Reynaud Says Denmark Norway Invasion Seen As Failure
Paris April 10 Premier Paul Reynaud told the French senate that half of Germanys high seas fleet is exposed to Allied forces and Narvik is bottled up The premier warned that Sweden iron ore will be blocked and Germany will be cut off from Denmark and Norway He insisted the Scandinavian invasion was a failure and Germany must greatly enlarge its front to keep pace with Allied resolve
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Reynaud
Denmark
Norway
Paris
Germany
Great Britain
France
Paul Reynaud Tole
Narvile
Narvik
North Sea
Adolf Hitler
Kuy
New Castle
Raccoon Attack Foreshadows Trouble in Gaston Park Enclosure
Owen Fox of Gaston Park reports adding a female raccoon to his animal house bringing the total to nine pairs. The next day the raccoon attacked a female groundhog through a heavy wire partition, choking it to death. Fox notes raccoons are usually placid but can be vicious, raiding poultry yards and fishing streams.
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Owen Fox
Gaston’ Park
Daily Weather Report Summary for 24-Hour Period
United States weather statistics for the 24 hours ending 5 p.m. Tuesday show a high of 54 degrees and a low of 38 with 0.04 inches of precipitation. River stage stands at 7.8 feet. Figures for the same date last year recorded a high of 47, a low of 22, and 5 inches of precipitation.
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United States
Married Seventy One Years Anniversary For Ramsey Couple
Mr and Mrs J E Ramsey longtime New Wilmington residents observe their seventy first wedding anniversary today The couple wed April 10 1869 with Rev John McCrumb officiating Their family marked past anniversaries with large gatherings but plan a quiet celebration this year The Ramseys have spent their entire time together at the western outskirts of New Wilmington.
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J. E. Ramsey
New, Wilmington
Ramsey
John McCrumb
Wilmington
Methodist
Loss of Two Cruisers Admitted by Nazis
Berlin reports Nazi Germany admits sinking the cruisers Bluecher and Karlsruhe during operations in Norway. Bluecher struck a mine. Karlsruhe damaged by Norwegian shore batteries amid efforts to extend protectorate over Scandinavian states. Allied credit denied by German high command. Continued on pages two.
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Pierre J
Huss International News Service
Berlin
Nazi Germany Today
Bluecher
Karlsruhe
Norway
Reich
Scandinavia
Germany
New Castle
Three Candidates Certified For New Castle Postmaster
Acting Postmaster Samuel R. Megown, William R. Hanna, and Jesse M. Rice were certified by the Civil Service Commission as the three candidates eligible for appointment as New Castle postmaster. President Roosevelt will pick after consulting Senator Guffey. the decision follows an examination held last December. Megown led the ratings. Hanna was second. Rice third, with any of the three possible for appointment.
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Arthur C. Wimner
Washington
New, Castle News
Washington,d. C
Samuel R. Megown
William R. Hanna
Jesse M. ‘Rice
Civil Service Commission
New Castle
Roosevelt
Guffey
Megown
Hanna
Rice
Sweden Establishes Partial Air Raid Precaution
Sweden declared a state of partial air protection effective at noon. The decree avoids mass evacuations or city blackouts but applies to specific air raid precaution measures. Prime Minister Per Albin Hansson's government said neutrality in the Norway conflict guided the decision after informing Germany.
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International News Service
Stockholm
Per Albin Hansson
Germany
Norway
Reloh
Two Norwegian Ships Sink In Narvik Harbor Attack
Bulletin from Stockholm reports that about 540 Norwegian and more than a score British sailors were killed when German destroyers attacked Narvik harbor during yesterday's occupation. The Norge and Eidsvold, 4166 and 560 crewed ships, were torpedoed. only 20 were rescued, including the Norge’s commander, as bombers and fighters supported the assault.
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International News Service
Stockholm
Norge
Eidsvold
Narvik
Unidenti
Fage
Nebraska Elects GOP Congressman in Special Race
President Roosevelt led Garner by a wide margin in national returns while Nebraska backed Dewey in the Republican presidential sweep. A Nebraska special congressional election produced a GOP win that reversed Democratic control since 1922, with the statewide vote showing a Republican tilt in both presidential and senatorial primaries.
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Garner
Illinois
Nebraska
G.O. P
Roosevelt
Britain May Declares Temporary Protectorate Over Greenland
London reports Britain may declare a temporary protectorate over Greenland Iceland and the Faroe Islands, Danish crown dependencies, due to Denmark being deemed enemy territory. Spokesmen say Britain intends to block any German claim to these territories.
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International News Service
London
Great Britain
Greenland
Iceland
Faroe Islands
Denmark
Britain
Germany
Britain to Fight for Norway Against Nazi Invasion
British Foreign Secretary Viscount Halifax declared Britain will fight on behalf of Norway even if the Norwegian government negotiates with Germany. He affirmed Britain's resolve to strike back at the Reich for the invasion of Scandinavia and cautioned neutrals that such negotiations would not curb Allied determination. He suggested Germany's motive may reflect internal weakness, not a shift in Allied aims.
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Britain
Norway
Robert G. Nixon
Duresa
North Sea
Atlantic
Great Britain
Scandinavia
Germany
France
Naval Battle Recounted in Commons Report
In the House of Commons Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain described British naval action at Narvik. Five British destroyers engaged six German destroyers of the latest type, supported by shore batteries and newly mounted shore guns. The Hardy was involved. (Continued on Page Two)
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International News Service
London
Narvik
House of Commons
Neville, Chamberlain
Hardy
New Castle
Admiralty
Hunter
Dewey Wins Nebraska Primary Over Vandenberg
Thomas F. Dewey, the New York prosecutor, secured a second consecutive victory over Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg in the Nebraska Republican presidential preference race. In 1,121 of 2,033 precincts, Dewey led with 50,118 votes to 37,688 for Vandenberg, while Roosevelt, unsupported, had 52,278 votes. Nebraska to send 11 delegates to each national convention.
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International, News Service
Lincoln
Neb
Thomas F. Dewey
New York
Arthur H. Vandenburg
Michigan
Wisconsin
Dewey
Nebraska
Vandenberg
Roosevelt
New Castle
Deaths in Beaver County and surrounding areas
Manuel Rabingon aged 87 of 413 East Garfield Avenue dies. Nettie Wane Albert aged 70 of Warreny O Mary. Elizabeth Edeling, 71, of Round 25 Round Street. Charles Brown, 64, of Darlington Township in Beaver County.
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Manuel Rabingon
Garfield Avenir
Nettie Wane Albert
O. Mary
Elizabeth Edeling
Charles. Brown
Darlington Township
Beaver
Two British Destroyers Lost In Norway
London reports two British destroyers in action off Narvik Norway with Hunter sunk and Hardy beached amid engagements along Norway's western coast. German cruisers are believed sunk or damaged. unconfirmed report claims a German cruiser may have gone down. The clash hints at a broader Allied push to land forces and seize occupied ports.
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Charles A. Smith
London
Norway
Shirley Temple May Quit Movies
Hollywood April 10 Shirley Temple may retire from the screen when her 20th Century Fox contract expires in 14 months. Mrs George Temple says the child star will wish to enjoy a normal childhood with school play and relaxation.
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International News Service
Hollywood
Anxioiiy
Shirley
Iceland Declares Independence from Denmark
In Reykjavik on April 10 Iceland virtually seceded from Denmark. Parliament proclaimed that the German invasion nullified the king’s royal authority, transferring full government power to the Icelandic ministry. Iceland becomes independent, ending Danish sovereignty under the king.
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International News Service
Reykjavik
Iceland
Denmark
Christian
New Castle
Nazis And Allies Locked In Death Struggle Off Norwegian Coast
German and Norwegian vessels fought a massive sea battle off Norway with air and naval actions reported by Berlin Paris London. Claims varied on ship losses including Dunkerque hit and destroyers damaged or sunk. reports clashed over the battle's outcome.
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International
Germany
Alles
Norwegian
Norway
Clarmn
Paris
Berlin
London
Dunkerque
Germany massing 600 bombers to oppose navies
Paris dispatch says Germany has massed 600 heavy bombing planes at Oslo and Bergen to counter French and British naval forces. Reports also say German aerial transports landed additional troops at Narvik amid increasing Allied pressure in the region.
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International News Service
Paris
Germany
Oslo
Bergen
Narvik
Norwegians Battle On Southern Front Says Nygaardsvald
International News Service reports fighting between German and Norwegian forces on Norway's southern front. Norwegian Premier Johann Nygaardsvald announced to Helsinki sources that the government will not surrender to the Reich.
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Bulletin International News Service
Paris
Norway
Helsinki
Finland
Johann Nygaardsvald
Rauvy
New Castle
Russian Fleet Concentrating in Arctic Ports
London dispatch says the Russian Arctic fleet is concentrating at Murmansk and Petsamo with heavy troop concentrations reported in Petsamo. The report, carried by Cinternational News Service via the London Evening Standard, notes strategic buildup in the region.
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London
Murmansk
Petsamo
London Evening ‘Standard
Stockholm
Arthur Mometer Applauds Fishing as True Sport
The subject shows strong enthusiasm for fishing over golf or baseball, describing fishing as a warm, spirited pursuit. He notes the day is fifty six degrees and hints at the sport's appeal, suggesting there may be merit in the craft and discipline of rod and reel.
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Arthur
H. Vandenberg
Mich
State Committee
Miinels
Chicago
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Denmar
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Shirley Temple
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Arthur Mometer
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