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May 1, 1940

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By Raymond Daniell Special Cable To the New York Times

Brit pub speculate on Italy's move if Allies withdraw from Norway

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By Liberty Engraving, 1930

Amer group hastens to offer reward for Hitler's capture on information that he is going to drive through front even at cost of 500,000 German lives

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W L Willkie, Commonwealth & Southern Corp pres, sees halt in project-corp competition

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By Henry N. Dorris Special To the New York Times

Amendment to Barden Wage-Hr Law amendment bill adopted by House; Barden bill defeated by House

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By Telephone To the New York Times

Slovakia; Dr G Szuellow charges abuse of Hungarians; Min Csaky threatens Slovaks, stresses Hungarian-German ties; Slovak reaction

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