Tension Increases In Balkans With Allied Ties Tightening
Balkan capitals are in high nervous tension as Turkey aligns with the Allies by mutual aid pacts and mass troops at the frontier. Unconfirmed reports say Germany is concentrating war munitions near the Yugoslavia Hungary frontiers. Russia reportedly fields six divisions facing Hungary. Italy is said to concentrate forces in the Dodecanes Islands as French and British fleets appear in the Aegean Sea.
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Supreme Court upholds oil antitrust ruling in midwest
The Supreme Court, in a five to two decision by Associate Justice Douglas, affirms the Federal District Court of Madison Wisconsin ruling that twelve major oil companies and five individuals violated the Sherman act by conspiring to raise gasoline prices across ten midwestern states. Dissenters Reynolds and Reynolds argue the move was a voluntary effort to remove evil competition and distress, not an unreasonable price.
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Three Ships Admitted to Be Sent Down and Gold Findings
Germany boasted of aerial successes as Allied navies acknowledge losses. Britain reports a destroyer sunk off the Norwegian coast, France confirms the 2400 ton Bison lost, and Poland cites the 2100 ton Grom sunk by a bomb with 65 feared dead. Meanwhile, gold deposits worth about 1 billion yen are being exploited along Formosa’s eastern coast to aid Japan’s economy.
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Last Ghost of Old School of American Dandies Dies
Monte Carlo May 6 EB Berry Wall 80 New York born society leader dies after three days illness once described as the last ghost of the old school of dandies He wore dazzle to the end and kept ties to racing and Paris society, leaving a niche in society as a grand old figure of New York social life.
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Friend of Alaska to Be Judge in Washington
President Roosevelt nominated United States Senator Lewis B. Schwellenbach of Washington State to be United States District Judge for the Eastern Washington district. Schwellenbach, a longtime booster of the New Deal, aided Alaska in key legislation benefiting the northern Territory and was elected to the Senate on November 6, 1934 for a term ending January 3, 1941.
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Young Couple Slain in Stockton As Suspected No more lines
District attorney Clowdsley indicated he may ask the grand jury for murder indictments against two negro ex-convicts Dewey Clark and Henry Jones jailed on suspicion of slaying Nathan Chinchiolo 23 and Dorothy Wooster 19 Their bodies were found in a Stockton wheat field Friday Miss Wooster was assaulted Chinchiolo belonged to a prominent Italian family funerals were held today
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Whelchel Acquitted of Charges in Postal Appointments Case
Gainesville Georgia May 6 Representative B Frank Alide has been acquitted by a Federal Court jury of charges that he conspired to sell postal appointments. The jury began deliberations last Saturday night and returned the acquittal verdict this morning. Grady Jones, alleged to act as a go between, was also acquitted.
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Stock Quotation Summary from New York May Sixth
Closing quotes from Alaska Juneau mine and several major stocks listed with prices including American Can 114 General Motors 54 percent and United States Steel 59. Dow Jones averages show Industrials 147.38 Rails 30.79 Utilities 24.86. A note mentions heraldry as art tracing to Charlemagne around 800.
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Americans Watch Nazi Take Narvik in War News
War dispatches report British and Allied forces fighting to halt German advances in Narvik and central Norway. British destroyer Afridi reportedly sunk while convoying troops from Namsos. German claims of British battleship losses denied by the Admiralty. Allied air and naval actions continue as German efforts to seize Narvik unfold amid harsh Arctic conditions.
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England to be invaded by German forces say Italian editor
Rome May 6 Editor Giovanni Ansaldo of Foreign Minister Cianos newspaper said in his weekly broadcast that the war will see great German efforts to invade England. He declared the invasion will be in force and conditions will be favorable to the attackers.
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Sweden Germany in Pact Affirmed Neutrality
Berlin May 6 The DNB announced an exchange of letters between Adolf Hitler and King Gustav of Sweden showing a complete agreement on future political relations. The letters, exchanged in the latter part of last month, stress Sweden's neutrality and a German pledge that this neutrality will be respected.
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Douglas and Elks Set for Second Channel League Clash
The Gastin eau Channel League game between Douglas and the Elks is slated for tomorrow late afternoon or evening. Douglas played last night, while the Elks debut this season.
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FDRs Plan Denounced by Martin In Congress
House Minority Leader Joseph Martin denounced Roosevelts plan to move the Civil Aeronautics Authority to the Commerce Department. He warned the move would set aviation back years and hurt national defense, urging the House to defeat the proposal to prevent political disruption.
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Sabotage Seen As Key Panama Canal Risk
Brig. Gen. George V. Strong, Assistant Chief of Staff War Plans Division, warned the Panama Canal faces sabotage as the greatest danger. He described possible acts including blowing up vessels in the locks and bombs dropped on the locks or dams. He also noted a new set of locks could improve national defense by about fifty percent.
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Pope Prays for Peace in Rome Ceremonies
Pope Pius urged peace as nations grieve and seek harmony during ceremonies honoring Italy’s patron saints Catherine of Vienna and Francis of Assisi. Thousands knelt in the streets as the Pontiff received benediction from the Vatican, with Italian troops salute and the Vatican party passing by.
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Lost British Detachments Are Located Near Namsos
British detachments cut off from the minin ws pectionary force after the Allies abandoned the Norwegian port of Namsos have been spotted by aerial scouts. The detachments are reportedly in a region north of Namsos, as reported from Berlin on May 6.
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Baseball Scores From Afternoon Major League Games
Cincinnati and New York games noted in the leagues with American League results Boston 5 over Cleveland 4, Chicago 3 over Philadelphia 3, Detroit 6 over New York 4.
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Barge Sinks with Equipment for Craig-Klawock Project
A barge carrying all of R. J. Sommers Construction Company gear for the Craig-Klawock job overturned near Hamilton Island, spilling two trucks a steam shovel and other equipment. Estimated loss runs about $12,000 as the barge sank after leaking. Insurance origin linked to Emperor Claudius about 43 A.D.
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