Shawnee editor reports Washington views on Britain and Japan
The Shawnee News editor Tom Steed recounts impressions from Washington remarks by military and naval officials. Officials doubt Britain’s survival, urge immediate action against Japan, and warn of a possible long U.S. war if Britain falls. A Shawnee lad’s resignation highlights government job shortages.
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Bitter Greek Italian Fight Over Monastery Hill in Albania
Berat, Albania report from Rome details brutal hill by hill combat over Monastero near Tepeleni. About 15 000 killed or wounded in January February for control of the Monastery position, key to Tepeleni and Valona.
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Oil men upbeat as prices rise and demand grows
In Austin Texas on May 7 oil sources report rising crude prices and stronger demand for refined products. State railroad commissioner observer Olin Culberson notes crude demand up 11 percent from last year and predicts continued growth aided by better business and more automobile use. He cites heavy gasoline withdrawals as supporting higher crude needs. A separate JuarezMexico report describes a mistaken Cinco de Mayo parade funeral cortege prompting a 30 peso fine for the secretary-general of the Juarez Chauffeurs Union.
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Patriots Rally to de Gaulle in French Equatorial Africa
Dispatch from Brazzaville by Ben Burman reports the Free French movement in de Gaulle Africa rallying fighters from France Tibet Indo China Dakar and more. Rebels vow to restore liberty and request arms as they train camps dot the jungle frontier and radio Brazzaville broadcasts swell.
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