London, Apr. 11.
It is learned that Premier Nygaardsvold of Norway published a proclamation to the German people this morning reasserting the country's determination to resist the German Allied assistance has already reached the Norwegian army, and a fierce battle is now raging at Elverum, north of Hamar, the usually well-i formed Swedish newspaper "Aftonblader" reported today. The battle started afternoon and was still progressing last night when the paper received the report.
The Germans are fighting with strong aviation support, while the planes of the Allied air forces are helping the small but well-equipped Norwegian forces. Several German detachments have already been wiped out, the "Aftonbladet" reported, and the German command is rushing reinforcements by truck convoys escorted by planes.
The Norwegian government, which evacuated Hamar, made a short stop at Elverum, and then proceeded northward, probably to Antrysil—
Havas.
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