Germans Report Allies Targeted as Narvik Campaign Advances
High Command statements claim an enemy cruiser was hit off Narvik by a medium bomb and a submarine sunk in the Skagerrak. German troops push north from Namsos toward Mosjoen as a German column nears Narvik, while air attacks disrupt British forces and a Sunderland flying boat is sunk.
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High Command
Narvik
Norway
Skagerrak
Helgoland Bight
Namsos
Grong
Mosjoen
High
Nar
Rosvik
dNarvik
Charges Branded Fantastic by London Press
British quarters branded as fantastic the German reports that claim Premier Reynaud spoke with Prime Minister Chamberlain. The London reaction questions the veracity of the published telephone conversation and its sensational framing.
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Fantastic
London
Paul Reynaud
Neville Chamberlain
Romania Tightens Control as Foreigners Targeted
Government orders tighter restrictions on aliens and censorship of correspondents amid mobilization in air defenses. Special agents in each district will round up foreigners and place them in concentration camps if needed, with penalties up to seven years for inexact reporting.
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Europe
Mediterranean
Balkan
Rome
Mussolini
Umberto
Yaroslav
Virginio Garcia
1] Giornale d'Italia
Balkans
Hungary
Pal Teleki
Istvan Csaky
Yaroslav Frontier
Standard Oi Company
New Jersey
Germany
Maine Central Wins Rail Safety Award
Maine Central Railroad receives the first prize for safety among its size class in the 1989 employees safety contest. President E. French announced the low casualty rate to the Interstate Commerce Commission, with a trophy to be presented at the National Safety Council event in Chicago.
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Portland
Mame Central Railroad
Es. French
Maine Central
Ourmonise Sion
Mth
Chi- Che
Naval losses mount as British and Allied ships fall to submarines
The report lists destroyers and support vessels sunk or damaged in the Norwegian theater and Baltic actions. It notes British and French casualties including the Afridi and Bison along with the Polish destroyer Grom. It cites Vian surviving Afridi’s sinking and references the Altmark rescue. The Polish government accepts a replacement destroyer from Britain.
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Admiralty
Norwegian
Britain
P. L. Vian
Namsos
Norway
Vian
Cossack
Joesingfjord
Narvik
Bison
Grom
Penn
Hercules
Leonora
Baltic
Britain Urges Italy War Stance Amid Balkan Tensions
Britain presses Italy to declare a war position as Mediterranean routes shift and Allied diplomacy accelerates. Reports place Mussolini's stance under scrutiny while Britain seeks Bulgarian concessions and Balkan alignment with France and Turkey.
Bridges On Election Denied By NLRB Member
Washington May 7 UP A NLRB member denied that a Baltimore meeting with Bridges influenced the 2 International Seamen’s Union elections. Edwin S. Smith described the talk as general and not secret or aimed at East Coast Gulf sailors elections.
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Washington
Edwin’ S. Smith
National ‘Labor’ ‘Relations Board
C. L.Q
Harry Bridges
Baltimore
International Seamen’s Union
A. FL of L
Smith
Dies Committee
Bridges
Atlantic
C.I. O
Pacific Coast
Peter J. Innes,Jr
Bridgeport
National Maritime Union
Board
East
Gulf
Hibernians to Initiate About 100 Members Tonight
Approximately 100 candidates will be presented for initiation at a Division 2 Ancient Order of Hibernians meeting tonight at the Larned Building. Rev. M Shields Dwyer county chaplain and Edward ONeill division and county president will attend.
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Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Larned Building
M. Shields Dwyer
Edward O'Neill
British Troops Employ Depth Charges in Norway Withdrawal
Allied troops retreating through the Gudbrands valley in central Norway reveal they used depth charges from warships to blow up bridges behind them due to scarce explosives. GeneraI Paget and Prime Minister Chamberlain praised Norwegian aid while soldiers spoke of crowded lines, bombed towns, and a cautious return toward Andalsnes with morale described as high despite the harsh retreat.
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England
Gudbrands
Norway
Edmund Ironside
Imperial Defense Staff
Otta
Dombas
Dale
Noriway
Andalsnes
Jong
Gudbrands Wails
Bac
Te ‘Paget
Chamberlain
Kvam
Paget
Banker Tells Coster Deals in McKesson Case
Horace B. Merwin, last of four defendants, resumes testimony in the McKesson and Robbins inflation trial in New York. Merwin, president of Bridgeport City Trust, described his opposition to merging McKesson with Girard and Company in 1926, noting Coster Musica pressed the plan despite warned reorganization needs. He said Coster Musica initially received backing from C Barnum Seeley, then Bridgeport City Trust president, when moving Girard and Company to Bridgeport.
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New York
Horace B. Merwin
McKesson and Robbins, Inc
Merwin
Bridgeport
McKesson
Coster-Musica
Girard and Company
McKesson and Robbins
Girard and
Com
Pany
Coster- Musica
Bridgeport City Trust Company
Mount Vernon
Relief Treasury Replenishment Moves Through House
Harrisburg May 7 A Republican plan to replenish Pennsylvania relief funds moves in the House at a special session. Governor James urged a $71 850 000 relief appropriation and a brief session. The funds will cover relief needs through January and be financed by borrowing from special funds.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
House
Hopper
Arthur H. James
Senate
Government reshuffle aims to reallocate existing funds
A political figure argues the plan would move money already secured, shifting it from one reserve to another rather than securing new resources. The statement frames the change as a reallocation within the administration to meet priorities.
Camel's slower burn touted by racing rider Jimmie Kelly
A Daytona road scene features Jimmie Kelly, rider of No. 43, on a motorcycle and a 50 mph skid on the beach. The Camel cigarette ad extols slower burning as cooler, milder, and more flavorful, promising more puffs per pack and richer taste for smokers.
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Jimmie Kelly
Camel
Jimmie
Daytona
Hampion
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Dobrudja
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Turkey
Greece
Yugoslavia
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Coppright
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