Germany Pressures Bulgaria for Axis Pact Amid Balkan Tensions
Bulgarian Agriculture Minister M Bagria n_off resigns amid row over German troop passage. New agriculture head M Filoti appears. diplomats push Bulgaria toward a three power pact. Reports from Sofia say Germany plans influence, with military movements noted on Danube approaches.
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M. Bagrianoff
Ministry For Agriculture
M. Filoti
Bulgaria
Draganeff
Berlina
Sofia
Mes
Balkan Turmoil Looms If Bulgaria Declares Threats on Turkey
The piece argues Bulgaria could become a center of Balkan military action if Turkey declares foreign troops hazardous to its interests. It warns German plans may push Sofia toward German help, while moderates and Communists resist German influence and possible Turkish aggression.
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Turkey
Bulgaria
Bulc
Sofia
Gove
British Patrols Advance in East Africa Front
British and Abyssinian troops push deep into East Africa with patrols 60 miles inside enemy lines. Casualties light as native forces match the Italians in rugged terrain. Ambushes and clashes disrupt Italian detachments while Abyssinian refugees join Kenya’s forces for training and action.
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East Africa
London
Ayn O
Maire
Expansion of Canadian Air Force Adds Squadrons to RAF Aid
Ottawa reports Prime Minister McKenzie King announcing a supplementary air agreement with Britain. Canada will add up to 25 Canadian squadrons, replacing RAF personnel with Canadians where available. Canadians will wear Crn Ad uniforms whether in Canadian or British units.
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Ottawa
Mckenzie Ming
Canada
Britain
Prebev de Biitrain
R.A.F
F.A.F
Heavy German raids over Britain with widespread bombardment
German raiders operated over Bri t last night with heavy activity across East Midlands West Midlands South West England Wales North Midlands and near Liverpool. Four German planes were destroyed with no British loss reported though casualties occurred in several areas. A Berlin agency claimed a direct hit on a 10 000 ton ship off the east coast and a 22 000 ton vessel set ablaze.
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London
Bri
East Midlands
West Midlands
England
Wales
North Midlands
Liverpool
Air Ministry
Ministry For Home Security
Acale
Berlin
Enst
And
French Cabinet Holds Special Meeting in Vichy
In Vichy a late extraordinary cabinet meeting is held with under secretaries summoned. Marshal Petain is expected to broadcast to the nation. Laval seeks the Premiership and the power to name his government.
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Vichy
Marshal Petain
United Press
M. Laval
Defence Council reviews Australian war efforts in Melbourne
Acting Prime Minister Fadden said the Advisory War Council discussed Australia defence measures and the drive for maximum industrial effort amid the war. The Air Chief and Naval Board members attended as leaders warned that unity and boosted output were vital to defence readiness. Admiral Darlan met Petain in Vichy as talks with Laval continued.
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Melbourne
Fadden
Advisory War Council
Australia
Naval Board
Mr. Curtin
Ubia
Air Force
Curtin
Vichy
British United Presadys
Faa
Marshal Petain
M. Laval
Darlan
Paris
Japanese Troops Land Southeast of Walchow in China
Canton and Hong Kong dispatches report Japanese forces landed southeast of Walchow to disrupt Chinese retreat. Tokyo and Hong Kong sources quote Foreign Minister Matsuoka discussing belligerent rights and possible limits on foreign aid to Chungking as Japan seeks to avoid war while pursuing its aims.
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Tokyo
Canton
Domei Newsagency
Walchow
Matsuotay
Chungking
Hungkong
Reuter
J. Matsuoka
Diet
United States
Japan
Labor groups oppose strike curbs in defence industry law
The American Federation of Labor objects to legislation curtailing the right to strike in defence industries calling it abhorrent and unconstitutional. It vows no suspension or restrictions would be acceptable to organized labor. The National Labour Relations Board announces a shake up to speed up complaint settlements.
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Washington
American Federation of Labour
National Labour Relations Board
British Capture Agordat After Battle Front Victory
The British drove Italian defenders from Agordat after a fierce assault. Italian forces near Barentu suffered severe losses with more than 2200 killed or captured. British armored cars and Indian troops supported by a British regiment stormed hills and breached the Italian positions. The town, centre of Italian administration in East British, fell with electricity and water intact and communications to Asmara reestablished.
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Agordat
East Britres
Lorenini
Ttaiy
Cochem Hill
RLAF
Trallans
Laguetat
Broths der Ienem
Asmera
Asmar
Archibald Wavell
Barentu
Gun Sight Wizard Forecasts Shell-Plane Intercept
Lt Col Paul French announced a U S Army mechanical mathematical gun sight that can estimate where an anti aircraft battery shell and a plane will meet. The system nicknamed Wizard enhances engagement accuracy and aims to guide gunners in real time.
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Boston
Paul French
United States Army
Willkie Sees Irish Leader in Brief Dublin Visit
Mr. Wendell Willkie had a half hour audience with King George in London after spending four hours in Dublin with Eamon de Valera. He said the trip to Eire was worthwhile and praised Britain’s unified leadership while expressing admiration for Winston Churchill as an ideal wartime leader.
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London
King
Wendell Willkie
Mr. Willkie
Dublin
de Valera
Eire
Wr. de Valera
Britain
Churchili
Japanese arson suspects held after Shanghai racecourse incident
Shanghai dispatch from Reuters says that the Japanese Consulate-General reports the accused in the racecourse mini shed arson attempt have been arrested and are being held for questioning. The statement warns of strict punishment if guilt proven at trial.
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Hong Kong
Shanghai
Reuter
Cuban Rebels Arrested Amid Havana Uprising Suppression
In Havana on Wednesday President Batista announced full control over the uprising. Four ringlasera and their families have been sent to the United States by air.
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Aswaginia
Ves My Toelling
African Rifles
Namaraputh
Enall Tatian
Lake Purdolf
Havana
Batista la
Ringlasera
United States
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