Britain and Greece pledge not to seek separate peace with Nazis in Albania
Budapest dispatch reports 12,000 German troops crossed into Bulgaria from Romania forming a force of 120,000 ready to stream across the Danube. Eden may confer in Ankara with Bulgarian and Yugoslav ambassadors while Bulgaria’s cabinet meets in emergency session over crisis demands.
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Romania
Danube
Eden
Ankara
Romania Poland refugees face transfer to Germany amid tensions
London reports strong British representations to Romania over Poland refugees possibly interned in German camps at Germany's request. Romanian authorities reportedly informed the Chilean Legation Polish interests would be moved to Germany, a claim denied by Bucharest though continued suspicions remain.
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Rumania
Germany
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Legation
Buchareat
Somaliland Capital Captured by Coastal Offensive
Mogadishu reports a civilian population of 55 000 with 8000 Italians in the agricultural colony. The conflict notes northern advances toward Keren and Moyale, with Italian and German propaganda claiming British naval seizures of French steamers L Orient and PLM 13 en route to Dakar.
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Cairo
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Gojjam
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L’orient
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Woollen Yarn Exports Rise to Burma Contracts
Evidence shows growth in wool export trade with the East as large contracts for woollen yarn are placed for shipment to Burma. Contracts valued at £22,700 have been...
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Burma
Japan halts Indo China trade over scarce supplies
Japan informed Saigon that due to domestic shortages it cannot supply Indo China with 700000 tons of rice and 25000 tons of rubber yearly. Tokyo will provide statal and chemical products but cannot meet demands except for paper, piece goods and toys not needed by Indo China.
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Indo- China
Oon
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Evacuation of Japanese Residents from Indo China Ordered
The Japanese government orders immediate evacuation of citizens from Indo China as a precaution to preserve freedom of action if mediation fails. Three evacuation centers identified. Bangkok reports 20,000 Chinese troops plus tanks advancing into Burma to fill a gap created by British redeployments to Malaya.
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Tangier Talks Yield Provisional Anglo Spanish Understanding
In the House of Commons the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs said Spain will not fortify the Tangier zone. Britain and Spain reached a provisional agreement on British rights in Tangier without affecting others. British traders expressed satisfaction with reception and assurances from Madrid. Arrangements safeguard existing rights of British subjects and the British press under a special economic regime.
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Seaplane Base in Cad bloritne Occupied in Eastern Med
A joint Admiralty and War Office communique says Cad bloritne, an Italian island with a seaplane base, was occupied by Allied forces on Tuesday. Greece reports 24 Italian planes shot down in Albania since Feb 2 and 17 lost to Greek air forces, with daily air superiority growing.
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Gilbertian Delay Over Lady Blamey in Middle East
In Sydney a Gilbertian dilemma grows as Lady Blamey travels to join her husband in the Middle East. Attorney General Hughes admits the government cannot compel her return or recall from a foreign country. Cabinet and War Council debate the affair amid broader issues of wives accompanying officers.
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Burn
Peace in Far East in Balance hinges on replies
Reuters from Tokyo reports Kokumin says Far East peace depends on France and Thailand replies to compromise proposals. Government hints the conference affects more than local issues. Kyoshiakita told a Lower House committee a new policy for future economic ties with Thailand. Details withheld. newspapers note final mediation submitted to Imdo.
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War News Fragments From Asia and Pacific Fronts
Reports from Vichy and other sources outline a compromise for Thailand involving Bakes and Luang Phrabang with territories ceded to France in 1904 07 and 08. A New York Times correspondent notes Japan’s readiness and ongoing Pacific involvement while Singapore warns of heightened air activity and Britain’s East Asia leadership.
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Laos
Heavy Luftwaffe Raid Hits Malta Aerial Toll Reported
Malta raids cited heavy dive bombing with five enemy planes shot down and two fighters destroyed during a major attack on airfields. Civilian and military losses cited as several raiders failed to return and a Red Cross craft searched for missing pilots.
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Red Cross
Berlin
Italy Expels Chicago Daily News Reporter Whitaker
John Whitaker, Chicago Daily News correspondent, ordered to leave Rome for hostility to Italy. He is the third expelled from the paper, which says Italy will not tolerate independent reporting in the American press and will not replace him until conditions improve for correspondents.
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Chicago
John Whitaker
Chicago Daily News
Rome
Italy
Whitaker
Tobacco import duties highlighted at British Tobacco Lad annual meeting
Sydney report notes the chairman explaining that for a cigarette selling at 10d in Britain about 4d goes to duty and excise. The remark underscores the heavy tax burden on tobacco products discussed at the annual company gathering.
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