DANES FIRED ON
TROUBLE AT A MEETING SEVERAL NAZIS INJURED (N.Z. Press Association—Copyright.) (Rec. 11.20 a.m.) LONDON, Oct. 8. Gorman soldiers fired on and wounded a number of Danish patriots in Copenhagen, reports the Moscow Information Bureau. A Danish Nazi Party meeting was interrupted by shouts of “Down with the Nazis!” and “The Hermans should leave Denmark 1” A fight followed in which several Nazis were injured. The Germans then opened fire. ■lt is reported from Stockholm that crucial negotiations have proceeded in Copenhagen all day between the German and Danish authorities. Though the possibility of a complete break between the two countries still exists, the belief is growing that the Germans are hesitating to arouse Denmark to further hostility.
According to Reuter’s Stockholm correspondent, the German demands include at least two that affect the constitutional as well as other fundamental points. Tt is believed in Stockholm that the Danish Government is determined to reject any anticonstitutional demands.
The Stockholm correspondent of the New York Times says that persons in touch with the Government understand that the German demands cn Denmark include: — (1) The arming of the Danish merchant fleet against British and Russian bombers and submarines. (2) A Danish declaration of war against Russia. (3) Ostensible “voluntary” cooperation with Greater Germany. (4) The dispatch of more skilled workers to Germany. (5) Increased shipments of food to Germany. Tiie correspondent points out that the Nazis would hardly precipitate a crisis merely over shipping unless it was absolutely vital to face the British and American bombings of German communications. It is also significant that Danes cannot be found to fire against Allied aircraft and the Danish Government will not admit German gunners. The King and the Government are. prepared, to go to extremes to avoid submission, which would he contrary to the wishes of the majority of the people.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LXII, Issue 266, 9 October 1942, Page 5
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