25 Jan 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
1
Three German bombers appeared over the Shetland Islands at a great height. RAF aircraft rose but the raiders hid behind clouds. One bomber dived toward a ship but did not drop bombs.
In Washington and London discussions Britain's Contraband Control defends its methods as expedient for wartime inspections. The British note argues American ships face longer delays than German freighters and cites cases like the steamer Washington to justify advance information and document checks. American ships bear scrutiny and navigational delays stem from mixed cargoes and volume. A senator urges a more neighborly approach to U S censorship, calling British sealing of ships in international waters unfriendly.
New York reports rising Japanese ire over the Agama Maru incident and a stalled U.S. treaty with Japan. Britain may face demands for apology or asset seizure, while naval and diplomatic officials discuss preventing repeats and protecting ships and crews amid mounting international strain.
An unclear report states the USS Vestal was halted near Honolulu by an unidentified warship on January 18. The Japanese ship reportedly could not identify its nationality or destination and did not permit a reconnaissance party to board.
Paris reports German forces massed along the Baltic coast between the Elbe and Oder, with embarkation underway. The buildup targets Scandinavia and includes activity at Warnemünde and Sassnitz, as Germany extends concentration from Coblenz to the North Sea.
Washington informs Japanese minister Horinouchi that post treaty relations after January 26 depend on Japan's treatment of American citizens in China. The State Department signals possible temporary status for Japanese merchants in the U.S. and hints at future duties on imports if Tokyo resists. A Tokyo dispatch notes continued Western pressure and anticipated embargo considerations.
Russian and German sources deny concessions to Germany in Galicia and the seizure of troops on the Romanian frontier while reports circulate that Russia and Germany may align in the Balkans. Observers note possible joint action, with conflicting signals about Yugoslav and Hungarian interests and German influence in the region.
Vatican radio reports German oppression in Poland with priests jailed or sent to concentration camps. Many churches closed or limited worship to two hours weekly. Clergy houses used as billets and churches desecrated, with Polish religious sites vandalized and worship forbidden in public shrines.
In London and across fronts the so called Return of the Ice Age grips battles with troops adopting Finnish style white gear. Artillery bursts rise in Bleis region while air action halts. A British pilot cripples a Dornier on a low perch and dingoes a retreat landing. French garrison notes extreme cold with many foot bites as guards weather the wind atop Maginot Line positions.
The British and French envoys warned Romania that Allied patience would not tolerate forced sales of oil to Germany by British and French firms under the new Romanian oil and iron tribunal. They cautioned such actions could have grave consequences and noted the board is for internal use only, though it may raise broader concerns.
A sudden incident hit four Helsinki hospitals yesterday with 39 people affected including a doctor and seven nurses. Authorities reported hazardous devices were involved and that the event caused serious injuries.
Finnish units report success as they repulse Russian offensives on the Baile front. Soviet plans fail to break Finnish lines. losses include 90,000 on one front and multiple aircraft shot down. Russian raids hit Kronstadt and other towns, while Finnish batteries reply with heavy counterfire. A Riga message notes aid to Finland and a ban on Russian calls.
Melbourne telegram states a reduction in overdraft interest is not likely to follow the recent cut in fixed deposit rates. The report notes uncertainty and suggests a cautious stance prevailing among bankers and commentators.
A scrambled news in brief from London Rome Washington Los Angeles Genoa Paris and Ottawa reports of bomber crashes in Riverside and air operations. strikes on Poland and Poland’s government. labor wage changes. British labor committee actions. Canadian policy on wheat exports to Germany. and an Italian liner Orasio explosion inquiry. Notable events include a bomber crash with fatalities, a parachute rescue, and a large potential Polish constitutional shift.
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