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12 Feb 1941
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1941
Page
1
Weo Shen 248 stage act unclear text reads as musical excerpt. The fragment mentions talent low and yawing context with distorted OCR. No clear names or events identifiable.
The readable text mentions an injury scenario with a late night incident and possible retirement or relocation context. Specific names, places, dates, or organizations are unclear in the fragment.
A fragmented OCR item notes fatigue and strain in a legal dispute. The readable portions mention parties in a conflict and a court setting, with emphasis on tension and weariness affecting proceedings. Entities appear unclear but include generic legal references.
London reports on Italian government measures amid dwindling supplies and rising prices. Shortages include cereals fats charcoal raw cotton rubber leather and petrol. A mid January census of main foodstuffs aims to align provincial production with local needs and cut transport costs. A late cash bonus for shoe types is planned. a motor tyre census is ordered and civilian petrol rations cut by 30 percent. Clothing price increases are noted.
London reports reject enemy claims and radio propaganda asserting Genoa bombardment caused no damage to British ships. It notes Italian reports of late raids on Milan areas and asserts the bombardment targeted docks and shipyard facilities without impairing Royal Navy assets.
The fragment notes the Australian forces improving after arrival, with prior shortages of fuel and equipment now addressed. It hints at questions about what might have happened if enemy air forces had operated over the region.
Bulgria faces German military buildup with thousands of troops posing as civilians in Sofia and border areas. Opposition deputies press Prime Minister Filoff for policy clarity and a military assistance pact with Western democracies while Bulgaria seeks to avoid active cooperation with Germany.
The report discusses German occupation aims in Bulgaria and potential smoother entry via peaceful infiltration. It notes a strong German presence in Romania with 30 divisions and armoured units near Dobrugea. Sofia denies Churchill's claim of German entry. Britain warns Bulgaria and contemplates breaking relations after Halifax Hull talks.
The Athens radio reports Greek forces repelled an Italian counter-attack in the Klisura sector and forced a retreat in good order. Greek planes bombed Italian lines and air combat left the enemy with heavy losses on the northern front. Albanian front conditions remain satisfactory.
Britain announces severing diplomatic ties with Romania amid tensions as German forces amass in Romania and assist the Rumanian army with modern warfare training. Reports say 150 Britons and Sir Reginald Hoare’s party may go to Istanbul, while Romanian press promotes air raid precautions.
The body of General Walt Krivitaky, once a Soviet espionage chief, was found with a bullet wound in a hotel bedroom. A coroner named Walter Peres alias Samuel Clasberg identified the deceased, while lawyer Luis Waldman insists the dead man is Krivitaky and was murdered by Soviet agents. Federal investigators and an Un American Activities Committee special agent reviewed the case amid a New York visit by a top KGB operative.
A Vichy decree states Admiral Darian will assume duties as head of the state if Marshal Petain is prevented from serving. The move follows Cabinet approval and outlines succession in the interim period until Petain can resume duties.
Washington report notes the Appropriations Committee sent to the House a bill for 62,193,000 dollars in coastguard defence and neutrality duties. The measure includes a rise of 18,059,000 dollars, with 5,121,000 dollars for personnel increases and 1,500,000 dollars for installing anti aircraft defenses.
A Daily Mail special from Kasealo reports British forces advancing from the east and a capture of 5,000 square miles in the Abyssinian Talfel and Togade region. Italians abandon Adiremoz as chiefs align with the Emperor and British authorities appoint Adiremot leadership amid attacks.
Australians enter Soluk after a three day battle leading to Benghazi’s collapse. Imperial troops march to the municipal hall as crowds cheer from balconies and streets, Italians lining routes in the bright sunshine.
RAF bombardment targets Boulogne Calais and Dunkirk with heavy bombers and escorting fighters. Ships, harbour buildings, and trains suffer direct hits as fires blaze across the port complexes. German claims report limited damage while Italian forces celebrate progress in Africa.
The Supreme Court rules state court injunctions against picketing are valid when linked to union violence. The decision upholds an injunction against the Chicago branch of the AFL's Milk Wagon Drivers Union in its dispute with Meadowmoor Dairies Inc.
The British Admiralty states losses for the week ending February 3 total 15 ships of 57 269 tons. Eleven ships were British totaling 40 420 tons, three Allied ships totaling 13 872 tons, and one neutral ship of 2 902 tons.
Reports say Spanish leader General Franco and Senor Suner will meet Marshal Petain in France with Mussolini and possibly Hitler. It is alleged Axis leaders may assemble at the French Italian frontier and confer in Italy at week’s end.
The Bangkok cordrespondent Nichi Nichi Shimbun says British troops from Singapore mass along the Malay Peninsula west coast near the Thai frontier and may march to the border. Burma forces are reported concentrated at the Marsul Islands since November as of Noumea Tuesday.
The Supreme Court refused to interfere with a Labour Board order directing Ford Company to reinstate 23 employees with back pay and to cease interference with collective bargaining rights. The order also barred disqualification from union participation and any threats to employees’ organizing rights.
In Cairo it was announced General Sir H Wilson relinquished command of the Army of the Nile and assumed governorship of Cyrenaica as Governor and Commander-in-Chief. Sir Maitland Wilson will not command safety forces but will oversee law and order in the province and establish administration for inhabitants to obey the law.
Mr Menzies is hosted during a visit to Egypt as part of a goodwill tour titled by Australian press as Mr Jamea Payne’s event during diplomatic engagements.
A terse London report describes a raid over Britain with a dramatic alert and incomplete details. The phrasing notes a swift response and tense atmosphere influencing the area and public minds.
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