01 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1940
Page
1
A terse war update describes Finnish forces gaining edge north of Lake Ladoga as Russian assaults weaken. Finnish communiques claim several Russian losses, air battles, and preparations for a possible spring offensive. Western reports note Allied air optimism and ongoing British intercession services.
Belgrade dispatches and veteran reports warn Hungary and Germany of potential oil guarantees and supply pressures as Europe reels from economic strains. The Times Belgrade bureau notes 2,000,000 trained soldiers and 1,500,000 more needed, while rail shortages and locomotive shipments to Russia complicate transport and policy.
In Tokyo on Wednesday the British minister Sir Robert Craigie and the Japanese Foreign Minister conferred for an hour over the Asama Maru affair. A Foreign Office statement noted the talks addressed political and tactical points. It is understood Britain must take measures to prevent a repetition, with a further conference planned.
Rear Admiral Byrd reports the Bear of Oakland reached a vast ice coast near Berle Bay after battling 65 mile per hour gale and blizzards. Seaplane guidance aided discovery of three bays and multiple capes, marking a historic northeastern sail.
London reports the steamship Bandeat, previously the Ambassador, sank near the North of Bootland after being hit. Of the eight crew members, only three were rescued.
A long range air raid by Nazi bombers struck east coast shipping across roughly 500 miles. At least 20 bombers took part, targeting merchantmen and a lightship while escort fighters attempted to counter the raid. Explosions were reported along several convoy routes as crews labored to fend off the attackers.
Copenhagen correspondent reports a new wave of horror and indignation in Denmark after England and Frendenborg are said to have been torpedoed. Frendenborg reportedly sank while going to aid England, signaling widespread distress.
Melbourne headline notes that no challenge was received by Australia from any of the 34 countries typically contesting the Davis Cup. Therefore Australia will hold the trophy undisturbed during 1940.
Fragmentary report suggests the United States may challenge for the Davis Cup with mentions of names and places but the details are garbled and not decipherable. The item lacks readable dates, affiliations, or outcomes to confirm.
New York reports a sharp drop in U S petrol exports since the war began. Stockholm says only a few barrels of aviation fuel have reached Russia and Finland, with most remaining in the United States. The Times cites an unimpeachable source noting strict monitoring by authorities and Cordell Hull’s dates for policy alignment.
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