Greece Fronts Resilient as German Assaults Continue
British War Office reports no confirmation of a Greek line breach. Greek and British forces defend in near Macedonia and Thessaly as German tanks and infantry press on. RAF strikes disrupt German columns while air activity heavy near Larissa and Volos. Allied troops hold fortified positions though German attacks persist with heavy losses on both sides.
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War Will Be Long and Hard, Australia Warns
Melbourne reports the Advisory War Council's assessment that the war will be long and hard. Acting Prime Minister Fadden says Britain's naval supremacy and improved Egypt supply reduce risk, while the Soviet-Japanese Pact could aid the Axis and require a stronger Australian effort in the Eastern Mediterranean and Libya Greece theater. The government vows continued, intensified fighting ahead.
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Intense Night Raid On London
London faced a savage night of bombing as waves of German aircraft attacked with dive bombers and heavy fires. Fire crews fought blazes amid debris and thousands sought shelter in subways and basements while the city reeled from destruction and thousands became homeless.
Bremen Raid Deepens: RAF Bombers Hit Calais and Channel Coasts
RAF bombers struck north western German coast and the south east English coast during raids. One night fighter claimed three of eight enemy aircraft shot down in Tuesday night action, with two additional planes destroyed elsewhere.
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British Naval Repairs in America Priority Over Shipbuilding
Washington reports Secretary of the Navy Knox said damaged British warships in the U S receive top priority for repairs, with hopes to dissuade British from bringing warships to American harbors. He noted British secrecy requests about the harbor and referenced New York on Sundays. Also, F O Skinner named as Rail Traffic Manager and Comptroller of Stores for Commonwealth Railways with a £1000 per annum salary, replacing W L Artiett.
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Navy to Guard U.S. Embassy in London
Secretary of the Navy Col Knox said the navy planned to send one officer and marines to London to guard the American Embassy once a formal request was received from the U S Ambassador to London Mr Winant.
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Italian Editor Assassinated in Chicago
John Arena editor of La Tribuna was shot by two gunmen as he left a picture theatre. Police cite a spree of sharp attacks on Italian Fifth Columnists as motive. Miss Herrmayer said Arena received life threatening calls over articles by Italian Vice-Consul. House Un American Activities Committee said it had received information about fractal activities in America. RAID ON MALTA London reports enemy bombers struck Monday night causing one patient death and nine injuries at a mental home.
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British Navy sinks Italian convoy near Sicily Tripoli
A naval communique reports British forces halted a southbound Italian convoy between Sicily and Tripoli, sinking two supply ships and a 4,000 ton ammunition ship, with three Italian destroyers lost. The destroyer Mohawk was torpedoed and sunk. most of its crew survived. Other Mediterranean operations and air actions are noted with Allied aircraft losses and enemy bombers repelled.
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Italian Surrender in Eritrea Continues Across Region
London reports British forces clearing near Addis Ababa as thousands of Italian prisoners move through the city. Captured include Admiral Bonetti and Generals Tessitor Baggoni and Course. South African troops capture Banda leader Colonel Rolle and troops near the White Nile. New arrivals in Capetown push total Italian prisoners to about 10,000 in South Africa.
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Nazi Stranglehold on France Inflation and Occupation Costs
The Frankfurter Zeitung analysis of Bank of France data shows inflation soaring from 30 to 146 milliards francs between March and December 1940, with occupation costs at 72 milliards. Money in circulation rose to 218 milliards by December, debts to Reichskreditshaus at 41 milliards, and total circulation 288 milliards. By mid March, projected circulation reached 310 milliards. two thirds of inflation driven by occupation costs, one third by government spending and revenue collapse. For 1941 Q2, Vichy budget cut to 22 782 million francs with Germans to be paid 36 400 ee francs. overall budget around 250 million per day.
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Roosevelt Condemns Hungary in War Allegations
President Roosevelt declares Hungary the aggressor in a state of war with Yugo Slavia and plans talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King on a North defence pact. He notes a potential German troop presence in France and critiques French war costs and credit support aiding German influence.
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Steel Prices Frozen in Washington Amid Wage Hikes
An order issued in Washington freezes steel prices at the first quarter level due to recent wage increases in the steel industry. The move matches prevailing prices to curb costs after the wage surge.
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Soviet Policy Toward China Reaffirms Moscow Stand
A terse statement from Moscow to Chungking asserts that Soviet policy toward China remains unchanged. It emphasizes continued support for Chinese policy on aid and economic ties, underscoring no shift in stance toward the Chungking government.
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