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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
1
The piece notes Germany’s nerve war in the Balkans as Hitler nears a pivotal choice. Civilians face petrol restrictions, conflicting German reports emerge, and observers weigh whether Germany will launch a double cross that could impact war effort. Baltic tension rises with troop moves and Finland Finland-related coverage.
New York dispatch reports the Army Department begins a long-range program to create a super bomber with a 7000 mile range and 350 mph top speed. Construction has entered initial stage and the craft aims to render existing aircraft obsolete within two to three years.
At a press conference President Roosevelt refuses to specify charges against German consular officials ordered to depart the United States calling their activities subversive. He would not discuss other foreign consulates and hinted at possible future developments as authorities move to prevent funds leakage and monitor ports for enforcement.
The F A F claims 13 enemy fighters down and 10 more shot down in a major clash over the Channel and French coast. Allied squadrons, escorting bombers from Coastal and Bomber Commands, attacked shipping and invasion ports as German air activity continued near Calais and Boulogne. The Japanese ambassador to London, Mr Shigemitsu, leaves for Tokyo for consultation.
Imperial and Free French forces push toward Damascus after capturing hills overlooking the city. Vichy claim of Merjiyan recaptured is denied in Cairo while Ankara estimates German air reinforcements to the Vichy Syria wing. Australian and British air units strafe lines as Cairo reports RAAT and FLA.F. ground patrols and operations against British lines.
The Tokyo correspondent for Reuters reports that amid protests from the American ambassador over Sunday attacks on Chungking the Foreign Office investigates. Bombs fell near the United States Embassy and the American gunboat Tutuila as 27 planes bombed the Yangtze south bank damaging the embassy offices and the vessel.
The Times correspondent reports in London that German military circles rumor Marshal Liszt killed himself after Berlin rebuked his handling of Crete. Wounded Germans flood Athens hospitals while morale flags and desertions widen concerns. Prisoners from Crete are being sent to Germany as Hitler seeks to move troops nearer home.
Wang Ching-wei head of the Nenking regime arrives in Tokyo with senior aides for a brief visit. Attending officials include Finance Minister Ka wada War Minister General Tojo and Navy Minister Oikawa.
The State Department ordered its embassies to refuse views to refugees as it closes doors in Washington and across global posts. The policy directs officials to deny refugee admissions and restrict asylum prospects, signaling a stringent shift in U S refugee handling.
Cairo dispatch reports Italians in Egypt have formed a composite Free Italians group. The new body aims to unite Italians against Fascism and to spread anti fascist views among Italian prisoners of war.
Washington reports the Interior Secretary Ickes has asked the Export Control Administration to halt all oil exports from coal fields. The decision awaits President Roosevelt. Meanwhile Brazil imposes a defense material embargo, excluding England and the United States, affecting diamonds, mica, and manganese ore.
Italian claims British forces encircled near Sollum and Halfaya Pass as Axis and Allied units clash in a major western desert engagement. Reports say heavy tank battles, reinforcement moves from Tobruk, RAF acts, and supposed heavy losses on both sides amid chaotic fighting.
Negotiations between the Netherlands and Japan in Batavia end without satisfactory results. Governor-General van Mook says normal East Indies Japan relations remain, while Yoshizawa and Ishizawa depart for Tokyo on June 27.
The Australia House secretary Mr Duncan arrived from London for consultative purposes and plans to reach Australia around mid July for a two month stay before returning to London He spoke with Australian Minister Mr Cagey and State Department officials but gave no details.
A Tokyo spokesman said government instructions were sent to Mr Yoshizawa on Saturday and Tokyo officials sought clarification on several points. The government plans to issue a statement once Yoshizawa receives the reply, as officials await details from Hong Kong.
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