Uruguay Accepts Repairs for Graf Spee in Port
Reports say Uruguay granted permission for repairs to the Graf Spee while at Montevideo, with dockyard engineers resisting German requests to move the warship. The exchange sparked debate over international law and potential dismantling if repairs proceed, as the Uruguayan government weighs options amid tension with Germany and Britain.
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Exeter
Lory
Defence
Naval Wiyelen
Outa
Turkey Heeds Fate of Poland in Air War Effort
Ankara mobilizes to organize its air force with British help as Poland’s rapid defeat under German air superiority underscores need for modern aircraft and anti aircraft defenses. British and American troops and matériel arrive to assist Turkish efforts with fighters bombers and spying networks.
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Ankara
Turkey
Poland
Germany
Tukey
T News
Bestia
War Materials Mass Production In Britain Facilities Expand
A London report notes new industrial enterprises formed to boost war material output. Converted Midlands factories, aided by a broad war effort, push toward unprecedented mass production. Neutral journalists observe Italy Japan and others praising organized manufacturing ramp up across imperial colonies.
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London
Midlands
Italy
Japan
Soviet expelled from League of Nations
Geneva report details the League of Nations expelling Rum by card votes with four abstentions and three members absent. Finnish delegate Holsti called the decision the best possible outcome, though noting strong wordy interest lies in arms. The notice contains garbled text but references ongoing international reactions and a French trial tone.
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Geneva
Council of the League of Nations
Br. Holsti
Finland
Germany Goods Export Rules for Australia Banish Trade
A Commonwealth notice outlines requirements for German goods exported to Australia. It states that consignments crossing British borders must bear a certificate that they originate in Germany, with a British Consul guarantor and an Allied official declaration. The measure aims to prevent circumvention of German production and enforce postwar trade controls.
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Capetown
Ark Royal
Ade Royal
Viable Bay
Commonwealth
Germany
Lawson
Pais
Mike
Mitch
Finnes
Vinnhy
German oil tankers seized reported by Paris radio
Paris radio reports three German oil tankers seized in the Dutch East Indies on behalf of a foreign company claiming sums from the German ship owners. The Verdennels of 6000 tons, another 6000 ton ship, and a 5000 ton tanker are named in the seizure.
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Paris
Dutch East Indies
Suma
Australia to train 10,400 pilots under Empire air scheme
Sydney reports substantial changes to plans for Empire air training. Australia will shoulder most training cost and operate 10,400 pilots and 15,000 observers and gunners, with Britain supplying engines, aircraft for advanced training, and some funding. Trainees enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force and posted to Naval Air Force after embarkation.
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Sydney
Canada
Australia
Mension
Commonwealth
Great Britain
Britain
America
Valley Battlea
Avro
Metinsil
Aly
Joan
Royal Austrilia AW
Naval Air Force
Red thrust across Finland reaches frontier at Salmijarvi
Finnish and Soviet forces clash with bombardments along the Finnish frontier. Troops maneuver near Tornio and Oulou as Russians press attacks from multiple fronts while Finnish and Norwegian defenses respond. Officials warn supply lines may crack under continued pressure and bombardments persist through the night.
Air Battles Over North Sea Reported by RAF Squadron
Disjointed wartime chronicle cites RAF forces clashing with enemy craft in the North Sea near German-held islands. The report mentions pilots engaging, damaged aircraft, and sorties over open water as air units defend sea approaches and retreat to bases.
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IAS
North Sea
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Graf Spee
Uruguay
Pocket Battleship
Monte Vila
al- Tigh
Anita
Graf Speo
Teave
Bruth
Joyner
Stat Reinforcementa
Aula Monte Widen
Pita Cruitors
Racoten
Toxlay
Haushiah
Cumbertanl
FMB
Pal
Abe
Frigonors
Monte Video
Fry
Wenger
Jean
Meluvon
Logis
Baiea
Ilsinle
Anid Shay Ware Inter Tiemell Ieee
Ashuke
Llatis
Pottinger Milwaras
Beweil
Ivy Huth Atria
Pat Chem
Wey
Canna
Pateag
Prinonesa
Graf
Guyerie
Aucklani
New Realani
Admiralty
Plate
Es Ulry
Raye Ben Peity
Empire Air Force
H.M.S
Wrrticle
Australia Arid
Nureadyr
Bnet
Dinlein
Mowat Canela Alr
Austalia
Ovont
Aeama Petiporilen
Ba Wn Datasern
Helsinki
Lowelroops
Salmijarvi
Salle
Tornio
Kuuéamo
Leeds
Oulou
Tnivajaryl
Omer
Ralafaryl
Tron
Red -Army
Alcke
Central Fintan
Red Army
Finnan Foreign
Aki
Chicago
R.A
Chines
Noah Beeber
Boindinaving
Gunasen
Mivaton
Siti
Mtv Ie
Ake
Oll
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