26 Mar 1941
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1941
Page
1
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Yugo Slavia’s Premier and Foreign Minister signed the Tripartite Pact with Germany in Vienna, as Berlin and London clash over the move. Britain warns Belgrade against betraying historic friendships and refuses to condone alliance with Axis. A nationalist rally and strict censorship follow, while Serb secret societies mobilize.
Belgrade reports intense anti government sentiment as Britain warns of harsh treatment if Yugo slavia capitulates. Russians Turks Greece seek to delay signing while police protect Germans and protests surge. Rumors swirl of a Loyal Yugoslav committee in London and mass resignations in Belgrade cabinets.
United States Marines patrolled Shanghai streets in steel helmets after bombings hit the International Settlement. An officer saved 100 bank clerks by evacuating a dangerous parcel as explosions suggested a factional clash between Nanking and Chungking over finance.
Hong Kong Tuesday the Secretary-General to the Japanese Cabinet reaffirmed the government policy to reject the totalitarian party system. In reply to a Lower House question the spokesman indicated Foreign Minister Matsuoka might visit European cities and London, with no official word on talks with Soviet leaders in Moscow.
London reports a Russo Turkish agreement pledging neutrality if Turkey fights in defense of vital interests. Russia denies territorial aims or Dardanelles designs and repeats non aggression pact terms. Secret clauses allegedly promise varying levels of assistance in any future conflict with Germany.
Wheat and corn led a general grain price rise in Chicago trading. Wheat futures gained seven-eighths of a cent despite reports of cold weather damage. Crop experts forecast a better than usual outlook for this time of year, while traders noted acreage reductions in Canada, Australia and Argentina could shrink the world crop and soften the North American carry-over.
The Senate passed a 7.0 billion dollar appropriation under the Lease and Lend Act to aid Britain. Debate lasted under two hours with critics warning it could imply convoy by U.S. warships. Food shipments will be limited and secrecy surrounds quantities as officials forecast large aid needs to support Britain this spring.
Nearly half a million greeted Mr and Mrs Wendel Willkie in Toronto as they were met at Union Station and paraded to city hall with pomp and enthusiasm reserved for royalty.
Violent winds sweep the ranges and obscure them with dust and smoke as attacks and counterattacks continue. Three vital peaks must be taken before Keren falls while Italian defenders, depleted by losses at Fort Dologordoc, vow to hold the mountains at all costs.
The United States and Canada agreed to permit joint Great Lakes ship building and armament centers. The accord follows a Congress‑sent plan for rapid development of the Great Lakes St Lawrence waterway and power scheme. South African and Italian actions in Africa are noted with evacuation and surrender talks.
The RAF reports its new heavy bombers join a Sunday Berlin raid dropping incendiaries and high explosives. Officials say more than 10 000 incendiaries were dropped as RAF capabilities expand. public opinion in Britain calls for sustained Berlin pressure while warning against rash raids. An MP announces a price inquiry into tetram monochloride amid wartime shortages.
Lisbon report cites Casablanca concerns over a German invasion from Spanish Morocco. Observations include Germans entering Tangier reopening of the German Consulate and officers joining the Armistice Commission at Casablanca. Germans aim to recruit Spain to act for them though Franco resists Axis entanglement as Spain’s food relies on Britain and America.
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