Japan Eyes Southward Move Amid Far East Tensions
Shanghai dispatch reports foreign observers say Japan has begun a southward push with air base activity in Saigon. Tokyo moves to mobilize and tighten security laws as the Diet debates bills to regulate goods and land, seize mercantile ships, and train crews for convoy work.
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Japan Warns America on Life or Death Proposals via Peaceful Talks
Japanese Foreign Vice-Minister Ohashi told the Lower House Finance Committee that Japan seeks a peaceful solution and would not use force, while warnings of imminent South Seas action emerged from Washington talks with Britain Australia and the Netherlands. He noted Britain’s troop buildup on the Thailand border and urged restraint.
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Italy surprised by parachute daring on frontier
A Times correspondent reports Italy was greatly surprised by brave British parachute troops reported to have been captured in southern Italy last week. He notes they claimed to be volunteers and did not expect escape. Analysts see possible small scale invasion testing purposes. The region’s isolation favored an experiment but limited sabotage aims.
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German Invasion Plans Reported by Lisbon Correspondent
The Daily News reports from Lisbon that Germany plans an invasion within six weeks between Southampton and The Wash using a massive gas attack. New delivery methods resemble American aerial crop dusting.
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Soviet 5 Year Plan Breaks Shortcomings Acknowledged
M Malinkoff of the Communist Party reveals failures in production and transport at the 18th all union party conference. He cites bureau bureau- cratic laxity in commissariats and city committees that neglected workers and factories, only acting when enterprises fell into trouble.
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Greeks push Italians in Albania amid intense fighting
Athens reports indicate Greek forces advanced after repelling Italian counter attacks in the Klisura sector. Italian attempts to pierce Greek lines at night failed, with officers lost and two battalions of Black Shirts reduced to 200 prisoners. Greeks claim 250 Italian prisoners and materiel captured.
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German Leader Ordered Out Of Syria
A Daily Express correspondent on the Syrian frontier reports Herr von Hentig tried to win Syrian and Lebanese trust under a Nazi trade mission. He was under French counter espionage surveillance and told to leave Syria immediately after being caught using money to entertain officials.
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Daily Express
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German Bribe Demands to Yugoslavia Reported
London dispatches reveal circumstantial reports of German territorial demands on Yugoslavia. Yugoslavia allegedly asked to cede northern districts to Hungary and Bulgaria and fief zones in Macedonia while Germany offers Drim Valley and Salonika corridor as bribe. Belgrade and Ankara correspondents note limited Yugoslav willingness to trade territory, but potential economic concessions may occur.
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Norwegians Protest Interference with War Authority Edict
Norwegians religious community unite against bishops letter and war authority orders. Police ordered to attend all church services to ensure preachers conform with the directives, signaling strict enforcement of the measure.
Hopkins Returns From Britain With War Aid Call
Harry Hopkins arrived in New York after a mission to Britain. He said the British need immediate help and material like wheat to win, not more American troops. Hopkins asserted Britain can prevail with proper supply and warned against a stalemate. He met Ambassador Winant upon arrival. A telegram from educators and leaders urged Roosevelt to feed as well as arm the Allies.
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