family and government in refuge near Elverum. German ships and aerial bombardment push claims of Norwegian resistance while Britain and Sweden weigh neutrality and possible refugee routes amid mounting global tension.
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Stockholm
Norway
Elverum
Oslo
Sweden
Qsio
Qsiofjords
Fourth trial nears closing phases with Lawrence on stand
Harrisburg April 10 Democratic state chairman David L Lawrence testified before a jury about campaign fund raising during the 1938 Democratic primary. He defended the practice as legal party building and denied conspiring to extract state employee contributions. Lawrence named witnesses including Pittsburgh officials and noted he would not tolerate coercion or improper payments.
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Aimpaigh
Lawrence
Harrisburg
Stete
Oliver X. Eaton
Lawrencé
Edward R. Frey
Daniel A. Lawless
Pittsburgh
David L. Lawrence
Battles on Norways Shores Reshape Allied Plans
War across Norways coast tests Allied naval might as British French forces confront German invasion. Reports flag the fiercest engagements since Jutland with bombers supporting both sides. Narvik falls, British destroyers sunk or damaged, while German ships sustain hits and Norwegian ports come under assault. Premier Reynauddeclares a great battle in the North Sea and asserts Allied naval resilience amidst Norway's crisis.
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Norway
Denmark
Jutland
Uoague
Gneisenau
Narvik
Admiralty
Bergen
H. M.S. Hunter
H. M. S. Hardy
Germany
Senate
Indiana high school commencement plans discussed
Superintendent C Perry and assistants outline plans for the high school commencement and exercises for the class of 1640. The Board was informed the educational revue On Your Way has been received. Mrs Meredith Baker White named to fill the quarter of Mrs Kimmel. Faculty Club dinner April 18 features Dr John M Studebaker. About sixty teaching applications received and filed with candidates divided into four training groups.
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C. Perry
Board of Education
Perty
Louis
Meredith Baker White
Kimmel
Judson
White
Indiana State Teachers College
John M. Studebaker
United States
Pittsburgh
Indiaria
War Front Updates and Norway Denmark Occupation Notes
War reports state Britain and France will prevent German landings on Iceland Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Dutch defenses tighten with blackout continuance and guards at public buildings. German command cites Danish order failures after occupation of Denmark and Norway. Norwegian ships Norge and Eidsvold reportedly torpedoed at Narvik. small rescue figures given. Reuters cites Oslo occupation casualties and Norwegian moves uncertain.
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London
Iceland
Greenland
Faroe Islands
Blairsville Bank closure prompts trust hopes and FDIC plans
The Blairsville Bank & Trust Company closed on Friday after a board request. Secretary of Banking John C. Bell Jr said the action was not due to asset impairment. About 300000 of 1 372 000 in deposits were uninsured. FDIC distributions are planned next week. Owners may be paid in full from bank assets.
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Peoples Bank
Sweet
Blairsville Bank & Trust Company
John C. Bell Jr
Bell
First Nations Bank
Board of Directors
Federsl Deposit Insurance Corporation Insurance
FDIC
Stocks Rally Amid Naval News and Trade Fears
In New York on April 10 stocks swung with naval engagements affecting markets. Paper shares hit year’s highs by noon while copper rose after early weakness. Traders priced in trade restrictions with Scandinavia, with widespread quotes on major names including Chrysler, General Electric, General Motors, Exxon, Kodak, Packard, Penn, and US Steel among others.
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New York
Bald Loco
Bendix Aviat
Beily Steel
Burr
Canad Pacific
Case
Cerro de Pas
Ches and Ohio
Chrysler Corp
Colum G
Cons Edison
Consol Oil
Douglas Aittraff
Nick
Kennecott Cop
Kresge
Lehigh Port C
Lehigh Vat Co
Loew's Inc
Mack Trucks
Moitgom Ware
Nash-Kelvinate
Nat Biscuit Nat Dairy Pr
Nat Distillers
NY Central RR
North Amer Ca
Packard Motor Penn RR
Phila Read Ci Phillips Pet Pub
Sve
NJ Pure Oi Radio Corp of Reading Co
Repub Steel Reynolds Tob
Sears Hoebuck
Southern Pacific Southern Ry
Sperry Corp
Cal
Studebaker Co
Texas Corp
United Aircraft
United Corp
United Gas
Alco U
U S
Maryland
West Union
Meg Woolworth
Currie Ark Nat Gas
Penmoad Corp
Safety Meeting Friday In Rochester Office
The Indiana Council Holmes Gafety meeting will be held Friday April 13 at 1 30 p m in the Rochester Pittsburgh Coal Co office building. Discussions cover fatal accidents and safety jamboree plans with invitations to attend at 680 D.
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Indiana Council
Holmes
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Co
Jembarpe Ssineneeene Ara
Judge-Suggested Ruling On Union Deposit Mint Machine
Presiding Judge William H. Netlet raised the idea that the coin operated device from Union Deposit was a gambling machine while the court debated whether its outcome created a gambling element. Dauphin County operator Faul Kling faced charges of maintaining a gambling device, pleaded innocent, and was initially found guilty before the judgment was overturned. The defense stressed the machine offered only amusement, with no monetary reward beyond free reads and mints.
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William H. Netlet
Lewis Kunkell
Dauphin County
Commonwealth
Faul Kling
Union Deposit
Kling
Thomas PD. Caldwell
Markets Livestock and Grains Report from Pittsburgh and Chicago
Salable hogs and cattle prices shown for Pittsburgh with cattle and calf counts and ranges. Sheep steady with various clip values. In Chicago, wheat futures dipped early on European war developments with May and July contracts around 1.07 and 1.06 per bushel, corn mixed near unchanged.
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Pittsburgh
Chicago
Chamberlain cites Narvik action and sinking German vessels
Chamberlain described British naval actions in Narvik at dawn and detailed losses of German ships. He noted the sinking of the Ravensfield and six merchant vessels suspected of carrying unloaded stores, while the destroyer Havoc remained unharmed and Hotspur withdrew after heavy damage.
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Chamberlain
Ravensfield
Havoc
Hotspur
Sying
Winston Churchill
Arst Jord
Narvik
College Weather Forecast and Trade News Oddities
Forecast notes describe cooler today with increasing clouds, warmer tonight and tomorrow, showers expected Thursday afternoon. Temperature range shows a high of 43 and a low near 30 with humidity 82 percent and barometer around 29.87 inches. Separate item mentions England importing butter valued at 99,223,000, with half produced in the empire. Also a Fewnsend meeting planned for Friday at 7 PM with late Washington news on Townsend plan developments. Livery services and Welcome are noted in brief.
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England
British Empire
Diguse Pridsy
Apriath
TA P.M
Washington, D. C
Townsend Fis
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Col. Atherton
Cerd
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Beatrice Phillips
Italy
Belgium
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North Sea
United States Department of State
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Hull
Oslo Fjord
Oskarsborg
Uh—Eriisin
Rerports
Jmillon Dollara
Kuti
Thomas B. Williarte
Evernors
Oliver K. Eaton
Charles J. Margioitt
QO Campagn Fetter
Mityuit
Margiott
Margiotti
Gengers
Ralph M. Bashore
Labor and Industry
Democratic State Committee
Carl K. Deen
Resi Dent
Bayhote
Deen
Daurhin County
Democrats
Paris
Reynaud
The
Lewis
New York Transit Forces
St. Louis
Gotvention Musical Revue
Hague
Norge
Ejidsvold
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Today
Sun
Social Demokraten
Osso
Reuters
Charley A. Raub
Marian Pullip
Michigan
Einar Altndala
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