British and German Trade Talks Amid Rumanian Diplomacy
In Bucharest and London a tense exchange over economic leverage unfolds as Romania hosts talks with Britain and Germany. Figures show Romania's January trade with England and Germany, while German pressure and a controversial press expulsion strain ties. The Times notes Berlin aims to dominate oil and wheat via a Balkan bloc strategy ongoing through war.
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Propaganda Echoes as Berlin Faces Uncertain Week
Berlin reports reflect tense mood as German leadership maneuvers stir London observers. Hints of major Europe changes clash with Moscow denials of Molotov talks and rising civilian wartime demands. Berliners face egg rationing while Sunday papers urge volunteers for air force and naval armaments programs.
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Turkish Ship Arrested In Istanbul Detention
ISTANBUL Monday British authorities detained a Turkish steamer bound from Constanza to Palestine with 1 000 Jews aboard.
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New Torpedo Used by Nazi Planes
British Admiralty officials examined a washed ashore torpedo found four miles from Gridling. Believed dropped by a German Heinkel a week earlier, the cigar shaped device 12 feet long with two tail propellers could serve as a mine if it misses its target. Two women found it at the foot of a cliff and said it looked beautiful in the sunlight.
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LABOUR PARTY EASTER EGG RAF FLIGHTS OVER GERMANY
The Air Ministry reported RAF reconnaissance missions over northwest Germany on Saturday night. One aircraft failed to return and the crew suffered heavy losses. German fighter activity and anti aircraft fire caused a Wellington crash near the North Sea coast with survivors and prisoners reported.
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French colony offers refuge for Polish refugees near Algiers
Paris Moridlay reports the French Government will provide a settlement area near Algiers for 25,000 Polish refugees fleeing German and Russian occupied areas. The plan includes housing for families of Polish soldiers.
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Pope Declares Hope Amid War in Easter Message
In a Latin Easter address at Vatican City, the Pope lamented war and broken treaties, urged faith hope and charity, and prayed for concord among rulers and Christian peoples. He appealed for unity and blessed the crowds in St. Peter's Square.
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Labour Party debates stirred by Soviet ties in NSW conference
The NSW Labour Conference sparked clashes over communism with ministers criticising Labour leaders for perceived Soviet influence. Senator Foltecay and Victorian ALP figures argued Moscow dictated policy, while Melbourne trades hall leaders defended rank and file views and Australia's stance against aggression.
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Dartmoor Prisoners Oppose Irish Republican Army Rioters
Prisoners at Dartmoor showed hostility to the Irish Republican Army as they passed the detention block for chapel service. The conference decision and global anti Finland actions threaten to embarrass Labour Leader Cartini amid NSW party strength. The Postmasters General linked the decision to coal strike and communistic aims, signaling a split within Labour between moderates and militants.
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May Embarrass Labour In Canberra Conjecture
Three conjectures in Canberra discuss how the antiwar policy adopted at the A L P conference in Sydney may affect the Federal Labour movement.
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Move to Reject Decision Sparks Labour Tensions
Labour members express grave concern over a resolution passed at the State Labour Conference. Fears arise of public opinion turning against the party and blocking a role in state or commonwealth spheres. Some say they will wait for Mr. Curtin to announce intent before commenting publicly. A further step requires interstate conference endorsement to become policy.
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Onus Shifts to Curtin as Labor Leader Articulates War Stance
The Commerce Minister Mr. Cameron said the Labour Movement must declare its war attitude, noting Mr Curtin had repeatedly stated the Labour Party's position. The minister pressed for clarity on party stance amid wartime demands.
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British torpedo second Nazi ship
Norway protests British needling actions near its coast with three interceptions in four days two incursions into territorial waters and a torpedo boat defying a British destroyer. A British submarine torpedoed the German collier Hugo Stinnes IV off Jutland at midnight. 20 crew saved two injured. Danish offices deny six Danish ships sunk were convoyed. Loch Assater trawler struck a mine, crew rescued.
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German actions in Bohemia show cautious shift
Reports from Prague say Berlin will not seek reprisals for three German murders. Czech authorities condemn the killings as unrelated to Czech people and seek to ease tensions. A recent conciliatory tone aims to quell passive resistance that has emerged in Bohemia.
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Potato planting in Maginot Line lands discussed
Paris reports seven hundred soldiers engaged in planting potatoes on 3 000 acres of evacuated Maginot Line land with a planned total of 5 000 acres and a projected 70 000 tons crop if uninterrupted. The Labour Party stance and Mr Curtin’s silence on the Hands off Russia resolution are noted.
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Sweden Deliberates Pace on Defense Pact with Finland
Sweden speeds or slows on a defensive pact with Finland amid talks of alliance with Norway. Defence Minister M Skold notes gains in air, coastal defences, and warship purchases while urging caution due to Finland's postwar recovery and Communist influence. Tea and coffee rationing heads to March 27 and Moscow reports Soviet settlers arriving at Vlipuri.
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Soviet Air Losses in World War I and Finland Claims
Official statistics assert Finnish anti aircraft guns downed 275 Russian planes during the war and registered hits on 500 others whose destruction is unconfirmed. The report cites a ratio of hits by heavy anti aircraft guns of one in 54, with figures of one in 11,000 in 1914 and one in 8,000 in 1818.
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Canadian election near in Ottawa boosts Liberal hopes
Canadian general election in Ottawa looks set for tomorrow with Liberals aiming to win 14 of 346 seats and reduce ministerial majority. Conservatives hope to gain enough seats to form a possible coalition or near majority, as King’s Liberal hold is challenged.
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