Germany halts iron ore deliveries to Narvik amid blockade actions
British and German ships press the war effort as Germany cancels rail consignments of Swedish ore to Narvik after Britain sinks ore ships. Stockholm reports Germany mobilizing Baltic boats. Sweden fears a naval landing if Britain widens the conflict.
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Narvik
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Daily Telegraph
Stockholm
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Hamburg
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Sweden
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Kattegat
Alles
Egiun
Americans Urged to Leave Belgium by Ambassador
The American Ambassador again advises citizens to depart Belgium and warns those who stay do so at their own risk. Notices from November warned residents that hostilities could worsen the Belgian situation, with danger increasing if conflicts spread.
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London
Tic
Brussels
Legent
Daily Telegraph
Siater
Belgium
Belgnamn
Wool control debate roils House of Lords in Britain
In London on Wednesday Lord Montrose attacked the Wool Central and urged farmer representation on the Central Advisory Committee amid fears for mutton wool if prices rise. Lord Breadalbane and others complained of unaffordable costs and lack of farmer consultation as the wool blockade and Dominion ship purchase drew criticism. Australia faces market fears as the wool control policy raises tensions with the United States and Canada.
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Cape
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Australia
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Perce
House of Lords
Lord Furnby
London
International Wool Secretariat
J. Clunies Rosa
England
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Britain
Associated Reas
Expansion of French Navy Reported in Paris
Paris dispatch states Navy Minister Campinchi announced further naval expansion with 200000 tons of ships laid down and 100 German air attacks. Allies reportedly lost 1.3 ships per 1000 convoys, while 25,000 tons of shipping were destroyed.
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Berlin
Loml
Paris
K . Campinchi
Eka Hiad
Newcastle Steel Works Closed After Coal Shortage
The Broken Hill Proprietary Co Ltd suspends operations at the Newcastle steel works for six weeks due to coal shortages. About 5,000 men are thrown idle as management ends production with only a few hours notice to workers.
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Newcastle
Broken Hill Proprietary Co. Ltd
Newcastle Steel ‘Oe
Petrol rationing eyed for private cars in Australia
Canberra sources expect imminent petrol rationing for private car use as the government weighs reducing imports and easing currency pressures. Officials note private consumption has driven most fuel use in war time, and shifts to alternative fuels are minimal while price incentives and policy changes are under consideration.
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Australia
Via
West Front German Field Defences Deepen Along Siegfried Line
The German effort to strengthen Western Front field defences continues with buffers near the Siegfried Line. Distinctive brigades guard working parties, likely political prisoners from Poland, while hospitals and public buildings are repurposed for military use as Hitler plans a major move against the Maginot Line. General von Posnietscha and the Western Front leadership are cited in Berlin reports.
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London
Western Front
Maginot Line
Pthat
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Rhineland
Hitler
Fammu
Goering orders ruthless use of Poland resources
Paris reports Polish Minister for Propaganda M Stronski released a circular outlining General Goering s demand to strip Poland of its resources for German benefit. Poles faced famine risk as food rations shrink and one million may be deported for wartime labor. Industrial plants to be dismantled unless used for armaments.
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M. Stronski
General Goering
Herr Franck
Poland
Germany
Paria
War Department Bill Cuts Air Expenditure and Aircraft
The House Appropriations Committee reports a War Department appropriation bill of 786 million dollars, about 67.3 million below Roosevelt's estimate. It cuts 12,734 dollars for an air base in Alaska and authorizes 4309 fewer aircraft. Army Chief cautions Europe could flare up late spring or summer, urging U S readiness and possible troop increases if needed.
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Alaska
Alliea
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Hemisphere
United States
Japan warns British blockade of Vladivostok
Tokyo warns Britain against enforcing a blockade of Vladivostok and says Japan may take measures if illegal actions occur. The admiralty spokesman objects to war extending toward Japan and criticizes U S fleet maneuvers near Hawaii as aggression against Japan.
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Vladivostock
Witers
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United States
Pacific
Hawaii
Turkey Stands by Peaceful Policy Amid War Hesitation
Britain’s ambassador briefed Turkey’s president and foreign minister as Ankara affirmed its decision to remain outside the war with Russia. A spokesman said Turkey plans peaceful relations and no Balkan war danger exists. Istanbul reports note Turkey could influence Allied Balkan negotiations and balance German-Romanian trade interests.
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London
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M. Sarafoglu
Hugh Knatchbull- Hugessen
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Russia
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Tatanbul
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Itin
Ankara
Balkan
Germany
Yugo-Blagin
Frazer elected Labour leader in New Zealand caucus
Acting Prime Minister A Frazer won an absolute majority over two left wing rivals Dr McMillan and the Rev Clyde Carr to head the Labour Caucus. The vote confirms continuation of the Savage era Cabinet policy and blocks a socialist programme.
Northern Anatolia Shaken by Fresh Earthquake
An earthquake struck Northern Anatolia late last night causing fears of loss of life and significant property damage. The tremor coincided with floods in Amuanla region where about 30 villages are submerged.
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Ankara
Anatolia
Amuanla
Earl of Athlone Named Governor General of Canada
The Earl of Athlone is appointed Governor-General of Canada and will assume duties in June. Prime Minister McKenzie says he may not attend the May opening of Parliament and may not serve a full five-year term. The appointment is broadly welcomed, with notes on noble lineage and precedent.
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Earl of Athlone
Canada
McEkenell King
Earl Athlone
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Tita
Bovereign
Duke of Connaught
Contraband Control Expands to All Australian Ports
The contraband control system will operate in all Australian ports from Monday. Cargoes lacking clearance certificates face seizure and possible custody by the Prize Court Marshal if enemy origin is shown. Senator McLeay announced the measure to curb enemy shipments and stated examinations will occur at the destination port whenever possible.
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Commonwealth Gazette
British Order-in-Council
Germany
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Commonwealth
Gillied
Europe
Australia
Strike Costs State Four Thousand Per Day
In the Legislative Assembly Premier Mair said daily food relief for coal strike affected people costs the state 4000 pounds, as Sanders asked about the impact. The figure reflects extra expenses to aid those inconvenienced by the stoppage.
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Sydney
Sanders
Mair
Legislative Assembly
Chinese War Weakens Japan
A Commerce survey notes the war in China weakens Japan’s economy. It highlights rising note circulation, inflation pressures, commodity shortages, declines in labor productivity, and a sharp rise in national debt.
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Japan
Washington
China
British Cabinet reshuffle details and key moves
The Daily Mail outlines shifts including Sir Samuel Hone as Secretary for Air, Lord Kingsley Wool as Lord Privy Seal, and Geoffrey Shakespeare as Secretary for Overseas Trade. It notes Churchill emerging as de facto defence minister, with a lingering War Cabinet reform and mixed reactions from The Times and Daily Herald.
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Kingsley Wool
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Civil Defence Committee
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Dinily Mail
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Daily Herald
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