Allies Ready to Meet Expected German Attack
The Marquess of Lothian told the Chicago Council of Foreign Relations that the Allies would meet Germany’s spring offensive with resolve. He warned the 19th century world order cannot be revived and emphasized shared sea power and open economies among democracies as essential for security.
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France
Chicago Council of Foreign Relations
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United States
Great Britain
Hitler
Britain
Atlantic
Pacific
Berlin hotels ordered to broadcast Nazi newscasts
Hermann Esser, head of the German Travel Association, issued an order requiring all hostels and restaurants to tune in Nazi newscasts regularly and loudly. The decree aims to silence guests who talked loudly and ignored the broadcasts.
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Berlin
Hermann Esser
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Soviet Embassy Claims Global Circulation Of Novel Inventions
The press bureau of the Soviet Russian embassy alleges that "fantastic" Soviet inventions, unmatched since 1919, are being circulated from Helsingfors Copenhagen Oslo Stockholm and other centers.
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London
Willingdon to Represent UK at New Zealand Centenary
The Marquess of Willingdon former governor general of Canada and the Marchioness of Willingdon depart by air for New Zealand. Lord Willingdon will represent the United Kingdom at the New Zealand centenary celebrations.
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Challenge to Civilization by Rt. Hon R B Bennett in New York
Former Canadian prime minister R B Bennett told about 200 Canadian Club of New York members that the Empire faces a war to defend Christian civilization. He praised dominion support, urged unity with Britain, and noted US sympathy and aid to Finland and Poland while praising Britain’s eight months’ war preparation.
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New Zealand
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Finland
Poland
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Royal Air Force wireless operator kept post under frost bite
A RAF wiretel operator in a recon mission three miles up over Germany endured 30 below weather and frostbite. He jammed the transmitter for half an hour under heavy anti-aircraft fire, relaying positions of a destroyer and a submarine, guiding the plane back after five hours aloft. he may lose multiple fingers. He was admitted to a military hospital immediately after landing.
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London
Royal Air Force
Germany
Why Russian Army Fails Vatican City
The Vatican’s Osservatore Romano blasted the Soviet military as an idea-less force ruled by dictatorship and incompetents. It cited patriotism erosion, poor officers, chronic supply shortages, and broken communications, linking these to communist aims eroding individual heroism and national spirit.
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Curtiss-Wright Unveils All Metal Military Training Plane
The Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced mass production of a new all metal military training aircraft with a top speed of 215 miles per hour. The plane, built for an unnamed foreign government, targets training of combat pilots.
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New York
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Program Recommended by President Roosevelt to Congress
President Roosevelt proposes a five point program. It includes higher taxes to fund national defence, extension of the reciprocal trade agreements act as a key to lasting peace, larger defence appropriations with cuts to other budget areas, continued unemployment relief efforts, and efforts to foster national unity in and out of Congress.
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Washington
United States Congress
Roose
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Aid For Finns Ottawa
Prime Minister Mackenzie King said Canada is considering methods to provide economic aid to Finland’s distressed population. Cabinet discussions focus on relief supplies and forms, not direct military involvement. The government may lend aid to the Red Cross Society to support Finnish relief efforts.
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Red Cross Society
Germany May Send Aid 10 Russian Army
Berlin report notes German public exposure to the idea of a general war over Finland and says Soviet Russia’s Krasnaya Svesta editorial, reprinted with German comment, accuses Britain and France of widening the war. It says German observers expect Berlin to aid if Allied troops or ships reach Finland, with neutrality breached if Norway or Sweden assist.
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Britain’s 3.5 Million Man Proclamation Stir Europe
Italy reports London banner headlines on Britain’s call for all men aged 19 to 28 to be ready for military duty. Observers say the move signals Britain’s push for maximum power, with up to 3,500,000 under arms this year. Italians see it as a reply to peace talks and doubt a German peace offensive can succeed amid French and British attitudes.
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Greater Safety Britain No Camouflage for Historic Buildings
Britain will not camouflage cathedrals and historic buildings during the war after a ministry review. Officials cite risk of air recognition from their layout and position and potential misinterpretation by the enemy of military use.
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Britain
London
Ministry of Home Security
Departure of Sir William Leeds from Moscow Post
The departure of Sir William Leeds from his post as British ambassador in Moscow is for a holiday, not a permanent exit or linked to an imminent British white paper on Anglo-Russian relations. He has served over a year without leave and left Moscow on January 2.
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Britain Maintains Tonnage Ottawa
The British Admiralty reports mercantile shipping losses in a 16 week period show a weekly loss of 2 5 00 tons while new construction and gains total 25 000 tons. Overall, Britain keeps its cargo capacity with a weekly loss of 44 000 tons for British Allied and neutral shipping. The sinking rate as a share of convoys is 2 10 of one percent.
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St Lawrence Project Talks Open Between Ottawa and Washington
Informal negotiations have begun between Canada and the United States on a St. Lawrence river deep waterways and power development project. Prime Minister Mackenzie King said at a press conference that legislation might be introduced in Parliament, with the initial move likely in the U.S. Senate. He confirmed reports of talks with Ontario since October to reach a basis for an agreement to present to the United States.
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Dublin passes emergency powers in bid to curb IRA violence
The Dail backs an Emergency Powers Act to intern IRA suspects without trial amid reports of a Phoenix Park raid and an explosives lab in Killiney. Opposition leader Cosgrave condemns the move as unconstitutional while de Valera aims for Britain Ireland unity and faces charges of political wrongdoing.
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Roumania intensifies fortification along Soviet frontier
Bucharest tightens defenses near the Russian border as Premier Tatarescu vows to defend Bessarabia and Bucovina to the last man. Roumania moves troops back into Bessarabia after earlier withdrawal, weighing risks from a Soviet attack, and faces possible Balkan and German pressures amid wider European tensions.
Bolles Seeks Recall of U S Ambassador to Russia
House member Bolles Wisconsin introduces a resolution to halt expenditures for an embassy in Moscow and diplomacy in Russia. Other bills seek to aid Finland in its war with Russia and authorize a $60 million loan with interest refunds to Finland.
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Hungarian Foreign Minister Leaves for Italy on Balkan Move Talks
Foreign Minister Count Csaky of Hungary departs for a ten day visit to Italy with diplomats saying discussions will cover a possible Soviet move in the Balkans and Russia advances toward Roumania. Hungarian circles indicated support for a Hungarian push into Transylvania to secure a Carpathian bulwark if the Red Army proceeds into the Balkans.
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