| In Poland... On of the last centers of Polish
resistance, the fortress of Modlin, surrenders to the Germans after an
18-day siege. The 10 Polish divisions have been encircled in the city of
Modlin, and the area of Kutno, since September 10th.
In Moscow... Talks between German foreign minister Ribbentrop
and Stalin continue. Meanwhile, a Soviet-Estonian Pact is signed, giving the USSR the use of bases in Estonia.
This pact is the first in a series designed to ensure Soviet control of the
Baltic.
In the United States... The Foreign Relations Committee
decides to submit the Neutrality Bill to the US Senate.
In London... The British Admiralty declares that "no
British ship has been damaged nor any casualties incurred from German
aircraft." The statement is in response to German radio reports of
recent successes against British warships in the North Sea.
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