In Moscow… The Soviet government renounces the non-aggression pact with Finland, signed in 1932. Claims of Finnish troops firing on Soviet forces around Leningrad are made. Meanwhile, orders are issued to the Red Army to invade Finland on November 30th.

In Helsinki… A Finnish investigation reveals that Soviet artillery fired the 7 shells at Mainila on November 26th. The Soviet government is informed.

In Occupied Poland… Dr. Frank orders the setting up of Judenrat (Jewish council) in each ghetto, to carry out Nazi orders.

In the Friesian Islands… RAF fighters attack Luftwaffe mine laying seaplanes at Borkum.

In London… The British government declares all German exports to be contraband.

Wednesday, November 29, 1939

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.