Germany presses for Yugoslav surrenders and Tri Partite Pact
War era dispatch reports claim Germany seeks control of Yugoslavia’s economy transport and communications and push for Tri Partite Pact. Rumors swirl over Yugoslavia’s signing stance with conflicting signals of mobilisation and Italian frontier movements. Bomb plot in Sofia Cairo confirms bags carried bombs and suggests Gestapo aim to strain British Turkish ties.
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Balkan
Yugo-Slavia
Mie Arete
Sofia
Trom
Istanbul
Mins Ellis
Bofia
Cairo
Japan Seeks Peaceful Aims Amid Pacific Tensions
In Sydney, Japanese Minister designate Tatsuo Kawai insists Japan aims for peaceful ties with Australia and Asia, rejects threat claims from Tokyo radio on Australian troops, and signals trade focus. He seeks credentials from the Governor General before official talks.
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Canberra
Tatsuo Kawei
Australia
Asia
Kawal
Commonwealth
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Maurya
Kawai
England
Britain
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Matsuoke
Lin
Mussolini in Albania as Greek counterattack escalates
London reports Mussolini has been in Albania in the last five days. Greek artillery and machine guns devastate Italian troops on a 12 mile front while Black Shirt recruits are decimated. About 3,500 prisoners taken and Italian losses estimated at 130,000.
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Yugo-Slavia
London
Athens
Mussolini
Albania
Il Duce
Hhe
Torpedo strikes German destroyer in bold action over Shagerak
Averett of the Omneist Gem torpedoed a German destroyer in the Shagerak harbor area during a night attack on an Air Ministry service. The rear gunner observed the torpedo hit the stern as the aircraft pulled away, describing a large white flash and a broadside retreat.
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London
Averett
Air Ministry
New Magna Charta for Freedom Gains Wide Backing
In a Speaker’s address President urges rapid approval of aid to democracies and a vast war production effort. Churchill lauds the Land and Lease policy as a milestone in freedom while Ottawa voices optimism on victory paths through the new policy.
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Ottawa
Mackengle King
House of Commons
Transfer of 100 Warships
United States plans to transfer 99 warships to Britain in 1941 including 17 over-age destroyers 18 mosquito torpedo boats 45 submarine chasers and patrol boats and nine over-age submarines The transfer will occur as ships are completed and petrol vessels will be sent on.
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Washington
United States
Britain
Australian report links Cross to High Commissioner post
In London official circles there is uncertainty about an Australian report that Ronald Cross the British Minister for Shipping will become High Commissioner to Australia. The speculation coincides with a government reshuffling and a social luncheon with Mr Menzies this week.
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Ronald Cross
Australia
Snangen
Includea
Ares
Ah Ae Me
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Mr. Menzies
Kiel Canal Docks Pounded In Night Bomber Attack
Bomber Command launched a coordinated strike on the Kiel Canal and docks in pre dawn hours. Bomb bursts damaged the shipbuilding yard and docks with large explosions and fires reported. Attacks also hit Bremerhaven warehouses as smoke rose above the city.
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London
Bomber Command
Kiel Canal
Bremerhaven
Berlin
Kiel
Matsuoka Visits Germany Amid Imperial Diplomacy Reports
Matsuoka sails from Tokyo to Germany for a high profile mission after a shrine visit at Ise. The tour includes Taikyu Korea by train with guarded stations and cautious press commentary on Axis diplomacy and potential repercussions as Berlin reports a conference with Admiral Raeder.
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Matsuoka
Bey
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Osaka
Taikyu
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Kokumin
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America
New York Times
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Io “Asahi Shimbun
Matenoke
Europe
Matsucki
Japan
London
Berlin
von Raeder
Italian Army Routed in Somaliland Retreat Amid New Advances
British and Allied reports describe a chaotic Italian withdrawal in Somaliland with captured guns and petrol, while Patriots and South Africans push toward Debra Markos and Jijiga. Deserters flow in as German aid to Italy is noted and Cairo signals say offensive routes bypass northern fronts.
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Mussoliei
Gion
Somaliland
Khartoum
United Press
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Opaden Plateau
Harams
Debra
Markos
Jijiga
the Times
Temche
Burge
Debra Markos
Pe Ie Ol
Informaton
Ins
North Africa
Divician
Iat Jijiga
Cairo
Nouti
Battle of air in progress over Berlin raid opens spring offensive
The RAF launches a strong air attack on Berlin marking the long awaited spring battle with new aircraft and veteran pilots. Berlin endures its first raid in 82 days as the German air force mounts a counter on England with Liverpool as a focal point.
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London
R.af
Berlin
England
Liverpool
Eden in Cairo consults Egyptians amid war stakes
In Cairo on Wednesday Mr Anthony Eden met with prominent Egyptians and conferred with Sirry Pasha to discuss Britain Egypt relations now and after the war amid uneasy British commercial circles over the Chamber of Deputies stance. German raids continue with Hamburg and London targets and mock air battles over the channel.
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Cairo
Anthony Eden
Sirry Pasha
Hitler boasts of victory in Berlin broadcast
A Berlin news agency reports Hitler declaring the hour of final victory has come. He reviews party events and closes with a pledge to retain the German Reich with social aims.
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Hitler
Berlin
Wellre
Child Endowment Committee Drafts New Recommendations
A joint meeting of government parties forms an eight member committee to draft new child endowment recommendations. Members include ree, Spooner, Ab Paterson, Sumtine Spicer and COs FRE. See.
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Messrs. Ree
Spooner
Ab Paterson
Sumtine Spicer
Cos
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