German Threat and Welles Interview Highlight War Outlook
Berlin reports say Chancellor Hitler emphasizes ship and air power while US envoy Sumner Welles presses for peace talks. Ribbetrop refuses to converse in English, signaling no peace basis as Britain and France maneuver in the Middle East and the Anglo French Turkish pact deepens Turkish involvement.
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Sumner Welles
Germany
Wella
Herr Ribbetrop
Herr Hitler
Bumner Welles
United States
Hitler
Europe
United Staton
Isane le
Welles
Therman Air Force
Middle East
Econoi
Boviet Press
Britain
France
Balkans
Turkey
Weygaml
Russians claim Viipuri capture and Finnish retreat
Moscow radio reports southern Viipuri fell to Soviet troops after Finns set it ablaze. Helsinki says the 34th Moscow Tank Brigade was destroyed north east of Lake Ladoga with 125 tanks captured and 2,050 Russians killed.
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Moscow
Wiipuri
Viborg
Moscow Radio
Viipuri
Helsinki
Lake
Ladoga
German Forces Attack Reconnoitring Detachment East of Moselle
A night communique reports German forces in superior numbers attacked a reconnoitring detachment east of Moselle. The fight ended with success for the attackers and a hurtful response to the enemy. Increased aerial activity noted between the Swiss frontier and the Ardennes. Swiss officials remain cautious as Austrian and Bavarian contingents move toward villages near Basel to Lake Constance. Swiss army strength is expected to reach about half a million before spring.
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Varis
Bundoy
Moselle
Ounetme
Ardennes
Baines
Basle
Lake Constance
France Will Carry On to End Says Premier to Journalists
Paris reports Premier M. Daladlet told Japanese journalists that France will carry on to the end. He believed Germans would avoid heavy sacrifices in attacking French fortifications if possible.
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France
Paris
M. Daladlet
German War Review Details German Army and Navy Victories
The German High Command reports success on the Siegfried line extension and enemy impediments. It notes major naval actions destroying British ships including Courageous and Nelson class vessels while claiming heavy tonnage losses for the Allies. The Luftwaffe claims to have sunk numerous ships and shot down many aircraft with substantial enemy losses on the Western Front and over Britain.
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Berlin
Gerany
Hee
Graf Spee
Deutachland
Lie
Courageous
Nelson
Belfast
London
Lwu
Aighta
England
France
Jost Members Vanish in Labrador Wilderness
Bodies of three Jost members from the Actial Timber Raptorstion were found missing since September. A cabin door note claimed they were snowed in and died of starvation in May. Their plane reportedly not damaged.
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Montreal
Actial
Tember
Labrador
Mavi
London
Sunday Dispatch
Sir Rida
Nevon oAly
Labour Victory in Corio by-election signals shift
In Corio the Labour candidate Dedman led with 5 207 votes, Windon-Smith 21 753, ODay 141. Despite 9 000 votes yet to count, a strong Labour swing is claimed. Leaders praise Labour defence policy while opposing figures call it a democratic victory and warn implications for government.
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Saab
Windon-Smith
USAR
O'Day
Labour
USAP
Vinton Smith
Labour Party
Forde
Curtin
Melbourne Express
Perth
Corlo
Australia
Roosevelt warns Congress on Panama Canal delays
In Washington Roosevelt tells Congress the canal’s delay would leave the United States fully responsible for military improvements. He notes 21 American nations back a joint defense if war comes. Australia’s future support is also anticipated. In Brisbane Cameron calls for action but delays statement until Country Party meeting.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Panama Canal
Canal
United States
Australia
Cameron
Brisbane
Country Party
Sydney
Secret Dutch Radio Transmitter Linked to German Raids
Dutch police re arrest Piet Berger, once thought a German spy in France, after discovery of a hidden attic transmitter used to send weather reports guiding bombing raids over England, France, and the North Sea. Berger and associate J Dreves, editor of the West German Press Service, held six weeks ago and released for lack of evidence, now face a Rotterdam secret court.
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London
Piet Berger
France
Berther
England
North Sea
Berger
J. Dreves
Rotterdam
Britain reports RAF leaflets over Berlin and patrols across coasts
The Air Ministry states RAF aircraft dropped thousands of leaflets over Berlin and patrolled key German cities and Baltic ports during the night. British fighters claimed successes against German planes in France and attacks on ships, while German reports note sunk or damaged vessels and a Heinkel shot down off Northumberland.
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Air Ministry
R.A.F
Berlin
Germany
Baltic Sea
Borkum
Nordeney
Syli
London
Paris
Axfely
British
France
Northumberland Canal
Northumberland
Nizam of Hyderabad
Fighter Command
Belgian Fighters Shot Down Near St Hubert in Border Incident
Belgian reports say a German bomber violated neutrality over Belgian territory near St Hubert at 12 15 a m. three Belgian monoplanes were attacked over Luxembourg Province. One Belgian pilot was killed, another bailed out, and two Belgian planes were destroyed amid cross border fighting. Amsterdam reports say Dutch anti aircraft guns fired on German planes crossing the Netherlands center.
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London
Belgium
Arml
St. Hubert
Luxembourg
Bub-Lieut
Henraird
la Gazette
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Ulso
Arctic Waters Wilkins Plans Arctic Expedition Preparations
Sir Hubert Wilkins the Australian explorer travels toward North Canada to prepare for an Arctic expedition. He aims to build a 45 foot submarine, establish a Mackenzie River base, place an air station 40 miles from its mouth, and portage through un navigable stretches with a four man crew to study polar marine life.
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Montreal
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Canada
Mackenzie River
Akravik
Meckenaie
Mining Unions Plan Commonwealth Coal Strike on March 11
The Combined Mining Unions voted yesterday to strike on March 11 across the Commonwealth pending miners’ meetings. Attorney General Hughes saw a glimmer of hope noting nine days can bring changes and stressed the strike is about the public interest, not just miners or owners.
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Sydney
Hughes
Submarine scare in Caribbean as U boat alarm rings
A British steamer near Puerto Rico was reported sunk by a U boat but later said to be in no danger. US warships and submarines near Southgate fueled alarms, then confusion over misidentified submarines. In Aruba the German freighter Heigelberg was reported captured by a British ship.
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Washington
Meee
Puerto Rico
United States
Southgate
San Juan
U-boata
Aruba
Dutch West Indies
German Leaders and People Rally in Broadcast Revealings
Sir John Simon, speaking on the German English hostilities, says Germans must distinguish leaders from citizens and admits some responsibility for aggression. He cites emergency budgeting, public sacrifice, and unity with Britain and France as wartime proofs of common resolve.
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London
Excheauer
Sir John Simon
Germany
England
Hitler
Sir John Simion
Torm
Hherty
Turkish Orders for Eleven Ships Prompted by Delivery Delays
Istanbul reports a contract for the construction of eleven cargo steamers, awarded to Britain after Turkey’s earlier orders for six ships could not be fulfilled. The decision follows Gaumeny’s delivery issues and aims to boost Turkey’s merchant fleet.
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Istanbul
Britain
Gaumeny
Turkey
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