Italians in US Told to Prepare Evacuation and Asset Liquidation
Italian Consular officials are ordered to prepare for evacuation to South America and to liquidate all assets while expending minimal funds. Assets and personnel to be reduced, papers destroyed, and consular operations scaled back in New York San Francisco and New Orleans as Italy maintains 61 embassies and consulates in the United States.
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New Orleans
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Mussolini Foils Italian Revolt Plot in Rome
New York telegram reports Mussolini blocked a planned rebellion in Italy. Cabinet ministers aligned against him, Marshal Badoglio fled to his palace, and rumors said German troops faced Italian resentment. Mrs. Cecil Brown revealed diary notes from her Rome commentator husband about a two month old revolt plot.
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Shanghai Admin Plans Expanded Axis Advisory Council
A draft plan for the Shanghai International Settlement would enlarge Axis influence by adding a third American and a third Japanese member to the Council while reducing British seats from five to three and Chinese seats from five to four, reshaping governance.
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Shanghai International
French Forts Fire on British Ships in World War II Tale
Vichy communications report four Frenchmen killed and seven wounded in a clash with British warships near Algerian waters. London has not received protests, while Washington notes a looming collapse of American food shipments to occupied France via the blockade.
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RAF Helped In Naval Action Off Jonian Sea
An Italian navy announcement confirms air squadrons attacked Friday in the Jonian Sea. One enemy cruiser was hit twice for certain, another probably hit, and a direct hit scored on a heavy ship. The RAF supported with heavy bombs and low level runs, altering formation during the action.
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Premila
R.af
Jonian Sea
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Wheat Pool final payments to growers near
The final payment to growers from the No 1 Wheat Pool will be made almost immediately. The minister for commerce said last week that an extra payment would come from the No 2 pool when accounts were finalised.
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Commerc
RAF Pilots Engage Enemy Drome During Patrol
Royal Air Force pilots sit on an invasion base in German airspace during patrols. They identified the aerodrome from a prior mission and pursued an enemy bomber as it circled the circuit awaiting a firing opportunity. The fighter opened fire, hitting the fuselage and cockpit. the bomber broke away, sideslipped, and crashed, the aerodrome destroyed.
RAF Air Chieflauds Middle East V AF Badges
Air Marshal Sir Cyril Longmore hailed RAF progress in the Middle East on the anniversary of the force with a message to the LAF and praise for bomber crews aiding army efforts in the Mediterranean. Madrid marks two years since the Spanish Civil War end with the release of about 30 000 political prisoners.
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Ie East
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Cyril Longmore
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Yugo Slavia Crisis Nearing Climax Amid Demands
Belgrade reports from a German Yugoslav minister indicate possible demands including ratification of the Yugoslav signature to various treaties and demobilisation. Budapest papers claim border evacuations and road mining while Hungary cites rapid mobilization and concentration of forces near Mishl. Strong guard at the Yugoslav legation in Rome.
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Herr von Herren
Mish
Italians in Surrender Asmara Falls to Allied troops
London reports a Cairo communique announcing Asmara the Eritrean capital capitulated to Allied forces. The city, with 100000 residents, controls routes to Keren Massawa and Abyssinia, threatening mass communications and the Abyssinian front. Allied fighters intercepted a Kinemy bomber raid near Jedabya, downing one bomber and damaging several Breda 205s.
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Cairo
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Asmara
London Flight Report From Nichi Nichi Shimbun
The Nichi Nichi Shimbun reports from London on a Wednesday, noting the travel update and joint coverage of events in the British capital. Details are sparse but indicate ongoing reporting from London.
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Nichi Nichi Shimbun
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