Debate over U S planes for Allies triggers inquiry
A House committee orders an inquiry into Allied aircraft purchases, seeking testimonies from Woodring and General Marshall. Senate requests a similar probe led by Senator La Follette. Roosevelt and inter-departmental coordinators assess foreign orders and price effects on U S plant capacity amid wartime supply concerns.
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Washington
House of Representatives
United States
Woodring
General Marshall
Senate
Lafollette
Roosevelt
Co-Ordiaisings
Cpdera
Hitler
Johnson
Thiel
Finnish defeat prompts Scandinavian defensive talks
After the Russo Finnish peace new tensions arise in Scandinavia with talks of a defense pact among Finland Sweden and Norway. Oslo reports agreement to a trilateral alliance and Stockholm says Sweden will join. Conference planned after peace terms are settled as Finland faces reconstruction and displaced residents.
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London
Scandinavia
Finland
Sweden
Norway
Oslo
Foreign Office
Stockholm
Paris
Soiy
Komment
Rotterdam
Timea
Finand
Russia
Amsterdam
the Times
Europe
Fuildera
Algemeen
Telegraf
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Sumner Welles Departs Paris For Paris Mission
United States Under-Secretary of State Sumner Welles travels from Paris by air with Mr Feeney the American ambassador to London. At the aerodrome he receives farewells from War Office envoy Mr Scott and Lord Halifax’s private secretary Mr Stephens. Welles declines to speak to reporters about his England visit.
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United States
Sumner Welles
Paris
Mr Feeney
Welles
Scott
War Office
Lord Halifax
Mr. Stephens
Presa
England
French War Vote in Chamber Approves Defence Budget
The financial committee of the Chamber of Deputies voted 3310000000 pounds for national defence in 1940's second quarter. Of this total 1701000000 pounds funds construction and supplies of new war material for the fighting forces.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
German Communique Reports French Plane Down and U-Boat Raid
Berlin reports anti-aircraft artillery downed a French plane south of Strasbourg. U-boat commander Lieut Schuhart, who torpedoed HMS Courageous in September, returns claiming sinking of a 24000 ton target in two raids and precision hits in both missions.
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Berlin
German Highers
Strasbourg
H.M.S. Courageous
Air Supremacy Strength Of RAF Proved
An analysis of German raids on Great Britain shows increasing enemy losses. Weather and improved British defense by fighters reduce German air effectiveness. The report notes about 40 enemy planes shot down in the early months and indications of high enemy attrition, with limited British losses.
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London
Great Britain
Diplomatic shifts loom in European ties after Finland defeat
Diplomatic circles in many countries, especially Scandinavia, foresee an immediate reevaluation of political and economic questions following Finland's defeat. Sweden Norway and Finland push a defensive alliance while the Baltic states discuss a new nation at Riga.
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Scandinavia
Finland
M.tanner
Sweden
Norway
Estonia
Lithuania
Latvia
Riga
World Presa
Finland's War Fallout Echoes Across Europe
Reports from Hungary, the Netherlands, and Britain discuss Finland's resistance, Finns' losses, and potential shifts in Europe as peace prospects emerge. Mannerheim honors 15,000 dead. Western aid is limited while Sweden and Norway act to protect their own interests.
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Mannerheim
Sweden
Norway
Pacific Patrol Faces Allied Consultation Before Action
Reports suggest the Pacific patrol cannot operate without prior consultations among the governments of the United Kingdom Canada Japan and the United States. The text notes large shipments of rubber tin coal and machinery being sent to Germany from the Americas and mentions Siberian rail transport as a critical link.
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Eetalin
Canada
Japan
Muat Bw
Germany
Ametea
Vessel Sink Report Emerges From German News Agency
German agency reports the steamer Bremen something sank off Jarliv with 3% crewless and no clear cause. Shore observers say the ship looked like it might have been struck or wrecked near the coast.
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Lal
Brehersheim
Jarvil
Bremen Oslin
Gopenhagen
Trade pact unlikely due to product similarity says Journal
The Journal of Commerce argues that Australia and the United States will struggle to reach a postwar trade pact as product similarities hinder negotiations. It notes Australia’s agricultural emphasis would require US tariff relief for competing commodities, not offset by Australian concessions.
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New York
Casey
Journal of Commerce
Australia
United States
General Wavell in Cape Town for defence talks with Smuts
General Wavell arrives in Capetown for a high speed bomber conference with General Smuts on the South African defence question. He has held similar talks in Rhodesia and Kenya.
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Capetown
General Wavell
Cape
Price control extensions announced for dye and related goods
A ministerial declaration gazetted yesterday brings dyed and tinted rabbit prine and related chemicals under price fixing rules. The move expands the price control framework to include these substances and regulate their sale.
O'Dwyer Assassinated at Caxton Hall Meeting
Six shots fired at Caxton Hall Westminster fatally wounded Sir Michael O'Dwyer former Punjab lieutenant governor. Lord Zetland and Lords Lamington and Dane injured. Indian attackers subdued by bystanders. Gandhi condemns tragedy as Delhi reports circulate worldwide.
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India Association
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Westminster
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Punjab
India
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Lows Dane
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Erdul
Louis Dane
Banatead
M. R. Lawrence
Lawrence of Arabia
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Burne
Sir Michael
Amritsar
House of Commana
Hindu Association
Sir Michael O’dwyer
Congress
Mayfair
Hong Kong Gifts to Britain Reported in Transit
Hong Kong reports gifts to Britain amid a diplomatic exchange. The brief item notes allocable items traveling by ship, with officials citing goodwill and bilateral ties while offering few specifics on amounts or recipients.
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Hong Kong
Britain
Coalition Ministry Sworn In After Australian Cabinet Reshuffle
The coalition Cabinet was sworn in by Governor-General Lord Gowrie. Prime Minister Menzies leads as Minister for Defence Coordination and Information, with Cameron as Commerce and Navy minister. Hughes becomes third in line while McLeay handles Treasury. Parliament will reconvene on April 17 after Easter.
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McEwen
Menzies
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Ministry For Information
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Henry Gullett
Bir Hemry
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Cameron
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Commerce
Navy
A. G. Cameron
Industry
W. M. Hughes
P. €. Spender
Army
G. A. Street
Frederick Stewart
H. V. C. Thorby
G. McLeay
Mr. McEwen
Poll
J. W. Fairbairn
Messra
A. W. Fadden
H K. Nock
Sterling Drops in New York on Thin Market
The sterling closed at 3 dollars 76 4 cents after being quoted at 3 dollars 70 7/6 cents, marking the lowest level in seven years. Traders cite a thin market and say wide quotations do not reflect actual business volume.
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New York
New Government Posts Outline War Effort and Senate Customs Shift
The new administration plans to drop minor elements and pursue a decisive end to the war. Victoria and New South Wales gain one seat each in the ministry with others drawn from all states. Fadden becomes assistant Treasurer and assistant Minister for Supply while Spender in the House coordinates customs and import controls.
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New South Wales
South Australia
Queensland
Western Australia
Itn
Fadden
Nock
McBride
Collett
Hamen
Customs
Senate
Menglea
Spender
House of Representatives
Opposition Leader Curtin Criticizes Coalition Governance
The Leader of the Opposition Mr Cur tin blasted the coalition government saying it is an amazing fusion of incompatibles. He argued the coalition failed to change the political situation and criticized Mr Menzies for ten months leading no united team and now leading only a half headed, discordant debating body.
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Aramed
Harrison
Holt
Perkins
Perth
Oalition
Curtin
Menzies
United
German Jew in Brazilian Jungle Claims Mein Kampf Authorship
Viennese physician Paul Mybach reports finding Peter Lieberknecht, a German Jew, living among Ataches Indians near the Paraguayan border after a five year trek into the Mattogrosso region. Lieberknecht says he wrote Mein Kampf during Hitler's imprisonment and shows drafts and letters from Hitler, claiming he was sent to a concentration camp and escaped.
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Brazil
Hy Diaro d'Anpite
Atates
Paul Mybach
Mattogrosso
Peter Lieberknecht
Lieberknecht
Geneva
Hitler
Mybhach
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