German Pressure on Yugoslavia Reported by Foreign Sources
Belgrade reports Prince Paul convening an urgent Crown Council meeting. A plane was to sign a non aggression pact with Germany but the trip was postponed. Three reasons given include American Britain and Russian diplomatic moves and anti surrender protests. Yugoslav anti aircraft batteries shot down a German bomber near Negotin.
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Yugoslavia and German Tensions Rise as Pact Fears Grow
Belgrade reports show growing tension between Yugoslavia and Germany amid talks of a friendship pact that could steer Belgrade’s army and policy. Serbian military leaders resist German demands while anti German incidents appear near the Slovenian frontier. Bulgarian and German calls for mobilization intensify Yugoslav concerns as diplomacy hardens.
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Turkey’s War Stance Shapes Balkans Power Balance
A leading politician says Turkey’s position hinges on the war’s course, while observers note German expansion in the Balkans and possible attacks on Greece or Turkey. Germany has moved troops to Halkang to threaten Turkey and Serbia, even as Istanbul plans demolitions and evacuations and Turkey bolsters defenses and food reserves. President Inonu and General Chalomak met, Ankara remaining calm, denying a German war of nerves.
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Convoy Leaves Gibraltar Amid War Signal
London reports two large convoys departed Gibraltar with amporta and 19 merchant ships escorted by a cruiser and destroyers. Two planes flew from the convoy as Berlin notes feverish harbor activity and signals possible decisive events ahead.
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Menzies Addresses Commons On Australia War Effort
In London a private Commons gathering saw over 200 MPs from all parties give Mr. Menzies a remarkable ovation for Australia’s war effort. Cabinet members stood, with notable attendees including R. B. Hudson Jr. Oliver Lyttleton David Grenfell and Robert Crookshank, as the address drew unprecedented enthusiasm in the committee room.
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RAF raids strike at enemy aerodrome yard
RAF patrols over enemy country last night scored another success. A pilot circled an aerodrome for 25 minutes and then bombed a plane on the edge of the drome. The aircraft burst into flames and caused minor damage.
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British submarine sinks Italian transport in Mediterranean
The Admiralty reports Admiral Cunningham confirming a British submarine torpedoed and sunk a heavily laden Italian transport in the Mediterranean.
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British Advance in Abyssinia Advances Unchecked
British forces push into Abyssinia from Italian Somali land with hundreds captured including a brigade commander and resident commissioner. Afodu escarpment taken, pursuit to Debra Markos ongoing as RAF bombs workshops and bridges and supports troops near Keren and Asmara.
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Indochina Armistice Signed Amid East Asia Tensions
Tokyo reports a formal armistice ending the French Indo China and Thailand dispute. France vows strict terms while Japan faces third power machinations. In Chungking, Japan is shown with 52 divisions and plans for a push toward Singapore. Dr John Earl Baker named director of the Kumning Burma Transportation Bureau to run Burma Road smoothly.
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Greeks claim victory as Italy suffers losses in Albania
The Greek press reports Italian Education Minister Signor Bottai killed in central Albania while retreating. Rome cites Greek propaganda gains. RAF bombers support Greek forces attacking camps and transport on the Glava Buzi Road with heavy anti air fire. Greeks claim 450 prisoners, including three officers, and more than 3000 prisoners overall as Italian efforts stall and Demoralized troops fall back.
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Matsuoka Denies Secret Mission To Axis Leaders
Tokyo reports the Japanese Foreign Minister denies a secret mission to Berlin and Rome. He left Tokyo at 10 35 pm and said he has a heavy mission. He claims he has not met Hitler or Goering and plans to discuss Axis cooperation and his Hakko Ichin world peace theory.
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Bulgaria Placed Under Trading With the Enemy Act
A ministerial declaration in a special gazette brings Bulgaria under the act. All Continental countries except Sweden Yugoslavia Greece Switzerland Spain and Portugal are banned from trade. Prewar trade with Bulgaria was negligible and has remained zero since the conflict began.
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Bombers raid Cologne as Dutch airfield spotted
Reports say clear skies allowed a bombardment of Cologne lasting about an hour with bombs causing fires. RAF pilots observed rail networks near the Rhine and an end to a Junkers 110 as a bomber trio engaged the enemy at close range and a parachuted crash over Holland.
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Night of raids across Britain yields limited damage
Britain reports a quiet London night with a fierce Thames Estuary barrage. Luftwaffe targeted Midlands towns and Liverpool vicinity with minor activity off northeast Scotland. Northwest town endured its heaviest raid in months. fires controlled, few casualties. Buckingham Palace gate lodge damaged. one policeman killed and two others, several pillars shattered.
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Spain Refuses Air Facilities To Germany
The Daily Telegraph reports that General Franco rejected Germany's demand for air facilities. The diplomatic wireless notes Spain refused use of airfields for German military planes bound for Africa.
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Roosevelt Signs Lend and Lease Bill to Aid Britain
President Roosevelt signed the Lend and Lease Act after House passage, approving an initial list of army and navy weapons for Britain and Greece. The plan includes destroyers light tanks and bombers, with a 7.0 billion dollar funding request and regular briefings to Congress.
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Malaya defences show civilian administration strain
The Times Singapore correspondent notes the defence end of the combined extremes exposed vast civilian administrative disruption in Malaya. Civilian controls were tested by mock battles and bombing drill scenarios while troops faced fewer inconveniences except in upcountry exercises.
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Australia Included in Japan’s Co-prosperity Sphere
Admiral Gumper Seline writes a widely read Japanese naval article asserting India, Australia, the Philippines belong to Japan’s co prosperity sphere amid a push for regional influence and medical education mentions.
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