Britain hints at possible break with Romania over German aid
British Ambassador Sir Samuel Hoare left Bucharest grave after a neg ative interview with General Antonescu. Reports say Germany’s partial occupation and German troop presence near the Hungarian frontier are fueling tension. Several Britons have left Romania and a number are preparing to depart as diplomatic replies drift and a refinery explosion injures workers.
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RAF Raids Hammer German Ports and Factories
London reports from Helsingfors say RAF raids caused heavy damage in Germany with ships and docks at Bremen blocked for loading and unloading. Hamburg oil refineries and Krupps works Essen suffered fires as bombers hit Gelsenkirchen Hanau and Wilhelmshaven while German air defences fought back.
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Essen
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Hungarian Threats and Atrocities Raise Vienna Award Tensions
Budapest declares Hungary may act with greater energy over Romanian treatment of Hungarians. Teleki warns Romania has not complied with Vienna Conference decisions and claims 650 Romanians expelled. Romanian vice premier accuses Hungarians of massacres in Transylvania including mutilations and executions. Peace again endangered.
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Bucharmest
M. Hora Bima
Transylvania
Britain aims to build overwhelming air force to end German risk
British Labour Minister Bevin told the Trades Union Congress that Britain must rapidly expand bomber capacity to deter Germany. He urged Labour to mobilize as an industrial army, arguing unity and skilled labor can save the nation. He contrasted wartime restrictions with wartime requisitioning, noting differing methods abroad.
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Situation in India discussed in House of Commons
In Parliament, Mr. Amory answered questions on India's political scene. He said Congress and the Moslem League had both issued statements expressing, for different reasons, an inability to participate in the proposed expansion of the Governor-General's Executive Council or the All India War Advisory Council. The 3 for India group added they would make a further statement.
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Shigenori Togo
Arrest of French aero producers under Vichy regime
The Vichy government ordered the arrest of M. Paul Weiller chief of the Gnome-Rhone Aero engine factory at Marseilles and M. Bloch a bombers maker. Both are identified as Jews.
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Britain Aircraft Output Discussed by Officials
Washington reports national defence officials including Mr. Knudsen conferred with Mr. on aircraft output for Britain. The meeting addressed production capacity and supply considerations amid wartime needs.
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National Defence
Knudsen
Shanghai turned into armed camps amid Pacific tensions
Reports from Hong Kong and Chungking describe Britain’s Burma Road reopening as a turning point against Japan. Chiang Kai-shek vows any treaty with Japan will fail, while U S officials doubt an October war. Berlin notes signals of Sino Japanese strain and Soviet Japanese talks.
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Problems of Supplies for Spain Highlighted by Times
Madrid correspondent notes newspapers praise Churchill speech but overlook Spain's need for peace food and trade. British economic experts at the Embassy face delicate task of building understandings and easing blockade. Wheat remains a major winter issue with large imports required.
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King visits Aldershot to view infantry brigade training
The King visited Aldershot today and inspected an infantry brigade. His Majesty watched troops in every stage of training during the royal tour.
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London
Aldershot
Germany May Bulgaria Germany May Bulgaria
The Times diplomatic correspondent reports Germany aims to occupy Bulgaria peacefully like Romania and push toward the Turkish frontier. Berlin sees success in Romania and forecasts a rapid agreement with Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Bagrianoff during his Berlin visit.
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London
the Times
Bulgaria
Rumania
Turkac
Wilhemstrasse
Germany
M. Bagrianoff
Berlin
Fifth Column Activity in America
Un-American Activities Committee reveals alleged fifth column effort in the United States. Congressman Anderson says Harry Bridges conspired to commit murder and sabotage an Argent liner in the Panama Canal, based on bodyguard testimony and Justice Department files.
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Washington
Anderson
House of Representatives
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Panama
Cana
Justice Department
Melbourne unveils 8 million rail plan with underground lines
A committee of experts sent to the Railways Commission proposals for Melbourne rail extensions costing over £8,000,000. The scheme includes an underground line and a two deck station at Flinders Street.
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Melbourne
Flinders Street
Clear Skies Foresee British Night Raids Over London
London reports a new wave of German raiders under clear skies with parachute flares and bombs dropped on 40 centres across the capital and surrounding regions. RAF countermeasures are being tested as four raiders are shot down and a hospital patient is injured during shelling in southeast London.
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