Conferences in Berlin at Week End
Reports from Bucharest Ankara and London describe Balkan conference plans in Berlin with M Gigurtu and M Manoilescu to meet German leaders about a new European order. Authorities note oil and strategic aims, while Romania boosts Astra Romana oversight as tensions rise around oil outputs.
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Firet Lord quotes sinking of Meknes by German torpedo boat
The Firet Lord announced that the 18,000 ton Meknes was torpedoed by a German speed boat off Portland. About 1,200 aboard, with roughly 300 feared dead, were given five minutes to abandon ship as survivors are rescued and the German admit responsibility.
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Air Raid in Rome Kills Two, Wounds Two
An official news agency report says two people were killed and two others wounded during an air raid over Rome last evening. The attack disrupted the city as rescue and emergency services responded to the scene.
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Rre
Budget mood lifts London stock market amid war strain
London shares rallied after the British Budget with gains across equity groups as buyers returned, while The Times warned that wartime finance remains unsettled and tax measures burden incomes. Empire Producers’ Fr. K Winter criticized interim steps and urged deeper fiscal reform to sustain production and empire industries.
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Ambassador Oliphant’s Release Negotiations Reported
In the House of Commons the Foreign Under-Secretary said negotiations were under way for the release of Sir Lancelot Oliphant, the British ambassador to Belgium, but could not indicate the duration of the talks.
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Belgium
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Goering Aids British Red Cross Sale at Christies
Marshal Goering unwittingly assists the British Red Cross by selling two heavily edited volumes at Christie’s for 350 guineas. The event is reported from London on Thursday with details of the auction and the Nazi leader’s involvement in wartime proceeds.
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Marshal Goering
British Red Cross
Christies
Inauguration of Japan Australia radio phone tests lie ahead
Tests continue toward launching a radio phone service linking Japan and Australia and the air mail between the two nations is planned to be restored.
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Japan
Australia
German Torpedo Boats Routed In Channel
An Aderaliy communique reports a German auxiliary vessel was located in the eastern North Sea and torpedoed by Swordnak airmen. A Konigin Luise type ship was hit while German torpedo boats were repelled after attempting high speed escapes. A Royal Air Force launch searched for a Dornier crew, was engaged by a raider but returned to base. A German bomber attacked a small freighter in the Channel, several homes damaged with no serious casualties.
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Government Don Inquiry Highlights Commons Debate
Fragmentary notes show a Commons question about the composition and present state of government ministers. Ministers Butler and others were thought to be in the unoccupied area, with exceptions noted for the Colonial Office.
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French Ministers Deprived of Citizenship by Berlin Report
German wireless reports the French government has deprived four ministers, fourteen deputies, and one senator of citizenship and property for leaving France after May 10 without authority. Paris aims to strike at Daladier and his key aides without delay. In Vichy the broadcast declares the true hour has arrived and those responsible for dragging the country into war will be punished.
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War at Sea Reports Survivors Reach port
War at sea reports thirty one survivors from the Portuguese steamer Alfa arriving after its sinking while bound for England with bananas. In Vigo a fishing boat lands nine survivors from the British steamer Elia roy of 1 000 tons not listed at Lloyds. The Miliarey was to off Cape Finisterre on July 8 with the captain and crew missing.
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RAF raids over Germany hit 1,000 targets in three months
The Royal Air Force conducted extensive operations over German occupied territory for three months, carrying out large scale bombing raids day and night. In a single month there were 117 direct hits on air bases, military objectives, and industrial centres across Belgium, France, Holland, and Norway.
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Raids on England Report 12 German Raiders Down
Air Ministry says Spitfires and anti-aircraft guns destroyed 12 German raiders yesterday. Ten were shot down by Spitfires, with several bombers fighters and mine-layers involved. Two British fighters missing, one pilot safe. Night operations hit Gotha Kassel Wenzendorf oil depots and Hamburg Gelsenkirchen. Wilhelmshaven dock yards targeted in a broad bomber command raid. Weather and heavy clouds hampered efforts. Germans suffered numerous losses while Britain pressed air defense.
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Beaverbrook hails US plan to ship 3000 planes a month to Britain
Lord Beaverbrook reports from Broadcasting House that the US treasury informs Canada a new production program will deliver 3000 aircraft monthly to Britain, in addition to existing American aid. He praises workers who offer their wages and lauds Churchill’s leadership while noting Britain assembles frames with American engines and stresses wartime industry zeal.
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United States
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America
Huge Defence Programme Estimated At 6 Billion
Army representatives told the Senate Military Affairs Committee that the total defence programme including a forthcoming draft would cost about 6 billion dollars next year, with capacity to equip a million men each quarter and a target of 18 000 planes annually. Navy plans include seven new auxiliary vessels and 27 more, to support mobile defence and “fire brigade” battalions.
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Pope Abandons Hope of Peace
Vatican circles report the pope has given up hope for a peace settlement between the Axis and England after Hitler’s speech. A coming homily will urge worldwide prayer for peace as the war’s sole solution, with the pontiff now said to be isolated and praying alone at St. Peter’s.
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Puppet Ministers Resign in Czech-Slovak Vision
In London a Foreign Office official said the Czech Slovak vision government is to be formed. Mr Butler stated the government led by Dr Benes included ministers who previously held office under Czecho Slovakia but later faced risks as patriots.
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