Hitler concerns over Allied economic warfare in Berlin
Berlin talks lasting five and a half hours included General von Brauchitsch General Kietel and Admiral Raeder. The meeting focused on countering expected British blockade pressure and assessing Chamberlain and Churchill speeches as signs of Allied strategy and the war's turning point.
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London
Berlin
United Press
Herr Hitler
von Brauchisch
Kietel
Admiral Raeder
German Ships May Dash for Vladivostock Coast
Singapore dispatch notes German vessels sheltering in the Dutch East Indies may slip to open sea before Saturday to reach Vladivostock with cargoes mainly copra and rubber. The report also mentions warnings about war threats and British Empire policy to calm belligerents while Scandinavian press notes a moderate tone.
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Singapore
Batavia
the Herald
Dutch East Indies
Vladivostock
Nazi Rally Preparations Ordered in Berlin For Victory Day
Berlin reports the German government has ordered preparations to begin for a September Nuremberg rally titled Victory Party Day. The Berlin correspondent notes it as the strongest sign yet of Nazi confidence that the war can be won within a few months.
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Copenhagen
Victory Party
Berlin
Berlingske Afternavis
Allies Tightening up Trade in London Talks
Diplomatic talks underway in London with representatives from multiple countries to coordinate information ministries and trade controls. Britain to appoint a new information coordination officer in Paris as ministers meet to align policy. Goering vows internal and external struggles and hints at air offensives rather than an army push.
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London
the Times
M. Fronsard
Informations
Sir John Reith
John Reith
Ministry For Information Activies
Paris
M. Monnet
Turkey
Europe
Berlin
Yugo-Slav National Bank
Herr Goering
Poland
United Press
Goering
Western Front
Blockade Test in Adriatic Stirs War Time Trade Claims
In Dubrovnik on a Tuesday report says the freighter Ankara Meea will depart Thursday with 700 tons of bauxite for Trieste as a test case for the blockade. German and Yugoslav routes are discussed as Allies fear interference while Romania plans a 4 million strong agricultural workforce to sustain exports to Germany.
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London
Hitler
Bucharest
Associated Presa
Dubrovnk
Ankara
Black Sea
Germany
Istanbul
Trieste
Yugoslavia
Italy
Czech Bronze for German Guns in Prague Exhibit
Prague reports a bronze tablet commemorating Czech independence and a monument to Danis handed to General Goering's metal collection tied to Hitler's forces. The Fuehrer will be present on an April date still to be announced.
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Prague
Danis
General Goering
Herr Hitler
Atmg the Fuehrer
World Wheat Surplus Expected With 1940 Stock Rise
The International Institute of Agriculture estimates world wheat stocks on August 1 1940 could top 710 million bushels, surpassing 1933’s carryover by about 20 percent. Exports face no major surplus due to demand. 1940 and 1941 needs could be covered for 1939 demand levels.
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Rome
International Institute of Agriculture
United States
Canada
Australia
Night Actions West of Vosges Report Claims Aircraft Losses
Paris dispatch reports artillery actions west of the Vosges with German air combat losses. Our pilots claim two twin engine planes down one in France and a third possibly down. one fighter missing. Basel notes calm Upper Rhine front and a large Swiss fair near the Maginot and Siegfried lines drawing about 40 000 visitors.
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Paris
Vosges
Gripa
France
Basle
Upper Rhine Front
Maginot
Pope May Travel Abroad If Situation Permits
A Vatican City correspondent for the Associated Press reports the Pope may travel abroad in the summer if international conditions permit. The note hints at a possible summer trip depending on global developments.
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London
Vatican City
German freighter Hugo Stinnes sunk by British sub
The Foreign Office reports a Court of Inquiry found the German freighter Hugo Stinnes TV was torpedoed in territorial waters by a British submarine. The Danish minister to London was told to lodge the protest, and the wreck lies 60 feet deep about a mile and a half from the coast.
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Copenhagen
Foreign Office
Hugo Stinnes
Special Arrangement Update in Austrade Compilation
A special arrangement titled Henter a World Ber theeba is added to the compilation. Other entries to the edition receive updates and additions, expanding the set of items published in the Austrade series.
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Igeane
Austrade
Nazi Cruelty Murder of Poland Allegations Published
The Polish Government in France issues four Kite Books accusing Germany of deliberate murder of Poland. It claims German Poland population fell by 4,009,000 as of January 15, with 1,604,021 deported workers to Germany and 2,500,000 believed dead from war, execution, hunger, or cold.
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Paris
Iert
France
Poland
Germany
Swiss to Strengthen Defences Along Frontier
BERNE reports Switzerland will call up units from brigades to companies starting Monday April 15 and again a week later to match belligerent forces across the frontier. Thousands are expected to be affected as Germany reportedly fields 12 to 18 divisions in Baden and Württemberg north of Switzerland.
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Berne
Switzerland
Baden
Wurttemburg
Curtain of Fire Protects Merchant Shipping
The Emily Telegraph reports a device that shields merchant ships from attack by creating a curtain of fire. Tested during a Redmoor convoy assault, the device repelled the raider, which was damaged. The invention itself is not secret, but its application to merchant ships is notable.
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London
Emily Telegraph
Redmoor
Norway Reports Early 1940 War Losses
Oslo states that Norway lost 55 ships totaling 200000 tons and 395 lives in the first quarter of 1940, including 15 passengers, during the war.
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Oslo
Norway
No U S A Inquiry Into Polish Documents
Senate opposition meets a Reynolds motion demanding the Ambassador to Paris Bullitt and Mrs. Sumner Welles appear before the Foreign Affairs Committee. Hull rejects delaying Bullitt’s Paris departure and says an inquiry is not in the public interest amid alleged Polish documents claiming U S involvement in Allied war decisions. Hopevelt Kennedy and Bullitt are named in the papers and the President cautions salt.
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Washington
Senate
Reynolds
Paris
Bullitt
Sumner Welles
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
Hull
Crifice
Hamilton Fish
Paria
Germany
America
Wer
Hopevelt
Kennedy
Mr. Bullitt
Air Force Promotions London Names Two New Air Vice Marshals
New Zealander Air Commodore K R Park and Air Commodore N H Bottomley of Yorkshire have been promoted to acting Air Vice Marshal. Park served at Gallipoli before joining the R F C and was Air Attache in Buenos Aires in 1934 and Aide-de-C Camp to the King in 1937.
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London
K. R. Park
N H. Bottomley
Yorkshire
Park
Gallipoli
R.F.C
Buenos Aires
Diamond Leakage Stops to Germany
London report says Britain halted Belgium and Holland rough diamond imports after agents were found in Antwerp and Amsterdam buying stones for shipment to Germany. The move aims to curb arms factory supplies and violates British restrictions.
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Germany
London
Amsterdam
British Associated Press
Britain
Belgium
Holland
Antwerp
Intense phase of air warfare rocks Europe
Admiralty reports German raids on Scapa Flow failed to damage ships and were beaten back by coastal batteries. About 20 German planes attacked, one shot down, several claims of warship damage denied. RAF Hurricanes engage, multiple encounters with Me 110s and Bf 109s over France. Dutch frontier observers see smoke screens and anti air fire as battles unfold.
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London
Scapa Flow
Paris
England
Therm
Germain
North Sea
Utien
Belgium protests over neutrality violation by air lanes
In Brussels on Tuesday the government announced protests against violations of Belgian neutrality by British and German routes. Seven German and one British aircraft flew over Belgium in the last two days. The Germans dropped supplies over southern provinces as Belgian fighters and anti aircraft guns engaged.
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Brussels
Belgium
Underground French factories and shelters revealed
The French Press reports completion of underground factories hangars and petrol stores. One factory lies 60 feet underground with a labyrinth of galleries hidden entrances. Paris shelters system expanded with capacity for 200 000 people.
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Paris
French Bomber Forced Landing Near Ettelbruck
A French bomber made a forced landing a few miles from Ettelbruck in Luxembourg. One crew member was injured and moved to hospital while the remaining four were interned.
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Lish
Ettelbruck
Luxembourg
New Messerschmitt Plane The Jaguar Revealed in Berlin
The Press reports a new Messerschmitt bomber named The Jaguar. It is described as all forward behind motive powered with two engines and a crew of four. The jet is said capable of striking any part of Britain with heavy and light machine guns.
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Berlin
Messerschmitt
Britain
Air Loss Claims Compared by Allied Forces
The French Air Force refutes German losses as reported, saying Allied losses are less than half the German figure. Germany admits only planes that crash behind lines, while most German losses include repaired aircraft. Allies counted German planes down only when they crashed, inflating cited losses.
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Paris
Germany
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