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Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11
Norwegian Troops
On March 10 Stem
German Advances
Reports Credit Victory
To Defenders in Drive
To Recapture City

STOCKHOLM, April II.
(UP) - Norwegian armed
forces were reported to have
rallied in the north and to
be fighting strongly against
German forces in coordination with
Allied sea and air attacks along
the coast.
Reports reaching Stockholm af-
ter broadcast by Norwegian Pre-
mier Johan Nygaardsvold calling
on the people to resist to the bit
ter end included the following:
1.-The newspaper Allehanda said
Norwegian troops had regained
possession of the important west
coast port OF Bergen after violent
| fighting and hand to hand clashes.
2.-The Allahanda reported large
concentrations of Norwegian troops
around Trondheim where an attack
was expected momentarily.
3.-The newspaper Afyonbladet
reported Norwegian troops had re-
taken Hamar, the temporary capi-
"a United Press dispatch from
the frontier said that mobilization
of about 10000 men in the north
had been completed and that some
10000 troops concentrated Sir ce
the Finnish war around KirkeneaS
and Kinmark were available.
5.-Norwegian forces were re-
ported drawing a strong ring around
Narvik. the Arctic iron ore port.
while British ships patrolled Oft
the coast.
6.-Severe fighting was reported
by Stockholm newspapers at Ell
verum, north of Hamar, where the
Germans were reported to have
suffered losses and to have been
repulsed.
&c. j. Hambro, president Of
the Norwegian parliament, arrived
IN Stockholm and said that Nor
Weglan troops would cooperate with
the British when they appear
indicating that an Allied expedi-
tlonary force was expected mo-
mentarily. During the last phase
OF the war in Finland the Allies
had $4,000 men ready to sail for
Scandinavia.
While final word was awaited
as to the results of the Allied naval
thrust into the Skagerrak and to
the mouth of the Kattega. he
newspaper Allehanda said that the
Norwegian commander of re-occu-
pied Bergen had broadcast a mes
sage to the nation that the city was
again in Norwegian hands.
The newspaper said that fight
ing for control of Trondheim was
expected at any time IN the Stenk-
Jer section, the innermost zone Of
Trondheim Fjord, where the Ger
mans had fortified their position.
Norwegian troops, the newspaper
reported, are coming from the north
In all available means of transport
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Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11
FLASHES FROM
THEWAR FRONT
BRITISH REPORTED
CTORMING OSLO

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April II. (UP)-Reports to
Stockholm, newspapers today said that British WdrSlPs
in Oslo FjOrd apparently rere attempting to land
troops the Norwegian capital. The newspaper re-
ports uere from the NOrWegian-SWedish frontier and
conceded Nth dispatches that said the NOrWegians
rang armed forces in the interior and fighting strong
Iy against the Germans Wile the Allies nOUed in against
the coast
NEWSPAPER SAYS
HAMAR RECAPTURED
STOCKHOLM. April H. (UP)-The newspaper At
tOnbladet issued extra edition this afternoon claim
ing that Han,ar, to hich the Norwegian government
first fled from OSLO had been recapred by Norwegian
troops The Aftonbladet reported that German units
Which apparently under orders to force King Haa
kOn and the Norwegian government to return to Oslo
had been repulsed Wih losses ElUerum.
SWEDES SHOOT DOWN
FOREIGN AIRPLANE
STOCKHOLM, April II. (UP)-S,pedsh anti-aircraft
batteries shot d0Wn foreign airplane today outside
Gothenberg Nationality of the plane pas not in,n,edi-
ately established.
EVACUATION BEGINS
IN SWEDISH CITY
GOTHENBERG, StOeden April II. (UP)-A partial
evacuation of this city started today First to no
WOnien, children and the aged.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11
German Demands
In Balkans Brew
New Crisis

BUDAPEST, gary
April IL. UP)-The blow
ing up of three German
bound boats in the Danube
in Rumania was followed by
reports today that Germany had
sent notes to Hungary, Yugoslavia
and Bulgaria, demanding complete
control Of all Danube shipping and
the right to police the river and
its shores.
Well informed diplomatic circles
here said Hungary was consulting
Italy about the notes.
There was no explanation for
the explosions that sank the river
boat Gheorghe, loaded with 70 tons
OF corn, and two barges, each car
rying 700 tons of oil. All were
headed for Germany. Fears had
been expressed of Allied sabotage
IN the river, the life line of Ger
man trade with southeast Europe
1taly's attitude toward German
control of the Danube was uncer-
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Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11
'Firsts' AmongI. Y.
Pioneers 10 Vie
AT Annual Picnic
18th Yearly Meeting
Scheduled Saturday
At Fair Grounds
Who was first?

w no was flrSC!
This was selected as the
theme of the twelfth annual
picnic to be staged at the
county fair grounds Satur-
day by the Imperial Valley Pioneers
association.
Featured on the afternoon pro-
gram will be the introduction of
the men and women who first did
the many things required to re-
claim the desert.
The program will begin at 10
am. with an invocation. The pledge
to the flag will be led by E. L.
Hiteman. Robert Sigmon of Euca-
lyptus school will read II Am An
American" and group of 10 Eu-
calyptuS and Acacia school children
will sing the chorus and then sing
Il Love You California.
Elmer Forester, president. will
preside at the business meeting
during which officers will be elect
ed. Gone West, the memorial for
departed pioneers. will precede the
benediction.
Dan Grumbles and Ira Aten will
have charge of the annual beef
barbecue at noon. Community sing
ing Will start the afternoon en-
tertalnment. Charles L. Childers, Ell
Centro attorney. viii deliver the
address of the day Lloyd Bloemsma
of Acacia district, assisted by the
EucalyptuSAcacia chorus. Donald
Trlmble OF Imperial and Geneva
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Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11

! firing died down soon after dawn
as the fleets moved westward.
1t was believed that the British
ships had forced the German con-
voy to disperse but that some ships
in it had managed to escape and
steam individually northward.
An announcement tonight said
that Sweden had mined her west
ern coast and that all shipping was
warned to keep away from the
mine fields.
The area was understood to be
south and north of Gothenberg, on
the Kattegat, and the mines were
said to have been laid in great
haste after dawn today.
The battle was the greatest OF
the European war, and to match
it there had been a dramatic night
! fight by moonlight in northern
Scotland between raiding German
planes, in their most determined
attack of the war, and British anti
aircraft guns and fighting planes
The British asserted that they haC
downed seven German planes anC
possibly 13, in all, in that ano
earlier fighting. The French claim
ed the downing of two German rec
onnaissance planes on the Western
Front.
All Europe awaited news of the
Skagerrak naval battle and Other
fleet engagements which were re-
ported all along the Norwegian
coast.
Reports persisted that Germany
had lost four cruisers in naval
fighting, and numerous transports
carrying troops to Norway. 1t was
indicated that in any event Ger
man losses in men were frightfully
high. Witnesses along the Swedish
coast had reported seeing hundreds
of Germans struggling in the water
after the sinking of transports.
bodies of Germans were being
washed up along the coast today,
including those of three youths
who seemed only about l6 or II
years of age.
Some damaged German trans
ports, including one of 10000 tons,
we're reported seeking refuge in
Swedish territorial waters
Swedish general staff authorities
asserted that the Allies had taken
Bergen and Trondheim, on the
Norwegian coast. The Germans de-
MED this and the British said they
doubted it, because they had had
no report of any such success.
Norwegian troop resistance to
Germany was reported in Stock
holm to have strengthened greatly
within the last "a hours. The Nor
wegian high command was re-
ported trying to mobilize a strong
force north of Oslo, where Nor
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Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11

IoIuoi oCIlVeI dC an dQJOurneQ
meeting of the city council. The
committee was expected to report
back to the council Monday night
before ballots of the recent elec-
ton are canvassed and then the
report could be relayed to the
highway commission
Under present plans, highway
would be routed from Main street
up Fourth to Adams avenue and
out Adams to Imperial avenue. The
committee was expected to est-
mate the cost of rights of way
no only for construction of the un-
derpass itself but of the proposed
four-lane highway to carry travel
through the city.
According to unofficial estimates
the underpass itself would cost
about $450,000, which sponsors hop
ed would come from federal grade
separation funds Construction of
the mile and a quarter four-lane
road would cost about Sl5O,OO0.
Sponsors hoped this would come
from state highway money.
Property damage probably will
run fairly high. Estimates varied
between 100000 and $4,000. This
cost, under the alignment now con-
sidered, would be borne by the city.
About $4,000 in gasoline tax funds
due the city could be used for
this purpose, however.
After appointment of the COM
mlttee, the council adjourned until
7 pm. Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11
COP. Tops Demo
Vote in Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb., April II CUP)-
Nebraska Republicans predicted to-
day the election of every Republican
on the state ticket in November on
the basis of returns from Tuesdays
primary showing COP races out
polled Democratic contests by 25.-
600 votes.
Almost complete returns from the
states 2,052 precincts showed Pres
ident Roosevelt, unnopposed in the
Democratic primary, received 1l2,-
900 votes against a total of 1000
for U. S. Senator Arthur H. Van
denberg and New York District
Attorney Thomas E. Dewey in the
Republican presidential primary
Dewey got $4,000 of the Republican
votes, 10 72,0O0 for Vandenberg.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11
Board viii Probe
SRA Job Frauds

SACRAMENTO, April II. (UP)-
A sweeping investigation of state
relief administration personnel rec
ordS to determine whether any en-
ployes of the agency obtained their
jobs through misrepresentation was
ordered today by the SRA board of
personnel standards and appeals.
Any employees found to have sub
mitted false experience records. bo-
gus recommendations or other mis-
leading information will be dis
charged, the board announced. The
survey will be conducted by Thomas
Geraghty, executive officer of the
board.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11
Victim Identifies
Robbery Suspect

Mrs. Jack Kennedy Thursday
identified burglar arrested in
BraWley as one of the men who
held up and robbed her store near
Ell Centre last weekend.
James F.. Nemeth, alias Walter
Pleshko, denied the charge but he
gave Deputy Sheriff Joe Lizarraras
a description OF his missing partner
which tailed with that of the Sec
ond man in the Kennedy store
stick-uo. The partner still was at
liberty Thursday.
When arrested in Brawley early
Wednesday Nemeth had wearing
apparel and property taken from
the Charles c. Brown home in
Brawley.
The partner is the object of a
statewide search.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11
Chamber Considers
Cheaper Pavement
For H Cenfrans

Feeder cattle, farming, cheap
pavement, and taxes we're consider
ed briefly Wednesday night by d.
rectorS of the Ell Centro Chamber
of Commerce.
While considering cheap paving
they decided to ask the city council
to accept a plan calling for the
property owner to pay for paving
materials, the city to furnish
equipment and supervision. and
the WPA the labor.
They voted to oppose any new
form Of state tax and ordered .
letter of appreciation written IA
Assemblyman Clarence Walker to-
his stand against tax incroaseG.
Directors devoted considegob)o
time to farming problems. i1,ctudlno
the difficulties small farmers hnNo
in getting suitable feeder stood II
tatten. They decided 70 conlov
with successful cattlcnen for po1pts
ers In solving the problem.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11
Japanese Defeated
In Shanghai Vote

SHANGHAI. Friday, April l2
UP)-The Japanese were defeated
in their attempt to gain control OF
the Shanghai municipal council, fol-
years dominated by foreign repre-
sentatives, returns from yesterdays
election showed today. Representa-
ton on the council remained the
same as it had been previously. The
British won five seats. Americans
two and the Japanese two.
The Japanese had conceded defeat
before the balloting started.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11
Completes
Evacuation Plans

WASHINGTON, April II. (UP)-
The state department today arrang-
ed for evacuation of all Americans in
the Scandinavian countries who de-
sire to come home.
1t was decided to bring them out
of the new war zone by overland
travel through Sweden. Denmark,
Germany and Italy to the embark
alton port of Genoa.
This will obviate necessity of send
ing American ships to the Norweg-
ian coast. where Allied and German
warShipS are engaged in furious sea
battles.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11
Mexicans Protest
Proposal byU.S.

MEXICO CITY, April II. (UP)-
Between 10000 and 10000 persons
poured into Constitution Plaza today
for a demonstration against the
United States proposal for arbitra-
ton of the dispute over Mexican ex-
preparation of American-owned oil
lands.
Banners denounced international
imperialism" One banner applauded
President Lazaro Cardenas for his
brilliant action" in taking over the
petroleum industry.
The president reviewed the parade
from the presidential balcony.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11
Bill Would Set Up
Mare Island Fund

WASHINGTON, April II CUP)-
An $8,250,000 senate amendment to
the navy appropriation bill for the
fiscal year 1941 opened the way
today for extensive construction of
the Mare Island navy yard.
The bill, which passed the house
without the amendment, is before
the senate for action. The amend
ment must be approved by both
houses TO be effective.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11

INB HeW TeUTBdIlIZdCION UIUtI ,
issued under existing presidential
powers which expire Jan. 20, l941.
Major shifts in the fourth reor-
ganiZatiOn order. which becomes
effective within 60 days unless dis
approved by both the house and
senate, are:
l. Abolition of the air safety
board, and placing of its functions
in the Civil Aeronautics authority.
The CAA becomes the civil aero
nautics board as an integral part
of the commerce department, but
the CAAs rule-making, adjudicat-
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11

i've and investigative functions re-
main independent.
2. Federal food and drug admin
istration moved from agriculture
department to the Federal Secur-
ity Administration.
3. Weather bureau moved from
agriculture to commerce
4. Soil conservation activities on
public lands transferred from agri-
culture to interior; soil conservation
on private lands remains in agri-
culture.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11
GERMAN SHIPS IN FLIGHT FROM BRITISH
Newest Arena Of War in Europe's Struqq|e

Where The newest and fiercesf
battles Of Europe's war are rag
ing. Crosses on the map indi-
cate mine fields laid by the
British before Germany invad-
ed Norway. The larger circles
indicate cities taken over by
Nazis in their first attack. Save
this map-it will help you FOL-
low latest war reports.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11
FIR Requests New
Reorganization

WASHINGTON, April II. (UP)-President Roosevelt
asked congress today to give the president authority
reorganize the entire federal executive establishment
including 2l administrative agencies exempt.
He made his recommendation in message accompanv-
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11
Churchill Says Hitler
Made GroveSt Mistake
Since NdpoIeon's Time

LONDON, April II. (UP)-Firs Lord of the Admiral
ty Winston Churchill declared today that the Skagerrak
sea battle still is raging and promised that German war
ships would be blasted from the and Allied control
established in Norway The battle from Denmark to the
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11
Main Street underposs Up
Again as City Surveys
Possible Property Damage
City Council Meeting Hish|ish+ed By
Revival Of Old Project; State Route
Would Be Changed Under New Plan

Fresh plans for underpass beneath the railroad
tracks on E Centros Main street progressed Thursday
with appointment of committee to report property
damage to the California State Highway Commission
group of five named Wednesday night by Mayor
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11
Transports Sunk.
Bodies StreW SEQ
In Naval Battle
Sweden Mines Western Coast: Maxi Loss
'Frish+fuI|y High as Engagement Goes
On Along War-Torn Norwegian Shore

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, April II. (UP)-A fierce
and costly naval battle in the Skagerrak off the Swedish
cast ended today the dispersal of German troop trans
port company dispatches indicated.
Late reports from Swedish coastal points were that
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11

RepercuSsiOns-
For some time Mildred Record
just sat on the sidelines at the
bowling alley, watching the skill
displayed by Frances Wallace, an
Imperial Valley visitor and ac-
complished bowler. Finally the in
vitationS of friends and her own
curiosity to try out the game over
came her reluctance and Mildred
started her first ball down an alley
That was her downfall. The first
game wasn't enough and she
played two more, remarking
This is sport! Where have I
been all my life?"
1t was a different story the
morning after. Thursday Mildred
walked about the county welfare
office in misery of sore muscles.
She moved only when she had to
and then as though she were
carrying eggs.
This is what an adventurous
spirit Will do to you'll she moaned.
Narrow Go
Best laugh in weeks was when we
heard about Hugh Osborne during
q confidential conversation with a
friend, in the latter'S office.
After several moments of secret
discussion Hugh turned around and
noticed microphone under a
table! His face went white and
the friend was afraid of a collapse.
Just in time, Hugh discovered the
mike wasn't hooked up.
Stuck
Sam Cox is probably cured of
bidding at auctions for the rest
of his life.
At the Swiss Swing Sam was
present when some puppies were
being auctioned off and with no
idea Of buying dog, but just to
keep the bidding going, he bid
$3.50.
He got the pup.
Thursday he was trying to trade
the dog for white rat. We couldn't
figure out why, except that the
rat would eat less.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11
Z Rt'os4ts 1%'1'1;

Even Division
When the "Reminiscences met
wednesday night with representa-
tives from the Toasmaster clubs,
the subject of discussion-more
likely, argument-was (Which is
more deadly, the female or the
male?"
Asked what the outcome was. Mrs.
j. w. BeShears replied:
I'VE really didn't get very far.
There were just as many men as
women"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11

Absent
The Camp Fire Play Day set for
Saturday, that will follow the
Olympic game idea with various
groups competing as the athletes
of various countries, will not be
quite complete, we fear.
SO far no one has chosen to rep
resent Germany.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-11

Butter: Los Angeles 27c: but
terfat, Imperial valley Z. o. b. ranch,
grade A 36c; manufacturing milk
zoe; route gathered cream 26c.
l.. A. Hay: u. s. No. I S14-14.50,
u. s. No. 2 leafy Sl3-l4; u. 8. No.
2 Sll-S11.5O: MpIs. Sept. flax $780,.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-02
FOUR MISSING MEN SOUGHT
 IN TERRITORY

Inquiries have been received by the Office of the Governor regard ing the following persons supposed 1 to be in Alaska: MALONE, BENJAMIN G. = Age about 57 years. Believed to have been in Alaska for last twelve years. Niece in Dorchester, Mass, interest ed in locating him. BENDURE, STEPHEN = In late seventies or early eighties. Relatives in Sandusky, Ohio, trying to locate him.
 TETON, RAY-An old time Alas kan One time resident at Anchor age Supposedly only man in Alaska holding a Carnegie Medal for car- rying a sick man across a Valdez glacier.
 FIDDLER, HARRY DAVID-Sup- posedly owns a cannery somewhere in Alaska. Son from Germantown, Pa, interested in locating him.
 Anyone having any information in regard to any of these persons is requested to notify the Governors Office, Juneau, Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-02
FIRE NEARLY SWEEp5 MINE
 CAMP, HiR5T


 The Hirst-Chichagof mine build ings came near being swept by fire few nights ago according tc Superintendent Paul Sorensen, who arrived in Juneau today with pilot Shell Simmons.
 Sorensen said bunkhouse hous- ing 45 men caught fire, apparently when cigarette thrown from the second floor blew back under the structure.
 The fire broke out somewhere around 2 o'clock in the morning and did approximately $500 dam age, Sorensen said, adding 'If it had burned a few minutes longer. we'd have been cleaned out"
 The camp has adequate fire pro- lection with salt water pumping system and a well trained crew of firemen, Sorensen said.
 Sorensen is a guest at the Bar anof Hotel and will sail south on the next Canadian vessel for a few weeks in the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-02
Hollywood Sighy And Sound5
By Robbin coons : .

HOLLYWOOD, 2.-The gentlemen of the church choir their practice Simon Smson nobody again.
 The ladies and gentlemen tell is fingers keys with his left hand his right His pinched mocking his caught the himself the white church walan eerie silhouette with exaggerated head and the long ock of thin the rhythmic motions the claw-like They singing Thou Weary, Thou Langid?" Bainter) Webb Bondi) singing with poor tending not to be.
 It's from Our Town the that stage pro- played orchestra pit improving that-with scenery, of and with shadows.
 Interesting, shadow, is making of inspiration, doubt bit o paper It is al therehe loft rail the organ Simon and the choir shadow Wood took the set
 go up William Menzies art department,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-02
SEES OLD AGE SOCIAL CLUBS
 AZ BENEFICIAL
Contaets, Providing Re- creation, Build Up Mor-
 aIs, Is Now Planned

CHICAGO, March --The wide spread payment of old age pensions there are 42,000 persons past six ty-five receiving pensions in Chi cago-has made it both practical and economical for the aged to live together in old folk clubs That was the statement of Miss Harriet vittum, for thirty-five years head resident of Northwestern University's settlement, as she wis., ualized Chicago dotted with homes where the. old people might live in comfort on their pensions.
 T can see the time, and probably not far off when the old folk will gather together in clu6s," she said. There are many fine old residence es which would serve the purpose admirably but which are being torn down.
 The conditions under which many persons receive old age assistance are depressing and unhealthy. While no one minimizes the value of the $2O to $50 a month pensions being paid, these do not altogether solve their finarcial problems.
 Some never see a friendly soul week in and week out. They have no one to lean on or to care for them in case of sickness.
 We have formed a good neigh bor club to give them social con- tacts, provide recreation and build up their worale. Its success is amaz- ing"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-02
German Merchantmen Un- able fo Escape from
 Aruba Hdrbor
BRITISH NAVY lS ON
 GUARD, WEST INDIES
Two Graft Are Captured While Third Set Afire
 and Goes Down

ARUBA, Dutch West Indies, March 2.-An attempt of three German merchantmen to dash from this island through the British blockade ended in fail ure.
 One German vessel was cap tured on the dash, one was sunk and one was dri CT hack and then captured.
 The vessels were the 6,5O0- ton passenger and cargo boat Heidelberg. now being lowed to Trinidad by 3 British naval vegyel with the German seamen aboard the Britisher as T.'is dners; the 2,3O0-t0n frcightrr Troja which went down three hours after she was set afire and seacocks opened by the crew to avoid capture, and the 4,4OO- ton Antilla which was driven back by British submarine and captured as entering the harbor here.