German Air Battles and Axis Diplomacy Across Europe
Reports describe a major air clash with Germany and Hungary over Transylvania and Balkans strategy. Hungarian aims clash with Axis tolerance while Italy and Germany seek quiet on the Balkans amid Britain and France tensions.
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Transylvania
Italy
Germany
Balkana
Britain
France
Hungary
Munich
Count Clano
Herr Hitler
Captain von Ribbentrop
Rome
Signor Mussolini
Berlin
Toleki
Canky
Budapest
German Seizure of Valuables Reported in London
London reports say General Weygand signed documents showing a German seizure order for valuables from French banks. The circular, dated June 18, demanded a blanket prohibition on clients using banks or opening stock boxes without prior notice to the French Government.
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London
Weygand
Rengent
Aod
Documenta
Germans Face Europe Troubles As Fleet Dominates
Foreign Secretary Butler warns Germany is burdened with Europe’s problems and highlights Britain's evolving role. He says complications may arise that divert attention, with Britain asserting a stronger presence in the Mediterranean and closer ties within the Commonwealth and empire.
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London
R. A. Butler
Europe
Mediterranean
Mines Laid At Iceland Report Warns Of Dangers
The British Admiralty reports mines in waters between the Orkney Islands and Iceland and between Iceland and Greenland creating dangerous navigation conditions for ships in the area reported on Thursday.
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Iceland
London
Orkney Islands
Greenland
Manpower services reshuffle amid wartime pressure in London
The Minister for Supply Mr BaVin declares the ministry keeps ahead of service manpower needs, moving weekly to meet demands. He defends the government during a crisis era, noting resolve to finish the war and not compromise with Hitler despite criticism.
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London
Mr. Bavin
France
Hitler
Air War News: Convoy Attacked as RAF Fights Off Luftwaffe
An Air Ministry communique reports heavy aerial battles over British shipping and coastlines. British fighters claim 14 enemy planes shot down, 28 damaged severely, with two RAF losses. German claims confess 4 of their planes did not return, while Dover convoy battles and civilian casualties are detailed across southern England and coastal towns.
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Mirates
Dover
Straits of Dover
Royal Air Force
Firat
Ceme
Asre
Feee
Theaoasitack
Pious
London
Ccs
Minet Aviine
Comny
England
Cates
R.A.F
Channel
Momet
De Valera Refuses Aid in Defence
Irish leader Eamon de Valera rejects external assistance as Eire declares it will defend itself in the event of an attack. The stance signals a stance of full sovereignty amid rising tensions with neighbouring powers.
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de Valera
Eire
Destruction of Rotterdam Girls Found in Cellar
Three weeks after the German bombardment of Rotterdam on May 1 4, rescuers discovered girls alive in a chocolate factory cellar. The city lay in ruins with only three buildings standing, and corpses recovered at about 200 daily as Germans claimed 300 dead in Rotterdam.
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London
Rotterdam
British Plan to Bar War Materials for Axis and Japan
A British proposal to halt war materials to Axis powers and Japan faces Pan American discussions at Havana on July 20. The plan contemplates a hemispheric blockade with all nations of the hemisphere, risking a broader war extension, and implies postwar provisions to sustain ongoing aid.
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Japan
Western Hemisphere
Havanna
Roosevelt declares policy of nonparticipation and stronger defences
The president outlines immediate aims to build the navy and land forces totaling up to 2,000,000 with reserves of tanks guns artillery and ammunition. He vows to defend the Western Hemisphere and reject aggression while pledging heightened armaments and production capacity. The Senate bill moves to the House for action.
Petain Granted Full Powers by French Assembly
The National Assembly approved by 569 to 80 a bill granting Marshal Petain authority to draft a new constitution. Laval read a message asking for excusal from proceedings and noting a referendum may be held. Daladier and Herriot clashed as the debate stressed national revolution and a shift to a corporative, ordered economy.
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National Assembly
Marshal Petain
British Associated Press
M. Laval
Laval
France
M. Daladier
M. Herriot
Nesses
Seaceless
Marshal Potain
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