German steamer Columbus sinks near Cape Henry. Tuscaloosa to rescue crew
Norfolk report from The Admiral Taussig base states United States cruiser Tuscaloosa picked up word of the German steamer Columbus sinking 300 miles northeast of Cape Henry while a British destroyer stood by. The Columbus left an American port last week hoping to reach home as the Admiral Graf Spee threat drew attention. The Columbus was reportedly outside territorial waters when sunk.
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Norfolk
Vic
Taussig
Naval Operating
United States
Tuscaloosa
Columbus
Graf ‘Spee
Cape Henry
Navy Department
As.o
Survivors From Columbus Arrive in New York for Ellis Island
579 crew members rescued from the Columbus dock in New York and sent to Ellis Island. Immigration authorities classify them as distressed seamen eligible to enter the United States without visas but must re ship to a foreign country within 60 days. Captain Harry Batt reports the British destroyer commander sought to aid the Columbus crew and stay by until safe. The Columbus commander says he drilled crew for scuttling or burning, claiming orders to follow commands. Berlin radio has not confirmed the scuttling.
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New York
Tuscaloosa
York
Columbus
Ellis Island
United States
Harry Batt
Tusquooss
Berlin
Graf Spee captain Langsdorff dies by self harm
Buenos Aires report says Admiral Graf Spee commander Captain Langsdorff killed himself after a confrontation with officers. German associates say Hitler orders forced him to scuttle to resume battle. The captain was found dead with a bullet wound in the temple after a three hour hotel farewell with officers. The Times attributes guilt to Hitler.
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Buenos Aires
Langsdorff
Hitler
Graf Spee
Todday
German Agency Reports WWII Burial Incident Fallout
Berlin officials recount unverified claims of disrespect at a naval burial. British seamen allegedly spat on the procession and threw a dead dog into a grave during the Spee burial, while the Berlin High Command lauds langedorf as a hero and fighter.
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Berlin
Navy
Langedorf
Fuhrer
Spee
Italy's Fear of War Increases Budget Allocation
The sirma was allotted an additional £7,000,000 to meet extraordinary expenditure caused by the international situation. It represents an increase of 500 per event on the original appropriation for the current fiscal year.
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Tiume
Wednesda
Germany fears large invasion after British claim
London dispatch reports Admiralty denying Germany has launched a major land attack, noting tremors of fear in Berlin and pressure on German leadership amid conflicting signals about any new offensive.
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London
Jon Chatfield
Admiralty
Twesting
Germany
Declaration Alleged Violations Prompt Western Hemisphere Warning
Washington correspondent reports a declaration accusing European states of repeated violations of the western hemisphere zone. The document, under preparation by twenty one departments, warns of relations and potential actions in response. The fragment indicates mounting tension and diplomatic moves before formal publication.
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New York
Washington
Jean Associated Press
Mannerheim Attack In Progress At Finnish Front
Helsinki reports a heavy Russian offensive on the Mannerheim Line center at Karelia with thousands of shells and hundreds of tanks and aircraft involved. Finnish forces claim 20 tanks captured and many planes downed, while retreating on the northern front as temperatures dip to 34 degrees below freezing.
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Helsinki
Mannerheim
Karelian
Tsthmun
Suimmerheig
Commonwealth Protection Regulations Criticized by RSL Leader
Melbourne report notes criticism by Mr. G. W. Volland, president of the Returned Soldiers' League, of Commonwealth protection rules for Second A.L.F. workers. He calls employment safeguards inadequate, arguing dismissal could occur six months after reinlistment without employer showing reasonable cause.
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Melbourne
Secon Alle
Heturuel Soldiers’ League
G. W. Vollamd
Avive
Empire Air Scheme Identification Uniforms
Melbourne report on the Empire Air Scheme notes trainees who will wear national insignia and serve in squadrons aligned with Australia. The air minister hints that trainees will bear identifying marks on their uniforms mirroring the Australian Flying Corps of the recent war, with Royal Air Service likely to operate similarly.
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Melbourne
Austell
Australia
Halt -Toxlmy
R.asar
Australian Flying Corps
Private sale of autos and truck auctioned by Kenney staff
Vehicle listings show a 1938 Chevrolet sedan near new condition with low mileage and flexible terms. also a Chevrolet 1086 2 ton truck with a long tray body described as in good order and well shod with tires. Address listed as Interstate 16 final Avenue Stillwell for inquiries at Kenney.
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Vauxhal M4 Lp
New Vonly
Doug OU Miles
Itex
Kenney
Chfinal Avenue
Stillwell
International
International & Ton
Chevrolet
Communion Day Observed by Reverend Vicar W Glinch
In-Itoly Communion observed by Rev W Glinch Th b Vicar with service noted in church records. Details indicate observance on Christians Day and participation by local parish members.
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Evensene
Grimpaiin
W.glinch
Th.b
Christmas Leave For 300 Men In Melbourne
Melbourne correspondent reports five thousand members of the Second Allegheny defo Puckipunyil group to take Christmas leave from their homes. The event runs from last night to today as soldiers prepare to spend Christmas at their homes.
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Melbourne
Second
Puckipunyil
Millar Street and Presbyterians Clash in Local Cricket Draw
The draw for tomorrow sets Millar Street against Presbyterians with Terriers versus Haven. Play resumes January 16 1940 after a recess. Millar Street lineup includes J Reid Blair and N Grana among players listed. ground side details appear in incomplete notes.
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Millar Street
Haven
Presbyterians
Terriers
To-Morrow
Presbyterians, Terriers
Will
J. Reid
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