Germans Claim Allies on Run in Central Norway
In Washington the House entered a sixth day of debate over broad waivers to the wage hour law. Proposals to exempt agricultural processing workers multiply as Rep Buck D Calif pushes an exemption for about 200000 more workers in small farm cooperatives. Chamber of Commerce resolutions demand repeal or revision of Wagner Act amid the controversy.
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Grover Bane
Buck D-Catiff
Buck
United States Chamber of Commerce
Alan
Bose
House
Calif
Wadsworth
WPA seeks broader relief program revisions
Washington May 2 WPA officials asked Congress for expanded discretion in relief funds The proposal includes restoring federal theater projects removal of the 2000 construction cap waiving local 25 percent matching and reducing layoff protection for WPA workers to 15 days The request also outlines discretionary limits for local sponsor contributions and aims to keep projects accessible to poorer communities
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WPA
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House Appropriations
Roosevelt
Harrington
Legignntors
Ren Wea
Last Minute War and Political Briefs From May Reports
The notes cover U S Senate overriding a veto on travel and food allowances for service members in the Philippines, a recall request for Myron Taylor by Methodist leaders, a market dump disrupting supplies in Chicago, German actions near British vessels, and Governor Cooper's silence on Grange Dempster’s renomination bid.
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Senate
Pope Pius XII Links War to Thirst for Power
Vatican reports Pope Pius XII says greed for power and human revetousness fuel the conflict in Barone. In a brief St. Peter's address during canonizations he condemns lust for power, urges intercession for peace, and blesses two new saints, including a French nun and a humble Italian girl.
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Pius XII
Barone
St. Peter's
Ninara
Pius XVI
St. Pater's
Endorsement of New Deal Sought by Two Senators
Two Democratic senators Wheeler of Montana and Pittman of Nevada urged endorsement of Roosevelt's administration in the party platform. They warned against any retreat as political death and called for a platform pledging to keep out of war, align prices with industry, reduce unemployment, and denounce totalitarianism.
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Wheeler
Montana
Pittman
Nevada
Roosevelt
Rooevelt
Garner
E. F. Germany
Clara Driscall
Carnov
Roosevel Chat Lye
Movamant
Germany
Dempster Enters Governor's Race in Tennessee
Nashville May 2 Dempster of Ternavile announces candidacy for governor on a reform platform including repeal of the poll tax law He says the people are determined to take charge of their government Former Knoxville official and tax commissioner leads opposition to Cooper Wit assired Loday of opposition expected from observers but Mitchell unlikely to run
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Govenor Cooper Wit
Loday
George R. Dempster
Termavile
Torming Tenessee
Knoxville
Dempster
Hera
Cooper
Fitehe
Democratic Women Gather for National Institute in Capital
More than 4 700 Democratic women arrived in Washington for the first National Institute of Govern ment under the Democratic National Committee. The crowd strained housing capacity as DC Democrats pledged to shelter visitors if needed. Postmaster Wartin addressed the opening session praising women’s party work.
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National Institute of
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Greece Calls More Troops in Fear Italy
Greek officers totaling ten were drafted on May 5 amid fears Italy may join the war on Nazi side. US Ambassador Phillips, after talks with Mussolini, reported Italy would stay non belligerent for at least ten days. Britain said heavy damage hit German bases in Norway and Denmark in raids.
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Unite States
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Denmark
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Aalbore
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Andalsnes
Oslo
Trondheim
Bergen
United States
Kingsport Leaders Welcome Business Tour Participants
Kingsport merchants host Better Homes Week tour luncheon at the Civic auditorium inviting guests to return annually. Kingsport Times editor William J. McAuliffe urges the touring party to make the city a regular destination. Sullivan County federation president Mary Spaho commends local business leaders for fostering growth and community ties.
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Spennin
Mary Spaho
Sullivan County
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May Day Cold Snap Hits Kingsport Area
Severe winds and a deep frost disrupted May Day activities in Kingsport and surrounding Sullivan County. Temperature fell 35 degrees in 24 hours, with a 38 degree minimum, threatening fruit crops and marking the coldest May 2 in decades.
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Norwegians Report German Retreat in Glomma Sector
Norwegian troops aided by foreign volunteers move west from the Swedish border and south through the Glomma river valley as German forces fall back. Reports say Sweden’s coast and Kaliegat clash with German ships while Germans withdraw to protect lines.
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Rorar
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Trondhaim
Sweden
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Tension in Italy revived by fleet move
The report from Rome says a British and French battle fleet in the Mediterranean renewed tension after Italian disclaimers of immediate war. US Ambassador Phillips received assurances from Count Ciano that Yugoslavia is safe. Chamberlain noted the fleet moving toward Alexandria.
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Richard G. Maslock
Rome
Minist Chamberlain
House of Commons
United States
William Phillips
Galeazao Ciano
Yugoslavia
Chamberlain
Mediterranean
Alexandria
Britain
WPA timekeeper pleads guilty in Mayville case
Lt Herbert Nelson, WPA timekeeper, pleads guilty to collecting money under duress for his own gain. He is held on a 500 bond to await federal grand jury action convening May 27. Virgil O. Chambers, previously dismissed, pleads innocent to fraud charge linked to depriving WPA workers of funds. awaiting grand jury action.
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Herbert Nelson
WPA
U. S
Pike Powers
Federal Grand Pay
Virgil O. Chambers
Nazi War Chest of Convertible Assets in Norway Denmark
U.S. officials estimate Germany held more than 200 million in convertible assets in Norway and Denmark before the invasions. The Federal Reserve noted gold reserves and wartime transfers, with Norway and Denmark freezing assets in the United States as President Roosevelt moved to block transfers. Preliminary figures cited Norway around 88 million and Denmark about 31 million in assets, with earlier gold shipments to London and the United States.
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Llord Lehrdas
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Ravney
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Roosevelt
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Oslo
Austria
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Chamberlain Says Norway Campaign Abandoned With No Loss
Prime Minister Chamberlain announced the withdrawal of all British forces from Andalsnes without losses. He said Germany’s air and naval superiority prevented a southern drive on Trondheim and outlined Allied fleet movements toward Alexandria. He claimed Norway is not conquered and cited German losses in the campaign while warning Norway must not become a sideshow.
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