Finlandairs at Moscow negotiate peace terms amid guarantees
Finnish delegates have left Moscow after submitting to Russian peace terms. Sweden and Sweden mediated talks while Stockholm reports possible Swedish guarantee to Finland if terms are accepted. Finnish leadership including Ryti and Mannerheim figures are cited as involved as secrecy shadows the negotiations.
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Fifty Fifty Chance of Peace In Europe
Reports from Europe discuss a potential negotiated peace with a 30-60 chance. Finland's Kuusinen and other puppet government members are reportedly arrested by Pushians for criticizing Soviet advances. The Russian Finnish agreement deadline is linked to March 12. Finland seeks Allied military assistance if talks fail, while strands of contact with Britain and France persist. The Times Paris correspondent notes Sweden may push intervention if summoned.
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Finns Hold Russian Advance at Viborg Bay
Finnish report says Russian troops are in a critical position as reinforcements struggle to cross the ice. Fresh assault formations are repelled by Finnish air force and artillery, with heavy losses near Kolianjoki and reports of Russian gains on Varjessari Nisalahti and Vuprateu in Viborg Bay.
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Germans Set Fire To Ship Hanover Intercepted In Mona Channel
Admiralty report says the German steamer Hanover of 5600 tons was torpedoed or set on fire by a British cruiser Friday night in the Mona Channel between Santo Domingo and Puerto Rico. The crew abandoned ship as flames spread. Thirty seven survivors reached Haddam Bay. seventeen crewmen and the skipper remain missing.
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Meat rationing in Northern Ireland aims to ease imports
Northern Ireland produces more meat than it consumes and a new rationing plan will reduce United Kingdom imports from overseas. The measure frees cargo space for other needs.
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Foreign Plane Over Denmark Reported Near Toender
In Copenhagen on a Sunday an unidentified foreign aircraft, likely German, flew at high altitude near the Danish border toward Toender. Danish anti aircraft guns responded as the plane headed toward Abenras, with more guns opening fire.
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RAF Flight to Austria and Czech Capitals
The Air Ministry said RAF aircraft conducted a reconnaissance mission over Vienna and Prague on Saturday night. Leaflets were dropped on major cities. It was the third RAF visit to Austrian or Czech capitals since the war began. One plane reached Vienna and Munich, while a New Zealander piloted a Prague flight with a Canadian co-pilot.
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Wool price policy debated by NSW graziers head
President E L Killen told the New South Wales Graziers Association that graziers must resist any unnecessary rise in wool production costs and warned substitutes may increase as foreign wool scarce during the war. He supported Britain's 10.4 pence per pound price as fair under wartime conditions and urged government action to hold production costs.
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No Hitch Seen in Australia Coalition Cabinet Talks
Canberra reports say no hitch expected in forming a composite ministry with Mr Menzies and Mr Cameron in talks. Parliament may be postponed a week from April 3 to allow ministers to settle in and review policy. A transition cabinet is expected if agreement is reached, with key postings likely for Country Party members.
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Western Front activity rises with raids and air patrols
A British United Press special correspondent reports increased fighting along the Rhine and Moselle sectors as better weather returns. French and German patrols clash on no man’s land while air forces engage in brief skirmishes.
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Italian Colliers Leave British Control
Italian coal ships depart the contraband base at daybreak en route to Italy after Britain allows three ships to proceed. Three more laden with coal and three ballast vessels also arrive at Dutch ports, seen as moves to reset trade talks with Italy. The Times Rome correspondent notes awaiting British reply to the Italian Note amid ongoing differences.
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Explosions Near Sylt Reported By Rome Radio
Rome radio reports from Copenhagen that continuous explosions were heard in the Syl direction in the afternoon. The leading article notes the Government is ready to consider measures to mitigate contraband effects on neutral trade and shipping. Britain appreciates Italy's economic needs and coal agreement. Both sides urged reciprocal trade adjustments.
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Von Ribbentrop Rome Mission Signals Six Month War Outlook
Copenhagen and Berlin sources say Herr von Ribbentrop warned the European war could end in six months. He may discuss peace with Russia and Finland and push for a German Italian Russian triple alliance. The Pope's audience sparks peace speculation while Rome affirms Italy's unchanged wartime policy.
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NEW TRIPLE ALLIANCE BLOWS UP IN ROME VISIT REPORT
The Amsterdam Daily Mail correspondent says Herr von Ribbentrop’s Rome visit aimed to launch a German political offensive. He plans a triple alliance by reconciling Italy and Russia, creating a Balkan bloc of neutral states, and reconciling with the Vatican.
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Visit to Pope Hessen Ribbentrop meets Pope at Vatican
German Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop arrived at the Vatican for a lengthy interview with the Pope after a private diary visit. He met Cardinal Magnone and Count Ciano and did not display the Nazi salute. Mussolini was to be briefed before von Ribbentrop’s return to Berlin.
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Goebbels Launches Press Campaign Amid French Unrest Claims
In Paris on Sunday Dr. Goebbels pushed a propaganda effort to portray widespread German discontent in France. He alleged clashes between British and French troops near the front, a claim dismissed as an invention. A separate boxing bout at the Mets Club reported a real British victory.
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Roosevelt Copenhagen Report From Buda Pest Circles
A Monday dispatch from Buda Pest claims Hungarian political circles report von Ribbentrop Mussolini and Ciane negotiating a peace plan for Mr Welles during a Rome stop en route to the United States.
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Arrival in London for Sumner Welles A State Visit
The American Assistant Secretary of State Sumner Welles arrived in London with a motorcycle escort and stayed at the Foreign Office area hotel. He is expected to meet Prime Minister and Lord Halifax and possibly receive an audience with the King. The article notes Western Europe's tense peace feelers and German Russian diplomacy shaping the current crisis.
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Welles Says No Proposals As Report Trip Continues
London dispatch reports Mr. Bumner Welles stating he travels to report to President Roosevelt on the situation. He refuses to offer proposals or commitments, calling it a fact gathering tour. He declines to comment on his Germany stay while meeting Signor and Count Ciano en route to America on March 18.
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