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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1940
Page
1
Mr. Chamberlain warned that German demands on neutrals threaten neutral rights and could curb aid to Britain. Allies pursue swift victory by denying Germany the resources fueling its aggression, aiming to end the war with minimal destruction.
In Bucharest the government proposes a tax on bachelors older than 25 with rates from two to 10 percent on income above the weekly £7 10s equivalent. Mr Chamberlain noted increased Allied unity and extended cooperation, including colonial matters, between Britain and France.
The Times diplomatic correspondent reports Britain and France pushing continuous measures to stop German supplies. Norways oil and chrome with Turkish chrome purchases are part of the strategy. Spain joins the sterling area to limit re exports. Germany feels the pinch as Britain buys Norwegian fats and seeks curbs on Dutch and Swedish exports. Monnet heads to London to coordinate with Craig on stricter blockade efforts.
London reports a threatened blockade in the Adriatic as German ships plan to load 500 tons of bauxite from Dalmatia while the Ankara sails from Trieste toward Dubrovnik. Yugoslav authorities probe British-flag risk and tensions rise over naval activity in the Adriatic. Oslo notes Norway’s stance against Germany saying neutrality remains the only policy, and a World Telegram claim on Allied blockade impact cites a rise in U S exports and a drop in German trade, with shifts across Belgium Holland Hungary and neighbors.
Amsterdam correspondent reports widespread ads reveal severe shortages of skilled and unskilled labor across the Reich. Workers endure 11 to 16 hour shifts with overtime after 72 hours, while building trades curb child labor. The strain raises accidents and diseases including cancer, skin diseases, and nervous disorders among petrol and lignite workers.
In a bold raid near the front, German troops seized a French officer from a post and forced him to dress as a prisoner. He grabbed a lunette and helmet, hurled his steel helmet at a German, and a gunfire erupted as French soldiers awoke, wounded a German, and repelled the intruders.
In Geneva on Monday Finland informed the League of Nations that 650000 people have evacuated their homes due to the war. About 55 percent are children and 30 percent are needed food and other relief. Fifty thousand are homeless in the war zone beyond those from ceded territory.
London reports 1 British and 4 neutral ships totaling 13 901 tons lost by enemy action in the week ending March 31. Barnhill a 5439 ton British steamer bombed and abandoned. Mim Hore intercepted and set afire by a British warship. German losses at 303 940 tons. Prisoner ages from 20 to 21 years.
In northern Finland during the war two children were killed and five injured when a bomb they took home from a forced down Russian plane exploded. The incident occurred as children played with the device after discovering it.
The trawler Walsingham foundered after she slipped a shelf and collided with a neutral steamer off the England east coast. The steamer ran aground but the crew were saved.
Signor Gayda writes that Italian finances may not be opulent yet wars are won by men and spirit. He counters American claims on Italy's readiness and cites British and French naval obstacles and Mediterranean strategy. The piece notes Italy sending 22,500 workers to Albania for public works from high unemployment provinces.
The air war intensifies with reconnaissance and daylight raids by British and French aircraft into Germany and the Ruhr front. Berlin reports several British planes shot down while German fighters shadow patrols over the sea and coast. Wing Commander Kellett returns to Buckingham Palace for a decoration after prolonged service.
A Monday report describes air strikes on Amsterdam and condemns the terror as senseless and unreasonable. The quotation questions whether the attacks reflect a responsible military command or over heated warriors.
Washington reports Rep Hamilton Fish calls for a five member House committee to probe the German White Book and alleged secret commitments. Sen Reynolds seeks hearings for Bullitt and a fuller Welles European tour statement. Copenhagen notes Polish documents surface amid German chaos and destruction of records. Amsterdam notes Germany’s chaos in Polish banking and commerce as invasion disrupts governance.
Madrid celebrated the first anniversary of peace after the civil war with General Franco inspecting a parade. His forces passed before cheering crowds as 194 aircraft roared overhead. Falangist militiamen, socialist workmen, and Youth Movement detachments followed regular troops.
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