Greek government urges evacuation amid grim Greek war note
The Greek government advised the British to evacuate the expeditionary force as resistance in Greece was deemed hopeless. London reported mass evacuation with around 45 000 evacuated and 3 000 casualties among the forces. Berlin warned any ships entering the combat zone would be torpedoed, signaling a hardening stance amid escalating tensions.
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Germany
Greece
U.S
London
Creede
Anthony Det
Tocary
Pierre J. Huss
Berlin
Eden
Arhets
Britain
Wees
Remniti
British Isles
Almortean Ory
Wilhelmstrasse
Overhead Construction Advances Toward Ohio
Rapid progress reported on the West Malciesex overhead line heading east toward Ohio. Most steelwork is completed as April ends, with the river and tracks spanned. The observer notes a historically dry spring and scarce rainfall, impacting wildlife such as robins nesting and feeding due to dry soil and wriggling worms.
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West Malciesex
Ohio
Daily Weather Report for United States
Daily Weather Report records a 24 hour period ending this morning with a maximum temperature of 8 degrees and a minimum of 1 degree, no precipitation, and a river stage of 46 feet. Year ago on the same date a maximum of 80 and a minimum of 37 were listed.
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United States
Port of Plymouth Evacuated After Nazi Air Raid
London April 30 British officials declared most of Plymouth an evacuation area after a devastating Nazi bombing raid. Sections of the city were already ruined and thousands fled. Children and the elderly were ordered to leave with efforts under way to provide lodging and emergency feeding stations. British bombers retaliated by striking Mannheim.
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James E. Arown
Sint
Plymouth
Mannheim
Search For Nazis Supposed To Be In Greenland Now
A search is underway for an unknown number of German parties believed at large in Greenland. Greenland authorities, via the Danish legation, notified Washington of their presence. Natives saw German parties in eastern Greenland from airplanes, with some landing on ice caps by parachute. The number and purpose are unclear, but fears rise they could seize Greenland if unchecked.
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Greenland
Falls Off Scaffold Injures East Side Worker
J A Brandon of 648 South Bay street fell from a scaffold while painting on Tuesday afternoon, sustaining injuries and being admitted to New Castle Hospital.
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J. A. Brandon
South Bay Street
Mr. Brandon
Cone
New Castle Hospital
New Greek Regime May Be Established
In a radio address General Tsolakoglou announced a new Greek government formed after Athens fell to occupation. He said the regime aims to secure peace and security, be free of foreign influence, and prevent bloodshed, appealing to the Greek people for support.
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International News Service
Bucharest
George
Athens
Crete
Tsolakaghi
Salonika
George II
Tsoiakoglu
Two Anti-Convoy Resolutions Kept In Committee
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee shelved two anti convoy resolutions by a 13 to 10 vote, blocking full debate. One by Senator Tobey would ban convoys automatically, the other by Senator Nye would let Congress approve or reject convoys. Also, the army awarded a 43.5 million contract to Douglas Aircraft for airplanes and parts, with details undisclosed and subject to OPM approval.
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Calemaria Sews Service
Washington
Army
Douglas Alverath Company, Inc
Santa Monica
O. P. MM
Roosevelt Signs Housing Bill for 150 Million Federal Aid
President Roosevelt acted to overcome the housing shortage created by the defense drive by signing a bill making 150 million dollars immediately available for housing projects. He then summoned officials to the White House to implement the plan.
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International News
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Death Notice for Mrs John Morris and Mrs Loulwe Catercio
Two death notices appear for April 30 1941. Mrs John Morris aged 63 of New Castle is listed with residence R 10 1. Another entry cites Mrs Loulwe Catercio aged 51 from Eltwood City.
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John Morris
New Castle
Four Rochester Children Die As Home Is Burned
Four children perished when flames trapped them in bed and the Rochester home burned through the kitchen and upstairs. Rescue attempts by Emily Hall and relatives failed as the fire spread. Chester Rainbo and others suffered severe burns. The mother Beatrice Johnson Ramao was distraught. George Hall grandfather suffered burns. Continued on page two.
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Fine
Ryvigal
Love At First Sight Groom 79
In Pittsburgh on April 30, Mr. and Mrs. William Windish spoke of many happy years after their wedding yesterday. Windish, 79, and his bride Mary Ander, 69, met two months ago in a restaurant with the bride declaring it was love at first sight. The couple share 18 children from prior marriages and 15 grandchildren.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
William Windish
Windish
Mary Ander
Jeve
Rent increases bring protests at Aliquippa
A public protest was scheduled for tonight at Aliquippa Franklin School. Spokesmen for the CLO United Construction Workers organizing committee and the Steel Workers organizing committee announced the mass meeting to object to rent hikes and related renovations.
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C International News Service
Aliquippa
Reno
Franklin School
CLO United Construction Workers Organizing Committee
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Transport Sails For Trinidad With American Troops
Army transport American Legion sailed today from Brooklyn for Trinidad, carrying equipment and tins of Lie 252nd Coast Artillery based at Fort Screven Georgia. It included units from Fort Custer Michigan and a military police unit with miscellaneous service detachments.
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Éndernational
Washington
American Legion
Brooklyn
Trinidad
War Department
Department
Coast Artillery
Fort, Screven
Fort Custer
Mich
Distant Naval Base Proposed by Byrd Near Palmerland
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd told the House appropriations committee a distant U S naval base in Palmerland about 15 000 miles south of the United States could be needed for defense if the Panama Canal is destroyed. He described Little America 2 500 miles further south as another possible site though more remote.
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Griffing
Bancroft International News Service
Washington
United States Naval
Palmerland
U. S
Antareria
Richard E. Byrd
House
Cape Horn
South America
Antarctic
Byrd
Panama Canal
Little America
Ships Arrive in Singapore to Aid British Navy
The London Daily Mirror quotes Moscow India that five battleships four cruisers and other US Navy units have arrived at Singapore to relieve the British fleet. The United States fleet will defend Singapore and Borneo according to Water version.
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Thenational News Service
London
London Daily Mirror Today
Moscow India
Fivo
United States Navy
Singapore
United States
Borneo
Britain Bombers Hit Mannheim Plymouth Blasted
British bombers pounded Mannheim as Nazi raids struck Plymouth on the southwest coast. The air battle left numerous casualties and entombed families amid widespread destruction. Seven German raiders were shot down and British planes attacked Rotterdam storage depots. Daylight attacks targeted shipping, including a 1,000 ton supply ship.
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Kaid
Oll
Rotterdam
Plymouth
Southern Miners Face Delay In Return To Work
About 150000 southern coal miners remain idle as United Mine Workers Union and southern operators seek a final back-to-work agreement to reopen the southern coal fields. Talks continued through the day and into the night after accepting President Roosevelt's reopening proposals. A new round of talks was set to resume today to settle final terms.
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Washington
United Mine Workers Union
Roosevelt
Three Contractors Facing Charges in Pittsburgh Case
Three Pittsburgh district contractors face federal fraud charges after an FHA chiseling probe. Acting U S Attorney George Mashank will present findings to the May grand jury seeking indictments. Investigation focused on padding home values to allow purchases with minimal down payment.
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Tatesnational News Service
Pittsburgh
Grand Jury
United States
George Mashank
Federal Grand Jury
Stabs Wife and Self to Death in Pittsburgh
East End World War veteran Herbert W., 54, an electrician, stabbed his wife with an eight inch butcher knife and then killed himself in bed, saying there was no armistice or surrender as finances and health declined. The tragedy occurred hours before planned hospital treatments.
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Pittsburgh
Herbert WW
Penn
New Plan Tested For Selectees In State Harrisburg
A new procedure to screen selectees is tested in Pennsylvania to determine acceptability before a draft examination. Registrants visit local boards, then undergo Army medicals, receive a 30 day window to settle personal affairs, and await induction at centers in Philadelphia Pittsburgh Harrisburg Altoona and Wilkes Barre. If successful the plan may roll out nationally under State Selective Director Dr William M Lewis.
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Iternational
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Jocal Board
Saad
Philadephia
Pittsburgh
Harr
Altoona
Wilkes-Barre
Seversl
Roosevelt Rejects Hugh Johnson Army Reserve Rank
President Roosevelt turned down Hugh S. Johnsons application for brigadier general in the army reserve stating no personalities were involved and noting the War Department plans no active duty. A White House letter from Maj. Gen. Edwin M. Watson says reappointment would be honorary without service.
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Uinternational
Serviews
Washington
Roosvelt
Hugh
Johnson
White House
Edwin M. Watson
Watson
Fince
War Department
Soviet Growing Uneasy About Nazi Designs
Soviet fear grows over German plans as 12,000 Nazi troops reportedly land at Abo Finland and move inland toward Tampere. Moscow decrees ban on cross USSR shipments of war materiel as Britain cautions and Reuters notes joint German maneuvers. The article cites Pravda broadcast and Finnish reports creating a tense, uncertain picture of wartime logistics and alliances.
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Nass Servier
Aho
Finland
Germany
A& Tal
Peper
Ussr
Balkans
Divorcees barred from immediate remarriage bill passes
Harrisburg Apr 30 The state approved bill prohibits remarriage for divorced persons until six months after the decree The measure was introduced by Sen George Woodward Philadelphia Republican In the senate 18 votes were cast with six senators recorded as present but not voting Rich in government action and party line context.
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National News Service
Harrisburg
Fuse Today
Setate-Ap
George Woodware
Philadelphia
Senate
Weather Note From April Goodbye Miss Aprs
Fragmentary note praising April weather with mentions of sunshine, buds, frost, rain and outdoor wear. References to temperatures "upper" teens and skies of blue. Ends with farewell to Miss April and a playful, nonsensical tone.
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April
Snaut
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