German Alarm Over Turkish Defence Plans
Political circles in Germany admit growing alarm over Turkey's defence decisions. Nazi officials note Turkish Foreign Minister Sarajeglu's February Balkan Conference speeches reassured them briefly, but now see a concrete Allied move in the Middle East to control Romanian oil wells. The presence of Allied troops in the region also threatens Soviet interests.
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Turkish Army Coordination With Allies Reported
Ankara reports a meeting of the Supreme War Council discussed coordination between Turkish and Allied forces. Weygand referenced. fronts near Greece and Bulgaria noted with possible Egypt Syria and Palestine actions and a national defense decree restricting currency exports.
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Egypt
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Britain Ends Near Total Embargo on Romanian Exports
The Daily Telegraph reports Britain imposed an almost total embargo on exports to Romania, now being lifted after a Romanian note to the Foreign Secretary. The note explains the Romanian Oil Board distributes goods to Allies and Germany and boosts home production. Romania also bans high grade petrol for aircraft to support its expanding air force.
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Daily Telegraph
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Rumania
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Germany
Romania
Northwest Frontier Military Clean-Up Ordered
Report from New Delhi says a military clean-up will target the North West Frontier kant north of Bonu where gang warfare terrorised settlements. Rebels, criminals and cadres are said to have received aid from the Faldr of Topt and are blamed for about 60 outrages in three months including arson and civilian deaths.
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Ehemdezal
Kant
Bonu
Topt
Russians Seek Asylum in Turkey Amid Desertions
A fragmentary Turkish report states Russian infantrymen crossed the Caucasus frontier to seek refuge in Turkey. They were disarmed and told Soviet arms would be returned. A Soviet cavalry unit tried to escort deserters back to Russia, but several refused and remain in Turkey. Turkish authorities reportedly ignore the issue.
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Honours for British Pilots in War Effort
Wing-Commander William Ernest Staton becomes the first Great War pilot in the current conflict to receive the Distinguished Service Order. He has 28 German planes down, earning the Military Cross and the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar. He commands a North England bombing squadron conducting raids and reconnaissance over the North Sea.
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United Steel Works Lda Announces 20 Million Profit
The firm reported a profit of 20,000,000 at prewar exchange rates for the year ended September 30, 1099. A dividend of 4 percent was declared.
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United ‘Steel Works Lda
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Paris Air Raid Precautions Plan Limited Evacuation
The French Government decided that except for children parts will not be evacuated in air raid. The air raid defences progress promised adequate protection for all the population.
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Australia Reports 120000 Under Arms
Melbourne reports official wartime figures showing Australia with about 120000 servicemen. Navy 10000, Army around 100000, and Air Force 10000, released as Canada records 90000 in the fighting forces.
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Russia buys war materials from United States as war starts
Commerce Department reports since the war began Russia purchased 90 percent of U.S. imports and 98 percent of American re-exports as essential war materials. Exports for five months ending January 31 totaled 36.1 million dollars, with 33 million dollars in items for the war machine. The department questions how much of this was re-exported to Germany given Soviet needs.
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Chamberlain censures Norway over Altmark incident
Britain's Prime Minister attacked Norway for indifference to neutral duty after the Altmark affair. He said Norwegian actions and inaction compromised neutral waters and he urged full investigations and accountability amid cheers in the House of Commons.
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French Communists Lose Seats in Chamber Debates
Paris reports that the Chamber of Deputies unseated 60 Communist delegates after an examining committee found they failed to repudiate the Moscow International. Seven who repudiated the International kept their seats, while a left proposal to expel four of the seven failed to gain support.
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Opposition backs Chamberlain on naval rescue near Germany
The Opposition praised Mr. Chamberlain's statement linking government approval of the navy's rescue of nearly 300 men to a wider wartime effort. In the Lords Earl Stanford offered no parallel remark. Lord Strabolgt noted German warships and aircraft did not attempt a diversion or recapture, given the incident near Germany's doorstep.
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Planes Driven Off Near London In Multiple Attacks
British report says enemy aeroplanes attacked shipping 30 miles off the northeast coast this afternoon. German planes machine gunned a small boat, killing three and wounding three crew. Attacks also reported off Lincolnshire and Suffolk with air raid warnings and a 60 minute nil all clear. Dutch authorities say Dutch planes engaged a German plane over Leeuwarden and forced it to retreat.
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Finnish Defenses Hold North Front As Russians Struggle
Finnish communique says Russia is repulsed along Lake Ladoga and the Mannerheim Line. Troops claim a heavy Russian withdrawal after counterattacks near Kuhmo and Suvante, with air and siege actions across Kuhmo, Nurmes, and Joensuu.
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Nurmes
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US Communist Leader Deported After Guilty Finding
Robert Welner, treasurer of the United States Communists, was found guilty of forging two passports. He was sentenced to two years in prison with a line judge recommending deportation upon release. The verdict came Tuesday in New York.
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Leave for Seamen to Run Through War Period
London reports the British Shipping Federation has agreed to grant merchant seamen one week of full-pay annual leave for the duration of the war. This measure aims to boost morale as crews continue essential wartime service overseas.
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Navy to Hold Elections in Swit Abolition Plan
Treasury notes a restrained disclosure on the extent of British force and the Navy in Swit established yesterday. The report mentions officers, seamen, and ratings, with plans for discussion on building authorized at 45,000 and royal naval units, amid closure of certain facilities and fire-related concerns.
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Mel Os
Pat Mony
British Commissioner Announces Large Development Fund
A British commissioner stated that Great Belleby set aside a colonial development fund of £50,000,000 for the West Indies and other regions. The decision reportedly does not align with the Royal Commission's recommendations.
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Todyday
Belleby
West Indies
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Royal ‘Commission
Food Riots In China Report Amid Currency Woes
Fragmentary OCR notes describe unrest in China with mentions of food shortages, currency depreciation, and protests in Tianjin and Nanjing. References to beans, grain, and rationing appear, though text is garbled and details are incomplete.
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