Allies prepare for expected German attack in spring
Lord Lothian tells Chicago council that Britain and France are prepared to meet a German spring assault by land air and sea. He warns of a terrible clash but says Allied resolve remains strong and Hitlerism could fall if repelled. He argues 19th century foundations cannot be restored and sea power must stay with democracies.
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Germany
England
France
Chicago Council On Foreign Relations
Washington
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New World
United States
Great Britain
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Atlantic
Pacific
Berlin orders Nazi newscasts for all hotels and eateries
Hermann Esser head of the German Travel Association issues an order requiring all hostels and restaurants to tune in Nazi newscasts regularly and loudly. He cites noisy guests who ignored prior broadcasts as the reason for the mandate.
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Berlin
Hermann Esser
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Soviet embassy press bureau calls anti-Soviet inventions spread
London report says the press bureau of the Soviet Russian embassy charges that "fantastic anti-Soviet inventions" unparalleled since 1919 are circulating from Helsingfors Copenhagen Oslo Stockholm and other centres.
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London
Willingdon Family Heads to New Zealand Centenary
London report says the Marquess of Willingdon former governor general of Canada and the Marchioness Willingdon departed by air for New Zealand to attend centenary celebrations in Auckland Lord Willingdon will represent the United Kingdom at the events.
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Challenge To Civilization by Bennett at New York luncheon
New York attendees at a Canadian Club luncheon heard former Canadian prime minister R. B. Bennett declare the Empire is at war to defend Christian civilization. He praised dominion resolve to stand with Britain, despite his cold, and urged U S backing for the Allied cause in Finland and Poland.
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Wireless operator endures frost bite on mission over Germany
A Royal Air Force wireless operator remained at his post despite severe frostbite in 30 below zero weather while his plane reconnoitered over a German naval base. He kept transmitting positions of a destroyer and a submarine for half an hour, aiding a five hour mission and safe return before being admitted to hospital with possible finger amputations.
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London
Royal Air Force
Germany
Vatican paper blasts Soviet army as inefficient and ideologically driven
Osservatore Romano criticizes the Soviet military machine as lacking patriotism and competent leadership, suffering from supply and communication shortages, and being weakened by Communist class policy that erodes individual heroism and national spirit. The piece warns Soviet prestige will decline in Europe and cites these deficiencies as fundamental.
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Osservatore Romano
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Osservatore
U.S.S.R
Curtiss-Wright Announces All-Metal Military Training Plane
Curtiss-Wright Corporation says it will produce in quantity a new all-metal military training plane with a top speed of 215 miles per hour. The plane, built for an unnamed foreign government, targets training combat pilots.
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New York
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New Deal Defense Finances and Unity Plan
President Roosevelt urges Congress to raise taxes to fund emergency national defense, extend the reciprocal trade agreements act, increase defense spending while trimming other federal programs, keep seeking unemployment solutions, and foster national unity in and out of Congress.
Aid For Finns Ottawa Deliberates Canadian Relief
Canadian government weighs ways to aid distressed Finland including possible support to the Red Cross. Prime Minister Mackenzie King says cabinet discussed relief methods and supply forms without direct military involvement in the Russian invasion.
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Germany May Lend Aid to Russian Army Warned
Berlin reports say Nazi Germany was exposed to the prospect of a general war over Finland. An editorial from Krasnaja Zvesta, reprinted with German praise, accuses Britain and France of widening the conflict and urges Allied troops to Finland. German observers warn that Berlin would be compelled to aid Russia if Britain and France act, and neutrality would be breached by Norwegian or Swedish help.
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Britain's Proclamation Sparks Italian Interest
Italian press in Rome reports London's call for Britons aged 19 to 28 to prepare for military service. Observers say Britain seeks maximum power with about 3.5 million under arms this year and view the move as a reply to peace proposals from Germany or neutrals, while doubting a German peace offensive's chance.
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Greater Safety Britain Not Using Camouflage On Historic Buildings And Cathedrals London
Britain will not camouflage cathedrals and historic buildings during the war after consulting church authorities and experts. The ministry of home security says camouflage risks irreparable damage and could signal military use, as many landmarks remain recognizable from the air by their design and position.
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Departure of Sir William Leeds from Moscow posted as temporary
London sources say Sir William Leeds, British ambassador in Moscow, is returning home for a holiday after more than a year in duty. His departure on January 2 is not permanent nor tied to any imminent British white paper on Anglo Russian relations.
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Britain Maintains Tonnage Despite Losses At Sea
Ottawa reports the British Admiralty says mercantile shipping losses reveal an encouraging situation at sea. Over 16 weeks British shipping shows weekly losses of 25,500 tons offset by 25,000 tons in new construction, keeping cargo carrying capacity steady. The total weekly loss for British, Allied and neutral ships is 44,000 tons, while sinking losses are 0.2 percent of convoyed ships.
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St Lawrence Project Talks Open With United States
Informal negotiations have begun between Canada and the United States on a plan to develop the St. Lawrence river deep waterways and power resources. Prime Minister Mackenzie King said the first move would likely be in the U.S. Senate as Ottawa and Ontario authorities seek a baseline for accord.
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De Valera Wins Dail Approval for Emergency IRA Powers
The Dail passed de Valera’s 25 line Emergency Powers Act by 82 to 9 to intern IRA suspects without trial. Government cites raids, explosives lab, and US ammo as basis while opposition Cosgrave argues constitutional issues. Senate approval expected. nationwide disorders rumored as parliament closes to the public.
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Roumania Expands Fortifications Near Soviet Frontier
Roumania intensifies fortifications along the Pruth River frontier near the Soviet border. Premier Tatarescu pledges to defend Bessarabia and Bucovina to the last man as Romania shifts troops back into Bessarabia amid Finnish reverses and fears of coordinated Balkan and German moves.
House considers recall of US ambassador to Russia
Legislation by Rep Bolles proposes recalling the US ambassador to Russia and prohibiting embassy expenditures in Moscow. Other bills seek to aid Finland in its war with Russia and authorize a $60 million loan from the treasury to Finland with a debt interest refund proposal.
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Hungarian Foreign Minister Leaves for Italy on Balkan Move Talk
Foreign Minister Count Csaky of Hungary departs for a 10-day trip to Italy with diplomats expecting talks with Fascist leaders on a possible Soviet-Russian Balkan move. Discussions likely focus on Russia advancing into Romania's Bessarabia and Italy possibly backing Hungary's Transylvania advance to secure a Carpathian bulwark.
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