14 Jul 1941
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1941
Page
1
London report says fighting in Syria has ceased temporarily as Allied and Vichy representatives negotiate terms for an armistice. A British communique notes discussions proceed but some elements remain unsettled while hostilities stay suspended. Officially the armistice is announced as signed today.
A wartime report details a signed Anglo Russian pact pledging mutual aid and a joint stance against Germany. It notes the agreement not to seek armistice or peace with Hitler, steps toward ratification, and Allied coordination through Kingston and the U S. Global observers and forces, including Free French and Australian units, prepare for the armistice handover as bombardments ease and surrender terms are discussed in Syria and Haifa.
British air crews intensified raids on German targets as bomber weight and reach increased. Reports describe heavy bombings on German bases, shipping lanes, and coastal defenses, with Allied air power expanding from the North Sea to Asia-Pacific theaters and Allied bombers joining operations in support of Britain.
In a dated opinion snapshot, Americans split on supporting Russia versus Germany in the war. A notable portion favored Germany, while many remained undecided, with reasons tied to perceived strategic outcomes and risk to the United States.
Reported by AAP that raids on London and nearby areas focused along the coast with aircraft activity at night. Some bombs dropped in the southwest region causing unspecified damage while communications were disrupted in limited areas.
New York dispatch notes U S authorities are moving to blacklist dealers deemed pro Axis amid wartime controls and trade restrictions, outlining blanket actions and potential penalties for violators. The brief cites regulatory moves and ongoing enforcement efforts in wartime commerce.
The Gibraltar correspondent for the American Associated Press says wartime aircraft bombed the Spanish town of Linares yesterday. The report notes damage and casualties while signaling continued aerial activity in the region.
Reports claim the Navy had no orders to shoot at German vessels and that officials disputed claims of aggressive actions. Admiral Stark faced questions while statements by Colonel Knox and Celene Knox were described as moot reassuring. Roosevelt addressed base rumors and emphasized Lend Lease nonmilitary undertakings, amid warnings near San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz area.
President Roosevelt convened congressional leaders to discuss a military proposal authorizing troops to be deployed overseas if needed. Reports say the plan could permit United States forces to be sent anywhere abroad to counter aggression, with warnings about isolationist pressures and Portugal's stance amid Atlantic tensions. Senator Wheeler, broadcasting from Butte, criticised those denying any US capacity to strike, calling it a dangerous line that echoes Hitler.
Japan has reportedly ordered the entire rubber production of Thailand for the next two years. The deal, placed in Bangkok, is valued at about £ A500 and involves key authorities confirming the exclusive supply to Tokyo.
Bombers struck Naples causing extensive damage to ships, railways, warehouses, and fuel depots. Official tallies reported about seven killed and ninety nine injured as the raid targeted the coastal city on Thursday, with thousands of tons of bombs dropped.
A Sunday dispatch from London via AAP describes an Egyptian attack on the Suez Canal area. The report mentions 11 injured and some property damage amid ongoing military activity in the region.
The broadcast claims German forces gained substantial progress against Soviet defenses in multiple sectors including Leningrad and near Minsk and Kiev, with air and ground actions described as destroying hundreds of enemy planes and disrupting rail and supply lines. The report emphasizes Russian advances are limited and counters Allied claims of German industrial capacity and wartime setbacks.
A Soviet Commons report cited warnings about German use of poisonous substances and new methods. The exchange noted uncertainty and a lack of response as officials discussed the matter during tense wartime communication.
A memo by Sir Frederick Stewart describes Allied and German actions across fronts with determined efforts. Events of the war week include intensified air and ground operations and cautious progress amid heavy resistance and strategic shifts.
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