TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1940
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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Americans In War Zone
Germany Says Invasion Was Allies Fault
Berlin, April 9 — (UP) — Germany notified Denmark and Norway today that she had taken them under her "protection" to defend them from Great Britain and France; that their independence would be respected if they permitted German troops to occupy them peacefully, and that if they resisted they would be "ruthlessly broken."
In notes to the two countries announcing that German troops were occupying strategic points in both of them, Germany reviewed her side of the war, declared that the allies had started it without "sensible reason," had "violated the most primitive rules of international law" by their "hunger blockade," and had "involved the neutral world" by their method of sea war.
Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels, in a radio address directed to Denmark and Norway, said the territorial integrity and political independence of both countries would be respected and Germany would not use them
as bases for military operations against the Allies "as long as Great Britain does not compel such action."
The official German news agency announced that "in order to repulse the enemy's projects, mines
'Daisy' Scoops World
Washington, April 9—(UP)—America's only woman diplomat, Mrs. J. Borden Harriman—"Daisy" to all her friends—scooped the world today by revealing that Norway is at war with Germany.
"On the Norwegian west coast, German pilot stations have been formed, whose directions are to be followed in entering harbors," the agency said. "The possibility of the passage of peaceful shipping through the blocked area in the Skagerrak will be announced later."
The memoranda to Norway and Denmark said, "Germany, for its part, made every effort to protect neutrals' rights by trying to confine the sea war to zones between Germany and her opponents.
were laid last night before all important harbors of the Norwegian west coast as well as in the Skagerrak in territory between Linesness-Loodbjerg and Flekkoey-Skandnaes-Hage.
Play By Play Account Events Leading Up To Denmark's Involvement
Mrs. Harriman, a 69-year-old grandmother who prefers to be known as Florence Jaffray Harriman, sent a cable to the state department that gave the outside world its first information about the Norwegian government's action.
She has proved her ability in the diplomatic line since she was appointed in 1937, including her efficient handling of the S. S. City of Flint incident. The state department places full reliance in her work
But Mrs. Harriman — gracious, gray-haired, universally-admired—is used to handling "hot potatoes," both literally and figuratively.
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times EST)
10 a.m. Norway lodges vigorous protest at British foreign office against allied mine-laying.
1:30 p.m. New rumors that German fleet comprises 50 to 100 vessels and that it has reached the Katecat
9:30 a.m. Unconfirmed rumors circulate in various Scandinavian cities of a large fleet of German vessels moving through the Danish straits toward the Kattecat.
(Leading up to Scandinavia's involvement in the war Monday. All times EST)
12:01 a.m. British announce that mine fields have been laid in three areas within Norwegian territorial waters.
8 a.m. Frist reports received of aval action in Skagerrak in which British submarines sank three or four German vessels including a troop transport, and possibly a German submarine.
1:45 p.m. Norwegian foreign minister Halvdan Koht told the Norwegian parliament that the Allies were trying to carry the war to Scandinavia.
7 p.m. Air raid alarm in Oslo. Complete blackout ordered, radio stations cut off and lighthouses darkened.
3 p.m. Norwegian iron port of Narvik reports 15 German vessels tropped in Norwegian waters by British blockade.
5:50 p.m. German radio reported "there is a feeling in the air that something will happen".
7:30 p.m. Norwegian army and navy leaves cancelled; antiaircraft units manned.
5:30 p.m. British announce German bombers have raided Scapa Flow without damage; Berlin claims bombs scored several hits on warships.
9 p.m. German fleet reported in the Skagerrak.
5 p.m. Norwegian Radio reports German fleet approaching the Norwegian coast.
8 p.m. Airplanes heard over Oslo but no bombs dropped.
German Might Strikes At Scandinavia
9:30 p.m. Reports received that "foreign warships" tried to enter Oslofjord but were driven off by Norwegian coast batteries.
By The United Press Foreign Editor German military might struck into Scandinavia today with a roar that sent tremors throughout Europe.
With clock-like speed and efficiency German troops moved over the Danish border and by 8 a.m. Copenhagen was in German hands. Simultaneously German troops landed in Norway, German warships blasted at Norwegian coast defenses, German airships bombed Norwegian cities—but Norway fought back.
Quickly the Allies moved to aid Norway. Hasty telephone conferences between Paris and London, hasty war cabinet and war council sessions decided on immediate action. Already, according to some reports, Allied aid is en route to Norway.
Every capital in Europe was on the alert. So was Washington and far-off Tokyo. The question on the lips of high officials and common citizens alike was: does this mean long-dreaded total war will come? Allies Prepare Counter-Measures
Certain it was that the Allies were preparing urgent and drastic counter-measures. British naval units, scattered up and down Norway's long coast, were expected to go into action against German warships, transport ships and landing parties.
Germany announced her action "protective." Propaganda Minister Paul Joseph Goebbels went to the microphone of the German radio to announce Germany would not use Scandinavian nations as bases for operating against Great Britain unless the British "compel" such action.
And in Berlin, too, it was said that assurance of "complete loyalty" had been obtained from the Danes, that German occupation occurred without incident and that life in Copenhagen was proceeding normally.
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May Have-a meal ticket is a good investment
But in Norway it was different.
The Council approved a $100 grant to the Independent Student Association. The grant had been made by the Central Committee on Activities but such grants must be approved by both councils. With M.S.C. approval already given, the I.S.A. appropriation has only to pass the W.S.G.A. tonight.
Grant $100 To I.S.A.
Recommendation to the Central Committee that $250 be given to the housing bureau was made at last night's M.S.C. meeting. If approved, this money will come from the Activity Reserve Fund, along with the I.S.A. appropriation.
The Council also asked $200 for the student speakers' bureau.
The Norwegians resisted the German assault. Coastal batteries beat off an attempt by German cruisers to force Oslofjord. The small Norwegian army and navy was prepared to fight wherever a stand could be made.
Allies Pledge Immediate Aid
Norwegian ministers to London and Paris promptly conferred with the British and French governments and got a pledge of immediate aid "without strings."
Germany announced its action as in retaliation for the Allied surprise of yesterday when mines were laid in three fields within Norwegian territorial waters.
But there was every indication that the move into Denmark and Norway had been long planned and with the same precise attention to detail and time-table efficiency that marked the German blitzkrieg on Poland, the invasion of Austria and the march into Czecho-Slovakia.
(Continued from page one) Elizabeth Kirsch all handled supporting assignments ably.
First Nighter---a meal ticket is a good investment
Oh yes, and there was Bill McGinnis, who had a leading role as the butler . . . he led almost all of the characters onto the stage.
The play was well directed, polished, and in top shape. Probably no play produced on this campus ever opened more adequately prepared. It is the best work this writer has seen Director Nuckles do over a period of four years.
Larry David, in addition to playing his part admirably, supervised the lighting with Joe Kennedy. Dick Tippin and Joe O'Neill made up the stage crew and Esther Mitchell was the prompter.
The curtain will go u pagain tonight at 8:20. The play will continue Wednesday and Thursday.
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Capital Fears For Safety of 3,000 Citizens
Washington, April 9—(UP)
German invasion of Scandinavia today aroused much concern for the safety of 3,000 Americans there and brought high officials scurrying back to the capital from holiday trips.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull cut short a vacation at Atlantic City to board the first available Washington - bound train. He was due about noon to direct handling of a host of new problems created by spread of the war.
President Roosevelt, on holiday at Hyde Park, N. Y., received up-to-the minute advices from the State department. He was expected to start for Washington soon.
From Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, U. S. Minister to Norway—this country's only woman diplomat—came first word that Norway was at war with Germany as a result of Nazi forces' entrance into that country. She also sent official confirmation of the German invasion of Denmark.
The department's statement at 1:30 a.m., announcing Mrs. Harriman's message said:
"The American minister to Oslo, Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, telegraphed the Department of State tonight informed her that the foreign minister informed her that the Norwegians have fired on four German warships coming up the Oslo Fjord and that Norway is at war with Germany.
"In response to a request by the British minister to Norway, the American legation at Oslo has been authorized to take over British interests in Norway if he (the British minister) is forced to evacuate."
Uncertain whether her cables direct to the state department announcing Norway's entrance into the war were getting through, Mrs. Har-riman also telephoned to Fred Sterling, American minister at Stockholm, and requested him to relay her information to Washington.
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