British Defences Hit German Oil Reserves Near Bordeaux
RAF raids on the Gironde Estuary and near Bordeaux destroyed refineries and storage tanks. Bombing between 11.30 p.m. and 2 a.m. devastated plants including fuel tanks, compressors, and chimneys, with fires visible from 140 to 200 miles away. Patrols reported widespread destruction and near-total damage to the refining complex at Pauillac.
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Pauillac
Germans Claim Deep Assault As RAF Fights Back
London reports the heaviest Luftwaffe assault since the Battle for Britain. 169 German planes destroyed to midnight 34 RAF fighters lost eight saved. Croydon hit as waves of dives and dogfights sweep Britain with Spitfires and Hurricanes shooting down many bombers.
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RAF Raids Hit Blaye Pauillac Ambes and Cologne
Royal Air Force bombers struck oil reserves and refining plants at Blaye Pauillac and Ambes near Bordeaux leaving all targets in flames. Other raids hit Cologne railway sidings and power stations. Overnight attacks targeted French aerodromes with four aircraft reported missing by the Air Ministry.
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France
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Opposition to New Indian Constitution Sparks Civil War Fear
In Madras Palachari of the Press Party warns that the British policy for ropopala linked Indian Constitution threatens greater disaster than the defense policy. He asserts it could rapidly foster an atmosphere for civil war and undermine India's stability.
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Palachari
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India
U S Officials For Martinque
Washington Thursday Assistant Secretary of State Mr Welles announced a U S naval officer will be attached to the United States consulate at the French port of Marseilles The action is believed to have been prompted by Admiral Greenslade who has returned from a tour including Marseilles
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British Bomber Crashes After Balloon Cable Collision
British bombers attacked along a 500 mile front from Plymouth to the northeast. The day’s final raid involved about 200 enemy aircraft. RAF fighters shot down several bombers and a Hurricane squadron reportedly claimed 19 kills. The Air Ministry called Portland raid ineffective and German losses cited as 20 planes. A German report boasted of attacks reaching the Lower Thames area and mocked British air defenses. A bomber collided with a balloon cable near land in the south east, causing a crash and fire with the crew surviving.
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RAF raids harry Italy with heavy losses on both sides
British officials report sustained RAF bombing of Italian targets over two months. Since mid June over 170 Italian aircraft destroyed. RAF losses 18. More than 150 targets hit including aerodromes, garrisons, bases, and Derna stores. Tobruk shipping and barracks damaged. Rome says one RAF plane shot down.
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Air Raid Alarms Ring Switzerland With Unidentified Planes
An air raid alarm sounded in Berne at 11.18 p.m. as unknown aircraft over western Switzerland. The all clear followed 25 minutes later, a second warning at 1.19 a.m. lasted 20 minutes, with similar alarms in other towns. Authorities note planes possibly British bombers bound for Italian targets, and no city blackout was ordered while unidentified planes approached Italy. The machines returned about an hour later.
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Berne
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House votes to empower mobilization of National Guard reserves
The House rejected a proposed amendment to confine the President's use of the National Guard to U S territory. It passed a bill authorizing Roosevelt to mobilize 340 000 guardsmen for one year in the Western Hemisphere or U S possessions including the Philippines by a vote of 2.
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United States
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Western Hemisphere
Philippines
National Day of Prayer Proclaimed by Australian Prime Minister
Melbourne reports Prime Minister Menzies says Australia will observe a national day of prayer on Sunday December 6 as Britain and the Empire mark the war’s first year. He will seek church leaders to organize suitable services.
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Australa
Menzies
Britain
Empire
Spanish Troop Movements in Morocco Amid War With Britain
Report notes movements of Spanish troops in Morocco during the conflict with Britain, though details remain unclear and the full scope of operations is uncertain.
German internees escape aboard Queen Anne from Port Elizabeth
Lisbon correspondent reports 120 German internees aboard the cargo ship Queen Anne seized at sea by workers in Port Elizabeth. The group overpowered a small crew and headed toward Madagascar or Samae Island, as British warships and planes pursue them.
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Lisbon
Berlin
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
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Samaeiland
A L F Training at Katoomba
A L F training party arrives in Katoomba en route from Ingleburn to Bathurst. Town shows festive welcome with sprigs of wattle presented to each man. 2/17 Infantry Battalion reports an aircraft attack near Nepean River repelled by machine-gun fire. Troops cross the river and press on toward Hazelbrook with engineer units to Wallacia and Penrith ahead.
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Penrith
Desert fighting and Mediterranean command in World War II era report
The article notes Tevesta claiming Sritein retains principal command of the Mediterranean while Britain loses bases in Africa. It says Italy cannot threaten through Libya, raids on Al ra caused little damage, and new allied contingents arrive in Libya. French air crews operate with RAP reconnaissance.
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Britain to speed up war production urged
London says Mr. Herbert Morrison, Minister for Supply, has urged 20 000 firms across Britain to offer second-hand machine tools for war production. He stresses the pace of the arma drive must rise and depend on maximum use of every possible tool in the country.
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U A Takes Over Foreign Orders Approved by House Panel
Washington. The House Military Committee approved a bill granting the President power to seize machine tools and other vital defence materials ordered by foreign customers.
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House Military Committee
Australian reporter recalls battlefield blaze near western towns
An Australian correspondent reports near middie north western towns as fires incinerate houses and the conflict darkens the landscape with smoke and danger. The dispatch underscores the heavy toll of events on civilians and communities.
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Torpedoing of Greek cruiser sparks Greek Italian dispute
London circles watch the Greek Italian clash as the Helle accident escalates tensions. The Times notes Italy likely responsible and warns dangerous consequences if further provocations follow. Greece recalls sailors while Athens reports widespread nervousness and diplomatic activity amid naval movements.
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British offer for U S A destroyers debated
Washington reports in authoritative circles that Britain offered to lease naval base sites in Western Hemisphere possessions to the United States for 99 years in exchange for 50 plus obsolete destroyers. The State Department denies knowledge of the proposal. The Attorney General says current law may permit destroyer trading if the naval chief certifies non essential to U S defense.
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Britain
Western Hemisphere
United States
State Department
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Indian conscription for munitions under National Service Ordinance
The ordinance enforces compulsory war service in India by calling up technicians not in crucial work. It applies to munition works and affects allied and semi skilled workers. It has been well received across the country as the government moves to mobilize manpower for national needs.
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Campul
American Clipper on Fire at La Guardia Hangar
A blaze at La Guardia hangar damaged an American cure as gasoline fumes exploded in a hangar. Two mechanics suffered burns. The British flying boat Clare was in the hangar. Police say preliminary investigations indicate the fire was accidental.
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Clare
Austrian Prince Joins Free French Air Force
Sir Archibald Sinclair announced in the House of Commons that Prince von Starhemberg of Austria has joined General de Gaulle's Free French air force.
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Archibald Sinclair
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House of Commons
Prince von Starhemberg
Austra
Pan-American Clipper Reaches Wellington at Noon
The Pan-American clipper glided to its anchorage at 12.50 p m Sydney time today. The Americans were welcomed by the Minister for Finance Mr Nash.
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N.2
Anchorage
Sydney
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Patrol: Shanghai Defences May See US Japanese Share Sectors
Japan may reject a proposal for US patrol of British sectors in Shanghai International Settlement. The Japanese Foreign Office notes no confirmation of any settlement. Defence leaders say decisions are tentative and a Defence Council will meet as needed.
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British Defence Sec of International Settlement
Luxemburg Taken Into Reich Amid War Turmoil
A fragmentary note reports Luxemburg being absorbed into the Reich amid wartime shifts. The text mentions Mowar and a sea arrangement, with sparse details of who or what governs the action.
Air scheme discussion in Clare sparks decisive Canadian plan
Empire air project in Boucherville arrives in Clare to discuss a three part scheme. The Wadi scheme is described as decisive in securing faster outcomes for Canada.
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