Vatican Letter Urges Catholics to Resist Persecution
Vatican Osservatore Romano published Archbishop Grober of Freiburg Germany calling on German Catholics to resist government persecution and not resign to losses. He denounced denial of faith and unchristian principles, urging Christians to express convictions openly rather than silently.
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Vatican City
INS
Grober
Freiburg
Osservatore Romans
The
Vatican
Italy
Archishop Grober
Rumors of Mussolini Death Roil Belgrade
A Belgrade dispatch reports circulating rumors that Mussolini was killed in an Italian revolution. Officials deny any such coup. cables note the tale aims to unsettle British and American reporters. Neutral observers report a calm Belgrade as Yugoslav correspondents dispute the claim.
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London
Reuters
Belgrade
Sasq
Presmiler Mussolini
Officis
Dyitisn
Effayt
Hellerate
Umberlo Mid Maeshil Tietro Badogia
Belgmds
Quaylers
Belprace
Rowe
Ttation Grontier
Japan May Lend Warships to Nazis
Tokyo reports hint that Germany may seek a loan of Japanese warships from Foreign Minister Matsuoka with Berlin pressing for the motive Rome this afternoon. Reuters notes Tokyo and Berlin exchange signals as ties deepen.
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Japan
Tokyo
UNS
Germany
Matsuoka
Juan
Berlin
Aram
Tonkiit
London
Noerch
Shurl
Franco Declares New Secret Law In Spain
Madrid reports Franco regime proclaimed an extraordinary law for the “sanity of sexture.” The justice ministry framed the measure but officials offered no details on its nature or the rationale behind its adoption.
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Franco
Madrid
INS
Ger
Francisco Franco
Ministry of Justice
Bulgaria Backs Axis Against Serbs, Warns Yugoslavs
A March 1, 1941, report asserts Bulgaria will support the Axis against Yugoslav forces. The controlled press in Bulgaria emits a warning to Yugoslavia amid tense wartime diplomacy and shifting alliances in the region.
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Yustoslavin
Bulgaria
Fire Blinz Staged on English City
London reports an aerial raid on a western English city after a week of inaction. The first wave dropped light bombs, followed by heavy explosive bombs, but no casualties or damage were immediately reported.
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English City
London
Aittwadle
Mel NZ
Londo
Hit and run driver pursued after serious traffic collision
A 26 year old, Alriko fakamnia of Route 4, was treated at Robert Green Hospites Saturday night for internal injuries after being struck by a hit and run driver while crossing the highway near her home. Deputies booked a 16 year old as the driver and pursued the car five miles from the scene until it was overtaken.
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Alriko Fakamnia
Route 4
Robert &. Green
Diloy Waile
Deputy Sheriffa
Gentles
Dent
Yugoslavs Pro British Say Nazi Writer Claims
Madrid dispatch reports a British-correspondent article asserting Yugoslavia and its army favor Britain and oppose German aims. The piece suggests Yugoslavs could resist a German thrust in the Balkans if pressured, framing the Yugoslav defense as a potential obstacle to German plans.
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Madrid
INS
Yigeslavia
Thie Bertliye
Atternoon
Neweparal
Alenzar
AIPM
Roosevelt warns of Nazi and Communist threats to U S production
President Roosevelt from the Potomac on Jackson Day warned Americans that Nazi and Communist agents were sowing discontent to undermine national defense and labor unity. He urged cooperation to boost war material production and defend freedom against dictatorship. The address linked labor strife to Axis aims and foretold hard days ahead.
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Fin
Roosevelt
America
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Bruntlg
Ameri Jeans
Init
Europe
Johny
Conlinucy Oy
Second Division Parades For Con Collins Farewell Review
The Second Division gives Maj. Gen. Collins farewell honors as he prepares to head the Puerto Rico department. Generals Pershing, Breaux, and Lucas attend the review with 18 newsreel crews present. The event marks the division’s first full strength under the new triangular organization, with one infantry regiment now comparable to the whole division a decade ago. Local and civil officials witnessed the ceremony before Maxwell Field departures.
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San
Lébal Collins
Lieyt
Hj, Brews
Thi
Thaj
Waller
Krueger
Eighth Army Corps
John F. Lucas
Serond Diylaton Actillery
Willam H. Simpson
Infantry
Camp Wollers
Brg
Richard Donovan
Eighth Corps
Joseph A Atkins
Third Army
Meltry Maverick
Charles W. Anderson
Maxwell Field
Singie Infantry Regiment
Nazis May Split Serbs and Croats in Yugoslavia Crisis
Belgrade reports a German ultimatum and threatened civil upheaval as Dusan Simovic’s government faces collapse. Serbs and Croats clash over axis alignment threatening a potential Balkan crisis. Croatia’s Macek heads to Belgrade to push a coalition, while Croats threaten autonomy if Serbs resist axis ties. Germany and Italy order evacuation plans and a volatile political scene may redraw Yugoslavia’s map.
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Belgrade
Cinsi—A
Hitec
Dusan Simovin
Yugoslavia
Balkans
Helbrade
Shwoiie
Thwisday
Coun
Am An American Day Set by F D R
President Roosevelt designated Sunday May 18 as Am An American Day urging public officials and patriotic groups to join in exercises. The proclamation emphasizes citizenship and the special significance for all citizens including naturalized ones. The first observance was held last year.
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F.D.R. Washington
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Roosevelt
America
Germans Threaten to Start Yugoslav Blitz
Berlin reports indicate German press and officials warned of possible air and land attacks on Yugoslavia unless Premier Simovic and his government fully observe the Vienna pact. Berlin cites demands to suppress anti-German and pro-British elements and to prosecute those behind anti-axis demonstrations. A German Foreign Office spokesman blames British instigation and Serbian chauvinism for the crisis, while warning against reliance on high level agents of Britain. The issue remains tense as Germany watches Yugoslav actions and axis policy.
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Bserbian
Pani
Naantintalum
Viktor von Heeren
Momeilo Nincin
Hitler
Belgrade
Simovic
Peter
Fuehver
Tig
Berlin
TNS
Isolo Conlylh
Ney
Yugoslavia
Belinynx
Nazi
Quaytoya
Atv Biltekrieg
Dusan Simovic
Bertin
Vienna
Dragushin Ovetkovic
Alexander Citiar-Marcovic
Germany
Wis
Pial Wnel
Axky Cubwucsis
Yupaghiv
Axis
Warships Pursue Italy's Fleet After Fight in Ionian Sea
British warships and planes aided by Greek units say they sunk or crippled at least six Italian vessels in the Ionian theater. The battle involved Littorio class battleships and multiple cruisers with German air support, signaling a major strike as the Mediterranean clash continued.
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London
INS
Mediterranean
Italy
Andrew Cunningham
Tonian
Sonian
Berlin
Crete
Estenler
Jim Tonlan
Rome
Soit
Newotype
Aoala
Suda Bay
Asinaya
Abyssinia
Urue
Uely
Albatsia
Lapero
Seo
Hintha
Hye
Hien
Young
Nevel
76 Not Spirit It’s Mercury Weather Note
A brief weather note predicts a cloudy but pleasant weekend for Ban Aato- Hie with a high near 76. J. H. Jarboo reports mild air moving in from the southeast as winds shift, with a swaying swayer weather pattern noted.
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J. H. Jarboo
Inetcovoloniat
Lipat
Weather Forecast San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy conditions expected in San Antonio and nearby areas with mild winds turning from northeast to southeast. Sunday’s low around 48 and high near 75. Temperatures listed for a year ago show 29 high and 59 low. Coastal winds shift from northeast to east and south. West Texas region sees partly cloudy skies with scattered showers, cooler in the north.
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San Antonio
Werner
Ught
Vichy Sentences French Patriot for Propaganda
Vichy authorities on March 29 convicted resident Ar mond Penny of disseminating propaganda favorable to de Gaulle’s Free French forces at Dakar Preven Africa. The military tribunal ordered a short sentence and month long improvement period.
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Vichy
INSI
Charles de Gaulle
Dakar
Africa
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