Germany Scuttles Ship to Prevent Capture Near Bermuda
London reports the German liner Graf Spee, previously interned, was scuttled by its crew to avoid capture as British warships closed in north of Bermuda. The incident followed an Atlantic chase with 928 survivors, among them 11 women. The Columbus, a 33 000 ton vessel, was intercepted by British forces after concealment in the Atlantic. the fate of her crew and cargo remains under dispatch.
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Fate of German Vessel Under Review
Buenos Aires reports Uruguay and Argentina consider internment of Graf Spee captain Lansdorf and 1039 crew. Disputed claims say Graf Spee sank inside territorial waters. Britain and Uruguay tensions rise as ships prepare to escort or seize. Reports cite German-American protests, scuttling impact, and entangled diplomatic efforts across London, Montevideo, and New York.
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Gallant Fight Off London Ends With Graf Spee Engagement
The Exeter and Graf Spee fought a fierce engagement. The Exeter reported only one B inch gun usable at the end, took several hits including on the bridge, yet pressed the attack for 20 minutes to bring down the Graf Spee before Ajax and Achilles arrived to shield them.
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Chamberlain Praises Calibre of Allied Troops
In London Tuesday Mr Chamberlain spoke on radio praising the calibre of British and French troops. He praised air defence and expressed delight at the excellent relations between British operatives and French collaborators. The remarks conveyed strong morale among ranks and faith in joint arrangements.
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Finland Pledges to Try Retaining 1940 Olympic Games
The Finnish Workers' Athletic League declares Finland will strive to keep the 1940 Olympic Games. The message calls for driving barbarous invaders from Finland and notes letters from Finland maintain the plotmark advertising the Olympiad.
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Sinking of Several Vessels In North Sea Battle
British and Allied ships suffer losses as German forces report multiple sinkings in the North Sea. Reports detail torpedo and machine gun attacks, bombings, and aerial engagements, with survivors and wreckage described. Italian, Danish, and Norwegian-linked vessels are mentioned among the foundered and damaged craft.
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Reds Fail to Break Mannerheim Line in Finland Action
Fragmented wartime dispatch describes Soviet attempts against the Finnish defense at the Mannerheim Line. Text notes Finns denying Russian breakthroughs while withstanding the assault near Rovaniemi and other northern front positions.
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Dutch Demand on Germany Over Frontier Violation
Amsterdam reports the Dutch government seeks full satisfaction from Germany for a frontier violation on November 9. Two men described as British Secret Service agents, Beat and Cignain Stevens, were allegedly kidnapped on Dutch soil. The Gestapo claims involvement in the Munich Beer Hall bombing.
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Air Force Training Scheme Shows British Strength
In London on Tuesday experts reviewed the Empire Air Command training scheme and compared efficiency of British and German forces. They noted no British fighter aircraft shot down in the United Kingdom since the war began while RAF Fighter Command aircraft have downed nearly half of German bomber and reconnaissance planes in the early weeks. During engagements over British lanes in October and November, 21 German raiders were expunged with additional losses unreturned to Germany. Only one German pilot was wounded.
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Graf Spee Captain Dies by His Own Action
London reports Captain Langadorf of the Graf Spee died by his own action in the Limegants Hotel. He left a note saying he chose to follow the ship's destiny from the first moment.
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French Offer to Italy Shapes Dead in New York
A garbled dispatch suggests Paris intends to propose new terms to Italy and bolster relations with Tunisia. The note mentions possible loans to fund canal projects and improvements in aviation, aiming to ease tension and enhance diplomatic ties.
British Units Contact on Western Front Report
Fragmented British front dispatch notes artillery activity near the river south of Hammeslt and Kitzing Merachweller with patrols in Mo Mana Land. It cites Christmas supplies and morale details, mentions several casualties and reinforcements, and references Old Bull items scarce among the troops.
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