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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1940
Page
2
A naval source compares last week's British and neutral ship losses with April 1917 during the German U-boat surge. It notes 160 neutral ships escorted by British convoys, 19 ships lost out of 8 969 convoyed since the war began, and Chile's plan to build an effective merchant fleet.
Chamberlain argued Norway failed to conduct a proper probe of the Altmark before British ships acted. He claimed if Norway had investigated earlier the Altmark might have completed its voyage unimpeded. Norwegian Foreign Minister Koht said Norway saw no objection to a German warship using its waters.
The Divorce Reform League of New York named America’s most fortunate wives and their husbands as best in the country. Notable pairs include Lou Gehrig and his secretary wife, Lilian Brown with Dr. Barnum Brown, Katharine Cornell with Broadway producer spouse, Rita Piacenza Benton with her artist husband, and Mrs. Roosevelt.
Prime Minister Chamberlain stressed that British action against the Altmark was taken only after German naval abuse of neutral waters and after attempts to arrange a joint Bergen investigation with Norway. He said a Norwegian guard was offered and declined before the British boarding party moved. Australia reports population rise of 70,267 the latest year.
In Giessinfjord Norway on February 20 Captain Heinrich Day said the Altmark served as a German naval auxiliary. He spoke at funeral services for seven German sailors killed when British sailors boarded the Altmark to free prisoners. The ship had been outside Port Arthur Texas at war start and transferred fuel to Nazi raiders while carrying seamen from destroyed British ships.
The northern freedom conference urged Swedish support to Finland while avoiding outside war involvement. King Gustaf stated Sweden could provide not inconsiderable assistance now and urged Swedish youth to fill gaps in the Finnish army as the deciding hour approaches.
The piece notes militia and police deployments at polls with Long and Noe trading threats over intimidation. Noe plans cameras while Long warns of armed troops, with 1600 armed special police appointed by the New Orleans election arbitration committee. The federal government monitors for irregularities under federal law.
NEA Service outlines George Washington's birthday confusion after calendar changes and highlights his wealth, land, slaves, and ventures. It notes his early leadership, lack of salary as general and president, inventions, canal design, and a mix of legends, scandals, and tall tales surrounding his life.
Weather reports show cloudy unsettled conditions across North and South Carolina Virginia and Georgia with mix of snow and rain. North Carolina expects snow in the mountains and light rain in the east and central areas tonight and Wednesday. Winds vary from northerly to westerly with overcast skies and possible light precipitation.
Helsinki reports heavy raids with seven dead and six wounded as Finnish defenses claim six Red planes shot down. Two Finnish fighters chased away five Soviet bombers. Viipuri shells fell near ruins as 74,000 evacuees left the city and Russians advance within six miles.
Paramount stages Robert Bell Hawaii's famed entertainer with a cast of bula girls and musicians in a world class Hawaiian show praised as the Paradise of the Pacific. The program also features Dolores del Rio in Mexican Spitfire with actors Woods and Erol on screen.
Report notes British air crews maintain regular patrols on the western front and near El or other quarters despite conditions. Scientists read historical rainfall trends from ancient growth records in trees. Western Australia gold output reached a record $58,750,000 last year.
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