German Eire counties bombed by Nazi raiders
German airmen dropped bombs on three counties in Eire last night injuring two people. In Dún Laoghaire area a crater formed at North Sandy Cove railway station and minor damage reported to nearby houses. A bomb in Carrickmacross area caused slight injuries to a farmer. A facility at Middletown received a blast with little damage.
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Eire
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Greek Advance in Albania Continues Front Gains
Athens reports steady Greek advances on multiple front sections in Albania. Prisoners and heavy matériel captured including big guns and 200 prisoners in Tepelena Kilfur areas, coastal sector gains noted. RAF losses 9 planes. Italian invasion and air raids on Valona and Darrengro referenced. one squadron downed 39 Italians with minimal Greek casualties.
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Athens
Tepelena
Kilfurs
RAF
Greece
Valona
Darnegro
Japanese Minister to Australia Named
An unconfirmed Tokyo report says the first Japanese Minister to Australia will be former Force Office Spokesman Mr. Gwal. He previously served as Consul General at Shanghai and has just returned from a world tour as Minister at large.
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Tokyo
Australia
Force Office
G.wal
Axis Powers Unite to Enforce Pacts Coordinated Abroad
Berlin announces Italy Japan and Germany form three mixed commissions in Berlin Rome and Tokyo to implement the tripartite pact. The new bodies cover political military and economic fields to ensure enforcement of the agreement among the Axis powers.
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London
Berlin
Italy
Japan
Germany
Rome
Tokyo
Protest Over Shipping Aid To Britain
Berlin accuses the United States of incitement and moral aggression over aid to Britain. German officials say Cross’s remarks threaten warlike action while Washington notes Germany’s demand to withdraw three embassy staff from Paris. Reports claim embassy employee Elizabeth Delgan and others aided British investigations.
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Cordell Hull
Washington
Germany
Paris
Berlin
Elizabeth Delgan
Paul Cross
Lee Hunt
Status quo in Pacific steady amid diplomacy and war aims
Asahi notes Admiral Nomura designated ambassador to the United States as Japan’s last card to sway U.S. sentiment. A Japanese military mission to Italy and Germany will be led by General Yamashita. U S policy remains to maintain the status quo in the Pacific, says Cordell Hull.
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Lésat
Tomoyuki Yamashita
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Pacific
Cordell Hull
British war ship program relies on United States aid
An amplified speech by Mr Cross warns Britain cannot sustain its war effort without new ship construction next year. Britain buys old American ships but seeks fresh orders and US releases from existing services. British losses have risen sharply as destroyers and warships are needed to counter submarines. US output is urged to match a wartime build scale. The Wilhelmstrasse spokesman notes interest in Anglo American cooperation as American aid continues.
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United States
Bee
Roosevelt Speaks on Freedom Amid Pilgrim Commemoration
President Roosevelt urges unity for freedom as democracy faces global challenges in a Pilgrims Day message. British and American officials discuss postwar cooperation and the use of idle ships for Britain. The U S Navy plans ongoing training from Hawaii amid new buoy installations at Maalmen Bay. Peru seizes an Italian aeroplane factory and cancels the Italian mission contract.
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Unrest in Rumania Hampering Aid to Germany
Unrest in Romania disrupts rail and road routes delaying delivery of Romanian supplies to Germany. Authorities warn shortages may widen as blocked traffic slows critical aid and goods shipments across the region.
Pressure on Bardia Hardens in Western Desert Battles
British and Australian reinforcements push toward Bardia as Italian air force increases and fortress defences are reinforced. 400 Italian prisoners and four guns captured. RAF and naval actions report raids on Castel Benito and Yorkshire-like airfields with many enemy planes destroyed. Graziani massing forces between Tobruk and Derna, while leaflets urge surrender.
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Western Desert
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Binak
Thuradap
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Tobruk
Derna
An Foon Ay Barnia
Libya
Bardia
Audacity in RAF Raids Across Berlin and Allies
Longest night snow covered coast as RAF heavy bombers struck Berlin and Mediterranean targets. Reports recount low level passes near stations and cities, with gunfire exchanges and fires erupting along yards and docks. Observers note debris and fires visible for miles amid widespread strikes by Middle East Command aircraft.
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R.A.F
Berlin
Middle East Command
Melian
Albania
East Africa
Mrn
Sc Sarengtta
Ino
Bombing Incident at Gasala Aerodrome
On Thursday night at Gasala aerodrome heavy pounding hit Italian bases and other hazardous devices were found among grounded aircraft. At least two devices were set on fire and bombers were observed waving hazardous items as they departed. One bomber failed to return.
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Gasala Aerodrome
Protest by Britain Engineering Workers Over Japan Armament Order
Night shift workers at a major British engine firm refuse to handle an order for Japan, throwing blueprints to protest claims of Japanese Army affiliation. Foreman faces deputation. workers cancel holidays and long shifts in solidarity amid wartime tension.
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London
Lundsey
Britain
Japan
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