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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1940
Page
1
Reports recount dramatic Allied gains as Soviet forces suffer heavy losses. New details claim 402 tanks destroyed and over 40 anti aircraft guns captured, with large prisoner numbers and equipment seized. Allied forces advance, Finnish and Soviet fronts described amid rapid wartime mobilization and strategic moves toward victory.
Washington reports outline a strategy to defend against simultaneous Atlantic and Pacific threats. Admiral Stark warns that U S naval strength would dwindle after Europe’s war. Estimates show Britain 2 003 000 tons, United States 2 727 000 tons, Japan 1 180 000 tons, with France Italy Germany and Russia also ranked. Proposals call for 70 new warships including 13 800 ton cruisers and carriereses to bolster the navy.
London reports Dr Edward Burgin minister for supply tells France that the British Expeditionary Force is only the advance guard The war effort will grow as more troops arrive The speaker emphasizes total war and Britain’s resolve against the enemy and totalitarian threat.
Geneva correspondent reports Italy seeks immediate release of planes Germany detained en route to Finland. Germany says it follows international law and may decide each case on its merits. Copenhagen dispatch notes 45 wagonloads of arms and ammunition detained at Sausnitz. Italy and Germany discuss disposal.
Amsterdam dispatch in Daily Telegraph claims new German army headquarters at Recklinghausen near the Dutch border. It reports preparations of heavy artillery along the frontier and new airfields toward Aachen, suggesting an invasion could come within weeks if Germany acts, and notes Dutch warnings to Germany about possible retaliation.
French Premier Daladier resumes work following an undisclosed injury. The brief report notes medical attention and continued duties amid limited details.
A London report says officials close to Mr Chamberlain emphasize no policy shift or army disruption during Hore-Belisha as War Secretary. It notes ongoing reforms with Chamberlain’s support, while dramatized stories of his resignation are said to be unfounded. An authoritative Commons statement is awaited.
Prime Minister Chamberlain warned in the House of Commons that the country faces a historic and tense period as the main struggle with Germany looms. He cited Finland’s attack and the peril to Allied shipping, noting Britain will endure heavy losses and must prepare for harsher measures ahead.
In London the diplomatic correspondent notes the Army High Command has won a power struggle with the Air Ministry for supreme control of the RLAF in France. An Air Officer in Chief will be appointed to report to Lord Gort, as the Army argues single control would boost cooperation and striking power. Also in Paris police charged 12 brokers and five junkers with exporting capital, exposing 114000 worth of French property.
Reports narrate violent tremors and floods across Turkey and Astana area with many deaths. Earthquakes and storms strand vessels, cause unburied bodies and injuries to passengers while eastern Mediterranean rough seas worsen the danger.
A fragmentary report describes a ceremonial event with references to a French decorum, Sir Edmund and an aged 1% figure, and mentions a crack battalion and a commander in a war context. Ambiguity and garbled names obscure precise details and sequence of actions.
Report from Talinn and Rome discuss Italian Hungarian reconciliation efforts and a possible Romanian pivot. Romanian Foreign Minister Gatenseu travels to Rome while Rome sources suggest a visit by Gatenseu plans. Authors note efforts to prevent broader war spread and maintain neutrality amid pressures from Germany and Russia.
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