Russians Only a Mile from Wiipuri In Major Finnish Retreat
A wartime report from London details Finns retreating on the Karelian Isthmus and Arctic fronts as Russian forces advance. The communique notes withdrawals from Wiipuri Bay to Lake Vuok, rail line gains, and near occupation of Wiipuri, with bombardment of routes and defensive mines in the ice.
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London
Karelian
Arctic
Wiipuri Bay
Lake Vuok
Wiipuri-Valkajarvi
Wlipuri
Hiller
Salmenkalia
Lake Viok
Wilpuri
Taibeta
Aibeta
Wilpuri Bay
Rausalana
Wipuri
Finlands
Starvation Threatens Europe
Washington hears Herbert Hoover urge immediate relief funds for Poland. He warns Europe faces famine after the war, estimating 40 to 50 million dollars needed to feed Poles for the next year amid expropriation and refugee impacts.
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Washington
House of Representatives Foreign Committee
Herbert Hoover
Poland
Mr. Hoover
Europe
Trusvinna
Ferman Poland
Monde
North Sea shipping barred by Estonia amid convoy rules
Estonia forbids all Eatonian merchant ships from navigating the North Ben and dangerous waters except under convoy. Washington reports the Senate passed the Export and Import Bank Bill without objection. Mr Jase Jones notes Finlaid would receive first access to extra funds.
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Thurpelay
Estonia
Washington
Senate
Export and Import Bank
Jase-Jones
Finlaid
Marginal lands transfer of farmers approved
The Commonwealth Government grants Victoria and South Australia funds to move wheat farmers from marginal lands. Negotiations will decide how the money is shared between the Commonwealth and State Agriculture Ministers. The Wheat Assistance Act provides for such collaboration with 1938 38 relief funds.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
New South Ile
Victoria
Australia
German Atrocities Reported In Poland Questioned
The paper reacts to German actions in Poland with harsh language about loss of human rights and mass destruction. It cites reports of smashed homes and forced confinement of Poles, and notes a brutal mass transport of people as the Polish border remains volatile.
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Milan
Poland
Ltlako
Wool Purchase Debate Bridges Australasia and Britain
Sir David Kelly of the Australian Wool Board criticizes British wool control as administered by Bradford. He cites the Board's disappointment over the British Government's wool release and says the Prime Minister will be asked to seek representations. Dr Chainies Roas travels to Australia to explain the British position and broader market impact.
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Melbourne
Bradford
David Kelly
Australian Wool Board
Measles
Chainies Roas
International Wool Secretariat
On- Bia
Australia
Britain
Thon
America
Graf Spee Wreck Sold for 17500 Dollars in Uruguay
The Graf Spee wreckage has reportedly been sold to a local junk dealer in Uruguay for 17500 dollars. Engineers have begun salvage examinations as officials confirm the sale.
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Montreal
Monte
British United Press
Legation
Germany Claims Sinking of British Warships
The Berlin News Agency reports German planes attacked convoy duty ships and armed merchantmen, claiming several ships were set afire or dispersed. In London, a fishing boat was machine gunned off Yorkshire with no casualties, and anti aircraft fire drove a raiding floatplane back to sea.
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Condon
Berlin
Alon
London
Planta
Yorkshire
Thames
Chamberlain Sees the King in Buckingham Palace Audience
London reports Prime Minister Chamberlain was received in audience by King at Buckingham Palace this evening, signaling ongoing royal guidance of wartime leadership and government affairs.
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London
Mr. Chamberlain
Buckingham Palace
Norway Rejects German Demand On Shipping and Neutral Rights
In parliament and at a meeting of Scandinavian foreign ministers Norway condemned Germany for sinking Norwegian ships and cutting off trade with Britain. Professor Koht said Norway would protest German seizures as violative of international law and maintain shipping to England despite Allied contraband control.
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London
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Germany
Professor Koht
England
Bellgferenta
Contraband Control Warning and Neutral Nations
The Hague reports Germany warning neutral countries against accepting British navicerts. Britain is accused of using navicerts to drag neutral states into the war. If neutrals accept, Germany says they will gain no alibi and will be promptly smothered by German measures.
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the Hague
Germany
Britain
United Press
Bucharest
Claudius
Trumania
Rumania
Europe
Italy May Enter Black Sea Under Montreux Pact
A Rome semi official statement says Italy may deploy warships to the Black Sea with Turkey’s consent to protect traffic, citing Britain’s prior request and Montreux Convention invoke. It notes Italy’s concern on Balkan and Near East developments and hints at broader propaganda moves by Germany and shifting Romanian dependence.
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Rome
Italy
Turkey
Black Sea
Britain
Mediterranean
Montreux
Balkans
Near East
Dollar credits to extend to Australia eyed
Washington reports a trend to extend U S credits to Australia within the law as private borrowers of belligerent nations may still obtain funds under the Neutrality Act. U S money is being loaned by other friendly powers including China Sweden and Latin American states.
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New York
Washington
United Press
China
Sweden
RAF Flies Again Over Baltic in Baltic Theatre
London reports RAF aircraft conducted another raid over the Baltic region as part of ongoing operations. The night raid marked the second Baltic port attack in a week with several missions unannounced by authorities.
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London
Germany
Baltic
Wheat market puzzles officials amid strong U.S. prices
United States officials are puzzled by independent strength in the wheat market as prices run 26 cents above the competitive basket of Argentine Australian and Canadian wheat. The 1840 harvest is expected to yield perhaps a record surplus around 1 400 000 000 bushels.
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Washington
United States
Tita
Regent Horthy Elected Hungary Regent for Life
Rome reports the radio announces Admiral Horthy was elected Regent of Hungary for life on the 12th anniversary of his appointment.
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Hungary
Rome
Amiral Horthy
Sterling Dewrr in New York Drops to Seasonal Low
Sterling today closed at 4921 in New York, down three quarters, the lowest since January 5. Analysts link the decline to selling pressure caused by nervousness over German troop movement reports on Belgian and Dutch borders. Foreign spending over the last four months averages at least 200 million dollars monthly.
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New York
Mr Welles Arrives in Berlin for Talks During Air Raid Warning
United States Secretary of State Sumner Welles arrived in Berlin today accompanied by J P Mossat chief of the European Affairs division. They were greeted by Baron Weizsadcker and the U S Embassy staff and went to the Aion Hotel amid sirens and an air raid drill. Welles later conferred with Herr von Ribbentrop at Wilhelmshasan.
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Berlin
United States
Sumner Welles
Washington
J. P. Mossat
Baron Weizsadcker
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Welles
Aion
Wilhelmahasan
Herr von Rhbhont
Arrest of Swiss Lawyer Tobler Sparks Spy Charge Rumor
Zurich reports Dr. Robert Tobler a leading Swiss lawyer and head of the National Front has been arrested on no charge of espionage for Germany. The case centers on allegations linked to his political leadership rather than criminal acts.
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Zurich
Tharessay
Robert Tobler
Switzerland
Germany
Tobler
National Front
Switeerlant
Jewish Protest Over New Land Rules Turns Quiet in Israel
In Jerusalem demonstrations against the new land regulations largely pass peacefully except for two policemen being stoned. Police and soldiers manage large crowds in Jerusalem Tel Aviv and Haifa as protesters distribute black headed pamphlets.
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Jerusalem
Tel Aviv
Haifa
German Front Activity and Ongoing Rationing Measures
German officers were seen near Eupen as positions opposite Eupen were reinforced. Beginning March 16 Aachen authorities will restrict frontier traffic and Belgian workers in Germany. Dutch residents in Holland urged to return to Germany by March 15 or have passes cancelled. In Zurich a decree closes thousands of non war related factories due to raw material shortages and currency economy. the Reich Defence Council expects 100 million pounds needed and imposes taxes on most enterprises except agriculture and shipping.
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Eupen
United Press
Aachen
Germany
Holland
Zurich
Marabal Gosling
Reich Defence Council
Marshal Goering
Tverars Shipping
Planes over Holland questioned in aerial reports
A semi official statement today challenges reports of R A F planes over Holland and suggests confusion over identifying foreign aircraft at night. It asks why German planes would appear over Holland only in daylight if they are present at all.
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R.A.F
War Loan Opens Well as First Day Exceeds Target
Australia announces the first war loan of £16,000,000 is over half subscribed after the first day with collections surpassing £9,000,000. Acting Treasurer Mr Spender says the strong response shows broad public and institutional support, naming major subscribers including Mutual Life and Citizens Assurance and Colonial Mutual Life groups.
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Spender
Australia
Averal
Sife Assurance
Havel
Legth
Gil
Australian Mutu Provident Society
Mutual Life and Citizens Assurance
National Mutual Life Association
Australian Temperance and General Mutual Life Assurance Society
Colonial Mutual Life Acience Society
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society
City Mutual Life Assurance Society
Australian Metropolitan Life Assurance
Australian Broadcasting Commaission
W. B
British crops show rise in home production drive
In London Thuralay Inan sikdvens to farmers representatives, with Minister Air Chamberlain and Westerckey urging a special effort to offset earlier weather disruptions. House of Lords notes ploughing continued through the night by artificial light to meet government targets.
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London
Westerckey
Une Vrimi
Air
Chamberlain
House of Lords
Insurance company sums in bequest and policy notes
Wills record substantial insurance figures including South British Insurance Co Ltd £100000, Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Ltd £50000, Victoria Insurance Co Ltd £10000, and other firms with varied sums. Names W W Kerr J E Hatton and W W Byrne appear among listed insurers and policy values.
Defence of Britain bears cost and defence budget
London faced a reorganisation of defence forces with Britain agreeing to a 34 million pound aid over five years. Britain also covers Indian defence costs and troops abroad while New Delhi presents a 69 million pound defence budget with higher sugar excise and petrol tax revenues.
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London
Britain
Ani
India
New Delhi
A. J. Bateman
France imposes compulsory civilian service amid wartime decrees
Paris reports new French decrees to boost production and curb costs. Measures include rationing, price controls, export facilitation, and mandatory female labor in defense plants. Agricultural labor shifts to avoid conscription, with a minimum role for women in industry as France shields its economy from inflation and currency instability.
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Paris
Raeytai
France
Reynaud
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Turkestan
Gelwrade
Yugo-Slavia
Tija Alac
Arabia
Oran
Sterling Dewrr
MR. Welles
Siegfried Line
Reuter
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