Britain Urges Reds See Basis For Pact
London reports say Soviet Russia insists on continuing normal trade with Germany as a condition for a British Russian commercial agreement. Britain invited concrete proposals. Maisky in Moscow drafts instructions. Britain promises to prevent re export of British or other goods to Germany and to keep trade on Moscow aligned lines. Greenland status under review by Britain and Canada. Air services diverted to defensive needs though efforts to resume transatlantic flights continue.
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R.A. Butler
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Russia
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Newport Youth Held In Road House Slaying Case
Wallace Taylor a 19 year old youth was jailed in Newport Tenn in connection with the murder and wounding at a roadhouse run by Decatur Johnson 31 and Mrs Tila Kate Vermillion 31. Sheriff Charles Misher said Taylor would be charged with murder and wounding. The case arose after a quarrel when Johnson dismissed Taylor as an employee. The sheriff stated Taylor claimed self defense saying Johnson advanced with an iron pick. John Holden examined the body noting multiple gunshot wounds.
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Taft Confident of Leading Dewey in Delegates
Washington April 2 Despite Dewey leading in primary pledged delegates Taft said he expected to win more votes than Dewey at the national convention His managers estimate 800 to 1200 of the 2000 delegates with support from southern unpledged groups Ohio primary results and neighboring states influence his strength Roosevelt's delegate lead rose to 275 after Pennsylvania vote Republicans had picked 411 of 1000 delegates Democrats 828 of 1084 Six more Republicans to be chosen today in Delaware Pennsylvania nominations did not bind delegates and Dewey claimed a lead in pledged delegates through unbinding primaries
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Hot Potato Suit Ends Back at Start in Kingsport Case
A long running Hot Potato suit collapses back to its original position after hearings before Magistrate M. Id. Chase and defense motions. Ralph Purhapy and associates faced dismissal on abuse grounds with a 30 day appeal window to the next Kingsport term.
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GOP Leaders Stand Pat On County Committee Rift Expected
Sullivan County Republicans authorized to appoint an executive committee stood firm amid a potential rift. The full committee meets in Blountville tomorrow to defend the action and nominate candidates for August elections.
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Former Detroit Mayor Indicted In Lottery Rackets Case
Former Detroit mayor Richard W Reading and 134 others were indicted by a county grand jury on charges of conspiracy to operate lottery and numbers rackets. Prosecutor Dineen McCrea and chief investigator H. Colburn are named. Indictments include current and former police officials linked to gambling protection and racket operations.
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Fred W. Frahm
John P. McCarthy
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Arthur Ryckman
Tragedy in Natchez Dance Hall: 212 Die in Fire Crowd
Natchez Mississippi reports 212 Black dancers perished when the Rhythm Night Club burned last night. Survivors describe rapid blaze through dry Spanish moss as victims clustered at entrances. Hospitals and morgues overwhelmed. many deaths occurred en route or after treatment.
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Kaifeng Retaken by Chinese Army
Kaifeng in Henan province reportedly fell to Chinese forces, marking the first provincial capital to revert since the war began. Central News Agency says Chinese attackers breached gates, destroyed Japanese detachments, and occupied the city from four directions near the Lunghai railway. Confirmation awaited from Chinese military circles.
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Late News Reports DYNAMITE BLAST DISRUPTS POWER SERVICE
A dynamite blast disrupted TVA power service to Tennexsen Copper Company and surrounding communities for more than seven hours early today. Investigation ordered into two primaries as officials seek causes and damages.
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Nazi Troop Ships Reported Headed for Swedish Shores
German officials claimed southern Norway was secured between Oslo and Stavanger while acknowledging a British threat in the far north. British air raids hit five German bases, sank two patrol vessels, and targeted Sylt, Aalborg, Kristiansand, Stavanger, and Stavanger area.
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Claims Reds Lead Radio Operators Infiltrate War Effort
Washington April a4. Fred M Howe testified before a committee that high officials of the American Communications Association are Communists who planned to help set up a Leviet system in the event of war. He said he saw a man named Strano, identified as a Communist, connected to radiograms for the yacht Sea Land owned by Joseph E Davies. Howe also charged the ACA executive board used a "good squad" to oust him as an official of Local 3 of the American Radio Telegraphers Association. He asserted long-standing Communist ties among ACA leaders.
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Germany sets British naval losses at sixty one
Berlin April 24 The German official news agency D N B stated that British naval units were sunk damaged or incapacitated by German air and naval forces April 1 to 14 Two week totals from German high command daily communiques show five cruisers ten destroyers fourteen submarines and three transports sunk or sunk aflame plus seven battleships eight cruisers one aircraft carrier eight transports and five destroyers struck or severely damaged This counters Allied claims of naval losses.
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Roosevelt silent on Mackenzie King visit in Georgia
President Roosevelt and Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King met at Warm Springs in a vacation setting. Officials stressed no political significance, insisting the visit was a routine courtesy with no policy implications, while reporters debated potential hemispheric implications. King prepared to depart for Atlanta and onward travel.
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Nazis Embarking at Baltic Point Across From Sweden
Paris dispatch reports German troops and transport ships with ice breakers leaving Baltic ports opposite southern Sweden. French sources call this an evident menace after Norway and Denmark invasions, with Allied plans to counter any new assault. Western front activity subdued with routine patrols and minimal aerial ops.
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Norwegian Bus Drivers Die in Nazi Attack Incident
Three Norwegian bus drivers pressed into service were said to have been killed when German troops reportedly ran their vehicles over the road and many passengers perished. The account was reported by Meldat Haanes, a staff writer for a Norwegian newspaper, upon arrival in Stockholm.
PTA Congress Studies Charges Youth Not Fitted for Freedom
Knoxville reports detail the Tennessee Congress of Parents and Teachers debating whether education has failed to prepare modern youth for liberty and democracy. Mrs. Scott Wood of Little Rock warns of civic apathy, urging instruction to help graduates tackle life’s problems and strengthen responsible citizenship.
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Youth For Freedom
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