Britain and Hitler dominate wartime news reports
A digest of reactions to Chamberlain and Churchill on neutrals and belligerent rights. Hitler’s Berlin broadcast. Daladier and Rome press commentary. British and German radio coverage. Casualties surface from North Sea and Baltic clashes as ships are sunk or saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Chamberla
Adys Hirtoe
Berlin
Hitler
England
France
Daladier
Adolf Hitler
Rome
Vasyi Ag
London
Paris
Malian
Great
Iit
Hiller
Germany
de Paris
le Journal
le Matin
Orkney Islands
Eston
Fhe ¥Ston
Hes
Triumph
Coryran
Algoma
Stanburn
Britain investigates arrests of three Britons in Japan
London reports the British government is inquiring into the case of three British citizens arrested in Kobe by Folke on suspicion of violations of Japan currency laws. One detainee is F. E. Watts, head of Hebe Seaman's Bilston. Japan has imposed penalties for bringing Japanese notes bought in Shanghai into the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
London
Folke
Kobe
F. E. Watts
Hebe Seaman
Bilston
Rpan
Shanghai
War Talk on Air Attacks Signals Grim Outlook
The column discusses a looming air war against Britain with Nazi raids aimed at shipping and coastal targets. It notes French warnings, German naval blockades, and the potential for a wholesale air offensive once good weather returns, with critics debating Britain's defenses and the risks of invasion from Holland to Leith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremlec Daladier
France
Germany
Geremany
A. Asbattehd Ami
Atheland
Han
England
Hitler
Tipperary
Poland
Berlin
London
Dover
Folkestoun
Harwich
Hull
Newcastle
Leith
Britain
English Channel
North Sea
Holland
Herr Hitter
Ruth
Hitler Addresses Allies in Rallying Oration
Fuehrer delivers fiery speech claiming Germany will fight to defend Europe against consolidation by France and Britain. He scorns Chamberlain and Baladier, praises Russia alliance, and asserts Germany as the world’s leading power with a disciplined people ready for struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Einsland
France
Eigland
Chamberlain
Ansious
Russia
Germany
Worey
Aly
Haly
Hiller
Italy
Hitler
England
Germsma
Witler
Hel
Blbtei
Ie Alsn
Sas
Daladier
Monsieur Daladier
Austria
Datritee
Herr Daladier
Japan Faces Embargo Bill Amid Boundary Disputes
An embargo proposal sparks protest in Japan as long-standing border tensions with Manchukuo and Soviet spheres flare. A diplomatic note arrived at a summit, with details of a commission split to follow. Industrial sectors face rolling power cuts up to 30 percent, signaling strain on textiles, fertilizers, and food production.
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Siberia
Outer Mongolia
Haa
Forgelen Oitee
Suma
Hardin
Manchukuo
Japan
Dorel
Commerce Ministry
Qeaka
Koby
Tokyo
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Soomussata
Kulino
Lake Ladoga
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Dagee Island
Leningrad
Erom
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Hit “Smhoucites
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Moneper
Fuehrer
Federal Housing Meeting
Syrachuse
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Ganka
Boeing
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Ree
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