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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1940

Page

6

War Reporter Kerr Hailed by Lincoln School Pups

Walter B. Kerr Jr. renowned foreign correspondent for the New York Herald Tribune was hailed by Lincoln Junior High pupils during a return visit. He spoke of his seven and a half years as a student at the school and his career, noting an upcoming Rome assignment and touching briefly on the war. The Kerr family is well known in the Lincoln School neighborhood.

Lincoln Junior High School Walter B Bo" Kerr New York Herald Tribune Kerr Lincoln James A. Shea Syracuse Rome Italy Mizpah Siegfried Hnes Lincoln School Walter L. Kerr, Jr

Kerr Declares Fear If Nazis Beat Norse

Walter B. Kerr Jr., foreign correspondent for the New York Herald Tribune, told a Mizpah audience in Syracuse that Norway’s quick fall owes more to German fears than to Nor army exploits. He cited Czecho Slovakia and Austria as examples, noted Finland’s frustration awaiting aid, and recalled his travels to the Finnish and Western fronts.

Norway Walter B. Kerr, Jr New York Herald-Tribune Kerr Mizpah Alpine Club Dunbar Center Czecho- Slovakia Austria Poland Finland

Butler predicts Hitler will win this war in Norway Sweden

Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler told the Oklahoma Bankers Association in Tulsa that Hitler already controls Norway and will push into Sweden. He warned neutrals will seek protection and the war will be over.

Tulsa Smedley Butler Hitler U. S. Marine Corps Oklahoma Bankers Association Norway Sweden

Police Captain Kills Self Amid Bail Bond Scandal

New York police captain Max Finkelstein, a 29 year veteran noted for guarding the German Consulate, shot himself at his Brooklyn home after his retirement was revoked following a probe into bail bench irregularities. He was 59.

Self New York Max Finkelstein Finkelstein Brooklyn Lewis J. Valentine John Harlan Amen Valentine

Light Arms credited in Nazi gains in Norway blitz

Washington reports that light weight weapons adapted for rugged terrain aided German advances in Norway. The No 34 machine gun, air cooled and operable by one or two men, equipped Bavarian Austrian mountain troops spearheading the Oslo thrust. Nazis used light tanks and small arms, while experts note air superiority and prewar planning as crucial factors amid tentative German model counts.

Washington Norway Oslo War Department

Bishop George Craig Stewart Dies in Chicago

The Rt Rev George Craig Stewart 60 bishop of the Chicago Episcopal diocese died last night of a heart ailment after his car stalled on the way to a south side church. He had led the diocese since 1930 and headed the National Commission on Negro work. Survived by his widow and two sons.

Chicago George Craig Stewart Chicago Episcopal Diocese South Side Burnside Hospital Scuad Stewart St. Luke’s Church Evanston West National Council of the Church National Commission On Saginaw Mich John Clyde George Craig, Jr

Speeding Driver Theodore Carter Fined by Justice

Theodore Carter, 41, of 652 Burnet Avenue, was fined $10 yesterday by Justice of the Peace Charles Blanchard of Clay for speeding near Cicero. He was arrested by Troopers RL D Camp and Robert Wyllie of North Syracuse.

Speeder Theodore ‘ Carter Burnet Avenue Charles 'Blanchard Clayfor Cicero

Police Seek Myra After Accident Report

Police seek information on the Myra case linked to a recent accident. The note invites readers to check page 366 in June True Story and to buy the issue at all newsstands today.

Pinky Myra Adv

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