02 Oct 1939
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1939
Page
1
The article analyzes a possible Mussolini visit to clarify Italy’s role in the Berlin Rome axis and the planned peace bid. It outlines Nazi expectations for a German peace move by midweek, potential threats to Britain and France, and Italy’s possible participation in the ongoing conflict and future peace strategy.
Rome reports growing unease that Italy could be dragged into a European war if Britain and France reject Hitler's peace overture. Diplomats note Foreign Minister Ciano's Berlin visit as speculation grows over a possible peace proposal and a reconfigured Poland under a Slovakia-like government.
Dispatch from Berlin notes observers doubting a fixed Front to be final as Germany and the Soviet Russia may redraw terms. Hitler warned Britain and France of a new war if terms fail, with Mussolini possibly sending Ciano to Berlin after a cabinet meeting.
Reports state the 1617 ton ship bound for Genoa with pulp and iron was sunk in the Baltic, crew rescued from the Finnish four masted schooner Baltic near a German mine field, while the Clement and other ships faced uncertain attacks. Naval experts suspect an armed German merchantman may be involved, with long range reconnaissance limiting escape. Clement left New York Aug 29 for South American ports, Bahia noted as probable sinking point. A Swedish steamer Gun was torpedoed off Jutland. 18 crew saved by Danish ship Lagmar.
The piece notes Churchill’s broadcast pledge to go on to the end as Britain presses for German upheaval. It describes Churchill’s appeal to German listeners and the alliance aims with France and Russia to curb Nazi expansion, while Stalin moves to negotiate with Latvia amid non aggression talks.
Russia seeks naval and land concessions in Latvia akin to last week’s gains from Estonia. The moves would extend Moscow’s influence in the Baltic region and bring Latvia closer to de facto control.
The text reports Stalin negotiating in Moscow with Turkish representatives and other diplomats, aiming to keep the Balkans neutral under Soviet leadership. It notes expectations that Moscow would demand Romania return Bessarabia, an oil rich region lost after World War I.
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