Soviet Japan fishing pact eyed to ease Far East tensions
Moscow correspondent notes Moscow and Tokyo extend the fishing convention for one year, demarcate the Soviet Manchukuo frontier, and push toward a long-term agreement. Manchukuo to pay overdue rail payments, signaling Moscow's aim to stabilize regional ties and maintain free hand in the Far East.
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London
Moscow
News Chronicle
Kremlin
Japan
Manchukuo
Russia
Far East
German magnate Thyssen still in Switzerland asylum granted
Herr Frite Thyssen former German steel magnate remains in Switzerland where he has asylum as a political refugee. Reports say Nazis issued an international warrant for embezzlement and income tax evasion but no such warrant has been issued, and Thyssen plans to stay.
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Zurich
Frite Thyssen
Switzerland
Troops Mass on Frontier in Crimea and Cau casus
The Cairo correspondent reports Russian concentration on the Caucasus as Britain France and Turkey discuss forming an advance force there. Iran has 50,000 under arms and fortifications rise on its Russo Iran frontier as Iran Iraq and Afghanistan discuss joint defense.
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Cairo
Massagero
Caucasus
Britain
France
Turkey
Iran
Iraq
Afghanistan
Seeing Old Year Out in Scotland and London
New Year festivities were subdued with revelers staying home. No rattles or public alarms were sounded. Church services were curtailed due to blackout measures. Crowds in Piccadilly Circus were sparse and St Paul’s drew only a few stragglers.
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London
Scotland
Piccadilly Circus
St. Paul's
Stalemate on Western Front in New Year coverage
British observers express cautious confidence for the New Year while warning that Germany may press for peace terms via neutral mediators and seek prestige protections. Goebbels pledges hard war as the Western Front broadens with German readiness for any attack.
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London
Britain
Germany
Berlin
Dr. Goebbels
Unes
Goebbels
Western Front
War Sacrifices Unity Essential Sydney
Attorney General Hughes urged unity in wartime at the Highland Society luncheon in Sydney. He warned against profiteering and called for equal sacrifice, no wage reductions, and employment for all. Society president Patrick pledged support for government action to enforce discipline.
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The
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Patrick
Chinese Fight On Against Japanese After Nanning Loss
The Chungking regime vows to keep fighting despite Japan’s capture of Nanning. Chinese forces attack to regain ground and maintain hope for victory. Reports say Japan seized Vingtak, bombed railways, and suffered air raids with about 30 casualties and 1100 bombs dropped.
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New York
New York Times
Nanning
Chungking
Shanghai
United Press
Vingtak
Canton-Hankow
Valour Awards Recognition Of Bravery
An eight column London Gazette supplement details 274 naval heroes from minor ships, mine laying and sweeping duties and U boat spotting. Awards span DSO to MBEs. Uraula leads with 12 decorations. Royal Air Force promotions list over 100 names including 20 new captains and several Group-Captain to Air-Commodore moves.
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London Gazette
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Wailuku
H. B. Pisell
Hastings
N.E
J. R. Cassidy
Dering Downs North
Queensland
A. C. Collier
Randwick
D. P. Lee
Auckland
Nlz
T. G. Lovell<Gregg
Wangenul
N.Z
J. W. McGuire
Leaderville
W.A
A. F. Bandidt
Ipewich
Death of Sir Frank Benson Actor Manager
Sir Frank Benson, noted actor manager and producer of many Shakespearian Festivals at Stratford-on-Avon, has died. The obituary recalls his longstanding contributions to theater and festival productions.
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London
Frank Benson
Stratford-on-Avon
Ajax Set for Courtesy Visit to Montevideo
London reports the cruiser Ajax will shortly visit Montevideo if the Uruguayan government agrees. An earlier claim Britain requested entry permission, but the Admiralty spokesman denied any link to repairs.
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London
Ajax
Monte Video
Earligy
Britain
Admiralty
Paris Journal Reports Hitler Suffering From Cancer
Le Journal revives a report that Adolf Hitler suffered cancer. A German throat specialist, Professor Sauerbruch, examined Hitler three times in October and told Dr. Goebbels and Marshal Goering the illness would limit his life to about 18 months.
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Paris
le Journal
Herr Hitler
Sauerbruch
Constitutional Debate Likely as Australia Faces Wartime Economy
The Commonwealth Government faces constitutional challenges in planning the war and postwar economy. Some MPs push for a constitutional session or referendum to address anomalies. War delays may hinder a session, with Section 92 expected to hinder the Economic Cabinet’s internal economy efforts.
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Commonwealth
House of Representatives
Mr. Lyons
Menzies
Australia
Military Training Plan Aims for NSW Youth Enlistment
Sydney reports the compulsory training scheme starts Wednesday and expects 5000 to 8000 New South Wales youths to enlist. Men aged 21 in the year to June 30 become eligible. About 16,000 fall in the category, with roughly half likely exempt due to hardship or reserved occupation.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Star
New Year Celebrations on the Western Front Marks Trench Fraternities
Allied troops shared New Year greetings in estaminets and dugouts along the front as Scottish regiments held Hogmanay celebrations. French hosts welcomed Tommies with a brief quiet New Year Eve front communique and air service crews staged dinners at a remote aerodrome.
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Inna
Canadian Forces Second Contingent Arrives in Britain
The second contingent of Canadian forces arrived safely and was welcomed by Mr. Anthony Eden as they disembarked at a west coast port. A fleet of liners passed under escort by British and French warships. The group is nearly a full army with artillery engineers signals units and infantry.
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London
Anthony Eden
Atlantic
A Year of Heroic Sacrifice Cardinal Verdier Reflects 1939
Archbishop of Paris Cardinal Verdier described the year 1939 as a time of heroic sacrifice. He expressed hope that the New Year would bring victory and that France’s blood would be wisely spared.
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Cardinal Verdier
Paris
France
Finnish Forces Crush Red Army on All Fronts
Finnish communique reports major gains against Soviet invaders across northern and north east regions near Lake Ladoga and on the Karelian Isthmus. Moscow radio downplays events while neutral observers see Russian weakness as airpower dependence grows. Finland claims destruction of a Husian division near Suomussaimi with large war-material captures including guns tanks lorries and ammunition. Russians retreat toward the frontier as Finnish attack opens the way to divide Finland. Prime Minister Ryti pledges allied support and thanks Sweden for aid.
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Red Army
Arctic
Karelian
Finland
Moscow Radio
Kiantjaervi
Suomussaimi
Dr. Rythi
Sweden
Lacraaa
Haa
Finnland
Britain to Help Finland in League Aid Request
Great Britain replies to the League of Nations urging aid for Finland against the Russian invasion. It states Tallinn will provide all possible negotiation but does not disclose the form or scope of support, expected to be substantial.
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Lonton
Great Britain
League of Nations
Finland
Taiali
Fire damages palace near Vatican in Rome
A palace outside the Vatican caught fire on Monday. One wing was destroyed but firefighters stopped the blaze from reaching the main building.
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Rome Palace
Rome
Vatican
Floods Add to Turkish Horrors Across Western Turkey
Western Turkey suffers renewed floods sweeping Smyrna Brusa and Adrianople districts. Evacuations rise as earthquakes and snow topple towns including Erzindjan now a vast graveyard. Relief trains overwhelmed as survivors seek food and shelter amid widespread ruin. President Ineonu directs aid. New Year celebrations canceled.
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Istanbul
Tokat
Erzindjan
Asy- Tuma
Eraindjan
Ineonu
Turkey
German ship Tacoma shelters in Montevideo harbor
The German steamer Tacoma, ordered to leave Montevideo, remains anchored in the outer harbour after the grace period. Uruguayan marines boarded to enforce internment rules while the ship, fully fueled, sits near the Graf Spee wreck and awaits orders amid a waiting crowd.
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London
Tacoma
Montevideo
May Seek Refuge at Buenos Aires Amid Naval Tensions
At 40 pm the Tacoma remained anchored while reports say the ship may sail after midnight toward Buenos Aires where authorities do not see it as a naval auxiliary. By 10 pm protests claimed missing instructions on channel use as a possible maneuver to keep the vessel in Uruguayan waters after the 6 30 am deadline tomorrow.
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Tacoma
Buenos Aires
Uruguayan Uentil
Shipping lines to sell eight ships for transatlantic service
The Maritime Commission approved United States Shipping Lines to sell eight ships to North Atlantic Transport Company in Norway. The vessels include the President Harding American Trader Merchant Traveler Banker Traveller and the Shipper.
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Washington
Maritime Commission
United States Shipping Lines
North Atlantic Transport Company
Norway
Harding
Flying Officer Kaufmann Marries Audrey Leader
Flying Officer Keith W. Kaufmann son of Captain and Mrs H Kaufmann Melbourne has married Audrey daughter of Mrs I Leader and the late Mr Leader of Newmarket The announcement records a marriage of a Royal Air Force officer and notes the couple's Australian and English parentage.
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H. Kaufmann
Melbourne
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