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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 19, 1941

Page

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Lod Daa Tering Incident Leaves One Dead

A brief local report notes a disturbance resulting in one fatality and ongoing police investigation. Authorities describe few available details and urge residents to avoid speculation while pursuing leads.

American Warships in Australia Arrive for Sydney Welcome

A U S squadron led by Rear Admiral John H Newton arrives in Sydney with two cruisers and four destroyers. The visit aims to showcase friendship and open relations, with public celebrations planned and crews to be paraded through Sydney streets. Ministers praise the gesture as a symbol of unity and shared aims in the war.

Faddem John H. Newton Chicago Fortiens Foula Cassin I Reid Kowal Parliament House Sydney Australia Behal Jral Newton Fadden Roosevelt

French Fleet From Laubanne Reports Armistice Strength

French fleet seen stronger than ever with Jean Bart at Eamsblance and Richelieu at Dakar. Dunkerque undergoes Palra while Toulon claims Provence is retacted. Courbet and Paris at British Ports. Oran and Alexandria hold Lorrainaia.

Laubanne Vichy Gazutte de Logienne France Jean Bart Eamsblance Richelieu Dakar Mite Dunkerque Cohatant Tria Provence Toulon Courbet Paris Oran Alexdia

Relaxed Tension in Far East Opens Dialogue for China Japan

The Times Singapore correspondent notes tensions in the Far East easing for now but not ending, allowing Japan to reassess its southward push. Malay reinforcements and East Asian anti Axis consolidation emerge while US observers arrive and China signals readiness to cooperate if war widens. France resists Japan in Indo China but lacks supplies and air power to block expansion.

London Singapore the Times Far East Japan Malaya East Asia Indo-China Britain America Indo- China Tokyo

Postwar Public Works Plan Proposed by National Resources Board

The National Resources Board urges a six year post-emergency public works programme with potential billions in expenditure to stabilise employment after defence industry activity wanes. It calls for a revolving fund managed by the President to fund surveys and engineering plans for selected projects and stresses long term planning for national welfare and economy.

Washington National Resources Board Congress Mr. Roosevelt Federal Planning Agency Roosevelt

Naval Aid Debated as Britain Looms in War Talks

New York observers see naval aid to Britain as nearly certain while Adolf Hitler may sever relations with the United States to preserve prestige. The piece notes President Roosevelt confronting dictators directly, signaling a pivotal stance.

New York Teesday Britain Wies Roosevelt Hitler United States Fuehrer

Italian Offensive Shattered amid Allied War News

The report details dawn Italian assaults on the northern sector with heavy central clashes, while Allied air forces downed 9 Italian planes and damaged 17 in the past week. Roosevelt signed a 1.533 billion defence bill and outlined plans for naval expansion and export restrictions.

London Forth Tepeline Albania Tokyo Jesat Rome Radio Times Gald Tatiana Roosevelt

Ireland Votes to Maintain Neutrality in War

London dispatch quotes Mr. de Valera pledging Ireland will not allow belligerents to use its territory as a base for attacks. He stresses neutrality reflects the Irish people's determined will and calls for noninvolvement in the war.

London Mr. de Valera America

German U-boat Threat to U.S. Coasts Reported

A foreign source claims Germany plans long range submarines off the U.S. coast near New York. The German Naval Attache Vice-Admiral Witthoest Barden questioned the report as incredible.

Washington United States Germany New York Witthoest Barden

Fate of Addis Ababa Sealed amid World War II advances

report from Nairobi and Cairo describes British and Indian troops advancing toward Addis Ababa after Berbera capture. RAF bombers aided by air cooperation raid Italian airfields and Castel Benito. Italian bomber Caproni 133 flown by a South African pilot observed with RAF markings. Melbourne reports five Australian sailors released from Italian camps in Nairobi. Red Cross notified.

London Berbera Imperial Addis Abeba Potas Rome Red Sea Manland Keren Cairo RAF R.A.F Ightera Castel Benito Nairobi Air Ministry Mogadishu Melbourne Tuesdey Red Cross Commiaslire Indias Oosan

Food situation in France and relief efforts amid occupation

A Times correspondent reports Admiral Darlan's claim of German generosity as a propaganda travesty, noting Germans control food in occupied France and take large shares of potatoes, crops, and fats. The piece cites food relief plans via the American Red Cross and wheat needs, with officials stressing controls to prevent maluse of aid. A Jersey City shipment to Marseille supports unoccupied France, while a Bremen fire incident is noted as part of wartime events.

London Admiral Darlan the Times Hitler Vichy France Germany Washington M. Caston Henry Haye Roosevelt Red Cross Sumner Welles United States Wallis

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