Dies tells Reds planned civil war by strike
A. Eern Chase, claiming Communist party ties in Los Angeles, testified before Dies that the party planned to trigger a general strike across industries to paralyze the nation and push toward a civil war. He described conventions, CIO alignment, and a nationwide labor movement intended to rally support for Soviet goals.
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Washington
Aeern Chase
Communist Party
Los Angeles
Dies Remembten
Stidke
Conmiunistsonpeitieo
Chase
Idaho
Les Angeles
Une Unbointerers
Une Furniture Industry
Find
Uphinister International Union
Alr
Soviet Union
United States
Dies
Dtex
Moscow
Shy
Pennsylvania Republicans rally for fall campaign after statewide primary
Pennsylvania Republicans, energized by a strong showing for Sen. Jay Cooke, convene plans for a robust fall fight while Democrats regroup to elect a new leadership. Lawrence split with Guffey backed Walter Jones in a race won by the senator by nearly 100000 votes.
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Phezadelpata
Ami
Poennsyivinia
Lodiv Os
Manny
Tempcrate
Tinvid L Lawreunce
U. S
Joseph M. Gusfoy
Lawrence
Guffey
Walter A. Jones
Pittsburgh
Jones
William MN
Mary
Democratic State Committee
Jay Cooke
Philadelphia
Washington Hints at New War Legislation and Naval Actions
April reports indicate President Roosevelt proposing emergency measures to expand wartime powers. The Navy tests new coast defenses as British and Belgian actions unfold. U.S. House votes to fund defenses and override a veto while European battles pivot near Narvik and the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vifho
Warlangton
Tava
Brepidout Hatsevalt
Philipplive
Nazis Tighten Grip on West Norway Coast
German forces drive north of Oslo inching toward Trondheim and the Atlantic coast as they push past Lillehammer and ringebu while British forces suffer air attacks at Namsos and Trondheim. The front lines split Norway into three zones with Trondheim held by Germans and Allied landings at Namsos and Andalsnos.
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Stockholm
Oslo
Trondhalm
Norway
Tares TX
Trondheim
Ronbers
Naa
Clonma
Seaboard
Orthus
Roros
Ringebu
Lillehammer
Saad
Namsos
Steinkjer
Nameos
Burial of Flame Victims Speeds in Natchez
Natchez officials rushed funeral preparations for Lake Brand fire victims after a church building blaze trapped many. The Red Cross agreed to fund funeral expenses for families unable to cover costs. nine Chicago Orchestra members were identified, with five others missing.
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Natchez
Mins
Iy - Natchos
Doe Saris
Hyde Jenking
Moneswasters Social
Walter Barnes
Chicago Orchestra
Jay Night
Viettina
Red Cross
Chicaco Orchestra
Lash Hight
Orchestra Membes Oscaped
Bristol GOPs Charge Denied In Sullivan County Row
Sullivan county Republican leaders deny that the executive committee was chosen without proper consultation. B. M. Brown of the Equity Republican organization says the four officers and three vice chairmen approved the slate in line with party wishes from the April 15 convention. The dispute centers on district selections and when the committee met to confirm appointments.
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Sullivan County
Republican Executive Committee
Blountville
B. M. Brown
Equity Renuhliemm Organization
Pecoide Ange
Brown
Ain Foverr
Clyde Reser, Jr
N. B. Remine
Bristol
Charles Keener
Kingsport
Grown
Mare
Ain Blacerh
Taynn Garton
Qi Kinasport
Hoon
Repubean
Cameras Offered to Scouts for Rifles in Wildlife Drive
The Chattanooga Humane Society proposes to trade in air rifles for cameras. Superintendent John Henry urges boys to substitute photography for hunting as schools close, aiming to curb impulse to use air guns with a camera as incentive.
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Chattanooga
Chittanooga Humaine Society
Swan eAeras
John Henry
Postal Code Mystery Solved by Clerk Miss Myers
A penny postal card bore a coded address. Miss Myers deciphered the code at home and wrote the correct address, sending the card to Big Stone Gap. The delay to the War Board was only a day or two.
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Ruth Byers
Miss Myers
Big Stone Gap
Strange Odyssey Ends Up in Court
In Seattle on April 2 1941 the Satko family ark voyage derailed by a court action. Paul Satko and six children remained in custody or detention while a defense committee and local authorities debated the legality and safety of the Alaska bound home made craft and its impact on the family.
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Seattle
Paul Sato
Wnd
Alaska
Iberty
Satka
Tacoma
Guy
Loking Tse
Lie Masters
Matos
Péilets
Belle Wis
Haerman
Liserate
Defense Convinisbee
Bishop Guilty in Slaying of Another Bishop
Chester County circuit court found Cratas Rishon Pay guilty of first degree murder in the slaying of Syorureald Johnie Allene Thompson. The jury set a potential life term in the state Industrial Training School, with possible transfer to the penitentiary as the case moves to sentencing. Judge Frank Johnson set May hearings for the sentencing and new-trial motions, with sentencing to follow.
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Mendersanter
Chester
Cratas
Willa
Britain weighs suppressing red activity during war
London April 85 Sir John Anderson the home secretary told the House of Commons he is studying measures to curb propaganda and suppress small groups suspected of hindering the war effort. He warned that persistent attempts to impede the war cannot be ignored and will be discussed with labor and liberal party members before any defense regulation tightening.
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London
John Anderson
Home Security
House of Commons
John
Efort
Labor
Liberal
Sir Dala
M. Piis
Knoxville Paper Printed On Pine
Knoxville edition published on pine paper from Southern Paper Mills Inc Texas. The issue notes a tribute to southern industry and mentions high speed presses and a factory operation amid regional production details.
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Knoxville
Apel
Southern Bing
Yoysoli Industey
Oreattel Jofant
Southern Paper Mills, Inc
Wear Lufitin
Texas
Norwegian Front in Flux as Allied Withdraw Near Lillehammer
Allied forces pull back from Lillehammer amid intensified German pressure north of Trondheim. Reports say British and Norwegian troops face heavy fighting near Steinkjer and Narvik while German infantry dig in and supply ships await off Bergen. Cold, rugged Norway complicates operations as lines tighten.
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England
Gergen
Shawna
London
Norway
Lillehammer
Oslo
War Office
Trondheim
Steinkjer
Narvik
Myra
Steinnkjer
Trondheign Fjord
Qtr
Dombas
Trondheim- Oslo
Scan
Lilleelvedalen
Osterdaien
Dormbas
Norwis
Bergan
Deelgs
Nazis See Army Striding North From Oslo Front
Berlin reports German troops pushing along parallel rail lines north of Oslo have reached Tynad and Ringebu in long strides beyond former outposts. The German news agency said new troops and war materials were sent from Oslo to augment forces, with Narvik shelled and Allied resistance continuing.
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Berlin
Oslo
Tynad
Ringebu
DNB
Tyneet
Guribrandsdal
Lil Ichammer
DWE
Steinissor
Solath
Trondheim
Sweden
Norway
Girl Wins $3500 In Baby Mix Up Suit
In Los Angeles a jury awarded Mrs Princes Mahoney and her husband $20 500 against a hospital for mental suffering from a baby mix up The award of $3 500 was allotted to the Mahoneys as damages for the wife Mrs Mahoney claims she was repeatedly given different babies and told one was hers The case centers on a 22 year old woman and her husband who raised a child awaiting confirmation if the child is truly theirs.
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Los Angeles
Princes Mahonex
Germans Capture Trondheim and Enter Unopposed
Captain Willi McHale of the American freighter Mormac Life described German forces landing at Trondheim in daylight with destroyers and a battlecruiser. He said Norwegians offered no resistance as troops moved ashore and the ship then reached New York harbor after a perilous North Sea voyage.
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Nea Yori
Willi McHale
Mormarsen
McHale
Erman
Ley
Cerman Mane
New York Harbor
Goria
Lonhane
Bergen
Melale
Can
vonUnus
Momellvil
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REDS
Billy White
Brooklyn
Huloe Sie Ty
Tink Lin
Billy
Tilly
Pennsylvania
Demos
Mlilenh
Todiy
Eniel
Cerna Ain Force
Alec
Noraviny
Bedi
Brussels
Nye Vert Pleritt
Ion
CAA
Federal Grand Jury
Tava Iilietee
Troahien
Signi Ly CiNen
Emmy Parces
Allirs
West Norway
Hlmer Petkhrson
Great Britain
Strange Odyssey
Bishop
Britain
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