Greeks Drive Italians From Albania In New Advances
Athens reports Greek troops push Italians out of Albania with bayonet fighting. Over 600 Italians taken prisoner as Greek planes hit targets. German transports seen in port aiding reinforcements while some dive bombers may join. Italians abandon Kataura and Tor areas amid snow and fog.
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Athens
Albania
Rome
Desnica
Kiisura
Qsum
Vilage
Panarati
Backa
Osum
Elbasan
Mokre Mountains
Ohridako
Arundel Castle Fire Report Declared False
Sydney reports that the Navy Minister stated a claim that the British liner Arundel Castle of 10 118 tons was on fire off New South Wales was a pure invention. The sole basis was a fire aboard the Australian coaster Orangal that ran ashore near Heads.
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Sydney
Cur
Hughes
New South Wales
Orangal
Heads
Arundel Castle
New York
Barwun
Reef
Nanking Plans Federal Reserve Bank Amid Currency Push
A Nanking announced plan to organize a Federal Reserve Bank to extend control of the currency field. The manifesto says new notes will be issued and circulated provisionally at par with Chung king notes.
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Hong Kong
Nanking
Federal Reserve Bank
Tokyo
Chungking
No Easing of Jap Relations with America
The Times notes Foreign Minister Matsuoka’s farewell to Admiral Nomura in London. Despite goodwill, about 300 guests felt his eloquence did not relax the strain between Japan and the United States as Nomura prepared to head to Washington as ambassador.
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Tokyo
Japan
Hiroshi
Banador
Germany
Amis
London
Deat
the Times
Matsuoka
Admiral Nomura
Washington
Hitler Rushes Troops to Aid Partner Despatched Through France
London reports former Daily Telegraph Paris editor E B Wareing claims Hitler failed to secure Petain approval for moving German troops from occupied France to Italy. Trains depart from Bordeaux as Italian reinforcements arrive.
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Hitler
London
E. B. Wareing
Daily Telegraph
Paris
Marshal Petain
Italy
France
Bordeaux
Spain
Portugal
RAF Bombers Strike Italian Targets In Night Raids
British bombers attacked Milan and Mannerheim area rail junctions in two raids despite dirty weather. Fires erupted at targets including Pirelli works and a railway station while leaflets about Western Desert and Greece were dropped. Moonlit flight over the Alps allowed deep strikes at 18 000 feet.
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London
R.A.F
Mannerheim
Milan
Pirelli
French Alps
Bombera
Alps
Greece
Night air raid reports and Cambria incident in Irish Channel
Britain reports light activity last night with a few bombs over south east England causing little damage and few casualties. A German plane bombed the Irish Channel mail steamer Cambria twenty miles off the Irish coast but all bombs missed the ship due to evasive captaincy. The bomber returned and strafed the vessel hitting the bridge and funnel before passengers were moved below.
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London
Air Ministry
England
Cambria
No A.F. Casualty List Forwarded
Melbourne reports the Minister for Information Senator Fol stated no Australian forces casualty list from the Middle East has been received. He urged ignoring rumors of individual casualties while British losses to date are described as extremely light.
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Melbourne
Senator Fol
A.L
Middle East
Foll
Spanish ships and ownership dispute described
A fragment notes that the former owner holds 91 ships and mentions instruction related to the companies' vessels. It outlines a description of ship ownership and related descriptions without full context.
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Nea
A. L. F. in Extreme Climates Report
Kenneth Sleasor, Official Correspondent War, notes ALF troops in Egypt and Palestine endure extreme heat while those in Britain face severe winter. Extra blankets four per man, hot water, and heavy knitwear aid comfort. Major Trathowen reports no influenza outbreaks beyond common colds as soldiers remain fit and able to march 30 miles daily.
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Kenneth Sleasor
London
A.lf
Egypt
Palestine
Great Britain
England
Britain
Major Trathowen
New Caledonia Talks On Economic Problems
The Commonwealth Government's representative in New Caledonia Mr B C Ballard will meet Governor M Sautot to discuss economic problems. Sir Frederick Stewart announced after Ballard's recent Australia visit that discussions with the Commonwealth department occurred. He said Winston Churchill undertook to aid economic stability of French overseas possessions.
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Sydney
Commonwealth
New Caledonia
B. C Ballard
M. Sautot
Frederick Stewart
Ballard
Austalia
Commonwealth Department
Mr. Churchill
Woman Fined for Food Waste in London
A magistrate fined Mrs Lil lian Van Ryn three pounds for wasting food. The fine follows wartime rules as evidence showed her bakery’s failure to repair damage ruined flour and salt enough to bake about 4 700 loaves of bread.
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London
Lillian van Ryn
British Pressure on Bar dia Beleaguered Italians in Tight Corner
British spokesmen in Cairo say Italian forces in Bardia number about 20 000 and are in a tight corner as Allied operations press forward. General Graziani has not yet moved to relieve the besieged garrison, while British armored units display dash and support an advancing line.
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London
Bardia
Cairo
Bette
Bellum
Graniahd
Sudden Collapse of Finnish Leader Sparks Uncertainty
Fragmentary report notes a Finnish political figure with a long tenure as prime minister since December 1939 who was elected president. details of collapse and leadership transition remain unclear.
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of Es Bee Oca Ie
Future of Tangier in Commons Speech by Butler
In the House of Commons the Foreign Under-Secretary Mr Butler reiterated Britain's hope that Spain grasps the importance Britain places on Tangier. He said Spain's recent actions should influence British opinion and that Britain expects respect for international agreements.
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London
Mr. Butler
House of Commons
Spain
Britain
Tangier
Butler
Bevin Discusses Industrial Stoppages in Parliament
Minister for Labour Bevin told the House that several stoppages in munitions factories arose from a settled policy and were addressed through discussion with workers and representatives. He warned against overuse of legal penalties, arguing voluntary discipline could avert worse outcomes. He noted last year’s dispute time was low and wage gains lagged price increases.
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London
Labour
Mr. Bevin
House of Commons
Bevin
Transport Difficulties Hit Swansea Coal Trade
The Swansea Chamber of Commerce reports severe transport problems as 6 000 waggons of anthracite are reportedly cleared from Walsh cement works, impacting coal totals for 13 000 customers. The item notes improved conditions at the Gammaere facility amid ongoing disruptions.
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London
Swansea Chamber of Commerce
Perth report on British desert war leadership
Fragmentary extract notes British Commander in Chief General Wavell directing desert campaigns and troop movements amid ongoing battles. Reading hints at strategic moves and regimental actions in the Libyan theater.
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Perth
Pridsy
Libya
Ernl Wavell
Australian Cavalry Brigade In Libya Tobruk Action
An Australian cavalry unit reported by the Australian press as linking the Ca tul statement with Libyan activity. British and Allied troops engage in Tobruk area. Lorry convoys arrive as the campaign on the cliff tops and desert fronts intensifies amid the toughest battles described.
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Phu
Astralian Ae
Libya
Brigade
Tobruk
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