Politics
Germany: Hitler and Mussolini confer near Salzburg (April 29 and 30).
Southeast Asia
Burma: JAPANESE CUT BURMA ROAD by seizing town of Lashio.
Pacific
Philippines: Japanese 240-mm howitzers pound Corregidor.
Occupied Territories
Belgium: 250 killed in explosion at chemical works in Tessenderloo.
Home Fronts
Britain: Rugby and Wallasey by-elections; Independent candidates win both seats.
USA: Upper stories of New York skyscrapers blacked out and neon signs in Times Square dimmed (ARP measures).