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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1940
Page
1
Allies Tighten Blockade of Germany Amid War News
Allied forces extend minefields and blockade to cut German access by sea. Reports say Norwegian ports are isolated, with Königsberg and nearby areas hit by air strikes. Swedish actions close approaches to Gothenburg, while battles rage near Kongsvinger and Hamar as Oslo harbour fires spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Germany
Nin
Contnet
Germain
Knt- Yegat
Emrly
Bergen
Sweden
Gothenburg
Hae
Woo
London
Konpsvinger
Kongsvinger-Oglo
Hamar
Frederika
Oslo
Western Front tensions rise amid German offensive fears
Paris reports German preparations for an offensive along the Western Front may coincide with attacks on Holland and Belgium. French and Belgian leave has been suspended as military sources note German activity along the Rhine and Belgian frontier. A Paris wire cites German warnings to the Low Countries and says the Allies expect an imminent strike. a French spokesman cautions against overemphasis on North Eastern events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Belgium
Thrudta
Magello
Rhine
India
Luxembourg
Paris
Elegraph
Haa
Mlonday
Europe
Prat
Low Countries
Ika
Roosevelt Dominates Nomination Race Amid Roosevelt Victory
In Washington on Thursday Roosevelt leads after early returns with 86 percent in Nebraska and nearby states showing strong support for his renomination. Dewey remains a distant challenger with Missouri and other states lacking clear outcome as Vandenberg echoes cautious optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Dewey Serge
Nebraska
My. Moosevelt
Dewey
Vandenberg
Wheat Crop Estimate Shows Sharp Drop From Last Winter
Abington reports the Weather Department forecasts a winter wheat crop of 420,216,000 bushels, about 26 percent below last winter's yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vis
Abhington
wAg- Mutuv
Haa
British Air Raid Hits Danish Rail Station
London reports a German news agency claim that British planes bombed a small North Denmark railway station causing slight damage. The message threatens a new air war scenario if repeated, while the Air Ministry denies the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Denmark
Britain
British Air Ministry
Sveabo r g Tanker Torpedoed Off Scottish Coast
The Swedish tanker Sveao borg carrying petro from the United States was sunk by a torpedo off the Scottish coast. The crew were rescued and saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sveaoborg
United States
Naval Battle Rumored at Oslo Fiord Mouth
A telegraphic message from Strovenatad reports undeniable signs of a large naval and air battle in progress at the mouth of the Oslo Fiord near Oslo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oslov Fiord
Stockholm
Strovenatad
Oslo Fiord
Lowlands Prepare Defenses Frontline Mobilization
London reports intensified activity as Dutch troops shift to the German frontier and Belgium strengthens defenses. Prime Minister Spaak and Defence Minister confirm visits by the United States and French ambassadors along with British and German charges. Belgian officials caution on predicting invader positions as pro Allied demonstrations occur in Brussels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr. Spaak
United ‘States
Irench
Brussels
British ship Renown withstands shell hits in Norwegian action
In a Commons review Mr Churchill reported the British fleet engagement in Norwegian waters against Germany. A shell pierced the Renown above the waterline without exploding and another went through the foremast carrying away the main aerial with no casualties. Similar damage to the Exeter showed Nazi workmanship not uniform. Scharnhorst escaped aided by a smoke screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Churchill
Admiralty
House of Commons
Scharnhorst
Exeter
Graf Spee
British Troops Land in Norway Amid Invasion News
Oslo reports British forces landed south of Narvik and linked with Norwegians near Bergen. German operations in Norway appear focused on railways and roads with airlifted troops. Battles and troop movements dominate the Nordic front as Oslo and Stockholm outlets relay shifting control and defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Narvik
Bergen
London Times
Norway
Denmark
New York Times
Narvil
London
M. Reynaud
Chamber of Deputies
Sind
Attonbladat
Battleship Nelson and Repulse in World War II display
The photo caption describes HMS Repulse firing its guns and smoke as gunners operate them. Inset shows the battleship HMS Nelson, flagship of the Home Fleet, at the right. The scene emphasizes the power and readiness of British naval forces.
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H.M.5
Repulse Belch
Hsm.s. Nelson
Khlome Fleet
Alarm in Balkans and Lowlands Prompt German Move Fears
Belgian Times correspondent reports warnings that Germany may ignore Belgium sovereignty and Danube policing. Pamphlets urge Young Austria to resist Britain and France, while Swedish censors interrupt NYT dispatches on Sweden passage for Germany and Norway Sweden mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgencds
Maniia
Danube
Berlin
Haa
Toon
New York Times
Stockholm
Germany
Sweden
Norway
Attempt to Seize King Haakon Under Nazi Bombing
In Stockholm on Friday King Haakon, Crown Prince Olav, and the Premier were forced to seek new quarters after an air raid on Nydersund. The attack wounded villagers and damaged a school as the Weyal party bombed and machine-gunned the village and woods. The royal party comforted victims and traveled by car to an undisclosed village to spend the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Haakon
Nydersund
Olav
Qao
Ane
Prince O'nv
Prince Oly
King Harkon
Anxiety over Father Martinda's lecture tour in Copenhagen
The Australian Associated Press notes anxiety that Father Martinda may be detained in Copenhagen after arriving Monday to begin a lecture tour. There is no news on his departure, raising fears Germany will not permit him to leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mrsday
Associated Press
Martinda
Copenhagen
I Ds
Aerial Torpedoes in Experimental Stage
The First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill told the House of Commons that torpedo carrying aircraft are in the experimental stage. He recalled earlier use at the Dardanelles and said the weapon’s possibilities were not fully developed, but practice and experience are hoped for during the summer fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Admiralty
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Dardanelles
Enemy trawlers captured at sea amid British port arrivals
A German trawler Priestand reached a Scottish port escorted by no prize crew, signaling another capture in a sequence of trawler seizures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Priestand
Ttia
British Troop Landings Reported Along Coast
British ships seen at several points along the coast reportedly landing troops. German authorities order English and French subjects near Oslo to register under threats. Trondheim area reports conflict with naval actions and aerial bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oslo
Bhutteship -Deutschland
Trondheim
Anmar
Nun
Oslin
Osld
North Sea
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Jat Loa
Agerby
Ana
Batte
World Service
Balkans
Lowlands
Yugo-Slavia
Betarac de Seafleto
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France
The
Times
Tenia Arthele
Anya
Boallang
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