Inferno Raid by RAF Bombers Strikes Bremen Ports and Factories
Night raid by Bomber Command dropped about 20 000 incendiaries and high explosives on Bremen, targeting shipyards and refineries. Fires raged across the city, heavily damaging the Atlas shipyards and Deutsche Vacuum Oil refinery while railway lines and mills suffered. One Vickers Wellington fell to enemy action.
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Deutsche Vacuum Oil
Gebruder Niclaen
Atarch Milla
Kewulf
Pilota
Milla
Atlas
Fockewulf
High Command
Germany
Germans Ordered from Turkey Nurses to Leave Istanbul
Turkish authorities demand all German nurses and government officials be evacuated within 13 days. The text notes several hundred people affected by the order issued in Istanbul on a Thursday.
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Istanbul
Turkey
German bombing of Eire reported at multiple sites
Dublin reports three killed and two seriously injured by bombs near Knockroe in County Carlow. An incendiary bomb near Curragh racecourse identified as German. Three bombs hit a road in County Wexford. another bomb dropped on Dublin during the night. Premier de Valera visits bombed areas and vows protest. blackout and defense reviews discussed.
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Dublin
Trday
Knockroe
Borris
Maty Carlow
Curragh
County Wexford
Eire
Daily Mail
de Valera
Referia
Germany
Paublin
Development loan for New Zealand projects outlined
The Minister for Finance Mr Nash announced the floated development loan to cover national spending on railway construction hydro electric developments afforestation land improvement and related projects in Wellington NZ.
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Wellington
N Z
Mr. Nash
Labour Shortage in Germany Deepens War Industry Strains
London reports a severe German labour shortage despite wartime mobilization. Rigid recruitment has swelled foreign labour to 1.1 million, while millions are retired, imprisoned, or conscripted. The Frankfurter Zeitung highlights a shortage of skilled metal workers for Heinkel and Messerschmitt, hampering war output.
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London
Wnasis
Minera
Frankfurter Zeitung
the. Heinkel
Messerachmitt
Far East tensions discussed over Japanese troop concentrations
London reports Foreign Secretary Kent discussed the Far East situation with Chinese Minister Quataichi, noting Chinese attention to heavy Japanese troop concentrations at Kwangtung aimed at possible Hongkong attack synchronized with a European German offensive. Moscow radio claims a new phase in China versus Japan with a new attack between Jiangs and Hopel and 230 miles of railway wrecked.
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London
Kent
Quataichi
Miden
Kwangtung
Hongkong
Europe
Moscow Radio
Ihhina
Japan
Jiangs
Hopel
Bomb drops on Britain report heavy Luftwaffe raids
Berlin reports a half year Luftwaffe review with 2,600 raids on Britain from August to December. 42,300 tons of high explosives and 1,500 tons of incendiaries dropped, total 44,000 tons, far above German losses. The High Command claims major Allied shipping losses and German sunk vessels.
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Britain
Berlin
High Command
Luftwaffe
Germany
London
Fla.flosnea
The
American merchant shipping lease to Britain under study
President Roosevelt discussed aiding Britain and speedier aircraft dispatch with Mr Stimeon. Coast guard information reveals 13 German freighters tied up in U.S. ice as legal work on acquiring these ships proceeds. William Allen White resigns as head of the Defend America by Aiding the Allies committee while a naval defense survey is ordered. Four contracts worth 70 million dollars fund expansion of airplane plants including Studebaker facilities to build Wright engines.
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Froosevelt
Stimeon
Britain
Chivcauu
William Allen White
Committee
America
Alilea
Undia
Kangas
Roosevelt
Studebaker
Indiana
Linoia
Wright Aeronautical Motors
National service m Melbourne urges 60 year cap extension
Mr R James secretary of the Milk Producers Association says all men up to 60 with practical experience should be enlisted for or vane labour to maintain production. He proposes the National Register be used to match capabilities and notes land workers as front‑line soldiers needed for food production as labour forces decline.
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Melbourne
R. Janes
Milk Producers’ Association
James
National Register
Greeks Seize Heights In Albania As War Rages
Greek radio reports Thursday gains in Albania with captures of an Italian fortress and major high-ground positions between Kilisara Tepe Jena. Fighting continues north of Himarë with Greek forces advancing on Valona while Italian troops grow discouraged awaiting outcomes. Bulgarian sources claim 250 000 Germans in Romania and a similar count in Hungary with possible Turkish passage if Germany insists. Romanian railways send 160 locomotives to Germany for repairs.
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Itia
Rumania
Hungary
Bulgaria
Germany
Vienna
M. Filo
Sofia
Herr Richtofen
M. Filof
Victoria Cross recipients in RAF noted in casualty list
The Air Ministry casualty list includes Sergt. T. Gray V C killed in action and Flying Officer D E Garland who took part in bombing a vital battery during the German advance into France. Garland was later killed.
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London
Air Ministry
Sergi
T. Gray
V.C
Gray
D. E. Garland
Batterne
France
RAF
Garland
British concentrate for attack on Libya
The article notes scattered air raids on England with raids over Wales and the south and east, while RAF attacks on invasion bases were seen along the French coast. London issued an all clear before midnight, with no bombs reported that night and continued raiding near the Midlands. A fire destroyed the Y.M.C.A. Foundation Room in St Paul’s Churchyard as part of Sunday night incendiary bomb fires.
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Bremen
Clyada
Bomber Command
Zuyder Zee
Germany
Hamburg
London
Britain
Weat
Midlands
Y.mlc.a
Christian Associata
Sir George Williams
St. Paul's Churchyard
No Escape for Italian Garrison in Libya Blitz
London reports no direct assault on Bardia yet while Cairo says Italian garrison shows no activity and Australian forces with tanks breach sector defenses at dawn. RAF raids hit Giz al Nef, Tmimi and Derna as intensified bombardment continues around Bardia with garrison besieged.
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London
Rome
Bardia
Cairo
Sidi Barrani
Libya
French Cabinet to Undergo Inner Reorganization
Montreal Friday report says M. Paul Baudewain, Minister of State in charge of Youth Propaganda, has resigned. Officials deny links to Franco German talks or German pressure. The move signals a broader cabinet shake up toward an inner group including Admiral Darlin, M Bhutainger and M. Flandin.
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Montreal
Vichy
M. Paul Baudewain
Ttig
Admiral Darlin
M Bhutainger
M. Flandin
Spender Reassures Australian Troops in Palestine
In Gaza Australia’s Minister for the Army Mr Spender told thousands of AIF troops that every member of the ALLF would receive full support from Australians. He toured camps with General Blamey and General Sturdee, praising the men and promising employment on return. A peace time parade atmosphere contrasted with anti aircraft posts. The Prime Minister plans London travel and a possible March return.
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Ian Fitchett
Gaza
ALLF
Mr. Spender
Palestine
W. A. H. Sturdee
AIF
Thomas Blamey
Australia
Sturdee
A F
Blamey
Middle East
Laihya
Thieleworth
Spender
Pase
Aimwa
Jerusalem
Mir Gainden
Gethaemene
Thie Lasiresa Chanel
Holy Sepulchre
Morene
Omar
Ile
Melbourne
Mynazies
War Advisory Council
London
America
Hungary braces for bitter freeze disrupts transport
Budapest endures an Arctic like siege with one of the worst freezes in history across much of Hungary. Transport services are dislocated as weather worsens and officials urge caution.
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Hungary
Budapest
Fire Prevention Executive Formed in London
The Fire Prevention Executive is announced to coordinate fire protection across government departments. Led by Home Security Minister Morrison, it will include representatives from relevant departments and be chaired by Sir John Greenly for administrative duties. A strong volunteer response accompanied the launch.
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London
Downingar Street
Fire Preveutions Executive
Ministry For Home Security
John Greenly
Cig
Low
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