Nazi Air Assaults on Mediterranean Convoy Fail to Break British Fleet
A British Admiralty communique details Central Mediterranean operations January 7 to 13. Italian destroyers engaged. one sunk, another escaped. HMS Southampton damaged by a mine or torpedo. At least 12 enemy aircraft shot down. The convoy carried vital material to Greece. The attack marks the Luftwaffe’s first major assault on the Mediterranean Fleet since the war began, with sustained fighting and multiple aerial waves.
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U S Official Targets Foreign Organizations
Washington reports Mr Jackson disclosed that subjects of foreign control will face 226 questions on finances affiliations activities and bases of establishment in a broad inquiry to reveal foreign influence in political and military action.
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Balkan Pot Boils as Romania and Bulgaria Move
Fresh Balkan developments with Antonescu reportedly en route to Berlin and Romanian staff tensions. Bulgaria accelerates conscription and Ankara reports talks with Turkish command as Romanian waters are declared dangerous by Bucharest officials.
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Romania Supplying Germany With Oil Volumes
It was revealed that Germany imported 1 450 000 tons of oil from Romania in 1940 compared with 1 285 000 tons in 1939.
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Trans Atlantic Record Claimed by Captain Pat Eves
Report claims Captain Pat Eves set a new Trans Atlantic record while delivering a bomber. Details were secret though noting Eves breakfasted in the United States and had tea in Britain amid a very cold but peaceful crossing. Civil pilots from the United States and Canada, plus former Imperial Airways aviators, ferry Lockheed Boeing and Consolidated aircraft. R A A F pilots may soon join ferrying efforts across the Atlantic.
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Kiel Canal Blocked by Bombing Amid Baltic Route Disruption
Messages from Gothenburg state the FLA.F. bombing has blocked the Kiel Canal. A direct hit toppled a bridge onto a steamer, and the vessel sank across the canal, choking the route for ships.
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Air Frontiers Shift as RAF Plans Broad Offensive
The Aviation correspondent of the Daily Telegraph reports the Royal Air Force is shifting the air frontier toward Germany and the French coast. He notes Britain’s growing air strength, expected heavier losses, and a sustained offensive that should reduce German night raids as the offensive peaks.
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Mendoza Returns to harbor after Montevideo departure
The French freighter Mendoza left Montevideo without a navicert and returned to anchor near the river by dusk. A ship resembling the British auxiliary vessel Asturias appeared on the horizon and stationed itself, signaling a possible railway incident to prevent the Mendoza from proceeding to Europe.
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Italians Await Fate At Tobruk In Desert Front Moves
British air patrols report no movement around Tobruk as moonlit night raids target Italian positions in Gallabat. British advances may stall near the coast. observer Ward Price questions further Nile advances and suggests Libyan conquest could be left to Arab forces. Mercy Ship of the Western Desert shuttles wounded Italians and Australians to care.
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Bardia praised as a magnificent Australian feat
Sydney reports Minister for the Army Mr. Spender lauding the Bardia victory as a superb Australian achievement. He cited coordinated assault, strong intelligence, naval and air support, and brave Australian troops overrunning 45,000 Italian defenders in three days.
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Hurricanes in Libya Capture Italian Officers in Waterfront Chase
Air Ministry report says a small group of Italian officers including General Argentino were chased and captured after being spotted near the water. A fighter pilot single handedly freed 150 prisoners by swooping in and directing them to a British unit. Other Hurricanes pursued Italians hiding along the cliffs and caves.
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Casualty List for New South Wales Readers
A Melbourne casualty list from Army Headquarters lists Killed in action at Bardia Lieut P C Jackson Taylor Rowe Bay in fantry Lieut L D Coleman Port Kembla Infantry as well as Wounded in action Private L J Daniel Condobalin and Private Cleary Narromine.
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Norway Targets Bombed by RAF Planes
An Air Ministry communique says a small number of Coastal Command aircraft bombed enemy bases in Norway last night. Observations are difficult but aerodrome objectives were hit, including one salient strong point.
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Lady Blamey may be recalled amid cabinet debate
Ministers at today's Cabinet meeting expressed support for recalling Lady Blamey. She may remain in the Middle East briefly. The War Cabinet had granted permission to visit Lieut General Amey, despite Labour protests. A recall order could be reconsidered at tomorrow War Cabinet.
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Army Training Changes Planned in Australia
Minister for the Army Mr Spender Signalled planned changes in Australian Army training after assessing methods in the Middle East Chief of the General Staff Lt General Brurdes to report on return War Cabinet to discuss supply issues Mr Spender said ALF in good heart army generally free from complaint Major Gormas to return to Australia for Comfort Fund matters with work teams operating under difficulties.
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Greeks Hold Key Albanian Heights As Italians Retreat
Report from Klisura notes Greek soldiers reach cliffed ridges and scale hills while Italians cling to valleys. Greeks bring up guns under air bombardment, with heavy losses on both sides. Athens says Italians withdrew in disorder after failed counterattacks.
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Liquidating British Securities in U S Discussed
Secretary Morgenthau met with New York Investment Trust representatives to discuss liquidating British assets in the United States especially unlisted securities. He promised to convey the form for unlisted securities to Frederick Phillips of the British Treasury.
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