English Translation

223 - 4 - Australian aviation ministers stated that the quotas for flight students who are trained in Canada will be significantly increased at the beginning of next year. The Russian delegates for the upcoming conference in Bukareet- of the four-powers went today from Moscow to Sofia. Except Russia participate in the conference: Germany, Jtalia and Romania. The presence of the Russian delegation means an important concession made by Hitler to Stalin. Hitler first tried to exclude Russia from attending this conference, but then had to give in to the Russian pressure, this concession was made on Hitler's giant to Paris and to the Spanish border. Neutral observers believe that Hitler's position must be anything but strong if he has to undertake such long journeys. The Parliamentary Secretary in the British Ministry for Economic War spoke about the British attacks on the German fuel industry. The oil question in Germany is extremely difficult. Jo% The plants for the production of synthetic fuel and 8% of the crude oil refineries have been bombed and are now either shut down or they work only under the greatest difficulties. Our plan is to attack the weak points of the National Socialist economy and every target of attack of the British. So Luftwaffe has its place in one of the most carefully worked out attack squares. Agency reports about today's evening attacks of the German air weapon on London state that the German machines for the most part flew at such a gposer height that the engine noise was hardly audible. Amerik. Observers in France believe that every attempt the French pilots had to do so. The new Spanish ambassador to Buenos Aires arrived there today, saying that Spain wished to stay away from the war. It had the intention to maintain good relations with its friends, without, however, making enemies. If Spain entered the war, it would take a long time. The blockade would almost completely cut off Spanish exports. If Spain supported France and Germany, this would be something else. One could help a friend without sélbst entering a war. Spain's support, however, will be very relative as it is unable to provide military aid. China will report further successes of the Chinese. Chinese have opened the public against Nanung and won back several points. Moscow reports of a great battle in Central China south of Yangtze, The Japanese have been withdrawn. The Chinese Railway Bridges and Railway Stations were blown up and important materials were captured. The government of Chiangkaishek denied rumors about a Japanese peace offer. The Japanese war minister asked the Japanese cabinet to take steps to revitalize the fatherland mood. The mood in the people suffered greatly. The three-powers pact has only made the situation of Japen more difficult. Because of dissatisfaction of the people, the government has great difficulties. Lt. News of a semi-official Japanese news agency is said to have led the war minister to complain about the depression of the population. - 5 -