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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 15, 1939

Page

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French Advance on a 12 Mile Front Reports Berlin and Paris

Amid war updates, German claims of massing behind Saarbrucken contrast with French advances on a 12 mile front. Reports note new French cabinet forms in Paris under Daladier, French threats to Saar positions, and British troop movements in France.

London Thursd Saarbrucken Cain Preas Paris France Berlin Lutherto Maartrucken Am Hormbach Cariier Wentern Ariuny United Press

Arab Support Not Bought by Britain

A fragmentary report asserts Arab support for Britain remains unclear amid accusations of bribery and coercion. It notes varying responses across regions including Egypt and neighboring states, with officials cautious about outside influence on Arab alliances and policy toward Britain.

Mart Britain

Japan seeks settlement of war in China amid cabinet shift

London reports in The Times that Japan aims to settle the China war and adopts a new foreign policy tone. A Shanghai dispatch to the New York Times says Japan avoids seizing foreign concessions and prefers not to antagonize Britain, France, or the United States. Peking dispatch notes Japan plans to restate its frontier with troop movements, with army spokesmen acknowledging troop concentration in the border province.

London Tokyo Times New York Times Japan Britain France United States Mambhalwa Peking

High Court Official Chow Mung Chin Shot Dead

In Wuhan city Chow Mung Chin, a high court official under the Japanese sponsored government, was killed by an unknown gunman. The incident follows a tense meeting discussing defense plans and policy shifts amid wartime conditions. The report notes American policy debates and potential changes in leadership stance.

Oslo Powers Brussels Trade Conference Defers Future Conditions

Representatives of Oslo and nine nations including Denmark Norway Sweden Finland Belgium Luxembourg and Holland met to discuss maintenance of trade and commerce. They established special committees to consider future trade in order to prevent conditions that could disrupt relations.

Brussels Weunewin Oslo Powerr Famely Denmark Norwe Sweden Finland Belgium Luxembourg Holland

Roosevelt summons special session on neutrality law

Congress called a special session for September 24 to consider amendments to the neutrality law. Leaders from both parties plan to confer with the President, who seeks to limit any shift from neutrality. Several senators are expected to debate the issue.

Congress Washington Roosvelt Han Hinson Roosevelt

New Staff for A atatt of about 100 omcors will Peicae Gantro

Professor Copland notes new staff for a department with around one hundred workers. Unclear departments and office space are marked for a major rearrangement. A small cadre of inspectors will enforce price fixing rules set by the government.

Copland Bantarra Dov

Czech Army Formed in France As Allied Force

A Czech army formed in France will serve as an allied force under French command, not a foreign legion. It will be led by a General Command under Supreme Command, with a provisional government in exile and Dr Esnesjas as prime minister. Mr Cnuahi, the former Czech minister to France, is noted at Kursign.

Paris M. Beteher France Cnmpoe Nationale Foreign Legion Democracien PoudBer Esnesjas Cnuahi Casen Kursign Minster Ani Algl Mechieren Jelter Coanioy Mock Vegeaw Cumry Varty Thurad I Sacar Copenhagen Cerman Poland Warery Paneto Wartar Colgan Berlin Foland Kitten She Pottien Polian Siembars Vol‘interye Country Party Nock Austtralia MeNih Nani Amy Pivaerick Stewart Alraderick Blewart Brgamet

Bombing claims and Warsaw front updates from German press

A German high command briefing reports slowing around Warsaw with advances north and east, claiming encirclement of Midslin and near Rutna. Warsaw and Lwow fronts show fighting and bombings as German air power targets Polish rail and road links toward Romania, while Polish counters claim advances and relief efforts.

London Warsaw Narow Lwow Impania Mein Garman Rumania

War Cabinet in Disarray Amid Coalition Strife

A murky report from Copenhagen and Berlin describes Cabinet divisions in Britain and escalating wartime tensions. Ministers debate policy toward Poland and Germany as political factions clash over strategy and leadership during a shifting war effort.

Universal military training urged by Country Party leaders

In Parliament, A G Cameron and J McEwen pressed Australia to restore universal military training for six months with then replacement by a new form. Cameron warned of a life and death stake and urged a comprehensive home and foreign defense plan. McEwen supported conscription as a temporary measure and cautioned that delay risks weakness, with Prime Minister expected to announce a broad mobilization strategy.

Australia A. G. Cameron J. McEwen House of Representatives Cameron Jen Cameton Alau Samco Eiaia Bevin Times Rumania Dermany Ts Reinoit Sorype le Munje Kang

Dutch Plane Shot Down Near Berlin in Friendly Fire Incident

An official wireless note from Berlin reports a Dutch plane was accidentally shot by a German intruder yesterday. The Dutch crew suffered injuries but were rescued, with the German aircraft blamed for the regrettable accident and no reproach directed at its crew. The statement calls for caution to avoid such incidents in wartime.

Berlin Erman Amidan Becupanta

Daily News Union Support Essential Toney Report

A mangled Daily News item quotes a union leader urging essential support for labor efforts. The report references meeting representatives and directors, a representative named Upton, and planned actions with banks for the next day. The piece hints at a cooperative campaign involving workers and employers, with publication implications.

TONEY Avery Union Seti Tea Volutiuts Ape Gamiteean of Directors Eleap Wtrenamy 9 Upton Alght Hreid Dlineturs Rou Bank For Wil Waiond Geals aLl

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