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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1940
Page
1
News from Narvik reports British positions below the town after a full day of bitter clashes. German forces retreat as naval bombardment targets rail links at Romsbak Fjord. Swedish and Danish sources note reinforcements to Trondheim and airlifted troops moving toward Narvik.
The Daily Telegraph reports that after an hour ultimatum from the German minister urging immediate bombing of Danish cities, King Christian X M. Stauning and General Munch argued against resistance while the government favored it. The German demand forced withdrawal of Danish resistance after the ultimatum expired.
The Pope sent a message to President Raczkiewicz offering prayers for Poland and blessing the nation. His Holiness expressed paternal sentiments for Poland and gave the Apostolic blessing to the president and the country.
London notes that building a capable force for the Norwegian operation is gradual and swift results are unlikely. Military circles praise the rapid landing of British troops after the German invasion, but warn the advance requires careful planning, supplies, and local transport amid Nazi rail control.
The Times military correspondent argues air superiority must be won before a substantial force can be kept in Norway. Complete severing of German Oslo communications is unlikely, but troop-ship passage must be taxed to hit German morale. Sir Charles Wingfield asserts Allied landings in Norwegian fjords are feasible with Navy access.
The government plans a possible increase of petrol duty to curb consumption and support dollar exchange. A pre budget meeting will seek party member opinions before setting the new rate. Petrol now costs 8s 4d per gallon and the price has risen 5d since the war began. Sydney reports that the Graziers Council seeks permission to send delegates to an April 22 conference on petrol importation and use summoned by the Economic Cabinet.
London reports in Yomiuri that Britain and the United States should not plan for the Dutch East Indies, which did not see Japan as an equal partner. British circles in Tokyo doubt Japanese aims behind declarations on the Indies, while a Batavian Dommel corresp says the Dutch government could act independently if the Indies sides with Holland.
The New York Herald Tribune warns Britain and the United States may clash over trade with the Dutch East Indies and Japan's growing power. It argues Japan’s southward expansion could provoke U.S. resentment and risk war if Tokyo asserts dominance near Singapore.
In the House of Commons the Minister for Economic Warfare replies to a question about ships from Los Angeles and other U S ports carrying war materials for livestock. He says the ministry holds extensive data and takes action when evidence shows the final destination is Germany.
By a 3 to 2 majority the High Court dismissed with costs the suit by the Commonwealth and another to stop Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd from distributing overseas melanges sent from England or Canada over its beam wireless system to certain newspapers.
Reports state intensified artillery and infantry actions on the Western Front with attacks on advanced positions. A French communique says enemy forces were repulsed with losses. German and Luxembourg movement and pontoon bridges across the Moselle are noted. Red Cross worker Frank ONeill is praised for rescuing four wounded Frenchmen in No Man's Land.
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Rome speculation centers on why Mussolini canceled his international position speech planned for Saturday during the General Assembly meeting. The delay coincides with the arrival of the German Military Mission and prompts talk of a later April 30 address.
Mr. Duff Cooper spoke today of growing resentment toward Mussolini's regime. He noted the Italian press is tightly controlled and that Mussolini privately dislikes Britain, while some influential figures privately favor the Allies.
Belgrade reports from The Times correspondent describe Italian naval maneuvers and troop movements in Albania alongside large German presence stirring concern in Belgrade. German plans for a coup in Yugoslavia are discussed amid Danube shipping fears and German shipyard activity. Romania guards resources with wheat export bans and oil stockpiling while defense plans tighten fuel reserves for army and rails.
British Ambassador Lord Lothian said Britain and Canada have no plan to seize Greenland unless Germany seeks bases to threaten shipping or attack Canada. He noted any action would be by Canada to avoid Monroe Doctrine issues, while Secretary of State Cordell Hull denied any US move to make Greenland a protectorate. The US will establish direct diplomatic relations with Iceland and set up a Reykjavik consulate, with Norway and Denmark assets in the US retained except as related to Iceland.
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