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Show THE PAGE TWO WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS Roughly, as the bomber files, it is 1,900 miles from Narvik, Norway, to the Dardanelles of the Near East World War II has spread itself across every mile of that great front Nations not yet actually involved in military activity are bristling with preparation of defense, should the next bomb fall on their homeland. Southern Exposure through use of a clever ruse It was reported that German troops had reached Storlien Heights, three miles from the Swedish border thus succeeding in virtually cutting Nor way in two. British bombers were busy at two key points along the Norwegian coast. At Stavanger, held by the Germans, the English flyers made at least seven raids, attempting to destroy the air base there. It is considered to be the only efficient at Norwegian field for large-scal- e tacks on the British isles. Bombs were also rained on Trondheim, for here too, the Germans held a vital air base. It looked like the big battle of the Norwegian campaign would come when German forces moving north from Oslo and Bergen would meet British and Norwegian forces mov ing south from Narvik. Fleets of five nations Turkey, Franoe, Italy, England and Russia all moving under strict secret orders, have taken up key positions along those strategic straits the Dardanelles. When Italian warships moved out for what Mussolini called "customary spring maneuvers," British and French naval units assembled for "counter measures" by taking up more advantageous posi- NEUTRALS: tions along the coast of Greece. In the Black sea, the Russian navy Pony Boy Invoking strictest censorship and was reported to have laid hundreds policing every section of the nation, of mines in "the right spots." officials were on the Neutral nations of southeastern Netherlands horse" activ alert for any Europe believed that such display ity on the part "Trojan of Germany. Rumor of naval force foreshadowed the had it that the Nazis were planning spread of war. Accordingly, Rua coup in Holland similar to the one mania placed her small navy in which fooled the Norwegians. For of all the river ports along charge of the nation's Danube and the Black sea. With a mer commander W. Roell, told a na Johnkeer army, of threatened small crop wheat the tional youth meeting that persons Rumanians cut off grain supplies to who had for a Nazi puppet Germany but the senate pro- - governmentplans should be hanged "The bullet," he said, "is too great an honor." ASIA: Dutch Treat? While Secretary of State Hull was warning the world to maintain the status quo in the Dutch East Indies (see below) British and French forces in the Far East were on the lookout for anything that might even resemble so much as an attempt on the part of Japan to seize those coveted islands. Earlier, Japan's government itself had expressed a desire that the islands be left alone even though the Netherlands were invaded by Nazis. Neutral observ ers in the Orient, however, foresaw the possibility of Japan allying itself with Germany, taking the islands as first share of the spoils should Hitler march toward The Hague. POLITICS: Accent on Youth JONKIIEER W. ROELL . . . A'o Trojan Horse. (See Neutrals.) visionally accepted a government bill giving Germany a lease on 100,000 acres of badly needed timber. It was evident that King Carol was trying desperately to retain the good graces of the great Nazi war machine. Bulgaria, Greece, Jugoslavia, and Turkey, fearing a repetition of the fatal infiltration of Nazis into Norway, had special police launch widespread investigations of all resident Germans. Selection of Harold Stassen, governor of Minnesota, as the keynote speaker for the Republican National convention to be held in Philadelphia, June 24, was hailed by G. O. P. leaders everywhere as an accent on youth and "liberalism." Named permanent chairman (subject to the convention's approval) was Rep. Joseph W. Martin Jr. of Massachusetts. Sometimes mentioned as a presidential possibility himself, Stassen is unable to consider making the bid for he is I pondered the strange mystery, treason and conspiracy that made their native capital, Oslo, such easy mark for the cunning coup of the Germans, the British were blasting their way Into the northern harbor of Narvik. The British and French claimed to have landed expeditionary forces at that point and 2,000 German troops were said to be retreating toward Sweden. But if the allies were progressing satisfactorily In the north of Norway, the Nazis were being equally successful In the south. Positions around Oslo were solidified and N in the news . . C In Louisiana, 8am Jonrs, put the finishing touches to the political dynasty of the late Huey P. Long, at he was formally clectrd governor of that stale. He takes office Mjv It. C. And also in Louisiana, another n '.tcccssful political candidate, Guy aire, miide the headlines for he was the first Republican to defeat a Demotrat for a local office in that r'.nte since shortly after the Civil v.;ir. He was elected to the St. J.imes j police jury (county commissioner) . CRaid Mrs. Martha Taft. cam. f.T husband Robert A. in raiding bin drive for the Republican presidential nomination, "It's time to pet over thinking the Constitution will defend us end get out and defend the Constitution." C Another wife rf a "presidential possibility," while not campaigning for friend husband, Mrs, Franklin Hoosevell, said in a speech at Battle Creek, Mich.. "By staying out of war we (the United States) may be the one torch of hope in the world." C ng young. candito be 35. date Elected governor in 1938 he has been Norwegians AMES too the Constitution requiri- Northern Exposure While busilyat en-igaged ntroducing reforms" into "liberal A General & Li hts native state. He is a candidate fur in next fall's contest. Joe Martin is expected to provide the experience needed at the convention. He Is completing his first term as Republican leader in the house and is serving his eighth term in congress. Keynoter HOME FKONT: Status Quo Secretary of State Hull Informed the world at Urge that the Netherlands East Indies In the south Pacific were to be left strictly alone, should the Dutch become a party to Europe's conflict. With respect to Japnn to state the position of the United States with rc.pect to the islands (which furnish America with vital supplies of rubber and tin) Hull stated: "Intervention In the domestic affairs of the Netherlands Indies . . . would be prejudicial to the cause of stability, peace and in the entire Pacific security important events: JOHNSON Jour: ' smi t I ft n r.Ti ?i e And Week" were both presented to President Roosevelt at the White House, as Dr. K. P. Chen (above), Chinese purchasing agent, called to express gratitude of his country for $45,000,000 in credits made available to China by the United States since 1938. "Thank-You-of-th- NAVY: Boomlet Senate support was growing for building a United States navy second to none after Admiral Harold R. Stark appeared before the committee on naval affairs to recommend a 25 per cent expansion of the fleet The construction proposed by the admiral would cost some $3,486,000,-00- May Day throughout much of the world is observed by workmen, but nowhere so much as in Soviet Russia. Above: Students march in the annual May Day parade, in which more than half a ADVICE TO REPUBLICANS Having generously provided the Democrats with wholly unsolicited and gratuitous opinions as to how to run their show, it seems no less than fair to do an equally unsought service for the Republicans. Dr. Johnson's diagnosis here Is based entirely on his findings on the Democrats that Mr. Roosevelt will be in the opposition. But if Mr. Roosevelt runs, it is probable that he could lick any of the present foremost contenders for the Republican crown singly or in any possible permutation of pairs. Perhaps it is a little premature to assay Mr. Dewey's position on national problems because, as Raymond Clapper has so sharply pointed out, he hasn't defined it He did a magnificent job of generalization in his first speech and has well presented the argument for the prose- - "PHE shirtwaister is always an excellent choice for those of you who want to look slimmer than the' scales imply, and this one (1905-B- ) is designed to look especially slenderizing. The pan- d and aleled skirt is most straight. The plain front of the bodice continues the line of the skirt panel, to give a lengthening effect. The shoulders are slim-hippe- II" -- ra1" - J '."! I rSTAQL.E I million persons participated. rw':T?5" .... 0. Over a billion dollars per year would be necessary to keep up a fleet the size recommended. At present the senators are not worrying about where the money will come from as the current legislation merely authorizes construction, does not provide the funds. Asked if he thought the United States faces a naval emergency. Admiral Stark replied, "In my opinion, an emergency exists when our relative position is continually growing weaker, as it is now." BUSINESS: Cross Currents Traditionally difficult to Judge in presidential election year, business this year is following no specific pattern. While prominent business dices showed business to be a bit below last month and a bit above last year, financial reports of many major U. S. business firms were reported for the first quarter of 1940. In almost every case (jeat gains were evident. Operating revenues of American Telephone & Telegraph company were up; Anaconda Copper tripled its net earnings as compared to the first three months of 1939; Shell Oil reported a sharply higher net profit railand even the "problem-child- " road companies showed gains. About 80 per cent of the leading railroad companies showed substantial increases in revenue. Even creditors of one of the bank rupt Insull utilities firms learned that they would receive an additional 'dividend" because of collections made from stock subscribers. Carnegie Steel corporation an nounced a vast expansion program to increase tin plate production at the cost of "several millions of dol lars." A, T. Sc T. (see above) also forecast a huge expansion in construction work. ;?$H 4)Mw 3n A WOW IN In Hawaii, May Day is also "Lei Day," the annual flower festival marking the peak of the season. Traditionally, all classes of people wear leis. weapons, but specific Each May 1 the President de- small-borclares Child Health day. Fed- proposal and constructive suggestion is absolutely necessary this eral, state and local health off- year. icials plan community projects Senator Vandenberg has had to and physical examinations. take forthright positions. He is on e record on everything. But he is recorded on so many sides of so many questions that Mr. Roosevelt's ghost manned speech factory would go to work on him with whoops of glee. Senator Taft just isn't sufficiently articulate. His principal asset is a name and, while it was the name of a very great man, it wasn't the name of a very great President and the senator seems to be a chip off the old block. There are two candidates available to the Republicans who would take care of themselves with Mr. Roosevelt on their feet in any ring in the country and with no holds 4? barred. California's trout season opens Beginning May I is the peak 30 days for tornado frequency. May 1, which is called "rainbow Also this month the hurricane day," at Bishop, Cat. Above: season starts, endangering Gulf Two Hollywood starlets start out and Atlantic coasts. for their first day's fishing. i 100,000,000th Still ringing doorbells and ferret Sam's census enumerators counted the 100,- 000.000th American, with about to go. Actual counting was expected to be completed within a week, but the bigger job of tabulating and compiling the information obtained will take months and in some cases years. Totals for states and the nations should be available during the summer. Near Zancs- ville, Ohio, one footsore enumerator claimed he had made 11 unsuccessful trips to the same house. Local wits suggested that possibly some y of Mr. Tobey's (Rep. Charles of New Hampshire, of the Income question in the census questionnaire) relatives lwed in the district ing out information. Uncle ,. ,Ti On May 1 many veterans' groups observe the anniversary of Admiral Dewey's battle of Manila bay, which took place in 1898. Above: Admiral Deuey and the tomb where he is buried, a shrine visited each year on Dewey day. To-be- arch-oppone- MISCELLANY: I'attrr Up Ball The great American game was off to a flying start as riay 7 .' f i a no-ru- n THE GYM cution. But that isn't enough. Generalities and criticism are two CENSUS: both major baseball leagues began season of official the play. Opening days saw good crowds at all contests, despite unusually poor weather. Bob Feller, farm boy, pitching for the Cleveland Indians, made baseball history in Chicago, when he twirled a no-h-it game against the Chicago White Sox, It was the first time this feat had ever been acarea." complished on opening day. Birthday Celebrating Its fiftieth CONGRATULATIONS: birthday the Pan American Union Mother 19 10 Style heard President Roosevelt tell the Selected as the "American Moth- 21 American republics that they er of 1940," Mrs. Edith Grahnm must be prepared to meet force with Mayo, of Rochester, Minn., widow force. He spoke before the govern of the famous surgeon, Charles H. ing board of the body. Uncle Sam Mayo, said, "the honor Just scores appeared to be standing pat on the me." Mother of eight children, five Monroe Doctrine. of whom are living, Mrs. Mayo has Strike In the Canadian Seaman's been asked to represent the nation's union strike against the steamship mothers In New York on Mother's companies at Toronto, both sides were standing pat A $10 per month day, Sunday, May 12. The selection was made by the American wage Increase for Great Lakes Mothers' National committee of the sailors was the chief demand of the Golden Rule foundation. strikers. ... T4 Frock Is Tailored To Slenderize One HUGH S. Throughout medieval and modern his tory May Day May I has been in creasingly important as a day of festival and fun, a day which marks the beginning of a new year. tier tt are some of its . Released by Western Newspaper Union. Front Thursday, April 25, 1940 Nature, History and Custom Add to May Day's Importance (EDITOR'S NOTE When opinions are expressed In these columns, they are those of the news analyst and not necessarily of this newspaper.) 1,900-Mil- e NEPH1, UTAH S, Smile-of-the-We- ek War Clouds Gather in Balkans As Fleets Mass in Far East; British Troops Land in Norway THE WAR: TIMES-NEW- It's the biggest day in the year May 1 is moving day in big cities. In Arte York alone an esti- for "queens." One of this year'i mated 240,000 persons move bag is pretty Suzanne Sommers, who and bapgage to new homes, leased presides at the May festival of for not less than six months. Duke university, Durham, N, C. : L "f-l- . - 4N 4'V "Ail- - Tv tf'Y- - f M , ak Li MA POLE Aojf familiar emblem of May day in the schools. One is Mayor La Guardia of New York, who has a mind like a steel trap, can speak masterfully on any public question at a moment's notice and has hung up the best comparative record in the country bar r none not only as a but as an able, honest, conservative and effective chief executive in the second hardest job of the kind in the nation. He did it with no political party at all behind him. He has a distinct national standing with agriculture and with labor on his congressional record. The other Is Wendell Willkie. You can't dismiss him because he runs a public utility any more than you can dismiss La Guardia because he is called "radical." I try to visualize these men as candidates or Presidents, rather than by thoughtless label. With either or, better, both of these men on a Republican ticket, we shall see a real race. The way matters seem to be trending now, it will be just 1936 over again. vote-gette- RAILROAD PROBLEMS Our log Jam of unemployment should be scientifically attacked at the key timbers. For seven years we have been doctoring the symptoms by handouts "to distribute purchasing power." Every single one of these rules and subsidies, by increased taxes, debts and regulatory burdens, tends to increase the cost of things as fast or faster than it spreads the purchasing power to consume them. The latter effect cancels out the former. Recently more intelligence has been applied to releasing one of the key logs In the jam building construction. Another equally important key log is the railroad mess. There has been so much decay and so many improvements in the railroad industry that if they could get that capital, the modernization of our railroad system would afford a very large It could speed up our whole economic system save time and lower costs of everything that moves In com merce. 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