26 Jan 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1940
Page
1
Zurich dispatch cites Le Journal claiming Germany seeks Northern Romania and its oil, while planning to push into Southern Romania. Report describes a Russo-German agreement and aims to secure Finland style access, Baltic railroads, and oil concessions amid a broader Europe pressure scenario.
Berlin reports Hitler orders a larger warship named Deutschland for his fleet amid a trade war claim. The steamer Noting is attacked near Aaland by Russian planes. one crew member killed, ten injured. London notes Admiralty debate on German liner and potential deployment. Washington cites warnings to Romania and American oil shipments amid rising tensions and possible actions.
Mr Landon announces the White Paper on negotiations between the British Government and the Soviet is delayed due to the need for consultation with other Governments. The item notes the government’s timing and the fisheries treaty context.
The Times correspondent warns of a spring German move in the Balkans while the Daily Telegraph notes possible Italian German understandings. Rumors say King Carol may attend a Rome meeting, pressuring Hungary, with Germany seeking concessions from Romania. The Japanese ambassador reportedly travels to Budapest for talks amid Balkan tensions.
Cairo and Kabul nations including Afghanistan and Iran proposed uniting to counter Kuwaiti aggression through a Saadabad style pact. The Saadabad Pact currently comprises Turkey Iran Afghanistan and Iraq with Beynt possibly to join.
In London on Wednesday a large Russian offensive northeast of Lake Ladoga collapsed after three days of heavy fighting. Finnish forces repulsed drives toward Mannerheim Line sectors near Kallanniaki and Aittoroki, inflicting high Russian casualties. Finns halted the thrust and warned that Russian reserves and supplies are running low as the offensive stalls and the enemy contemplates retreat or surrender.
The Senate Banking Committee approved a $190 million increase to the Export and Import Bank capital enabling non military aid to Finland though not named in policy. It also approved revising Senator Brown's bill to cap current credit at $30 million and amended the act to restrict weapons purchases.
Fragmentary report from London about Allied accounts of Nazi torture causing insanity in victims including a New York American named Anthony Fiala and a Prague hotel keeper. It notes casualties and outside reactions as the conflict worsens.
Reported German plans to launch an offensive echo comments by minister Goebbels linking strategy to Frederick the Great. The piece notes internal German leadership debates and propaganda aims while Paris observes possible Western Front activity.
Tokyo reports Captain Watanabe retired as master of the Asama Maru over a misdeed. The Miner boarding by a German warship led to removal of 22 Germans. Officials in San Francisco say no more Germans subject to military duty will be accepted as passengers.
The Shangha i correspondent of The New York Times notes that during the past 30 months Japan issued precedents tied to warships and Ne Amarin March removal of passengers and cargo from ships near Shanghai. It highlights Ranapura precedents and stamping of Chinese power on engine vessels and the presence of German passengers, though Japan was not technically belligerent.
Chinese reporter from the American Associated Press cites Wang’s forces overrunning a 15 000 strong Jajienwue division with about 4000 killed and 70000 wounded in a mountain area 200 miles west of Hankow Posesang Mongkeng correspondent notes the clash and claims a major victory for Chinese troops west of Hankow.
The United Press reports 22 American warships are moving in the Dutch West Indies, signaling readiness to defend them if the Netherlands enters the war. The report links a briefing with Queen Wilhelmina to a Roosevelt era warning against territorial transfers in the Western Hemisphere.
In the House of Commons Mr Arthur Henderson questioned the exchange of military intelligence under the Anglo Italian agreement. The reply stated that information on movements of the Navy and war in the Mediterranean would be exchanged, with details to be completed before the end of the month.
AMERICAN NAVY RESTRICTS COAL citing safeguards for mid Pacific bases and future royal control over patriotic funds noted for Hawaii access. Also reports Danish trainees called up for 1925 service with February 1 reporting deadline amid wartime shifts.
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