We Will Win Optimism From American Observers In London
American observers report British resolve remains firm despite heavy pounding. They contrast German weariness with English courage and emphasize total war as key to stopping Hitler, noting Britain's stoic patience and spiritual defense of liberty. Anne O Hara McCormick offers a warning on Nazi spiritual emptiness.
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London
Hitler
Fleet Street
Jamesea B. Reston
Hexton
Britain
Britikher
St. Paul's
England
Ultima Thule
Welfare fund rest room for soldiers in Canberra
Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association discussed urgent action to establish a central rest room hut in Canberra for Defence Forces members. The project would include reading and recreation facilities, with refreshments, funded by the association if needed, and supported by Lady Gowrie materials, local builders, and the Victoria League. The meeting also approved a £300 quarterly grant to the Lord Mayor's Fund and considered reviving the Canberra Band with an instrumental committee.
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Defence Forces
Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association
W. G. Piper
T. Leaper
Piper
Department of the Interior
Victoria League
Welfare Association
Association
Mtn
H. J. Gates
Avery. Naas
Home Defence Ex-Servicemen's Corps Enlistment Discussed
The North Canberra sub branch of the RELOGA met on Tuesday to plan an Ex-Service men’s Voluntary Corps for home defence. Mr A J Hanley led the meeting with RBA and R.S.L. guidance. About 70 ex servicemen attended and pledged to serve. Enlistment papers available at the Recruiting Office Civic Centre or via RBA sub-branches. Six volunteers enlisted yesterday at the Canberra ALF depot.
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North Canberra
Reloga
League
A. J. Hanley
R.8.8
L.A
A. EK. Jackson
Cengus
Civic Centre
RBA
Capital Territory
Tolontesia
Turkey Syria Pact Promises Mutual Defense of Middle East Status
The Turkish and Syrian governments sign a pact pledging not to recognize changes to the East Mediterranean status quo by third parties. The two states agree to cooperate on all matters affecting the region and to defend Syria as part of their accord.
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Turkey
Syria
East Mediterranean
Maat Mediterranean
Iragg
Car Production Deferred in Australia Amid New Director Appointment
Melbourne reports car production by Consolidated Industries is halted until year end due to the appointment of Mr. W. J. Smith as a director of gun ammunition production. The move postpones motor car manufacture plans previously set by the firm.
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Melbourne
W. J. Smith
Edinburgh
Pittman Indicates U S Will Not Intervene in European War
Washington reports Senator Pittman, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, warned against intervention. He stated the United States will never surrender and would fight if Britain were subjugated, but Congress is not expected to authorize entering a European conflict.
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Washington
Pittman
Senate Foreign Ielations Committee
How Hitler Can Be Stopped and War Lessons
A column argues that stopping Hitler requires total national effort and unconstrained war lessons. It emphasizes sea and air power, British blockades, and oil shortages affecting Italy and Germany, citing Edwin L. James in the New York Times and noting wartime strategic aims on supply lines and alliances.
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Hitler
Hangon W. Baldwin
New York Times
Mediterranean
Atlantic
Russia
Thaly
Dardanelles
Gibraltar
Suez Canal
Mussolini
Italy
Edwin L. James
Rights of enemy aliens in Australian courts queried
In Sydney a judge in the Divorce Court and the Licensing Court debated whether enemy aliens qualify for civil court protection and loyalty scrutiny. Giovanni Tesoriera, Italian born and living in Australia since infancy, appears in an undefended matter as a non naturalised man claiming friendly alien status.
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Sydney
Waa
Halse Rogers
Giovanni Tesoriera
Tesoriera
Italy
Australia
Laidlaw
Metropolitan
Laidiew
New Zealand Budget Aims 60 Percent Income Tax Rise
Wellington reports the budget to Parliament tonight may raise income tax by about 60 percent and apply steeper graduation. The plan targets wealth and profits with potential excess profits and luxury levies as part of Labour’s war effort.
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Wellington
N.Z
New Zealand
Canberra Scout Notes Social Evening Funds Troop Itinda
The 2m Canberra Troop held a successful dance at the Forrest Bowling Clubroom last Friday to raise funds for Troop Itinda. A forthcoming Father and Son night is planned in the coming weeks.
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Canberra
Forrest Bowling
Itinda
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