12 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1940
Page
1
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Washington announces informal talks with neutrals to seek a firm, lasting world peace. Sumner Welles will survey England and Germany while Cordell Hull notes no proposals are made. discussions aim to economic reform and global armament reduction, with a Vatican link via Mr Roosevelt’s envoy.
Washington reports quote Cordell Hull saying neutrals talks aim for an equitable postwar economic basis for peace. Britain and France welcome the mission while Italy and other neutrals show hesitancy. Germany reportedly unsure.
A London report states 500 to 1 against a convoy loss, noting a merchant vessel attacked with only 16 of 7,888 convoy ed chips sent by end of January. The claim contrasts with higher perils in other reports.
The Maritime Commission approved transfer of 10 United States freighters totaling 60 000 tons to British and French registries, moving ships from U S flag to allied fleets.
Reported Luftwaffe torpedo and bomb attacks along the British North Sea coast as trawlers Lord Darling Lovedock and others sustain heavy damage. Survivors recount fearless actions by crews and the sinking of multiple ships amid raids and aerial combat.
The Ottawa AP correspondent reports Britain has placed 30 million dollars worth of aircraft orders with Canadian manufacturers. Hampstead bombers will be produced first, followed by four engined Stirling bombers.
In Bristol Sir Kingsley Wood states the toll taken by British airmen cannot be revealed and asserts victory will come. He praises the empire air training scheme, condemns German atrocities, and cites conditions in German and Russian occupied Poland as abominable while warning against overconfidence.
The German wireless station claims a U-boat halted after sinking 34 000 tons of enemy shipping. The report presents a German boast regarding wartime submarine activity and shipping losses.
A Tokyo dispatch reports a broad amnesty granting clemency to 48 000 prisoners in Japan as part of the 200th anniversary of the Japanese Empire. The gesture includes reprieves and a halt to executions as many inmates receive relief.
Stockholm authorities report a crackdown as 200 Reds arrested in a series of raids across Storkholm targeting leading Communists. Police say the operation aimed to disrupt organized activities linked to the Communist movement.
The Mannerheim Line is pushed toward the Isthmus from Kotila while Soviet and Finnish forces clash. The Times reports heavy shelling, air bombing, and mass infantry and tank assaults. Finnish official updates claim heavy Red losses and continued stubborn defense around Summa and the Karelia Isthmus.
London reports from a Manchester Guardian diplomat describe mass executions and widespread terror as Germany expands its campaign in Poland. Propelled by fear, Poles face random killings, concentration camps, and deportations to worsen resistance suppression across Polish cities and villages.
A tornado swept through Georgia yesterday killing 15 people and injuring 250. The disaster destroyed hundreds of homes and numerous buildings with damage running into millions of dollars. Emergency services report overwhelmed ambulance stations and widespread relief needs.
Relatives of British Empire forces seriously wounded in France will travel under Red Cross arrangements to visit the base hospitals. Samilica will accompany the party to France to arrange the visits.
President addresses Youth Congress calling Russia a dictatorship and asserting U S aid to Finland. He mocked the idea of Russia declaring war on the United States and emphasized broad sympathy with Finland.
London reports a dramatic Dutch appeal at the UK led conference for Finland. M Hander urged immediate support of 50 000 well armed trained soldiers for Finland as fighting rages near Lake Ladoga with Russian air attacks repelled and heavy losses on both sides.
In Paris on Sunday the secret session of the Chamber of Deputies drew mixed reactions from the Paristan Presa. Excelsior pushes for open debates to avoid leaking plans while Rigaro notes we may not know what was said until after the war. The session ended with a resolution empowering M. Daladier to conduct the war until victory.
Copenhagen reports four bombs dropped on the Isle of Sylt by a Danish frontier guard unit and foreign aircraft, with six Germans pursuing. The British Air Ministry denies rad coverage on Sylt, while the High Command says British planes attempting to trace the Heligoland Bight were repulsed.
Prague reports Baron von Neurath states that Jews will be eliminated from economic life of the Czech protectorate. Jewish foodstuffs clothing and leather goods stores will crawl on April 1 after which the Protector will be empowered to close down all Jewish business houses.
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