British troops in front line Japan wool supply aims
In London a high government official discusses Japan Canberra wool supplies. He notes Britain has contracted for all Australian wool and expects the Commonwealth Government to arrange shipments in line with Australia’s friendly stance to Japan. He adds Australian requirements are small under current circumstances.
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Commonwealth
Australia
Four Million Russians Under Arms
Moscow reports large scale mobilization with an estimated four million soldiers under arms or en route to garrison duty. Most are in European Russia as partial mobilisation is seen as necessary amid growing tensions and war preparations.
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London
Moscow
Russia
Advances in the Saar Front by French Forces
Paris dispatch reports French occupancy of German soil has consolidated along a 100 mile front near Saarbrucken. French infantry after tank support push two to four miles, while air and artillery target supply routes and Siegfried line approaches. German counterattacks reclaim minor ground, but French gains largely hold with minimal casualties. British troops land in France and join the advance with reconnaissance and covert transport, while civilian evacuations near the Rhine valley continue.
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Daily Mall
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Poland
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High Command
Posen
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Gneser
Hohensalza
Chryow
Presenys
Biealystok
Grossendorf
Gdynia
German policy mocked as bankrupt by Ministry of Information
A bulletin accuses Marshal Goering of revealing policy bankruptcy and states Herr Hitler has made promises to foreign nations with none kept. It argues Britain seeks peace only with a German government whose word can be trusted, while condemning German methods as cruel and dishonourable.
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German Workers Against Hitler pamphlet smuggled to Labour Party
A British Independent Labour Party message reports German workers distributing a pamphlet opposing Herr Hitler's aggression and war. It condemns the German government for initiating a costly war amid severe rationing and economic strain, noting Goering's optimistic stance as unconvincing.
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London
British Independent Labour Party
Hitler
Neutrality Congress May Revise Arm Embargo Debate
A Manila report says Pacific Coast aeroplane factories push British and French orders as Congress nears a possible revision of the Neutrality Law. Senator Buran urges fair talk on the United States war stance and warns mollifying the embargo could draw U.S. into war. Steel shares climb on the New York Exchange on expectations of embargo modification.
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London
Manilla
United States
Block Exchange
New York
Submarines Strike, Yet Four Ships Escape Across Atlantic
Reported submarine attacks see four British steamers escape as British and Dutch crews rescue others. The American freighter Waacoli was stopped off the Irish coast for contraband search, and several vessels were mined or torpedoed with crews rescued by Swedish and Danish ships. King George lauds Merchant Navy resolve to supply and transport fuels and goods overseas.
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Sweden
Blair Logie
Atlantic
Gartavon
Amelange
King George
German Halt in Poland as Warsaw Defends Line
A Polish communique reports a stalemate despite a severe German assault by tanks planes and artillery. Warsaw holds with heavy bombing ongoing as German forces push toward the Narew and Vistula rivers and Polish defenses organize a new line south from the capital.
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Brideh United Press
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Actiion
Premier urges two million troops for Canada and U S
In Victoria British Columbia the Premier Pultullo advocates sending two million troops overseas. He warns the war may end soon but emphasizes the risk of attack and questions what the United States would do.
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B.C
Pultullo
Canada
United States
Germany to Try to Blockade Britain from Berlin
Berlin reports a planned vigorous counter attack against the British blockade. Germany drafts a contraband list to stop war materials and foodstuffs reaching Britain and will blacklist commercial firms trading with Britain.
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Germany
Britain
Berlin
Italian Anger Over Germany Signals Shifts in War Policy
London reports quote Italian Foreign Minister Count Ciano angry at Ribbentrop disclosures at Salzburg. He warns Germany's plan to forcefully settle the Polish question, while diplomats discuss a Mediterranean peace bloc from the Carpathians to the Black Sea and Adriatic.
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Britain
France
Count Clano
Herr von Ribbentrop
Salzburg
Itatians
Mediterranean
New York Times
Europe
Garpathians
Maditerranean
Black Sea
Adriatic
Petrol rates unchanged as price controls face tensions
Australian and British reports show petrol price authorization steps in Brisbane with police expecting prices to hold. Other items note Bradford market tensions, stock exchange probes, and Canberra to offer full time work for the unemployed as war disrupts commerce and policy.
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Justice Department
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Mr. Perkins
House of Representative
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