Norway Fights To Check Drive By Nazi Troops
Norway fights valiantly as reinforced German troops advance and Allies mobilize air and sea forces for a major offensive. British, German, and Swedish reports conflict over landings in Narvik and Namsos while naval clashes loom off northern Norway amid fierce aerial bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
International News Service
London
Berlin
Namsos
Trondheim
Stockholm
Skaggerak
Katteprat
Narvik
Norwegian
Winter Weather Grips Nation From Coast To Gulf
Winter conditions spread across the nation with snow in New York and freezing temperatures in the Midwest. Southern California enjoyed heat while the central states faced bitter cold. Three deaths in Indiana were linked to the cold as milder weather was forecast for tomorrow or Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
California
New York
Metropoli
Midwest
Atlantic
Rockies
Gulf
Mexico
Florida
Texas
Panhandle
Bidney
Neb
Central States
Indiana
Grace Badger
Sweden Warned by Nazi Germany in April Broadcast
Berlin reports warn Sweden against relying on a British victory and claim Allied setbacks in Norway. German high command touts landing of reinforcements at Oslo and minimizes losses while portraying the first Scandinavian phase as ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre J
Huss International News Service
Berlin
Germany
Sweden
Norway
Oslo
Scandinavia
Not Guilty In Macing Trial Verdict Shocks Democrats
Raymond Wilcove reports from Harrisburg that an all Republican jury found eight Democratic party officials, including State Chairman David I. Lawrence, not guilty on extortion and blackmail charges related to the Erie Gravel Case. Lawrence voiced mixed feelings of vindication and heartache for his family as the verdicts drew praise from Democratic circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Wilcove
International News Service
Harrisburg
Jubl Isnt
Democrats
Earle
Dauphin County
Macing
David I. Lawrence
Lawrence
Erie
Jon
Ury
New Castle
Panewc Observes and Census Notes in New Castle
A fragmented report from New Castle notes Pane wc observing an event on April 14 1665 tied to Abraham Lincoln and a play at the oecord theatre in Washington. It highlights tuberculosis campaign efforts and a push to exam more people this month while describing aging cars with 1939 licenses, coal shipments, and census enumerators collecting ages amid a cold snap.
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Abraham ‘Lincoln
Oecord Theatre
Washington, Co
Daily Weather Report United States Weather Statistics
The daily report lists the 24 hour high of 51 and low of 27 with 0.90 inches of precipitation as rain and snow and a river stage of 9.8 feet. For the same date last year the high was 42 and low 24 with 0.13 inches of precipitation.
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United States
Cold weather lingers as Pennsylvanians brace for more snow
A bitter cold front grips Pennsylvania with flurries across the state and up to four inches of snow in suburban Philadelphia. Philadelphia records a coldest April 13 since 1874 with 26 degrees at 5 a.m. Pittsburgh hits 20 at Allegheny Municipal Airport, a new April date low, rising to 36 downtown by morning. Four inches fall in some areas, Scranton reports 24 degrees and an inch of snow. Night flights from central Philadelphia airport are cancelled as weather worsens. Continued coverage on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Vace
Quaker City
Scranton
Philadelphia
Central Airport
Page
Bay
New Castle
City Must Pay Tax On Golf Course Ruling Exempts Cascade Park
Judge Thomas W Dickey rules city must pay back taxes on Sylvan Heights Golf Course while declaring Cascade Park exempt from township taxes. The 29 page decision orders 1934-38 tax restitution split with defendants. Bolt course treated as commercial venture, not exempt. City must continue taxes on the golf course.
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Cascade Park
City of
New Castle
Sylvan Heights
Shenango
Ellis
F ‘Shaffer
Shenango Township
Wr. I. Mandich
Lawrence County
Municipal
Golf Course
Cascade
Park
Dickey
Edefendant
British Hesitate on German Landings Near Narvik
A London correspondent reports British quarters scoffing at German claims of new landings near Narvik. British naval units patrol the Norwegian coast while Berlin’s radio and the official DBN agency press advance reports of air battles and German troop movements, amid cautious commentary from observers.
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London
Dander
Nawik
Narvik
DBN
Rome
Adio
Columbia
New, York
Allied ships warned by United States amid minefield scare
United States authorities warned Britain Germany and Norway that three freighters the Flying Fish and Charles R McCormick and other vessels now in port Bergen Trondheim should avoid minefields off the Scandinavian coast. Identical notes were sent via American embassies in London Berlin and Oslo urging neutral and belligerent parties to safeguard these ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bervica
Britain
Germany
Norway
United States
Mormack
Trondheim
Charles
McCormick
Bergen
Department
London
Berlin
Oslo
Oil Shipments Halted On Danube By Floods
Floods on the Danube halt oil shipments from Giurgiu to Bucharest and reduce rail and barge loadings. Restoration of transport was expected soon after waters subside, with reports noting strain on German Romanian trade and a general transport suspension on the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danube
Ana Service
Bucharest
Pril
Ithe
Giurgul
Buchares
Wubside
Aberninngst
London
Berlin
Onl
Germany
Raley Bank In German Town Reported Turmoil
A garbled March era wire describes turmoil around Raley Bank in a German town with mentions of planes and attacks. An announcer is quoted along with references to World War II era terms and names like Meredith. The fragment hints at reactions and preparations amid wartime tensions.
Norwegian King to Remain in Norway, Sweden Report
Svenska Dagbladet reports the king of Norway will stay in Oslo with the royal palace near the Swedish border. The Stockholm correspondent notes discussions about travel and a possible visit, but no decision announced yet.
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Norway
Stockholm
Abvle
Oslo
Gunnar
Runteson
Svenska’ Dagbladet
Refugee crisis hits American minister in Sweden
Mrs Harriman reported to the American legation in Stockholm that she had taken temporary refuge in Holges near the Swedish frontier as Norwegian government officials flee bombardment by German planes. The report, relayed by Frederick Sterling, notes she was on the outskirts of Elverum when it was bombed. Continued on Page Two.
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Yeric Labo
Norway
Harrimen
Harriman
Stockholm
Frederick Sterling
Sweden
Holges
Battles Reported as German Forces Mass Near Oslo
International dispatch from Stockholm dated April 13 reports British fleet units massing for attacks on German held Norwegian ports. Fresh German detachments land near the Oslo area and Skienberg on the southern coast. Fierce fighting continues north of Oslo as reinforcements land by midnight.
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Sten Hedman
International News Service
Stockholm
Norway
Bev
Oslo
Skieberg
Halden
Askin
New Castle
Bombers Hit British Munitions Dump Near Bergen
Report states British navy bombers struck a munitions dump near Bergen causing damage. Details on casualties or scale remain unclear in the fragmentary dispatch.
British Troops Land In Norway, Paris Paper Reports
Paris dispatch from International News Service says British troops landed at the Norwegian town Ankanes near Narvik amid heavy German fire. Norwegian refugees report battles along the Dikgransen rail line near Narvik and the Norcal bridge destruction hampering a German drive toward Djupvok where Norwegians entrench. Also notes French papers warn Allies not to fight Norway, the Rhine, and the Danube separately.
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International News
Paris
Ankanes
Narvik
Petit Parisien
Sweden
Dikgransen
Norcal
Hundalen
Djupvok
Norway
Rhine
the Danube
Norwegian patrol boat crew killed in Faerden harbor battle
International News Service reports a Norwegian patrol boat drifted into Faerden harbor with its 18 crew members dead. The vessel apparently engaged in combat with German craft, amid a dramatic wartime incident observed near New Castle.
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New Castle
International News Service
Stockholm
Death Record for Marry Newton and Others in 1940 Notice
Fragmentary death notice lists Marry Newton age 69 of 1802 Wilson Avenue and references individuals in New Wilmington and Slippery areas with unclear additional details. The readable items suggest a Saturday April 13 1940 date but names and connections are incomplete.
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Newton
Wilson Avenue
Mraine
Jaxtheimer
New Wilmington
Fred
Fleming
Slippery
Britain Plans Major Landing of Troops in Norway
London reports Britain pushing a large expedition to land on Norway’s west coast in cooperation with Norwegian forces. London indicates Germany still controls key coastal ports, with a plan to seize a major port like Trondheim to enable a safe Allied landing. The operation aims to avoid a Gallipoli repeat and leverages Norwegian aid to secure a foothold for broader action.
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Charles A. Smith
International News Service
London
Great Britain
Norway
Trondheim
Gallipol
Gallipoli
Winston’ Oburchi
Three Men Killed as Train Hits Truck in Pa
State police investigated the deaths of three Washington N J men when their truck was demolished by a Delaware Lehigh Western railroad passenger train at a grade crossing near Easton. The victims were identified as Herman Cooper 35 John Duncan 55 and Nelson Hoover 45 as they had been returning from erecting guard rails along the railroad right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Easton
State Police Today
Washington, N. J
Delaware, Leckawane and Western Railroad
Herman
Cooper
John Duncan
Nelson Hoover
British prize crews bring three German ships to port
British prize crews entered three German ships captured in Norwegian waters into port today. The operation underscores British naval prowess as Allied forces expand control of maritime routes in the North Atlantic.
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Conternational News
London
New Castle
Local baseball fan hopeful through the season
Arthur Mometer predicts the home team will win the tag each April as the baseball season begins. He clings to hopes with rabid fan zeal, even as weather turns chilly at thirty six, and remains convinced his team will prevail despite frequent collapses.
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International, News
Tidningen
Cinternational News Service
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Panewc
Lawrence County Tuberculosis Society
Ugs
Mnothé
Ray
Daily Weather Report
Erman
Radiophoto
capidingIn
University of Oslo
Yiching
Ntral Pr Ss
Raley Bank
Holstéin
Meredithy
Ats
Ttt
Eport
Arthur Mometer
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