Benes Sees German Collapse by Spring 1942 Says Democracy Key
In an interview, Dr. Edouard Benes predicts a German defeat by spring 1942 as Allied pressure and blockades wear down resources. He warns Mussolini may miscalculate Italy and urges democracy as the path to future progress, stressing democracy by more democracy as cure.
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Italy
Édouard Benes
Greece
Dr. Benes
Muassalin
Mussolini
Hitler
France
Benes
Loan Council Expected To Approve £26 Million Aid
The Loan Council, meeting in Canberra, is expected to approve a £25 million loan to fund this year's war and works programmes in the Commonwealth, States, and semi governmental bodies. The Commonwealth's share for war purposes is about £18 million, with total domestic borrowings projected to fall short by about £25 million.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
Australia
Loan Council
Briquetted Charcoal Raises Producer Gas Prospects
Report discusses briquetted charcoal as a superior fuel for producer gas systems. France and Switzerland are cited for early adoption, with briquettes offering higher density and compact volume. Australia is noted for potential market expansion and economic viability of compressed charcoal products.
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Switzerland
Australia
Position Vacant Maid Wanted for Kitchen and Dining Room
Advertises a maid position for kitchen and dining room relief duties with wages 38 shillings per week and board for an adult. Apply to Matron this morning.
Benes Voices Skepticism On New Order Propaganda
Dr Benes dismisses Axia propaganda as a stunt masking Germanys aims. He argues Europe must rest on democratic equality of lands and peoples and within nations, warning that military defeat alone cannot ensure full victory. He calls for conditions in Germany and Italy to end their rulership.
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Drr. Benes
Axia
Germany
Hitler
Europe
Mussolini
Italy
Government urged higher farm output to ease food crisis
Tokyo reports that amid worsening food shortages the Minister for Agriculture Mr Ishigore told provincial governors that increased agricultural production is imperative and the government is preparing to meet upcoming difficulties.
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Tokyo
Ishigore
Battle for Britain shows civilian and military defense efforts
Pictures from the Home Front reveal civilians and fighting forces working in many roles to fortify Britain's defenses during the war. The report notes no German ground invasion but emphasizes extensive, ongoing national effort across society.
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Britain
British
New Technique in Air Raids on Britain
London reports a new tactic used in a west county raid last night with a double attack while a Bristol raid on Friday stretched several hours. The week’s raids caused heavy damage and 43 German planes were lost. Coventry endured fires and wreckage as emergency services aided the homeless. A German communique claimed fires and damage in Bristol and Portsmouth and noted merchantmen sunk.
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Britain
Kent
London
Bristol
Air Ministry
Coventry
Portsmouth
Jerday
Ely
RAF Brings Severe Damage to Kiel Berlin and Brest in Raid
Reports from America confirm heavy damage in Kiel and Berlin after RAF strikes. Special armour piercing bombs hit the German battle cruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau in Brest dock, and Dusseldorf sustained major damage from raids. Bomber Command aircraft also hit Borkum and coastal targets with low level attacks and patrols.
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Kiel
RAF
America
Berlin
London
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
Brest
Dusseldorf
Rhineland
Germany
R.A.F
Borkum Island
Air Ministry
Hienheims
Bomber Command
Iead
Exchange of Envoys Rumors in Hong Kong
Hong Kong reports expect hourly announcements on any envoy changes between Australia and China. No appointments have been decided yet, and both governments are expected to confirm the moves.
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Hammer
Punch - Girl
Britain
Hong Kong
Australia
China
Sydney Show Favoured By Weather Forecast
Sydney Sunday weather outlook from the State Weather Bureau predicts fine conditions for the next two days of the show. Tomorrow will be cooler but still fine with moderate daytime temperatures ideal for show visitors.
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Sydney
State Weather Bureau
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