Royal Air Force Penetrates to Baltic Sea
RAF operations described as among the most dramatic of the night with reconnaissance over Heligoland and Western Germany, a standing patrol of Frisian Islands, and raids over Berlin and Baltic seaports. Reports claim Heinkel bombers shot down and crews rescued, amid high tension and blackout conditions.
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Royal Air Force
Baltic Sea
Air Ministry
Heligoland
Germany
Frisian Islands
Baltic
Berlin
London
Norfolk
Byrd Reaches Unknown Coast of Antarctica Photographs New Shoreline
Admiral Byrd reports reaching the south coast of Antarctica after an 18 day struggle with fog gales and ice. He photographed and mapped 1200 miles of coast and filled in 200 miles of new shoreline. A vast mountain range towers miles inland as seas are boxed by dense ice packs.
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Washington
Byrd
Antarctica
Litte America
Starving China and Japanese Famine Threats
Foreign reports describe Japan opposing imports of foodstuffs and threatening famine in North Ta. They reject foreign plans to supply foodstuffs from the West, stating that grain shipments depend on exchange controls and yen.
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Tientsin
North Ta
Canadian Drive Against Communism Probed in Ottawa
Ottawa authorities announce arrests and charges against a civil servant and a journalist in a nation wide drive to crush a plot to distribute anti war and communist literature. Wholesale arrests are expected as part of the campaign.
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Ottawa
Cldie
U Boats Less Active in Week Neutral Vessels Safe in Convoys
Admiralty reports show four British ships totaling 4778 tons and three neutral vessels totaling 850 tons were sunk by submarines this week. Only one sinking occurred since February 22, with weekly losses below the wartime average. During the week 225 neutral ships were convoyed without loss, and by February 21, 21 convoys had lost ships while 1076 British and neutral vessels reached destinations. A British warship captured a German vessel and towed her to port after halting the crew from scuttling it.
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London
Admiralty
Ainte
Selos
German minesweeper commander reports.
The German minesweeper commander says his vessel was attacked near Rotterdam in January as a British submarine approached to within 200 yards. He says he ordered full speed and depth charges, and the submarine briefly surfaced bearing white markings, later seen submerged again. The fate of the third submarine remains unknown.
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Rotterdam
Germany
Jarah Auluhirlnas
Undine
Stariah
Wurmen
American Wheat Prices Recover
Washington officials estimate exports at 40 to 45 million bushels. A July carryover near 300 million bushels contrasts with 254 million last year as wheat prices rebound.
Naval clash off Petsamo Bergen report from Norway
Reports from Varde Norway say allied warships sunk two German vessels near the Russo Finnish border. German headquarters deny the engagement. A naval assessment notes possible German ships returning through Norwegian waters and identifies coast points where vessels may be forced from shallow areas.
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Bergen
Varde
Norway
Arctic
Mithoritica
Vaordo
Bon
Pattie
Germany
Getu
Norwerian
First War Loan Opens on Friday Says Spender
Mr Spender announced the first Commonwealth war loan to raise 18 million pounds in bonds at par with 3/7/6 percent interest, redeemable in 1960 if terms, to fund railways water supply sewerage electricity irrigation and defense, with tax and further loans expected to cover costs.
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Commonwealth’ Gan
Aetit
Tronaulley
Mir
Ana Gendkous
Commonwealth- Trensker
Spender
Sontyingy
Tinlafost Aevived
Speier
Commonwealth
Great Britain
Mr. Spender
Commonwealth borrowing plan signals two loans this year
The Commonwealth Government plans a £ 45 million loan this year with a Friday issue likely followed by a second £ 25 million loan in April or May. Conditions are favorable for large institutions, and the programme will be paired with sharp taxation. Acting Treasurer Mr. Spender announced the policy aligned with last year.
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Spenger
Finns Abandon Bjorko Fortress In Baltic Front
Russian and Finnish reports describe Finns withdrawing from Bjorko fortress and evacuating civilians from Sakkijarvi as fighting intensifies along the eastern front near Wiipuri. Czech and British dispatches note heavy bombardment, interdicts, and tactical shifts with Finnish air and infantry units reinforcing coastal positions.
Radio Broadcasts Reported as German Allied Propaganda
Post Office engineers assess a London based low powered broadcast described as anti British propaganda. A man voice was heard and the programme was ended by the National Anthem. Authorities note listeners heard a broadcast aligned with German rule.
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London
Post Office
Finland Stabilizes Under League Of Nations Pressure
A fragmented report notes Finland facing international scrutiny as the League of Nations presses for stability. The government seeks prompt action, with committees and parliamentary debate focusing on essential reforms to avert upheaval.
German seizure of Swedish vessel reported in London
A British report from Stockh... notes the Germans seized the Swedish vessel Bugnns Afrea with a cargo bound for Bremerhymenssch, carrying pulpy and other goods for America, signaling tensions at sea.
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London
Stockhtng
America
Bremerhmyenssch
Norwegian Minister Admits Error in Altmark Case
London reports that Norwegian Foreign Minister Koht admits an error in a statement about the Altmark affair. A Norwegian government release says no British government action influenced press coverage, clarifying Professor Koht’s remarks and noting memory-based misstatements.
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Altmarck
London
Koht
Toreign Adul
Britain
Halitas
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