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26 Jun 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1940
Page
1
France Signs Armistice With Italy Dominion of Europe Falls to Axis
Armistice terms were presented as a whole with no French counter proposals. French plenipotentiaries left for Bordeaux after weather delays, while Italian communiques announced cessation of hostilities at 1.35 am. German broadcasts hailed a glorious victory as French and Italian positions collapsed across the front. Swiss internments and movements near the Alps, including French troops entering Switzerland, highlighted a major shift as Paris negotiates a potential return under a German-favored setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaux
Healy
France
Alexandria
Ells
Leutschling
Ober Alles
Horst Weasel
Unis
Fuehrer
Vishal Petain
Signor Mussolini
Preas
Aix va-Baina
Bellegarde
Port de la Cluse
Foreign Legion
France vows continued fight as de Gaulle broadcasts from London
General de Gaulle denounces the armistices as surrendering France and pledges continued resistance. He says all parts of the French Empire will fight and expects Reynaud to join the National Committee. In Sydney and Australia French residents express support for London and the war effort. The Petain government faces criticism as instability looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
General de Gaulle
France
Britain
National Committee
Eingland
M. Reynaud
England
Bydney
Sydney
Australia
Rumania Denies Knowledge of Bessarabia Invasion Report
The Rumanian Embassy in London has no knowledge of a Russian invasion of Bessarabia. One hundred Red Army planes are said to have flown over the region for reconnaissance. Bucharest officials neither confirm nor deny the report. Reports from Zagreb claim Italian tanks and troops are at Scutari in a declared military zone, prompting speculation of a link to Russian movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
Bessarabia
Red Army
Bucharest
Zagreb
Scoutari
RAF raids hit German industry and rail hubs
London reports British air raids across Germany cause sharp morale impact. Industrial centers in Western Germany suffer production losses and night shifts halted as RAF attacks target munition plants, oil refineries, marshalling yards, and railway junctions in Mecklenburg Ruhr Rhineland with heavy damage. German night fighter patrols begin though play a limited role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
R.A.F
Holland
Mecklenburg
Ruhr
Rhineland
Treachery blamed for France's downfall in war report
Chicago Daily News reports from M W Fodor that France fell largely due to Belgian collapse and treachery, inefficiency and graft. It cites King Leopold and generals as villains, notes failed destruction of bridges, and warns of possible French chaos without a strong German-backed government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Daily News
M. W. Fodor
Europe
France
Leopold
van Overstraten
General Corap
Meuse
Albert Canal
Aix
Ming Kirkpatrick
M. Laval
M. Bonnet
British Aid for France Stated by Churchill in Commons
In Parliament today Winston Churchill affirmed British support for efforts against German tyranny and the restoration of France. He said relations with the Bordeaux Government are unsettled, but Britain will maintain contact through channels allowed by the prison authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lontsion
France
Winaston Churchill
House of Commons
Bordeaux
French statement blames Mandel over British armistice woes
A Bordeaux issued note from the Petain government says M. Mandel partly bears blame for Britain's failure to grasp the armistice. It claims Mandel pressed London to keep France in the war at all costs and urges the British to reflect on their own conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaux
Petain
M. Mandel
Britain
France
General Hertzog Attacks Smuts In Anti War Campaign
In Cape Town General Hertzog launches an anti war drive denouncing General Smuts as sacrificing South Africa to Imperialism. He calls for protest meetings nationwide and the summoning of Parliament to defend the country’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Moniday
Hertzog
General Smuts
South Africa
Europa
Hitler demands French Navy terms after armistice
Churchill told Parliament that under the armistice terms the French fleet would fall into German hands and be fully armed. Lords debated the implications as officials weighed the consequences of seizure and control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
London
Mr. Churchill
House of Commons
Germany
House of Lords
Viscount Caldecote
Japanese Warships for Indo China Threaten Far East Tactics
Premier Yomuri says Japan will press Italy France and Britain to curb pro Chiang Kai Shek influence in foreign concessions after protests over supplies to Chungking via Indo China Burma and Hong Kong. Asahi reports 40 inspectors to Indo China as Tokyo plans direct talks with Indo China while Italy and Germany are kept informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Yomuri
Chungking
Indo-China
Burma
Hongkong
Italy
France
Britain
Asahi
Angs
Tokyo
General de Gaulle
Indoa
SUGGESTED TRANSFER OF FRENCH NAVY TO U.S.A
Private letters and telegrams discuss a possible transfer of the French Navy to the United States. No official government action is indicated. Reports cite questions over French fleet capitulation and possible movements to Indo China as Six destroyers and one cruiser voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Early
Edison
Firsl
United States
Navy
Edison Cmed
Germany
General de Gaulle
London
Tokyo
Canadian Budget Sets War Time Tax Plan
Ottawa reports a war time budget of 1.148 billion dollars with new taxes expected to raise 110 million, totaling 1.76 billion in revenue. Treasurer Ralston says aims include wartime needs and export support, with a national defence tax at two percent for unmarried earners under 600 dollars and higher personal tax, while married earners without dependents earning 8000 dollars would pay 195 dollars rather than 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ralston
House of Commons
Torpedo Boat Transfers Cancelled
President Roosevelt orders Secretary of the Navy to cancel a transfer of torpedo boats, halting further actions and suspending any planned exchanges. The move impacts naval logistics and procurement as outlined in official communications from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Mon
Roosevelt
Mr. Edison
Ioetary
Navy
Danger in Ireland Britain urged to act now
The News Chronicle argues that German plans to conquer Ireland are perfected and Britain should deploy the right troops in Northern Ireland to forestall invasion. It says Britain must be ready at a moment’s notice and questions why Germany would reach Ireland before Britain, urging Ulster to consider unity with Ireland to show patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ireland
News Chronicle
Britain
Northern Ireland
Newa Chronicle
Ulster
Norway
Treland J
Japanese on Britain Blockade and Trade Restrictions
Tokyo AP correspondent reports neutral sources say Britain grants Japanese inspectors a permit to enforce arms embargo to China and restricts trade to Shanghai. Diplomats foresee Britain rejecting demands but potential compromise. German armistice adds pressure on French Indochina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tokyo
American Associated Press
Japan
Britain
China
Shanghai i
Air Raids Over England Reported in War Surge
The report notes multiple German air raids over England including London amid wartime warnings. London searchlights lit the sky as waves of planes approached from various directions, firing limited at seen targets. no large bombardment confirmed and an all clear was later proclaimed.
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Berlin
Vonges
Donat
London
England
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