German forces advance in Norway and Denmark
The German high command says occupation of key Norwegian objectives is proceeding rapidly with all three arms in cooperation. Norwegian resistance at most points has ceased and Danish troops were ordered not to resist. A second communique reports German bombers heavily damaged a British battleship and other vessels at Scapa Flow.
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Berlin
Norway
Denmark
Scapa Flow
Louis P. Lochner
Germany
Sweden
Holland
London
England
France
Scandinavia
Illinois voters weigh third term views in primaries
Illinois held presidential preference primaries with Roosevelt and Garner in the Democratic race and Dewey sole in the Republican field. Forecasts cited a record turnout near 3 million as voters chose nine statewide nominations and delegates for the national convention.
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Chicago
Midwest
Illinois
Roosevelt
Garner
Wisconsin
United States
Dewey
Edward J. Kelly
Chicago Democratic Organization
Leniency Granted in LSU WPA Fraud Sentences
Federal Judge Wayne G. Borah gave leniency to Eugene Barksdale former LSU assistant construction superintendent after he pleaded guilty to 21 counts of WPA labor and materials diversions. Barksdale received three years probation and a $500 fine due to a good record and restitution. Edgar N. Jackson also got three years probation and a $2,000 fine for diverting WPA labor and materials to his private residence. George Caldwell, previously charged, has liquidated his share and is no longer facing active counts.
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Baton Rouge
Eugene Barksdale
Louisiana State University
Wayne G. Borah
Barksdale
WPA
Borah
Edgar N. Jackson
Jackson
George Caldwell
Caldwell
Final date set for primary petitions in Louisiana
The Louisiana state Democratic central committee fixed April 1 as the last date for voters to file petitions to choose state convention delegates. Chairman Frank J. Looney said parish committees will decide their own methods for selecting delegates and that the state committee will not interfere. No primary was held in this section. Parish committees are choosing delegates or arranging other methods under the state committee’s guidance.
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Shreveport
State
Democratic Central Committee
Frank J. Looney
Looney
Germany invades Norway and Denmark in rapid Scandinavian offensive
German forces cross into Norway and Denmark by land sea and air to counter British activity. Norwegian resistance forms while Denmark yields. Britain and France pledge full aid to Norway as Sweden mobilizes and Holland raises alarm. German mines and naval actions accompany the advance as occupat ion proceeds.
Louisiana Bakers Open Convention in Baton Rouge
The Louisiana Bakers Association opened its ninth annual convention in Baton Rouge with about 400 bakers and allied tradesmen attending. President Al M. Cadwell of Baton Rouge said the science and nutritious value of bread would be key topics, with attendees also from Texas Arkansas Oklahoma and Mississippi.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana Bakers Association
al M. Cadwell
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Mississippi
Jones accuses governor of noncooperation at dinner in New Orleans
Governor-Designate Sam Jones told a citizens dinner that the Long administration shows no inclination to cooperate and warns he will cut waste and restore state finances. He thanked supporters, pledged honest methods to save revenue, and described voters as crusaders who lifted Louisiana from crime and corruption.
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New Orleans
Sam Jones
Earl K. Long
Jones
Louisiana
Gellette Names Staff Personnel for Confederate Order
General O. R. Gellette, 94, of Shreveport, adjutant general of the Order of the Stars and Bars, announces his staff appointments all with colonel rank. Dolph Frantz inspector general Roy Price quartermaster general Rupert Peyton commissary general Dr J E Knighton surgeon general C P Couch judge advocate general Rev M E Dodd chaplain general W R Hirsch paymaster general. All staff members are from Shreveport. General Homer Atkinson of Petersburg, Virginia, is commander in chief with headquarters in Richmond.
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Shreveport
O. R. Gellette
Order of the Stars and Bars
Confederate States Army
Dolph Frantz
Roy Price
Rupert Peyton
J. E. Knighton
C. P. Couch
M. E. Dodd
W. R. Hirsch
Homer Atkinson
Petersburg
The
Richmond, Va
Dr. Peter E. Magoun Dies. Vidalia Surgeon Was Coroner
Dr. Peter Earnest Magoun 57, physician of Vidalia and coroner of Concordia parish for 12 years, died yesterday in a Natchez hospital. He is survived by his widow Lucy Dickson of Natchez and two sons P. E. Magoun Jr. of Bernice and Nolan A. Magoun of Vidalia.
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Ferriday
Peter Earnest Magoun
Vidalia
Concordia Parish
Natchez, Miss
Lucy Dickson
Natchez
P. E. Magoun, Jr
Bernice
Nolan A. Magoun
War spreads as Germany invades Norway and Denmark
AP dispatch notes Germany’s invasion of Norway and Denmark with Norwegian resistance, Denmark capitulating, and Britain pledging full aid. It reports Oslo government fleeing, Bergen and Trondheim occupied, and Allied plans to counter in Scandinavia while Germany aims to secure vital supply routes.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Norway
Denmark
Britain
Berlin
Scandinavia
High Command
Reich
Paris
Oslo
Hamar
Oslofjord
Bergen
Trondheim
Belgrade
High Authority
Yugoslavia
Hungary
Bulgaria
Rumania
Danube
Washington
United States
Harriman
Hague
Netherlands
Rome
Italy
Mussolini
Foreign Office
European War Engulfs Scandinavia In Sudden Invasion
German land sea and air forces invaded Norway and Denmark capturing Oslo and Copenhagen. Norway resisted at a defense line between Oslo and Hamar while government fled to Hamar. Denmark capitulated with little resistance as Germany sought control of vital supply routes.
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Associated Press
Norway
Denmark
Oslo
Copenhagen
Scandinavia
Germany
Hamar
United States
J. Borden Harriman
Stockholm
Paris
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Body of 24 year old Albert Guillie recovered after storm
Recovery last night of the body of Albert Guillie 24 near Barataria raises the death toll from storms that hit Amite Barataria and other areas Sunday. Guillie was found in the bayou where his houseboat overturned. his wife also drowned as agencies aided rehabilitation in Amite the hardest hit area.
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Associated Press
Albert Guillie
Barataria
Amite
Guillie
Federal Aid Plans Approved for Louisiana Roads
Washington April 9 The federal roads administration announced plans approved for 64 miles of federal aid highway in Louisiana as part of the 1940 improvement program. The nationwide program covers 12 825 miles of highway 413 grade crossing eliminations 105 obsolete structures rebuilt and safety protections at 1 116 crossings. It also proposes eliminating 14 railroad grade crossings and protecting 15 crossings with devices during 1940. Louisiana allocations include 652 720 for federal aid system 215 572 for secondary roads and 464 383 for grade crossing hazards with federal share for the season totaling 4 302 562 out of 13 515 004 project costs.
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Washington
Federal Roads Administration
Louisiana
Bureau
Livestock Show Opens With $250000 Value on Exhibit
Baton Rouge hosts an annual horse and 4-H fat stock show at LSU's agricultural center beginning tomorrow through Sunday. Amateurs replace professional rodeo for extra prize money, while top walking horse class draws world champion contenders from Louisiana Texas Mississippi and Tennessee. About 150 valuable horses from four states compete across multiple events.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University
Louisiana
University
W. M. Rabin
South
Rabin
Texas
Mississippi
Tennessee
New Shock in Europe Tests U S Policy and Evacuations
The State Department reported from Oslo that Norwegian capital residents fled as German planes harassed the city and anti aircraft batteries fought back. Officials noted 1967 Americans in Norway, 552 in Denmark, and 1152 in Sweden with planned moves to countryside areas if needed. Washington faced evacuations and a new presidential proclamation amid expanding conflict in Scandinavia.
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Washington
State Department
Oslo
Raymond BE. Cox
Legation
Harriman
Hamar
Norway
Denmark
Germany
Sweden
Europe
Scandinavia
Stockholm
Six Men Charged in Union Parish Election Fraud
Six Union parish men entered pleas of innocence in federal court on charges of election fraud tied to the January 16 Democratic primary. Defendants include H. Fred Futch and C Mouton Futch with Allen Futch Grady Tatum Warner Tucker and Horace Lee Daniela. The indictment accuses a scheme to alter clerk of court elections by replacing original commissioners at Cherry Ridge to favor Futch and other candidates through miscounting and fraudulent pretenses. The men posted $2,000 bonds and await further arraignments and motions as the grand jury session continues.
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Union Parish
United States District
Malcolm £. LaFargue
Gaston L. Porterie
Federal Grand Jury
H. Fred Futch
C. Mouton Futch
Allen Futch
Grady Tatum
Warner A. Tucker
Horace Lee Daniela
United States Marshall
Cherry Ridge
Fred Futch
Futch
Digby Resigns From Louisiana Training Institute Board
Monroe attorney S. L. Digby has resigned from the board of governors of the Louisiana Training Institute. No successor named by Governor Earl K. Long. Other board members listed are J. Lloyd Wassen and A. S. Tidwell.
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S. L. Digby
Monroe
Louisiana Training Institute
Earl K. Long
J. Lloyd Wassen
A. S. Tidwell
Norway Falls to German Invasion Amid Allied Push
Reports from Stockholm to London claim the 26,000 ton German battleship Gneisenau may have been sunk and allied forces pledge full aid to Norway. Britain vows naval support as Norway surrenders Oslo to German control. Oslo police chief resigns and Germans replace officials.
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London
Stockholm
Amsterdam
Gneisenau
St. Francisville Post Office Sees 150000 Mail On Busy Day
In St Francisville Louisiana more than 150000 pieces of mail were stamped yesterday in the busiest day the local post office has known. A one cent stamp bearing John James Audubon was released for sale before being sent to other post offices.
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ST. Francisville
John James Audubon
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