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GENERAL
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS*
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1940
British Lose Two Warships In Sea Battle
London, April 10—(UP) The Admiralty announced today that British destroyers had attacked German forces at Narvik, Norway, at dawn today against strong opposition, that the Hunter had been sunk and the Hardy grounded and that the remainder of the British warships had withdrawn.
German losses were not ascertained the Admiralty said. Stockholm reported without confirmation, it was added, that a German cruiser had been sunk.
The Admiralty asserted that a British submarine had torpedoed a German cruiser off the southern Norwegian coast last night and that it was believed the cruiser had been sunk.
Royal Air force bombing planes attacked an enemy cruiser off Bergen last night, the Admiralty said, and scored one hit.
Fleet air bombers attacked a German cruiser at Bergen this morning and hit it three times, it was said.
The Admiralty communique said:
"British destroyers attacked enemy forces in Narvik at dawn today and encountered strong opposition.
"His Majesty's ship Hunter (destroyer, 1,340 tons) was sand and His Majesty's ship Hardy (destroyer flotilla leader, 1,505 tons) ran ashore. The remainder withdrew.
"No details of casualties in these ships are yet available but a complete list will be published as soon as possible and next of kin may be assured that they will be informed by telegram without delay."
Germans May Go Through Sweden
The Manchester Guardian's naval correspondent said that in sea warfare it was axiomatic that overseas operations cannot be prosecuted successfully without established command of the seas.
London, April 10—(UP) The Allied air and naval challenge of Germany's occupation of Norway may emboil Sweden in war by forcing the Germans to seek a secure route to their Norwegian positions through South Sweden, some observers believed today.
Taking stock of Germany's conquest of Denmark and her invasion of Norway, British observers expressed belief that the Allies must act swiftly and effectively to redress the balance, which now appeared unfavorable.
The new situation was reviewed as the war cabinet met at 10 Downing street, the prime minister's official residence, and as Norwegian Minister Eric Colban conferred with Foreign Secretary Viscount Halifax. Later Halifax presided over the second meeting of the British envoy to the Balkans who now are in London for important conferences. The meeting was attended, as it was yesterday, by Sir Percy Loraine and Sir William Seeds, ambassadors to Rome and Moscow, respectively.
Chief interest centered in the implications of German moves in north.
"German sea communications across the Skagerrank indeed are so brittle that it seems inevitable that the Germans will look for a more secure route and that is offered through South Sweden," the Manchester Guardian said.
President to Extend Neutrality Provisions
Washington, April 10.—(UP) President Roosevelt, taking charge of American problems created by Germany's invasion of Scandinavia, waited for later official reports from Europe today before extending the provisions of the Neutrality act to Norway and the "combat areas" to northern Norwegian waters.
The President and the State department were hampered in making decisions by almost complete absences of official dispatches from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
Mr. Roosevelt had indicated that he would issue the necessary proclamations last night. But delay, at least until today, was announced after he conferred with his foreign affairs advisers upon his arrival from Hyde Park.
Some quarters believed the proclamations might be issued today; others said that State department officials were urging the President to delay them until the outcome of the reported naval battle off the Norwegian coast has been ascertained.
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Cordell Hull revealed that several high State department officials were devoting most of their time to consideration of the safety of more than 3,000 Americans in Scandinavia. Press reports of air raids in Norway increased official anxiety. Officials of the State and Navy departments, and the Maritime commission are studying ways
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quarters are filled with lounging and working campaigners, who sit back, look at the enemy's handbills, and knowingly say, "That'll hurt him."
'Easy Does It'--station KANS at Wichita . . . The air program was arranged for by Jack Laffer, '39, former student conductor of the club, now a staff artist of KANS . . . Only casuality of the first two days was big, blonde Lawrence Nelson who dropped his vanilla ice cream cone while running to catch the bus at Chanute.
Candidates are utilizing every acquaintance who could arrange dinner engagements and the usual campaign speeches.
But when asked why this year's vote drive has been less exciting than any previous year, politicians have only this to say:
"There are a few days left yet—"
Glee Club--station KANS at Wichita . . . The air program was arranged for by Jack Laffer, '39, former student conductor of the club, now a staff artist of KANS . . . Only casuality of the first two days was big, blonde Lawrence Nelson who dropped his vanilla ice cream cone while running to catch the bus at Chanute.
W.S.G.A. Demands--council. She expressed the desire for a successful year.
A new parking bill, passed Monday by the M.S.C. was referred to a committee for consideration when it
came before the W.S.G.A. last night.
came before the W.S.G.A. last night.
The following committees were appointed at last night's meeting:
Union Operating committee: O' Thene Huff, c'41, Rosalys McCrerey, fa'41, Doris Twente, c'42, Jean Robertson, c'41.
Central committee on Student Activity Ticket: O'Theene Huff, c'41, Jean Roberstan, c'41, Doris Twente c'42.
Judiciary committee: O'Thene Huff, c'41, Rosalys McCrerey, fa'41, Jean Steele, c'41.
Joint committee on Student Affairs: O'Thene Huff, c'41, Rosalys McCrerey, fa'41, Doris Twente, c'42. Jean Robertson, c'41.
Vocational Guidance, Helen Johnson,
c'41, Ruth Mortiz, c'43.
of evacuating those who want to leave.
House Presidents' Council: Rosalys McCrerey.
Budget Committee: Jean Robertson, c.41.
Forum Board: Betty Kimble, c'41 Mary McAnaw, c'42, Barbara Koch, c'43.
Jayhawker: Jean Steele, c'41.
Publicity: Virginia Crow, c'41
Historian: Barabara Whitley, fa-
'43.
Shawaker: Virginia Gray, c'41
Publicity: Virginia Gray, c'41
Social: Jean Klusman, fa'41, Doris Twente, c'42, Nancy Kerber, fa'42, Jeanne Moyer, fa'42.
President Roosevelt arrived at the White House last night from Hyde Park where he was vacationing when the war was extended to Norway and Denmark. He conferred immediately with Hull, Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles and Assistant Secretary of War Louis Johnson.
Student Directory: Jean Robertson, c'41, O'Theene Hue, c'41
Peace Committee: Virginia Gray. c'41.
Point System: Mary Beth Dodge, fa'42.
The President's advisors were at Union station when the President's special train pulled in. Welles carried papers and a big map, the latter presumably marked to show the new areas to be designated as combat zones.
The three hurried into the President's private car with last minute reports from Europe and conferred there for 15 minutes before accompanying the President to the White House.
Weather
Increasing cloudiness tonight and tomorrow with occasional light showers.
Holland Barricades Roads and Bridges Against Nazi Threat
Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 10. (UP) -Holland was on the alert today for signs of invasion.
Roads and bridges on the German frontier were heavily barricaded.
Persons living near the birdie spanning the River Maas between Venlo and Blerik, Germany, were evacuated hurriedly at 10 o'clock last night and the bridge was loaded with dynamite.
Air raid protection authorities took up positions in the Venlo region for the first time since the war started.
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