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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1940
Page
1
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Rumanians report Soviet troops marching into Besarabia as Prime Minister M. Tatarescu remains in office after six cabinet members resign. King Carol sought dialogue, while Russia’s five point ultimatum includes restitution of Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina and control of the Danube estuary and oilfields.
The fragment cites a defence contract valued at 5,000,000 pounds and mentions mobster supply figures of 2,500,000 pounds and 6,740 units. The text is incomplete but indicates estimates of large scale illicit procurement.
Madrid posters denounce Allied powers as Britain and France real estate targets and hint at Spain’s territorial ambitions. Anonymous notices accuse Allies of occupation and seek support for expansion toward Oran and Gibraltar.
At the Philadelphia GOP convention, Dewey led first ballot with 360 votes, Taft 189, Willkie 105. second ballot Dewey 835 Taft 203 Willkie 171 and Wendell Willkie named as nominee. The roster included McNary MacNider Vandenberg Bridges James Bushfield, and the party weighs Roosevelt’s possible fate.
The Times Cairo correspondent reports about 12 French warships including three large vessels are stationed at Alexandria under a Vice-Admiral whose command is urged by the French community to keep fighting the British.
On Friday Chungking suffered its fifth straight day of air raids as about 120 Japanese planes released roughly 1000 incendiaries, setting extensive areas inside and outside the walled city ablaze.
Ottawa reports the British Supply Board has underwritten capital costs for 935 Canadian firms building munitions plants. Commitments exceed 50 million dollars with annual material value projected above 250 million dollars. Plants produce shell components and gun components including 26 pounder equipment. two explosives plants operate. Britain also buys food and raw materials valued at 400 million dollars in year one.
General Mittelhauser, commander of French forces in the Middle East, announced the cessation of hostilities in Syria. He said the French force will continue air operations over the country.
Cairo Thursday King Farouk asks Senator Hasyun Sabry Pasha to form a coalition ministry. Sabry, formerly Egyptian Minister to London and Minister for Defence, is expected to headline the new cabinet.
Marshal Petain reshuffles cabinet naming M Marquet interior minister and M Favrier transmissions. Focus on traffic, refugees, reconstruction, and army demobilisation. Belgian premier Pierlot reports ongoing talks with Germany for repatriation of Belgian officers and civilians. Reports say French forces intend to continue war against Germany alongside Britain. Goebbels seizes French press. tensions rise in Paris. Restaurants reopen, food supplies stabilize except milk. German forces in French towns disrupt civilian life while trains move toward Spain with refugees. Swiss radio notes Denain appointed to aid France restoration. Sydney French colony seeks answer from London committee over continued defense. A German advance unit reaches frontier. Rome hosts Japanese goodwill mission.
The seventeenth war communiqué from the Italian general headquarters reports lively aviation action in Northern and Eastern Africa. It says enemy motorised units were effectively bombed at Cyrenaica.
The submarine Petrarah under Lt Commander R G Mille sank a deeply laden enemy transport of 6000 tons off the south coast of Norway. The transport, escorted by four motor torpedo boats, unsuccessfully attacked the submarine with depth charges.
French Foreign Minister Baudouin announced no French colony would be occupied and that Germany avoided breaches in problems while Italy id. He said negotiators aimed to prevent Germany getting air power and France protected its fleet and air force. He cited Christian unity among Latin peoples and paid tribute to Spain. He estimated a million French soldiers were taken prisoner.
Major-General Gwynn told the Associated Press that Germany will face a hot, hard war until knocked out. Britain will defend temporarily while expanding army, air force, and navy, then launch an offensive with a stronger land power and dominion support to deter Hitler. He cited Allied air superiority and empire manpower as key strengths.
The seventh raid in nine days targeted Britain's coast with high altitude bombers. Anti aircraft guns fired, searchlights activated, and British fighters drove attackers back to sea. Incendiaries fell mostly in open country with limited damage and minor casualties reported.
Mr Amery declined to state at question time today the Viceroy's conversations with Mr Jinnah and Mr Gandhi. The press welcomed news of further discussions between Lord Linlithgow and Hindu and Muslim leaders.
London stock traders petition the Stock Exchange Committee to cut open hours so members can devote more time to national service activities and duties.
Mr Morrison says Britain’s revival hinges on weapons as the main factor, with major boosts expected from war equipment from the Empire and America, though other elements also loom large in the coming months.
The Times diplomatic correspondent notes Japan asked Britain to stop war materials to China via Burma Road to Yunnan and Hong Kong. Most supplies to China came from America with Russian material. Britain reportedly cannot spare exports. Hong Kong shipments halted long ago. France allegedly withdrew Shanghai garrison. Tokyo may press Britain on Shanghai troops. Britain has not replied to Japan on Burma Chungking shipments. Hong Kong evacuation plans underway for women and children.
London reports a controller appointed to ensure no one buys tobacco without a licence and to apportion supplies to stores while checking trends. Britain continues to receive tobacco from the Empire but will rely mainly on existing stocks.
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