Country Party calls for unity in Sydney meeting
The Country Party caucus in Parliament endorses forming a government representative of a House majority. Talks hint at coalition considerations with Menzies, Cameron to confer Thursday, but observers doubt a coalition while Menzies remains PM.
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Cameron urges coalition to save Australia from Labour victory
Sydney Monday reports the Leader of the Australian Country Party, Mr. Cameron, calling for a coalition ministry within the United Australia Party to govern in wartime and avert a Labour government. He argues decisive action and continuity of strong defence, insisting no middle ground between duty and resignation.
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Fate of Imperial Airways Flying Boat Located
The wreckage of the Imperial Airways Flying boat Hannibal was found by air two miles east of Raselkuh on Iran's south coast. A faint hope remains that occupants survived or reached safety.
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Was It U-Boat Confirmed by Submarine Report
In San Juan Puerto Rico Sunday the Coast Guard cutter Unalge crew said a British steamer Southgate reported a submarine attack. The Unalge received three messages from the Southgate on Monday noting torpedoing attack and undamaged status.
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Italian coal ships released by British permit amid talks
Rome radio reports Britain may authorize twenty ships carrying German coal to sail to Italy for two months. The Italian delegation says the concession stems from severe winter shipping delays and aims to ease blockade effects on Italian seaborne trade. Italy protests Allied seizures of copper, rubber, and cotton, seeking broader relief.
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Belgian air clash and Italian protest over Britain action
Reports from Brussels and Eupen describe unidentified German planes over Belgium and a Belgian fighter shoot down. Belgian Foreign Minister Spaak vows to defend territorial integrity while Italy denounces British seizure of German coal exports as a breach of international law and seeks to explain its stance.
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Western Front Sees Renewed Activity Along Rhine to Moselle
Report from PAIS on Monday notes renewed combat along the entire front between the Rhine and Moselle. Units conducted patrols and reconnaissances as two outposts east of the Moselle repulsed a local attack. Aerial combat occurred Sunday with two enemy fighters shot down. Allied crews returned safely.
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Italian colliers recalled during war coal dispatch
Report from Amsterdam says four Italian colliers en route from Rotterdam to Italy were recalled before the Hook. Twelve more colliers are loading at Rotterdam as part of 160000 tons of German coal bound for Italy. Italians claim shipments would have gone ahead if German coins had not frozen up.
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Finns Hold Out as Russians Press at Wiipuri Front
Finnish rearguard fights inside Wiipuri with main forces retreating in good order. Russians have not yet contacted the new defence line three miles behind Wiipuri amid heavy week end combat. Finnish losses include pistol champion Varpa Vanri killed after a bravery medal. Russians lose a Mid Tank Brigade near Lake Ladoga, with 3,000 killed in the clash. Air raids and anti aircraft actions continue on both sides. Finland reports 17,000 men mobilized to delay Russians while new defences are built.
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Defence of Panama Canal Promise Linked to Roosevelt
Official circles report President Roosevelt secured promises from two nations near the canal to allow U S planes to use their airfields for canal defense. The New York Times notes Colombia as one, with Costa Rica possibly the other. A San Jose correspondent mentions talks with Costa Rica on cooperation, including potential land sales and airfield sites.
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American envoy departs Paris after talks with German leaders
Sumner Welles leaves for Parky via Lausanne at 9 p.m. after lengthy discussions with German officials. Reports say Goering claimed a button could unleash a massive air armada against Britain, while autarky plans and Berlin views on peace moves drew Observer speculation.
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Hitler's War Aims Outlined by Telegraaf Berlin Correspondent
Berlin Telegraaf reports a five point German war aims program presented to Mr. Welles. It demands permanent occupation of Bohemia Moravia and Poland and retention of Austria, ending Britain influence in Scandinavia, erasing Britain's Malta Gibraltar and Singapore presence, a German Monroe doctrine in Central Europe, and return of Germany's colonies. A Times Rotterdam note says Magis leverage Berlin spotlight to project uncompromising resolve to retain conquests.
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Will Overseas Deployment Of Division Be Decided
Melbourne dispatch reports the Prime Minister will announce war policy and the division’s fate as sent overseas or kept home. Ministers see sending an extra division as likely, while manpower and Empire industrial plans cloud the decision. General training for militia may be rationalized by June 30.
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Air Activity Over Western Front Turbulent Weekend
Report describes intensified air operations over the Western Front with Royal Air Force fighters clashing with Messerschmitt and Heinkel bombers. A Dornier Do 17 was shot up and crashed in French lines. two crew killed, two wounded. Frances Hurricanes engaged Dornier and Heinkel aircraft, with several planes damaged or destroyed and mixed outcomes for both sides.
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