Armistice Terms For France Accepted By Bordeaux Government
Rome reports the French armistice terms with Italy and Britain. Key points fix ceasefire in metropolitan France and North Africa, demilitarised zones near the Libyan frontier, Djibouti rail access, and rapid French evacuation within ten days after hostilities end. The Italian Armistice Commission will determine orders for fortifications and internal security.
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Bordeaux
French North Africa
Armistice Demilitarisation Clauses Across French Territories
The accord requires demilitarisation within 15 days of air supplies and ammunition in demilitarised zones of metropolitan France near Libya and in coastal French Somaliland. Fortifications and movable arms are to be laid down or rendered useless. Toulon Bizerts Ajaccio Oran bases also to be demilitarised within 15 days while metropolitan France demobilisation proceeds under Italian and German direction.
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Ajaccio
Oran
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Germany
Armistice Commission Appointed and Berlin Signals Cease
Berlin reports Herr Hitler appoints General Heinrich von Stuelpnagel as chairman of the Armistice Commission with Wiesbaden as headquarters and France invited to send representatives. A radio broadcast reviewed the cease fire as the German High Command touts an “incompat ible victory” after six weeks in France and notes advances to Royan and Angouleme with new Rhine fortifications and Aix-les-Bains fall.
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Demobilisation Poses Dilemmas for Swiss Economy
Following the cessation of hostilities on Swiss frontiers the demobilisation of troops and foreign trade adjustments create delicate problems for the national economy. War ended but economic strains remain as Switzerland adapts to new circumstances.
NAZI DOMINATION IN NORWAY AMERICAN FLEET UPDATE
President Roosevelt refused to disclose fleet whereabouts, saying no news to report. The main body of the sect reportedly left Hawaii yesterday and sails toward the Atlantic via the Panama Canal. Unofficial speculation suggested a Far Eastern destination in light of Japan’s plan to send a Hottila to French Indo China.
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Plan to Seize the Norwegian Throne Reported
London reports Dr. Koht Norwegian Foreign Minister says Oslo informs that Germans forced party representatives to accept a plan to remove King Haakon from constitutional functions and set up a council to govern. No constitutional body can replace Parliament. Haakon remains king and government will serve Norway.
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Soviet Romanian Clash Denied at Dnleater
The Bucharest government officially denies any clash between Russian and Rumanian forces at Dnleater. Dispatches claim Russia is moving troops from the Chucasuy toward the Rumanian and German frontier, raising tensions along the border.
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Churchill on France Armistice and Fleet Fate
Prime Minister Churchill voices sorrow for France as Bordeaux government seeks armistice. He recalls June talks with M Reynaud, outlines British demands for the French Fleet, and warns of German control under terms. Hore Belisha stresses parliamentary support and free press during crisis.
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Hore-Belisha
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Percy Harris
France Reduced to a Vassal State
London reports an authorial London remark on Italian armistice terms as closely mirroring Germany. It claims if enforced, Southern France and the French Colonial Empire would fall under German and Italian control with France becoming a permanent vassal state.
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British rebut French government allegations in London statement
London issued a formal rebuttal to French claims regarding British aid in the early war period. The British note says the French assertions are inaccurate and misrepresent Britain’s stance, noting 400000 troops to France and larger air support than agreed. It also argues wartime plans remained limited and emphasizes unity with the French Empire.
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France to surrender fleet as bases to be demolished
Reports from London and Madrid detail French capitulation thoughts with Petain claiming victory lost since Italy joined. Refugees and exhausted troops move toward safety while mis sions in England disband and evacuations are arranged. General Nogues appeal fears uprisings as Britain weighs recognizing a French cabinet in exile.
Windsors Return to England From Spain
In London it is reported the Duke and Duchess of Windsor travel from Spain to England by road, a 108 hour run from Antibes to Barcelona. They left possessions in France, carried only a few suitcases, and gave the American ambassador the key to their Paris house.
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Spain
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Estonia Looks to Russia in Radio Address by PM Vares
In a nationwide broadcast from Tallinn on Tuesday Prime Minister Professor Vares declared Estonia as a child of the Russian revolution. He said history fixed Estonia near its neighbor Soviet Russia, the only state that respects each people's independence.
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Germany Faces Food Shortage Amid Severe Winter Strain
The article notes extensive stock losses from frost and poor weather, with potato and green vegetable shortages. It cites labor and draught animal shortages, interrupted imports due to Baltic ice and Danube floods, and weakened feeding stuffs from Russia.
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