Destruction and capture in Albania firefight reported
A despatch describes a northern operation near Kilsure as a decisive capture after hand-to-hand fighting. It notes a volcano of fire from heavy guns and bayonets. RAF bombers claim targeting military stores at Elbagzan and strikes causing fires while anti aircraft fire halted some sorties.
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SEROK
Ant Peak
Kilsure
Albania
RAF
Creece
Elbagzan
Armicult
Aen Expat
Magelary
AASP
Prcent
Suwkey
Industrial Poly
Chen
Gomun
Ian Call
Mystery About Last Flight Goes On
London reports the Air Ministry confirms a passenger from the crashed plane near the estuary. Crew members indicate a report suggested Amy Johnson attempted a flight despite bad weather, with a parachute seen leaving the craft before it hit the water. The search continued hours as fuel exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Air Ministry
Homes
Mura
Air Try
Amy Johnsonce
Wea
Rae P.m
Bea
Miss Johnson
Weather Data Fragments Show Mixed Readings
Fragmented notes list temperatures around 63 to 89 degrees and pressures near 30.14 and 30.08 inches. Wind directions include NE and ENE with speeds up to 10 mph. A few phrases reference daily weather terms and gusts, but the text is incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.ne
Britain to host Dominions leaders for postwar role debate
The text notes 7 Australian Prime Minister and other Dominion leaders invited to discuss war conduct and postwar roles with Britain. It argues Dominions are key to defence and future unity, urging remoulding of the British Commonwealth to balance power after victory and deter totalitarian threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominions
Britain
United Kingdom
Australia
British Commonwealth
Vali
French Mediterranean hold prevents German move, Vichy stays
The piece argues Marshal Petain may resist German pressure by keeping Vichy control in Syria and Morocco, deterring reprisals in France. It notes Dente and Weygand loyalty, warns Livyan lines and Tobruk. It ranks Italian defense and potential outcomes as Tobruk falls.
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North Africa
Dente
Syria
Weygand
Morocca
France
Britain
Vichy
Morocco
Marahal Petain
General Weygand
Marshal Petain
Marshal Petatz
Dent
Rmans
Matingis
Nazi Propaganda Fails in American Press
The Dies Committee details show Transocean News Service as a Nazi run operation in the United States. Zapp, its head, faced registration issues and resistance from the American press while attempting to distribute German propaganda through U.S. newspapers and agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manfred Zapp
Transoce
Dies Committee
Washington
Transocean
Zapp
Guenther Alchenburg
Foreign Office
Berlin
Berg
America
Wats Transocean
Europe
Associated Press
Preas
Hile Frp
Ja District of Columbia Grand Jurynauiry
United States
State Department
Germany
Transocean News Service
Hiller
House Committee
IBAC
Bouks
Norristown Press
Norristown
Pao
Ralph B. Strassburger
Imitter
General Union
Zupp
Charles A. Wells
Elizabeth MacRae Boykin
Griffin
New Work Enquirer
New York
Hitler
Transradio Preas
South America
Documenta
The
United
K. O.bertling
Hans V. Kaltenborn
Kaltenborn
Lawrence Dennis
New York Sun
Fred Kreutzenstein
Guenther Tonn
Tonn
White House
Congressional Press Gallery
Michael J. McDermott
Hie
Sul” Kreutzenstein
McDermott
Trorey Fisher
German Library of Information
German Railways Information Office
American Fellowship Forum
Whs
Manhattan
Zapplettter
Herbert von Strempel
Thansoeran
Menzies May Visit London for Vital War Conference
Report outlines possible Australian prime minister visit to Britain to discuss empire and Pacific war aims. Government may seek attendance by other Dominion ministers. Public details await, with movements to be published. Spender and Labor critics urge earlier briefing on Middle East welfare matters.
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Ydney
Unda
Winston Chuck
Mensies
Uniteddom
Australia
London
Domiinion Plin
Menzies
Britain
United
Hooweveit
Pacific
War Advisory Council
Ani Labour
Spender
Egypt
Middle East
Heavy floods threaten Hunter bridges and rail services
Floods along the Hunter River toppled Dalwood bridge and two others near Maitland as debris forced evacuation. Train services to the north and several branch lines were suspended while motorists and passengers faced long detours and the inland river‑sea threat around Broken Hill persisted with pilots unable to reach patients.
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Sydney
Dalwood
Lipper Hunter
Maitland
Hunter River
Quirindi
Willow Creek
North
Darling
Bourke
Broken Hill
Hoods
Bond
Pines
Queensland
Wales
South Australia
Attack on Coventry Factory Claims Berlin Strike
London reports a German dive bomber attacked a Coventry engine factory despite air defenses. The aircraft was damaged and crew injured, but the plane returned to base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coventry
London
Thurkday
Berlin
Telase
New York Newspaperman Charged in Nazi Funding Probe
The report details James E. Edmonds, a New York City newspaperman, allegedly paid between 60 and 800 dollars for research aiding Nazi efforts. Edmonds claimed ties to Nazi agents and admitted accepting compensation while claiming cooperation with the FBI and British consul in New York.
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Cleveland Preas
New York
World Telegram
Tonn
Cleveland Press
James E. Edmonda
New York City
Edmonds
Federal Bureau Investigation
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Develo
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