Artillery Battle Rages as French Advance Near Saar
Reports from Paris and London describe one of the greatest artillery battles on the Western Front. French troops press toward the Siegfried line with heavy tanks and machine guns, while German counter-attacks consolidate positions near Trier andLuxembourg.
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Paris
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Siegfried Line
Basle
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FLAS
Komewhara
France
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Germany Drops the Mask Reports Polish Civil Resistance
A London dispatch summarizes a German High Command communique detailing intensified German military actions in Poland. It notes Polish Government and army leaders urging civilians to resist, with Warsaw residents allegedly incited by leaflets. The air force and artillery are described as prepared to suppress resistance, holding Polish authorities responsible for any civil casualties.
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London
Poland
Warsaw
Oslo Powers To Confer On War Trade Policy
The leaders of Northern Europe met to draft policy on trade and commerce under wartime conditions. They plan coordinated action and unity of wagon movement amid the present crisis while authorities report a seizure of 10,000 gallons of petrol potentially sold illegally.
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London
Europe
Anand
Dopanhager i
Dasi
German Submarine Warfare Responding to British Blockade
British blockade pressures Germany as they acknowledge the threat and vow retaliatory use of submarines to impose limits on British harbours and shipping. The article notes German stance on escalating unrestricted submarine attacks and the potential impact on British maritime operations.
Australian Wheat Board Appointed for War Time Control
A Commonwealth scheme to control wheat receiving, storage, and marketing for local needs is announced. An Australian Wheat Board is formed. officers include Clive McPherson as chairman with a deputed committee of five. State members and Commonwealth appointees will shape the board under wartime regulation.
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Clive McPherson
Commonwealth Noninne
Messrs
Darlin
Jean Darling
Ben
Camero
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RCTUL
Victorian Wheatgrowers Corporation
Teasdale
Western Australian Wheat Poot
George Wilher
Lindley Walker Whest Co. Lad
R Hamblin
N.A.W. Armors
Gruaieim’ Co-op. Co. Ltd
Sp. &. Fic
Nsw
DL Clarke
B.A. Wheatgrow
Commonwealth
Millers Merchante
Ne Fouth
Wales
Victoria
West Australia
Howth Australia
Farmers Union
Queenaland
Whcat Board
Americans warned amid contraband tensions in Europe
Reports from Berlin and London describe warnings to Americans regarding contraband shipments and potential German submarine actions in retaliation for British blockades. The Nazi press flouts Britain's policies while a civic event in Glasgow features Harry Lauder entertaining survivors with songs.
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England
Britain
Fiat
London
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Bates
Wine
New Yealand
Bram
Phooved
Harry Lauder
Glangow
Si Harey
Mowllay
First War Budget Likely Next Week in Parliament
Parliament to reconvene in November to debate revived Satimaten and introduce supplementary financial measures. Government aims to fast track a war budget with possible reimposition of the property tax from 1836 and a war profits tax, plus removal of exemptions and new entertainment taxes. Leaders will adjourn parliament for now and brief members on messages and taxation steps.
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Menates
War Organisation
Japan Declares Neutrality Amid Ongoing War
The Japanese general council announced neutrality as the war continues. Statements emphasized a shift from active engagement to nonbelligerent policy, with limited commentary on potential future actions.
Pay As You Go Policy Outlined in Commons
Ottawa debate centers on a pay as you go plan. Minister Tinley forecasts a 106 million dollar deficit for the current year and argues borrowing would match peace time levels. Income and tax increases cited, alongside higher duties on liquor and tobacco.
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Tuvaday
Waboy
Ube
Home of Commons
Tinley
German taxation for war to raise funds in 1940s
Berlin Tuesday reports that to finance the war Germany plans taxes of 24 milliard marks, up from seven milliards in 1937. Under-Secretary Reinhardt says general income taxes may rise up to 30 percent with higher levies on tobacco and other goods. Social and cultural spending to be cut by 13 percent.
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Berlin
Herr Reinhardt
Ministry of Finance
Germany
Unclear voyage incident reported after explosion and attack
A Copenhagen report states a Greek vessel suffered an explosion and escape by three crew members while four others were attacked but escaped. A cutter returned to Sweden with crew from the Finnish barque Olive Bank, struck by rain and damaged near Nerigelie. Survivors clung to wreckage as harsh winter days passed.
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Copenhagen
Agibjorg
Sweden
Nerigelie
Ad Deen
Poland Converts Retreat to Attack in Polish Front
Polish and German lines shift as Poles claim breakthrough near Warsaw while Germans push toward the Rumanian front. Moscow reports Palas turning north defenses into offensive, but weather and heavy losses hinder air operations and reinforcements.
Polish Army Breaks Through Near Warsaw Amid Counter In Warsaw
An Allied dispatch says Polish forces totaling about 220 000 broke through toward Warsaw after heavy fighting. German defenses along the eastern front were reported strengthened though Warsaw was seen retreating toward the Moravian area. Air attacks lessened as Poles claim gains and heavy losses on both sides.
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Tun” Adda
Times
Lody
Nuunique
Portan
Mormal
Warsaw i
Lanka
Germans Claim Heavy Losses in Polish Campaign
A British United Press correspondent reports German losses between 12 000 and 15 000 during the drive on the Narew and Bug rivers. An Associated Press correspondent cites German counterattacks near Warsaw as Soviet and Polish resistance grows. Berlin says Poznani and Radom are held with war material intact, while Rumanians observe bombs dropped on villages near Lublin.
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Lacie
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Alaneshaeven
Dewiah
Berlin
Prowilov
Moscow
Mhenange
Wersaw
Camadene Sale
Gaucia
Bonbon
Reorganisation Aims Eight Million Programme Works
A defence department report notes a centralisation move in Melbourne with a two member architect team to prepare drawings and plans. It claims substantial savings by eliminating Canberra- Melbourne correspondence and speeding tender processes. Central office and immigration staff are redirected to Works, with government panel recommendations pushing earlier completion of the programme.
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Defence Department
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Works Branch
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Australia
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