Italy Keeps Out of War Under German Pact
Rome reports Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano announced Italy will stay out of the European war by a Germany Italy accord signed at Milan. He said three years are needed for internal reconstruction and military buildup while urging peace and stability in the Danube and Balkan regions.
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Rhine artillery duel marks early Western Front conflict
Paris dispatch reports the first artillery duel of the war between Maginot and Siegfried Line forts on both banks of the Rhine. Big guns in concrete blockhouses shelled at close range but neither side claims a decisive hit as the battle unfolds along the river.
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Rhine Front Quiet as German Push at River Barrier Fails
French communique reports no decisive action at the Rhine despite German attempts to force the river passage. High water and swift current hinder crossing as bridges are blown and artillery fire continues for hours. No rifle fire on the front to speak of.
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Graf Spee dodges sea dash as River Plate battle looms
German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee faces a 6 P M Sunday deadline to leave Uruguayan waters or be hunted by a assembled allied force including Dunkerque Renown Ark Royal Barham and French and British ships. Uruguayan cabinet backs departure within 72 hours.
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Spee Skipper Praises Daring of Opponents
The coach lauded the opposing team’s bold play after a tight contest, highlighting resilience and sportsmanship from both sides amid a competitive matchup.
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Soviet Likely Fallon Finns Spurn Peace Plea In War Update
Moscow reports indicate the Soviet Union may ignore a Finnish appeal for a halt to hostilities and resumption of talks. Observers say Russia is too deeply committed, with Tass condemning the League of Nations’ vote and Pravda noting rising costs in Canada. Helsingi dispatch notes Finnish forces consolidating victories on two fronts, trapping 5000 Russians near Storm and holding 2 Russian units at the Taipale River as Suomuseimi ends a major peril.
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North Sea raids by fliers leave multiple ships sunk
Reports detail a British air attack and German mine and submarine actions in the North Sea and Thames Estuary. Ships including the Germain, H C Flood, and Athel Templar were sunk or damaged with crew losses and resuces described. Survivors were picked up by Dutch and British vessels as flotillas responded.
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German Graf Spee Seized Near Chile by British Forces
The German pocket battleship Graf Spee fled to Montevideo seeking refuge from three British cruisers. It was captured 400 miles off the Chilean coast after dawn, carrying 700 tons of ore and food. The crew of 40 abandoned ship and were rescued by the steamer Arauco before British boarding.
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Reich Crew Scuttles Teneriffe After Intercept
The German merchant steamship Teneriffe of 2436 tons was scuttled by her crew after being intercepted by a British warship during pursuit near London. The incident was reported today.
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Reich Ships Voyage Without Incident
Reports from Veracruz indicate the German liner Columbus and freighter Aracua departed refuge Thursday and were said to be on voyage without incident. Aracua listed New Orleans and Cobumbes as destinations with sources noting possible Britain route variations.
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