Italy Seeks Balkan Neutrality Amid Saar Front News
Paris dispatches report French forces hold 200 square miles of German Saar territory including 20 of the Warnte Forest as Britain and France widen western operations. Rome notes Italy's aim to remain neutral while building a Balkan neutrality bloc. German officers depart Italy signaling cautious balance with Britain and France.
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War Cabinet Signals War To Last Three Years Or More
London reports a War Cabinet decision to base policy on a three year or longer war. Measures speed up munition production and export preservation. Prime Minister Chamberlain thanks Dr Benes for a message as Britain vows to sustain effort and end aggression.
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Germany Stamps on Discontent in Recalled History
The piece notes widespread but often unfounded reports of unrest in Germany. It mentions bread riots and women marching to officials seeking their menfolk. It highlights increased secret police suppressing sympathy and support, and cites Mr. Chamberlain on Czech sufferings and Britain's stance for principled arms.
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Red Tape Discourages Churchill at Whitehall Entrance
Saturday report notes the First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill dislikes red tape. He reportedly joked that “My face is my fortune” as he sought to pass through Whitehall portals without delay.
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Russia Mobilising Reserve Forces Across the Front
Moscow reports a large mobilization with many reservists called up at major barracks. Troop trains reportedly moved from Moscow westward, and up to 40 tanks were spotted on the Moscow Minsk route. Doctors, engineers and specialists are leaving for the Soviet Polish frontier as part of heightened preparations amid the border conflict.
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Germany ready for honourable peace pledge Goering warns
Marshal Goering in a broadcast from an unknown factory declares Germany ready for honourable peace if Britain will negotiate. He claims 70 divisions would move from Poland to the west after Warsaw falls and asserts German superiority on land and in the air while warning reprisals if Britain alters the war.
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British Planes Fight Over Belgium Incidents Stir Neutrality Protests
British and Belgian aircraft clashed over Belgium with a British bomber forced to land and a Belgian plane wrecked. Brussels reports say three Belgian planes engaged two British bombers, with prisoners taken and crews landing under fire. The incident sparks protests over violations of Dutch and Belgian neutrality.
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Warsaw in Terrific Fire as German Offense Advances
Civilians join desperate defense after a week of war. German claims of crossing the Bug near Wyjazd and Brok, and advances toward Warsaw. Berlin reports heavy fighting around the capital with German tanks destroyed and Polish morale described as high.
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Poles Rally to Warsaw Defence Amid Conflicting Reports
Conflicting messages on Warsaw’s fate continue as German claims of entry clash with Warsaw broadcasts denying surrender. Poland reports emphasize continued resistance and defences as bombing and troop movements unfold around the capital.
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Warsaw Bombarded as Germans Rampage Through City
Reports from Paris Budapest and Warsaw say Warsaw was the night center of heavy bombing by German planes and fierce ground fighting. Fire raged from incendiaries as Polish defenders including women fought back. radio jamming and shifting lines described a tense battle with claims of German advances and Polish resistance. The scene included civilians pleading for home and scattered details of a poor town, with continued fighting noted near the River and outskirts.
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