Ribbentrop Denies War Culpability in Wartime Speech
The speech, reported from London to Melbourne, claims Germany sought peace with France and blamed Britain for rising tensions. Ribbentrop asserts no Polish aggression prompted war acts, reiterating ententes and warnings while noting German-Soviet alignment and possible future moves against Britain.
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Soviet Finnish Talks In London Shape Helsinki Return
Delegates who attended the talks in London are returning to Helsinki aboard a Soviet vessel with no concrete proposals revealed. The Finnish government signals no concession would be offered without Kashim parliamentary approval, implying a cautious path toward a possible compromise.
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Weulenuay
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Adventurous Voyage of Polish Gold Arrives in Paris
Seventy tons of Polish gold reach Paris after a 6210 mile trek by road rail and sea. Originating in Warsaw vaults the gold was moved by lorry to Romania surviving aerial attack then taken to Constanza where a Kish ship ferried it to Syria before a French vessel delivered it to France.
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Rules for Aerial Warfare Around the World
London Tuesday reports Mr KA Butler declines Commons proposal to invite neutral nations to shape a code for aerial warfare Observers note the government already restricts actions and favors limited military activities amid difficulties in reporting trench rule observance.
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Nazi theory falls in practice in air attacks
A Copenhagen paper notes German air raids on British convoys failed in the North Sea with heavy losses to German planes while no British ship was damaged. The article argues the wartime theory of successful aerial assault contrasted with practiced realities.
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Yen Dollar Exchange Rate Pegged in Tokyo Report
Tokyo correspondent for United Press says yen dollar rate pegged at 27.10 cents. New York Time notes change may align dollar with yen, easing raw bill in dollars and boosting Japan's trade with America. Exporters foresee some disruption but ministry expects offsetting gains through broader dollar trade.
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Russian Fodder For Germany Reported From London
The Bertin correspondent for the British Associated Press reports Germany buys millions of tons of fodder from Russia for delivery within two weeks. A Moncaw correspondent of the British United Press states the fodder consists of grains and cereals.
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Hungary Talks of Italian Help and Balkan Balance of Power
Budapest reports rumors of a Rome led conference aiming to neutralize Balkan tensions. Italy under Mussolini seeks a balance against potential Soviet or Hungarian actions, while signatories eye a pivot in Yugoslav and Balkan trade and defense alignments.
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Paris man sentenced to death for sharing military secrets
Wednesday in Paris Louis Nade a railway worker was sentenced to death for communicating military secrets to the enemy. The military court at Nancy imposed terms on three others for related espionage, including life imprisonment.
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U.S. Neutrality Debates Shape Trade and War Aims
Senate discussions on neutrality amendments loosen shipping restrictions to Atlantic and Pacific regions while excluding armaments. Proposals expand inland trade with Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and allow certain cargo exemptions. Tart's motion to limit European proximity failed. Hoover argues the United States must help secure peace, not join the war, urging targeted steps for stability in Europe and across North America.
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Square Deal Demanded for Housewives in Commons Debate
London in the House of Commons debate on the civil air rate compensation scheme. Walter Womerday promised to secure relief sought by housewives and women protesters, amid parliamentary discussion and protest notes.
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Renewed Fighting Across Moselle Front Echoes War Press
Front dispatches report renewed clashes on the Moselle sector with French positions bolstering footholds west of Forbach and German villages shelled. German propaganda streams target allied morale as artillery, machine gun fire, and signals operations intensify along the western front.
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Sabotage Plot Reported Against liners Queen Mary
New York reports a plot to sabotage liners including the Queen Mary. Naval and police officials quickly boarded the vessel and banned sightseers from the pier while guards were posted. A Cunard Line official said information on the plot was held by U.S. Navy officials.
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War costs rise as Australia plans bigger defence budget
In the free year after the last war Australia spent about £15,000,000 on defence. The Prime Minister Mr Menzies said spending could reach £66,000,000 in a similar period this year. He responded to Queensland Premier Forgan Smith’s claim the government would stay cheap, noting the larger projected outlays and questioning the premier’s understanding of the full financial load.
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Lithuania Occupies Vilna as Riots Reported
London reports from The Daily Telegraph that Lithuania has occupied Vilna and imposed control amid widespread disturbances. The Geneva correspondents note Polish protests against handing Vilna to Lithuania, while looters were reportedly stopped by police.
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Financing the War Pay as You Go Policy Debate
In a discussion on war funding, Mr Bennett claimed the policy would rely on taxation instead of borrowing. He argued that the "pay as you go" plan would limit the government's ability to advance far, while Mr Mair said it would curb excess debt and align spending with available resources.
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Frontier clash injures Romanian guards in Bulgaria border area
A skirmish on the Romanian frontier near Bucharst left three Romanian frontier guards wounded when a Bulgarian party entered Romanian territory and attacked. The incident underscores rising tensions in the Romanian Bulgarian border region amid ongoing disputes.
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