21 Jun 1941
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1941
Page
1
Partial OCR from a local market page shows scattered names such as Red, Pike, Borrow, Gray, Carter, and others. The garbled lines hint at sales values per unit and individuals, with references to a fair, earth, and head tolls, but most details are unreadable.
Allied forces including Indian and Free French units press toward Damascus with heavy bomber support. Beiruts’ harbour shipping faced raids, while a Vichy claim notes suburbs of Damascus falling to the advance. Australian troops and Turkish concerns shape the tense Syria campaign as captives and prisoners rise amid ongoing combat.
Secretary Morgenthau announced talks have begun with Portugal Finland Spain Sweden and Switzerland to exempt those nations from the U S asset freeze. He said President Roosevelt promised exemption if adequate safeguards are met.
Two staff members from the British Institute in Rome spent a year away from Italy after a supposed two day homeward trip. Escaping the German advance they trudged across France using a rug and umbrella as shelter then hid under hay to avoid capture. They eventually reached Marveilles and waited ten months before proceeding to Portugal.
Reports claim rising tensions across Europe with potential clashes involving Germany Russia and Finland. Moscow radio notes barrage balloons while Germany moves divisions toward Finland and RumANia as Rome reports limited mobilisations and traffic restrictions.
Captain Ishii spokesman for the Foreigner Coalition rejects rumours and says Japan maintains its Asia order policy. He cites the tri partite pact and Emperor's rescript approving the treaty while noting Germany's cautious stance. He argues the United States will enter the war but stresses Japan will push forward with its national policy.
New Orleans reports that shipyard strikes in the idleing industry were barred for two years under a federal commission agreement. The action came after talks between the Federal Industrial Commission and labor representatives.
German and Italian demands force closure of 25 American consulates and Amex offices in German occupied areas by July 15. Washington says impact limited as trade stalls and few Americans remain. Italian consuls in U S A also affected.
London dispatch notes southeastern coastal towns facing new fortification activity as Seapicion raises concerns along the French shore and nearby areas.
The Geran gadlories announced that J. E. Cat tell, an Australian RAF member, was killed in a recent raid against Germany.
New York report from a Shanghai correspondent warns that Japan control in Manchuria and North China is driving both nations toward ruin. Farmers switch to opium poppy due to government price control and compulsory sales, while crop yields drop from reduced cotton and food production.
An unprecedented convocation at Harvard conferred a Doctor of Civil Law on President Roosevelt, with Oxford officials present via Lord Halifax. Roosevelt, unable to attend, delivered a written statement praising liberty and civil liberties, while Lord Halifax received an honorary Doctorate of Laws for his wartime leadership.
In the House of Commons Under Secretary Butler called Hess stay at Chequers a nonstory. He insisted Hess was an officer prisoner of war and treated accordingly. MPs pressed for peace proposals but Butler said no government statement would aid Britain’s war effort or public morale unless a useful disclosure could be made.
Berlin reports the total number of prisoners taken by Germany on Crete as 18 735. Of these 5600 were Greeks 5454 British 2888 Australians 1193 New Zealanders and about 3000 from other parts of the British Empire.
Veterans of the Abyssinian Patriot Koepa push operations in Gondar and Debra Fabian as tensions rise. Reports mention shifting dates and shipper movements with unclear details on cease or continuation of efforts.
A London report describes a valiant Dutch naval withdrawal as German forces overran the Low Countries. Dutch ships including cruisers destroyers and mine layers escaped to Britain amid widespread passive resistance and anti Nazi sentiments in occupied Europe.
The Cairo desk of The Times reports the Sollum fighting concluded in a draw after days of heavy combat. Night and dawn actions saw renewed pressure with a firefight at Fire Pass and a general withdrawal to prepared positions. RAF and PLAA aircraft conducted routine patrols while bombers targeted Deran and Gazala airstrips and Malta air approaches were repelled.
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