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In Moscow... The Soviet government breaks off diplomatic relations with Finland. Molotov warns that the Red Army must be prepared for any eventuality.
In Helsinki... The Finnish government offers to enter into renewed discussions over the territorial dispute, suggesting conciliation or arbitration, in accord with the non-aggression treaty.
In Britain... It is reported that the chancellor has received family jewels, gold and gifts from foreigners to help finance the war effort.
In Madrid... The Spanish government ratifies a friendship pact with Germany, including secret clauses allowing Germany to use Spanish ports and promising cooperation on police and propaganda.
In the North Atlantic... The German freighter Idarwild is sunk by the British warship Diomede off the coast of the United States. The USS Broome had been following the Idarwild until the British warship arrived. The Broome does not intervene in the destruction of the freighter. American behavior in this incident goes unchallenged by Berlin.
In Washington... Secretary of State, Cordell Hull, informs the press that the United States is prepared to mediate the dispute between Finland and the USSR.
In the United States... Fritz Kuhn, the leader of the German-American Bund, is found guilty of grand larceny and forgery.
In Helsinki... The Finnish government offers to enter into renewed discussions over the territorial dispute, suggesting conciliation or arbitration, in accord with the non-aggression treaty.
In Britain... It is reported that the chancellor has received family jewels, gold and gifts from foreigners to help finance the war effort.
In Madrid... The Spanish government ratifies a friendship pact with Germany, including secret clauses allowing Germany to use Spanish ports and promising cooperation on police and propaganda.
In the North Atlantic... The German freighter Idarwild is sunk by the British warship Diomede off the coast of the United States. The USS Broome had been following the Idarwild until the British warship arrived. The Broome does not intervene in the destruction of the freighter. American behavior in this incident goes unchallenged by Berlin.
In Washington... Secretary of State, Cordell Hull, informs the press that the United States is prepared to mediate the dispute between Finland and the USSR.
In the United States... Fritz Kuhn, the leader of the German-American Bund, is found guilty of grand larceny and forgery.
