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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1939
Page
1
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Paris dispatch reports French attacks along the Siegfried Line between Merzig and Saarbrucken met with strong German counterfire. Front reports claim French artillery bombardment of German pillboxes and attempts to breach fortifications, while air forces conduct raids over the Rhine and Palatinate regions.
Rumors from Bucharest and Moscow tie German Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop’s visit to possible Italo Soviet Balkan alignments. Reports indicate talks of a neutral bloc including Turkey Romania Bulgaria Yugoslavia Greece and Hungary backed by Italy and the Soviet. Hungary open to settling the Bessarabian issue with the Soviet.
Reports from Berlin Zurich indicate disputes among German leaders over Romania and the balance of influence in Europe. Private lines from Bucharest allege Russia and Germany have an agreed division that places Romania and the Balkans under Nazi influence while the Baltic states fall to Russia.
London dispatch says ultimatums behind Estonia’s abrupt recall of Selter and talks of a naval base. General Laidoner vows Estonia will defend its sovereignty as rumors of a Soviet offensive spread in the region. Lithuania notes ongoing Rovtinia Soviet negotiations seen as highly important.
New York report says Kealy pursues a peace campaign despite British and French views, amid Rome's belief that Britain and France may test a bargain. Italian statesmen, confident in Germany's strength, think Germany can continue without Boulet, appealing to the French and British peoples.
Mr. Chamberlain voiced firm resolve as he described an Anglo French plan to coordinate war aims and policy. He claimed recent communiqués do not show full territorial concessions by Germany and warned that Germany’s blockade and aggression threaten global stability. He stressed Britain’s unity with allies, and vowed to continue the fight to end German domination and secure victory for free nations.
A London commentator argues Allied war plans favor cautious approaches over bold offensives. He notes heavy casualties and underscores ongoing German economic pressure, submarine warfare, and shrinking British maneuvers as evidence of evolving strategy.
Montreal dispatch cites Vatican and New York Times on Roosevelt policy shifting toward neutrality. Proposals include limited American naval patrol duties, blocking belligerent ships, and a joint stance with Pan American allies to preserve neutrality amid European war pressures.
The Berlin claim says the Polish commander in Warsaw offered surrender after German advances on the city’s defenses. Hitler’s envoy, General vew, is to conduct talks at 7:45 a.m. as Warsaw endures heavy bombardment and air raids.
In the House of Commons, Sir Winston Churchill outlined wartime aims and measures against the U boat threat. He pledged stronger anti submarine actions, noted improved convoy effectiveness, and warned against over optimistic results while stressing ships armament and training.
Reported attack by a German war plane on a Dutch airliner as it flew over Amsterdam and a rescue flight to Malmo was diverted. The incident injured passengers and drew German claims of a defensive action amid questions about the aircraft’s status and the line’s safety.
In the House of Commons Churchill said about 20 German aircraft attacked nine British ships in the North Sea. One aircraft carrier and several cruisers and destroyers were hit. two flying boats were shot down and crews captured. The German high command claimed damage to a carrier. reconfirmed reports noted strikes on Britain’s naval route.
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