Early Capture of Narvik by Allies Expected
A Stockholm report says Allies may swiftly reach Narvik as German lines bend toward Tromsø and Gratangen. British ships silence German guns near Narvik while encirclement rumors swirl. Berlin claims gains at Dombaas and Opdal and links Oslo to Trondhjem. A New York Times note cites German seizure of American munitions en route to Sweden and Finland.
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Dombauxs
Opdal
Rowu
Dale- Trosdhiem
Swedlas Pepoiis
Blaren
Lanson
Dombaas
Storen
Oslo
Trondhjem
Paria
Brennhaug
Dombais
Washington
New York Times
Sweden
Finand
Finland
Allies reinforce along Dombana railway fronts
Swedish sources say Allied reinforcements moved from landing points near Trand and Bergen. One landing believed at Fiord north east of Andalanes, another at Nort Fiord south west of Andalanes. Nor HQ reports fighting French and Norwegian lines with Allied repulsion on both sides of Swansea.
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Dombana
Dombaus
Trand
Bergen
Fiord
Andalanes
Nort Fiord
Trondyl
Swansea
Euut
U S A Relations with Italy
Washington reports tensions in U S relations with Italy as New York city observers weigh diplomatic signals and policy shifts amid ongoing bilateral discussions with Rome.
Danish Seizure of Cargoes Reported in Commons
In the House of Commons the Minister for Economic Warfare Mr Cross said no shipping has been allowed to proceed to ports in Denmark or German occupied Norway since the invasion. He noted cargoes destined for Denmark were seized on prices, and that cargoes for Norway would be decided by a Norwegian shipping and trade mission in London with the British Government.
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London
Denmark
Norway
Mr. Cross
House of Commons
Ae Caldra
Ha el R
Marely
Mr. Curtin
Commonwealth
Menzies
Ton
Menshe
Watkins Lab
Rest Room in London for Australians Opens
A rest and reception room has been opened at Australian House to aid Australians in London. Hundreds of Australians now serve in the Royal Navy British Army R A F and other branches. The space is provided by the Australian Women's Voluntary Service for rendezvous and support.
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London
Royal Air Force
Engand
R.A.F. Coastal Command
Royal Navy
British Army
R.A.F
Australian House
Australian Women's Voluntary Service
Slovaks Ignore Hungarian Warning Amid Tensions Across Europe
A Daily Telegraph Balkan report notes Slovak diplomats dismissing a warning from Hungary as a nuisance while tensions rise. Reports say Dr. Clodius will travel from Belgrade to Bucharest after visiting Sulla and that Yugo Slavia eyes possible policy shifts amid Italian military activity near its frontier.
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Budapest
Count Ceaky
Hungary
Balkan
Daily Telegraph
Clodius
Belgrade
Sulla
Bucharest
Hitler
Germany
Zagreb
United Press
Cal Traina
Italy
A.R.P
Fiume
Trieste
Heinkel Bomber Crashes in Clapton England
Air raid over southeast coast ends with a Heinkel bomber crash at Clapton seaside town. Five crew died, 49 injured hospitalised, some bodies possibly buried under wreckage. Houses damaged, two destroyed. blast caused premature births among three women. Local Air Precautions reported seeing the bomber moments before.
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London
Air Ministry
Clapton
Heinkel
Dutch East Indies Navy Comments on Jakarta Battlecruiser Plan
A Dutch East Indies Navy spokesman in Tokyo says Ja regards plans to project three battle cruisers and a naval base at Sourabaya as legitimate deterrence and not a challenge to the islands status quo. He notes pepan remains untroubled by the move.
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The
Associated
Pepan
Dutch East Indies
Sourabaya
Vatican paper Osservatore Romano surges in wartime sales
The Osservatore Romano sees its circulation rise dramatically after the war outbreak, from 0,000 to 200,000, as critics accuse the paper of partiality and serving Italy's enemies. The regime asks if the time has come to suppress the paper as a spokesman for Jews.
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Rome
Onservatore Romano
Regime Fancista
Ume
Italy
Osservatore Femano
Dutch Nazi Leader Triggers Storm Over Peace Plan
In a fraught political moment, Dutch Nazi leader faces widespread criticism amid debate on a peace proposal. Supporters tout potential stability while opponents warn of renewed extremism and upheaval ahead of forthcoming elections.
Naval Battle in the Skagerrak Reported Near Skagen
Stockholm despatches speak of a naval action in the Skagerrak with seven destroyers and five merchant ships involved. Berlin says Allied ships failed to breach the strait while admitting losses of 11 small transports. German bombers flew north over Sweden but turned back as anti-aircraft guns opened fire.
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London
Stockholm
Skagerrak
Skagen
Berlin
Norway
Million Dollars for Capture of Hitler
The New York Times prints a letter from Samuel Harden Church of Carnegie s offering a million dollars on behalf of Pittsburgh residents for Hitler alive or dead. The offer is stated as valid only for the month.
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Hitler
New York
New York Times
Ssmuel Harden Church
Carnegie Ee
Pittsburgh
Ion Dott
Denver
Cody
Sisas
Miners to Decide as Coal Talks Continue in Canberra
Australian miners held talks in Canberra with opposition leader Curtin after a request from Prime Minister Menzies. Curtin urged a conference to resume work and avoid prejudicing coal negotiations. Orr Nelson and Mesara attended questioned sessions as unions prepare for a possible return to work if a conference is arranged.
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Messrs
Orr and
Meson
Mr. Curtin
Canberra
Mesara
Orr
Nelson
House of Representatives
Menzies
Melbourne
Sydney
Curtin
Holt
U.A.P
Arbitration Court
George Beeby
Brennan
Lab
Commonwealth
Owever
Labor tensions rise as free labour threatens coal strike
In Queensland and Melbourne the coal strike faces possible government action to introduce free labour. Analysts warn such moves would unite miners against the government and risk fracturing the union. Protests and demonstrations from 1020 echo in the current dispute as union finances strain.
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Commonwealth
Obserene
Minere’ Federation
LJ A
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Tangen
Stenkjaer
Royal Air Naignance
France
Department of Information
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U.S.A
Tendey
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Danish
British Official Wireless
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Humber
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Vatican Paper
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Free
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Queensland
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