Imperial Troops Consolidate Position as German Pressure Eases
British empire forces solidify lines in Greece amid easing German pressure. Reports cite Epirus army surrender opening area bounded by Pindus, Ionian Sea and Gulf of Patras. Casualties run high. German forces regroup at Plovdiv and Constanta while Greek Thrace occupation affects forward positions.
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Greece
Vichy
Epirus
Pindus Mountains
Ionian Sea
Gulf of Patras
Ttia
Ankara
Grecian Thrace
Plodviv
Khouta
Constanta
Bart
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Athens
Chios
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Berlin
Associated Press
Germany
Thermopylase
Yugo Slavia
Monastir
Simovich
Fatigue and Greek Army Collapses Reported in Crete Return
Athens radio reports King George and the Greek government have arrived at Crete. M Tecuderos comments on Epirus capitulation as precipitate, saying a cowardly partner was saved and England’s empire is in the back. He asserts Greece’s struggle and women guarding their rights amid losses.
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M. Tecuderos
Greece
Epirus
Greek Armistice Signed Near Salonika Details
Berlin radio reports Greece will be released after the war as Epirus forces surrender in stages defined by the armistice signed yesterday in a cottage above Salonika. German authorities acknowledge Greek bravery following the accord.
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London
Berlin
Epirus
Salonika
British critique of Greece aid and Mediterranean actions
London readers react to Prime Minister Menzies and Britain’s Greece policy. The Daily Mail cites unease over delayed diplomacy and military moves as Germany advances in Morocco West Africa and Syria while Greek islands fall.
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Menzies
Greece
Britain
Mediterranean
Daily Mail
Germany
Hitler
Morocco
West Africa
Syria
Lloyd George
Greek Troops Withdraw With Albanian Front Quiet
A Athens radio report says the Albanian front rings have ceased while Greek forces proceed with a withdrawal in other sectors. Officials urge calm as movements continue and no new engagements are reported.
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Athens
Axis Thrust on Egypt Checked by RAF and Patrols
A Daily Telegraph correspondent reports that most Axis troops crossing into Egypt retreated to Bardia defenses. Tobruk garrison and Imperial forces push hard patrols, keeping Axis on edge while RAF raids disperse units. The aim is to sever Axis lines to Tripoli, aided by Libyan Arabs hostile to the Libyan route. Germany and Italy allegedly count 200000 troops in Libya with armoured divisions and 1200 planes. initial 60000 men there have been reinforced by air arrivals, tanks, and transports.
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Germany Presses Turkey Over Bosphorus Dardanelles Control
The Daily Mail reports Germany demands full military control of the Bosphorus and Dardanelles in exchange for a slice of Grecian Thrace. Turkey's government did not respond and faces pressure for an immediate decision.
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Japanese Pact With America Scrutinized By Times Advertiser
The Times Advertiser reports Tokyo holds that relations with the United States depend on Washington. It notes Japan has done what it can to restore original conditions and mentions discussions on a possible non aggression pact. The piece cites U S trade terminations and China war supplies as driving factors.
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Times
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Ae Spee
China
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Broadcaster Frank Mason to join Navy publicity division
Frank Mason vice president of National Broadcasting Company will enter the Navy Department public relations division on May 1 to handle publicity for broadcasting matters.
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Washington
Frank Mason
National Broadcasting Company
Navy Department
Fifth Columnists and Yugoslav Collapse Report
Cairo reports accuse fifth columnists of crippling Yugoslavia and aiding German advances toward Greece. Britons discuss King Peter’s courage and Yugoslav government in exile in the Middle East, pledging support until victory.
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Cairo
Peter
Belgrade
Jerusalem
Germany Deficient in Essential Fats and Food Supplies
Reports from the Department of External Affairs say Germany and Austria in 1940 had similar food production to earlier years, with large reserves built during the four year plan. The UK notes European shortages due to German plunder and control, especially in Poland, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium and France, and cites fats tea coffee and other items as critical.
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Germany
Department of External Affaire
Austria
Department
Poland
Norway
Denmark
Holland
Belgium
France
Errain
Czechoslovakia
Netherlands
Beaufort Bombers To Be Tested
Melbourne reports that a Beaufort bomber to be tested in a few days. Squadron Leader Lamaden, an English expert, has arrived to take charge of the trials.
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Melbourne
Lamaden
Naval bombardment of Tripoli described by AP correspondent
A British AP correspondent with the fleet reports Tripoli’s harbor ablaze as ships fired heavy shells. Three battleships allegedly delivered about 300 tons each in 15 inch and smaller calibers, with other units contributing the remainder of the 100 tons.
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British Associated Press
Native police pledge allegiance as Abyssinian force forms
Addis Ababa reports Italian native police swear loyalty to Haile Selassie and join the new Abyssinian force after being offered higher pay. others disarmed or kept on duty. Italians protest uniforms torn, while Libyan and Mediterranean front moves show Allied optimism amid Italian German setbacks and disrupted German air routes.
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Addis Abbaba
CS Win Distinction In Greece
The Times notes high distinction earned by a Lankan brigade forming the main body of the UK contingent and an Anzac division supplying most infantry in Greece. It praises the peoples of the southern Dominions for upholding the flag of freedom in Europe.
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London
the Times
Greece
United Kingdom
Europe
Navy enlistment levels raised by Roosevelt action
President Roosevelt signed a bill increasing regular Navy enlisted personnel to 237000 with an emergency level set at 300000. The current authorized emergency strength stands at 1191000.
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Roosevelt
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