26 Mar 1941
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1941
Page
1
London March 26 formation of a Union of German Socialist Organizations in Great Britain was announced by German Socialist groups. They say the unit aims to aid in the struggle to defeat Hitler and his Allies and to overthrow the regime.
Officers report that members and sympathizers of socialist organizations number in the thousands, signaling broad support for permanent peace and Germany's future direction across the movement.
A small fire in scaffolding around a naval cruiser being built at the New York Shipbuilding yards in Camden was extinguished today by city firemen. Officials declined to explain the cause and said damage was minor.
Radio patrol officer Fred P. Todd recalled catching wild animals bare handed in Arkansas and claimed he captured a fox raider in Inglewood after a raid. He said he adopted Reynaud and took him home.
The extension of Germany's counter blockade to three miles from Greenland pushes sea warfare toward the Western Hemisphere. U S Coast Guard cutters patrol near Greenland while Britain occupies Iceland and Greenland’s cryolite mines loom as strategic interests. The United States staff closely watches the new decree amid ongoing neutrality patrols and potential use of Greenland as a stepping stone for warplanes to Britain.
Berlin reports state the Nazi sea blockade now includes Iceland after indications American vessels are unloading there for transshipment to Britain. Hitler warned that any ship within torpedo range, with or without convoy, would be attacked as Europe braces for expanded hostilities.
March 26 marks the one year anniversary of Canada’s general election in 1940. The Liberal party, led by Prime Minister W. L. Mackenzie King, increases confidence over war policy.
San Diego March 26 reports homing pigeons aiding signal corps use with 1000 birds being trained. Experiments over water show fewer hazards than land flights, with land dangers from hunters and radio stations. Eight veterans released at San Clemente Island completed a 60 mile test last night. a pigeon reached San Diego in one hour during a previous test.
Analysis cautions that Hitler aims to seal the Balkans and preempt a two-front threat by controlling Albania and Greece. It notes Turkey's British alliance, Russia's shift, and the risk of a broader war if Greece is attacked, with Yugoslavia's armed stance shaping the outcome.
The first organized inter state migration of skilled workers for defense industries began with 70 shipfitters shippers and caulkers leaving by bus from New York. They will work for Laney & Son Shipbuilding Corporation in Nep onset Massachusetts under a Migration plan begun ten days ago.
A Massachusetts Institute of Technology drama shop production Ten Nights in a Barroom will feature a nervous cast as management dumped 100 pounds of peanuts on rehearsals to spur morale.
A Marine By-Products Company vault was left unlocked and could have been opened by pulling the door. Robbers failed in their attempt as officials note the safe could be entered with little effort.
Rexburg Idaho March 26 reports the Beta Sigma Phi chapter appoints Maxine Hallstrom as president Maxine Neville as treasurer and Maxine Rice as retiring vice et dent in a chapter leadership change.
In Belleville Illinois on March 26 a former sheriff in a band event tried to claim a stolen billfold. Officers blushed and offered excuses as the tale unfolded. A deputy reportedly returned funds to the pickpocket when released after serving a sentence.
Springfield March 26 ic t motorists would be required to wear red reflector buttons on their left hands at night under a bill introduced in the Illinois Legislature by Representative Lloyd Harris.
The French Government was authorized today to increase the work week from 40 to 48 hours by industries or regions. Workers placed on a 48 hour week would receive a 10 percent salary increase.
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