German Infiltration of Syria Stirs British Alarm
Reports say 150 German planes and motorized units moved toward Syria across Turkey with civilian personnel and Balkan passports. Vichy sources claim co operation in a potential attack on British troops, while Britain heights cautions strategic risk and notes RAF activity near Crete and Tobruk as tensions mount.
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Australians Land at Cyprus
Australian troops arrive in Cyprus and are greeted warmly by Cypriots, according to the Nicosia correspondent of the British United Press.
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London
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Preas
Export prices buoyant on improved metal and fruit prices
Export prices rise in March and April due to higher metal and fruit values though they remain below April last year when the market peaked. The index shows improvement but lacks the peak of the prior year.
American aircraft output poised to surge under war orders
Hartford report quotes Mr Rentschler of Pratt and Whitney predicting American engine output will reach 10 million hp a month by May, doubling Germany's 4 million hp. Curtiss Wright and others will lift totals to 10 million hp. War Department contracts totaling 322 million dollars go to Consolidated Aircraft and Boeing for four engine bombers.
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U.S Ambassador Winant Delivers Detailed Report to President
The American ambassador to London Winant met with President Roosevelt and then with Secretary of State Hull. Roosevelt declined to reveal report contents while noting its complexity may require several conferences. Winant indicated no peace talks in England and planned a weekend statement before returning to London.
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Greek Withdrawal Honors Awarded to Allied Navy Figures
The Admiralty announces a short list of honors for wartime service in the Greek withdrawal. Vice-Admiral Pridham-Wippell receives Knight Commander of the Bath for Cape Matapan and other officers gain Companion of the Bath and Distinguished Service Order for actions during the difficult withdrawal.
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Germany Drugs Parachutists to Dull Nerves
Washington reports a long conference at the State Department as Dr. Von Kleffens Netherlands Foreign Minister met with U S officials regarding wartime measures. The discussions touched on German actions and NATO allied responses amid ongoing tensions in Europe.
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Washington
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Netherlands
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War Materials From America Reach Germany
Secretary Hull said the State Department is giving scrutiny to shipments of strategic war materials from South America to Germany via the Far East. The House Rules Committee sought official comment on claims that United States materials are licensed to Agfa Powers and Russia, with alleged large March shipments to Japan. Hull added the department watches Japan Netherlands East Indies talks but sees no reason for alarm.
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Axis Peace Talk Seen Amid War Struggles
An Italian frontier despatch notes Mussolini and Hitler discussing a continental peace while Britain may leave Europe. La Tribune says Europe could move from war to peace as the Axis nears victory, aiming for a new European order. Lord Halifax at Columbia University urges united effort to defeat Hitler and secure a shared future.
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Tokyo expects early cooperation in East Indies talks
New York dispatch states Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Ohashi met British Ambassador Craigie and Australian Minister Latham and indicated East Indies talks may reach a showdown within a week regarding Batavia economic negotiations.
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Italian Raid on Tobruk
An Italian communique says bombing raids resumed on Tobruk with a direct hit on batteries. A ship at anchor was set on fire and another to the east of Tobruk was damaged. Italian garrisons are said to resist tenaciously in East Africa.
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Suggested Basis of New Order in Europe
Dr Martin Fuchs, ex Chilean and former Australian press chief, says Hitler will proclaim an all Europe federation under German control next Monday. The move, relayed via Lisbon to Archduke Otto, aims to sway American opinion toward aiding Britain through a psychological warfare tactic.
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German claim on British sea losses and new European order
Berlin radio reports a plan for a permanent European federation with Berlin as policy center and a single European currency. It says Mussolini and Stalin would consent and that Britain would recognize the new order as the war continues with Italian key actions.
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RAF Bombers Step Up Night Attacks on Berlin and Occupied France
RAF and Coastal Command patrols pressed home raids amid bad weather. Incendiary and high explosive bombs hit central Berlin and industrial districts while crews faced ice, rain, and St Elmo’s fire. In France, fighters strafed targets and Coastal Command attacked Le Havre area and Octeville airfields.
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France ready to defend empire amid British threat
Vichy officials edge toward a defense of Syria and Tunisia with Weygand directing a broad empire defense program. Petain and his ministers met twice, with no communique issued, while Darlan stayed away on holiday.
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Vichy
Marshal Petain
United Press
Syria
Tunisia
Weygand
Dutch Oil Pact With Japan Shifts East Supplies
New York reports that Standard Oil executives explained a deal arranging an East Asia affiliate to supply Japan with aviation petrol and other fuels. The arrangement involves Dutch and British interests and is described as a long term shift in Middle East and Far East energy flows.
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Ww. BO. Parish
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Farish
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Lakes fighting Nairob s in district battle report
A World War II communique details a Lakes district campaign with a sharp night clash as enemy forces mount counter-attacks aided by tanks. Prisoners include Italians and 12 010 African troops, alongside 14 tanks seven armoured cars 85 guns and large quantities of equipment and stores.
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