11 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1939
Page
1
Britain reports dense Soviet activity in Finland and the Baltic region with blocks on shipping, air raids, and ground advances. Allied observers note Finnish resistance, heavy losses for Soviet forces, and international concern as volunteers rush to aid Finland while Germany maintains cautious stance.
A Federal Reserve Board report notes Allies hold about half of U.S. foreign gold and dollar resources, underscoring Germany's relative weakness. It cites credit restrictions under the Neutrality Act, the impact of disparate international reserves on purchasing power, and compares gold values across Britain France Germany and Bavaria with given figures in Australian currency.
London Saturday The Bombay correspondent of The Times states that Mr M A Jinnah President of the All India Moslem League sharply attacked Congress in reply to Gandhi's statement declaring it puerile to ask Britain to call a Constituent Assembly in order to register its views in Parliament.
Border dispatch from London reports two Custom officials were mysteriously shot at the Yugoslav frontier. The assailant fled the scene, details sparse and no arrests announced.
A high official notes after 17 years of work Britain now has two destroyers able to locate submarines, a claim that no other country matching the system. Magnetic mines remain hard to defeat as German ships continue daily traffic and channel clearance expects to improve. The official says the measure is in place but warns Germany may intensify its campaign if needed.
A Hungarian military mission has arrived in Rome signaling continued Allied coordination. Details are scarce but the delegation's arrival underscores ongoing cooperation between Hungary and Allied forces during the Rome segment of operations.
Berlin reports Dr Funk warned Germans that taxation has reached its limit. He urged investing savings in savings banks or life insurance, with funds mobilizable to meet war care. He stated it is the national duty to aid the government in that way.
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The Times diplomatic writer notes Britain is urged to back Latin American calls for Russia's expulsion from the League. Latin delegates reportedly back Uruguay's threat to resign if Russia remains, while Oslo talks reveal Dutch views on Geneva actions and the League's credibility amid arms disputes and shifting alliances.
Chaos and confusion mark the air war as German planes approach London but are repelled before reaching the capital. Allied intercepts report bursts of anti aircraft fire and quick responses from defense units. The British government keeps calm as reports detail limited damage and successful tracking of several formations.
A London dispatch from the New York Times bureau reports Italian fear of a Soviet move into the Balkans, seeking Allied and German aid. Rumors concern Soviet support for Hungary to press into Transylvania, aiming to reshape the Romanian border and create a broader Balkan sphere, with Germany and Russia potentially tightening ties.
King George I returns to England after a full day tour of the Western Front. The king crossed the channel in a destroyer and landed at a southern port with little ceremony. He then motored to the palace to begin processing a backlog of state papers.
Four German prisoners of war escaped from a camp in east England on Friday. One was recaptured on Saturday. Among the escapees was Kurt Peters, 38, identified as a Nazi agitator before the war. He reportedly spoke fluent English.
Four main railway unions in Britain accept a finding by the Railways Staff National Tribunal. The agreement increases wages across the board, raising total annual pay by about 141 million pounds.
Ambiguous report suggests Hungary contemplates a possible halt to German entry while weighing a cautious alignment between neighboring powers. The piece hints at tensions with Romania and Poland and references a rumored pact or buffer role for Hungary amidst conflicting German and Balkan interests.
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