French Forces Recapture Arras Amid Cambrai Fighting
French forces recaptured Arras 25 miles west of Cambrai, as the French premier quoted Weygand saying confidence rests on duty. British reports claimed a strong smash on the German right flank near Cambrai and RAF heavy bombing of rail and bridge targets east of Aachen. The Paris and London wires noted ongoing air operations and Allied counter moves along the Somme and more distant fronts with mixed German claims of gains near St Pol and Montreuil.
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Arras
Cambrai
Paris
United Press
Bulge
France
St. Pol
Montreuil
Etaples
M. Reynaud
R.A.F
Aachen
Jony
Balgian
Royal Air Force
Channel
Britain
Namur
Dinant
Berlin
Fence Hebner
Ward
Somme
Amilean
Arn
Tebbutt Watches Fierce Air Raids in France
London May 22 reports describe a night air raid over a French town as German bombers carried out a third attack while daylight alerts persisted. The raid caused damage and civilian disruption with intermittent bombing and long-duration warning periods before the all clear.
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Tebbutt
France
Courier Mail
Rove Dent
Viera
Aralonanens
Verve
Allies Fight On Undismayed Amid French War News
London May 22 The Times analyzes battle in France and Belgium noting resolve of Britain and France to continue the fight despite setbacks. It warns German advances along the Somme and Schelde could threaten Allied forces and Belgium and highlights rail junctions at Amiens Abbeville and Calais as critical.
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the Times
France
Belgium
Raynaud
Times
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Germyania
Ube
Vader
Asoe
Amiens
Abbeville
Somme
Calais
Belgien
Schelde
Une
Belaturn
Thal
Cwruioway
Tan
Spowbury
War Fever Rising In Italy headlines and propaganda rise
War fever in Italy grows amid anti Allied campaigning. Rome reports steps toward war readiness, including signa and precautions. Mussolini and Badoglio conferences, Albania tension, and British Turkish defense links shape policy. Gibraltar orders for women and children reflect safety concerns amid Mediterranean alarm.
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Sigvor Mussolini
Rome
Ace
Mussolini
Badogilo
Saya
Tel
Ifalian
Coun Clano
Albania
Aii
Belgrade
Simor Ansaldo
Rollshes Jeff London
Seer
Allied Armies Speed Up In Britain Supply Effort
In Britain a drive to accelerate production by Allied forces is noted as key to sustaining the war effort. Parachute petrol programs are described as part of the rapid industrial mobilization reported on page three.
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Paris
Krench
Somme
Nour Aminus
Aline
Lorraine
Peras Association
Weykand
Fonnaine
Thle Nyathrens
Britain
Allien
Chan
German Advance Sets Problem For British Army
London May 22. The British Expeditionary Force faces a critical task to rejoin French armies on both flanks and avoid being cut off as German speed pushes Allied defenses back. Refugees flood toward the coast as German air and ground forces press, with Britain projecting air superiority shifts and reallocation of ships and transports to France amid disrupted rail and road links.
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London
Australia to Speed War Effort Intensified
Reported in Parliament by Prime Minister Menzies the war effort will be accelerated with expansion of navy personnel and equipment a push to increase factory output and supply lines while honorary directorships and non salaried service roles are outlined in cabinet discussions. Regulars note premiers across states aligned on conscription and mobilization measures as ministers seek broader public support.
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Menzies
House of Representatives
Vtof
Pal Ali
Mensitn Monewiced
Ion Ewe
Unionasing Directoy Af Che Reken Ll
Tullis
Mo W. Lioyl
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Dee Oien
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Alp
Korea
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Unt
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Baily
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Timex
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Mediterranean
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Belialn
Gibraltar
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Ulmont
Tera
Belzinm
BOP
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Englen
Thamberes
Pereing Chem
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Streayn
Chantel
Evenicy
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Arle
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Studebaker
Howards Limited
Adelaide ST
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