Allied minefield blocks German ports and Baltic passage
London reports the largest wartime operation to seal Germany's North Sea ports and the Baltic. A vast minefield from the Shetlands to near the Dutch coast alongside a guarded Swedish channel blocks access, with Norway, Skagerrak, and Kattegat raids expanding the blockade and threatening German shipping. Churchill in the House of Commons states Britain occupies the French colonies and asserts strategic gains while detailing ships sunk and forces engaged.
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London
Germany
North Bee
Baltic
Shetlands
Zuyder Zee
Holland
Sweden
Mkagerrak
Mattegat
Girone Modern
Forticaticaa
Norway
Scton
Eye
Nusnern
Aireraft
Belt ‘Shraval
Ang On
House of Commons
Admiralty
Wien Churchill
al Olga
Churchill
Marwesien Ama
NEW SUPER TAX UP TO SIXTY PERCENT ON WAR PROFITS
A cabinet approved plan imposes a super tax on excess war profits for corporations, increasing the tax take amid projected revenue estimates and broader tax reforms. The proposal faces political pushback but aims to fund wartime costs through corporate levies and altered income tax structures.
RAF Strikes Heavy Blow in Atlantic Naval War
Allied and German reports describe intensified naval warfare off Bergen and in Norwegian waters. Bombers struck German supply ships near Bergen and Oslo area while British aircraft attacked Axis targets, with claims of sunk ships and damaged vessels. Neutral observers note heavy engagement and continued patrols as both sides press long range operations in the North Sea and Baltic regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergen
Norway
Torte
Evans | Sunn
State of Alarm in Sweden During World Tensions
The text describes a Sweden facing German pressure and military mobilization. It notes Swedes fearing Baltic approaches near Colbenbure, orders for 1200 sips, and deployment of defense forces including ARP members. It recounts Swedish towns near Halmmad hit by air and sea tension, with mentions of Beeden, Halmmad, and the broader Allied-Nemoon dynamics.
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Abe
Sweden
Germany
Norway
Colbenbure
Fey & Wey Gmnk
Sander
Beedland
Alanyr
Wriatag
Halmmad
ARP
Nesvices
West
New York
Broeknin
Germans Annoyed London In Nazi World War II Dispatch
A German news agency report claims British planes bombed targets including Bambee and a rail yard in London while German antiaircraft responses and air losses are noted. Oslo and Bergen front movements are described with Norwegian refugees and Swedish fronts cited as mobilization signals amid overall war tension.
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London
Bambee
le Melatats
Nerthers Gormwey
TV Due
al Abb
Giereasary
Wwemind
Neain
Teliale
Dagens Nyheters
Frontier
Guernery
Norway
Nor
Veeelen
CMA
Tran Bloehiolm
Uve
Oriana
Government imposes 24 per cent import reduction
A garbled report shows government measures cutting imports by 24 percent for 1938 39 with targets on petroleum, transit, and related supplies. It notes restrictions affect first 7 percent quota holders, seek to control debt and exchange, and mention Norwegians advancing, potential German pressure, and Swedish reporting on Narvik. Prepared as a wartime briefing with mentions of allies and German forces.
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Simone Trum
Jamaary
Haa
Peomelion
Cary
Educalort
Purdign Exchange Savage
Anstalla
Neehassiy
Charolienberg
Tia
Prem Corre
Rentier Mayn
Germany
SRV
Abely da
Lexpred
Ofoven
Esding
Narvik
Oslo
Hiverum
Msakou
Conte
Elverum
Parlia
Oxiv
ATR
Sufficient To Last 10 or 12 Weeks
Canberra reports the Federal Government expects coal reserves to last 10 to 12 weeks at most given ironclad resource limits. Union leaders in Brisbane and Ipswich push for war effort support while calls grow for a miners owners conference to avert transport and fuel shortages.
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Labove
Tne
Ammons
Brisbane
Bowvat
Asean
Mr. J. Nord
Me. A. Phillipe
Hig
Combined Railways Union
Hay
Ndt
Apewich
Aeddon Nobleyale Colbleries
Wand’s Opinion on War Endurance in Auckland
Dr Wand expresses that Americans, weary from constant education, may delay cheering victory as they expect Allied forces to prevail. He notes the United States pressuring Roosevelt’s administration, while tensions and fatigue color public sentiment during the war.
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