22 Jan 1941
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1941
Page
1
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Early this morning an incident was launched on Tobruk. Operations are proceeding satisfactorily in the theatre near Cairo with Italian forces involved and reconnaissance ongoing.
Australian troops who helped capture Bardia advance toward Tobruk with New Zealand transport support. They report beach forays and Italian prisoners, while General Argentina was captured within 15 miles of Tobruk. Debrief notes mention Tobruk defenses, Italian forces regrouping, and RAF bombing raids in East Libya.
Two American men pleaded guilty in a California court today to malicious mischief for tearing down a Nazi flag from a building associated with German interests. They await sentencing on Thursday.
The British captured Kassala after Italian defenses collapsed following July 4 entry by two Italian divisions. Italian casualties totaled 1700 to 2000 in the region, and retreating forces moved toward Eritrea. The recaptured landing ground boosts RAF bombing options against Agordat and Maasawa.
Bangkok dispatch says war has escalated into full scale conflict with fighting along the frontier. A Vichy communiqué on January 17 claims Thailand forces were nearly destroyed and reports sinking a 2200 ton coastal defence vessel at Koh Chang after action with four ships and three torpedo boats. The La Motte Piquet reportedly unharmed per Saigon reporter.
The Vichy correspondent for British United Press says France officially refuses to surrender its fleet to Germany. Paris insists on full observance of armistice terms and warns the fleet will not be used against Britain.
Swiss radio quotes that Marshal Petain received German Ambassador Herr Abels on Sunday. Aller carried a message from Hitler. A Vichy AP source says France’s domestic and foreign policy remains unchanged and no reconciliation between Petain and Laval. Petain remains chief of France under occupation.
Melbourne reports the Federal Cabinet will discuss industrial unrest on Thursday and Friday. Acting Prime Minister Fadden said he will press to settle the dispute without service disruption.
Reports from Sofia say Communists and Iron Guard members attempted a revolt in Romania aimed at the regime and the Germans. Clashes erupted in Bucharest and other cities as censorship limited details. A Greek assassin reportedly killed Otto Dietrich outside the Reich embassy hotel, with General Antonescu nearby.
The Premise stated after a meeting of parliamentary supporters that the election date has yet to be determined but expected to be held in May. No referendum on liquor will be held at the elections. Laws closing at 4 pm will continue to be enforced.
London residents in shelters spur education drive as London County Council outlines plans to provide learning opportunities. Officials seek to learn what people need and want from educational programs during hardship.
Two airmen died when a Blenheim training flight crashed during a training exercise. Leading Aircraftman Angus Victor Gilmour of Auckland and Guy William Suisted of Wellington were killed. Minutes later a second Blenheim aircraft crashed at the same facility, also destroying both aircraft.
Mr Alfred Edwards MP reported that a number of ammunition workers in Hull refused to execute orders for Japan. Churchill said the orders had been complete for years until now under Customs control. He welcomed steps to ensure they were not exported.
The Ministry of Shipping reports the week ending January 13 saw nine British merchant ships totaling 30 226 tons lost with no allied or neutral ships sunk. Four Charleton survivors reached an East Canadian port after 14 days in an open boat. 12 others perished. A second lifeboat with 18 crew remains unaccounted. The Charleton fought a submarine with a single gun but was torpedoed.
Baron Chattfield told the Royal Empire Society there is no need for alarm over recent Mediterranean fleet attacks. He noted losses are possible in hard fighting but cited Southampton as the first large ship sunk by air attack since the war began, asserting the Empire remains sound and in command.
Foreign Minister Matsuoka told the Diet that Japan desires better Japan United States ties and a broad diplomatic realignment in Asia. He warned against misperceptions of Japan’s defense lines and urged cooperation with Australia to foster peace in the Pacific while defending national life against embargo pressures.
Sydney Monday reports a dispute over who must execute the recall order for Lady Blamey. The Interior Minister and the Army Minister both deny sole responsibility, pointing to Defence Coordination under Menzies or Fadden in his absence.
In Tokyo on Tuesday Prince Konoye addressed the House of Fuers urging national unity as he warned the empire faces the gravest emergency in its history. Japan and Russia renew fishing accord for one year with Japan paying 20 percent more for fishing rights in Russian waters.
In a national broadcast Sir Frederick Stewart warns of conflicting forces shaping the Far East balance. He cites militant New Order aims in Greater East Asia and South Seas and stresses Australia cannot accept Japanese domination or a single power Western Pacific.
Mrs Eion Wanson, wife of a factory worker, gave birth to quadruplets and a boy after a cesarean operation. The babies were born alive but all died within hours, weighing about 24 inches at birth.
London reports an inquiry into a convict death in a southern Ireland prison. An officer testified that cells were unlocked during all raids and the prisoner died from excitement caused by anti aireram activity.
American correspondents in Berlin report a Hitler Mussolini meeting aimed at planning an invasion of England. Berlin states Axis unity means German command. Mussolini shifts to German control while Britain risks renewed strikes and Mediterranean focus.
Malta reports 17 enemy planes destroyed during raids on Sunday, with 35 planes lost over three days and five more probably destroyed while nine damaged. London briefed an alarm from a lone reconnaissance raider with no bombs dropped. no further details from Air Ministry or Home Office.
Greek Ministry reports heavy artillery duels in central Greece while Greek forces repel aerial attacks by British and Italian bombers. Berlin radio claims German raids on Valittte. casualties reported. Royal Air Force says Italian bombers struck Piraeus with no military damage. British fighters claim downed Italian raiders over the area.
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