22 Feb 1941
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1941
Page
1
British forces press Italian positions in Jubaland as South African units near success. Enjebara’s capture looms large for control of the Gonder Addis Ababe Road, with Italians forced onto round about routes and exposed by mounted pressure.
The report notes a narrow escape for Italians as Spain and France actions hinged on censorship from Vichy. Marshal Potain’s permission to cross Tunisia was denied, citing international law that would require disarming “conquerors.”
Royal Air Force fighters in Italian East Africa and neighboring fronts claimed air victories and attacked enemy bases. RAF and South African Air Force planes targeted a range of nodes from Asmara to Dessie and Snvello, scoring down multiple Junkers 67s and Capron bombers while bombing airfields and storage facilities.
The article praises Allied forces from Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and various colonies. It highlights cavalry regiments in the Middle East, RASC logistics aided by Cypriots, forces in Abyssinia and Kenya, coastal advances from the Gold Coast and King's African Rifles, and Canadian divisions with Newfoundland gunners defending strategic fronts. It notes Australians and Imperial troops reinforcing Singapore and Dominion airmen sharing honours with British youth, urging unity to prevail.
An ambiguous OCR fragment notes that Catholic bishops excommunicated Dutch Nazis and condemns the Nasi movement. The text references Nazi Party links and church authority, but specifics are unclear.
Washington reports Colonel Knox Secretary for the Navy pledged that U S strength must be swiftly mobilized to defeat Nazi aggression. He warned a new dark age of ruthless exploitation could follow if the nation fails to act. He spoke during a St Louis address amid wartime tensions.
The report notes food rioting in Paris amid global war pressures and mentions Harry Hopkins joining a planning board to advise defense projects. It cites linking Britain and US economic ties to cut Japan’s interwar supplies and Senator Reynolds signaling support for the Lend Lease bill, defending American independence from Britain. The piece also references American farmers and labor against financing Britain's war effort and wealthy industrialists backing the empire.
The War Department reports 87 thousand officers and men currently in the army. Officials expect total strength to reach about one million by March.
The New York Post reports that Yugoslavia agreed to allow German troops to move through its territory to strike the Greek front. The report adds that Albania has granted Germany wartime control of its territory.
London sounded a new alert following two prior emergency warnings and near gunfire, as a third alert was heard in the capital. Authorities reported high explosive bombs and heightened vigilance across the city.
A report notes Alfonso had a relapse and endured a tough night with lingering illness from the prior setback. No further details on location or dates are provided.
Fragmented report notes British responses during a Tokyo conference to Thailand and India armistice efforts. It mentions warships near Koh French base and off Saigon, a firm stance toward Japan over Malaya, and a patriotic fund aiding comfort for Asiatic populations. An interview cites a foreign minister discussing fighters on alert.
In occupied France British subjects from Bordeaux and the Nates, Du Ard and Dinan are concentrated at Denis Dramoy and Borancon with about 60 interned at Troyes. Many detainees have been released, including children and mothers aided by U S funded clothing and medical supplies. Free French pilots in Britain await deployment with RAF squadrons and focus on advanced training.
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