Japan Backs World Mediation Amid East Asia Tensions
Tokyo declares no tension while Japan proposes mediation to restore normal conditions. Singapore draws global press focus as war prep signs remain muted, and Japan frames a new greater East Asia sphere of prosperity amid Western war preparations.
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Japanese Fleet Moves Reported Amid Asian War News
The report claims British mining of the Singapore Strait and orders to evacuate British nationals from Thailand. Central Daily News says Japan is preparing a southward expansion with forces at Haiphong reinforced. Warships from Shanghai rumored moved to Hainan and a second fleet concentrated near an island.
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Raids on England Desultory Attacks Across London
London reports a short alert with desultory Luftwaffe activity in the afternoon. Hundreds of free bombs fallen over a broad London district as high explosive and incendiary bombs hit other areas. No exceptionally heavy val d reported up to late night.
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German ship joins British convoy attack near Madeira
A raider flying a British flag attacked a British convoy about midnight Thursday 250 miles southwest of Madeira. Survivors describe a powerfully manned vessel that fired incendiaries and then fled at top speed. London reported limited air activity with several fatalities and fires caused by incendiary bombs.
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Convoy Of 18 Ships Sunk With Six Lost Near Madeira
Report notes an 18 ship convoy, all sunk with six wrecks found near Madeira. The fate of the remaining vessels remains unconfirmed, and search efforts continue for missing crews and survivors.
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De Valera Denies Lisbon Telegraph Willkie Talk
Dublin reports Mr. de Valera stating the Lisbon Telegraph version of a Willkie conversation is unfounded. He says the policy remains unchanged and doubts Willkie could have drawn such an impression from their talk.
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Thailand Stands in With Britain During Pacific Tensions
Thai Britain alliance is affirmed amid Far Eastern unease. Singapore prepares civil defence, Malaya forms committees, and Batavia notes Dutch Indies support for peace while defending sovereignty. Bangkok rejects Thai use for war and warns against invasion plans as Japan’s reach grows.
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Giant plane described with 7500 mile range and 212 foot wingspan
An article notes a secret giant bomber with a 7500 mile range and a 212 foot wingspan carrying a crew of 10. It is said to be shielded to fend off multiple fighter attacks without external help.
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Prime Minister Warns of Hard War Path and Global Aggression
In Ottawa Mr Mackenzie King reviews war aims and warns that a world agreement could involve an invasion of Britain with synchronized thrusts at Suez Gibraltar and Singapore. He praises growing US aid to Britain but cautions the road ahead will be longer harsher and more terrible.
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Darlan May Face German Proposals as France Shifts Policy
In London Admirl Darlan. the Vichy figures consider concessions to Germany to deepen economic collaboration. He holds the Under Secretariat for Information and controls French government leadership alongside Petain. Reports note German commissions in Africa and Bulgaria pledging restraint on Turkey or Greece. In New York the Navy awards 3.247 million dollars for tanks to be produced for warship use.
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Turkish Bulgarian Non-Aggression Pact Report
From Sofia comes word Turkey and Bulgaria signed a non aggression pact with caveats and assurances of free action under existing treaties. Observers note German influence in Bulgaria and question the pact’s political impact amid Balkan tensions.
Britain Warns Bulgaria In War Time Diplomatic Row
In an interview Britain signals continued policy toward Bulgaria focusing on preventing further military involvement. Claims of a Turkish Bulgarian accord surface amid Axis propaganda while Sofia and Belgrade discuss border disputes and diplomacy with Greece Britain and Germany are cited as influencing moves.
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Axis Naval Plotting Revealed in Merano Conference
Reports indicate Italian Admiral Riccardi met with Admiral Chiatef at Merano to discuss future operations and the role of the Marine unit in impending naval warfare changes.
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Soviet Bulgaria Trade Talks Begin in London
Bulgarian radio reports the Soviet Union and Bulgaria initiate trade discussions in London with VE and Russia taking part. Moscow and other officials outline aims as negotiations open.
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