Yugoslavia Rejects Cabinet Traitors and Names Prince Paul III
A dramatic early morning coup in Yugoslavia led by Prime Minister Churchill established Prince Paul III as heir, with King Peter II declaring a rally around the throne. Cabinet members were reshuffled. the former Navy and War Ministers were arrested and Dusan Simoviten tasked with forming a new government.
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Ninel
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Yugoslavia
Britain vows aid as arrests spark Yugoslav unrest
Churchill and Britain faced an alarming flare of protests in Belgrade as crowds rioted against perceived Axis influence. Reports say police and soldiers battled demonstrators. casualties were feared as radio propaganda and fears of German intervention heightened tensions across Yugoslavia.
Submarine Sturgeon Sinks Enemy Tanker Off Norwegian Coast
London dispatch reports the submarine Sturgeon torpedoed an 8000 ton enemy tanker off the Norwegian coast. after a torpedo salvo and rain, only the tanker’s stern remained visible about 20 minutes after the explosion.
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London
Admiralty
Matsukoa's pledge as crowd cheers in Berlin visit
London reports that Matsukoka pledges to align with Germany and refrain from seeking conflict with the United States. He cites past Geneva views and notes his intent to act in Asia while awaiting American reaction in the backdrop of a Tri partite Pact. Crowds cheered as he toured Berlin landmarks.
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Geneva
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Germany
Britain Will Fight 20 Years If Necessary
In New York the statement declares that Britain will not back down and will endure a long war if required, stressing resolve and readiness to continue fighting if circumstances demand it.
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New York
Massive Chinese Forces Rout By Japanese Offensive
The Domel Newsagency claimed 100000 Chinese troops were routed in a Japanese general offensive launched from south east China on March 15. Japanese officers reported 7600 Chinese killed. The Damel Newsagency cited large supplies seized as they occupied Chaoyang, a key sugar and rice district center in Kwantung province.
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Admiralty reports repelled convoy attack in North Sea
British light forces in the North Sea say they repelled night raids by German E boats on convoys with several boats hit. no damage or casualties to British ships or merchantmen. Lord Halifax held a press conference stressing closer Britain United States cooperation after the war and the need to secure raw materials and open trade to ease global anxiety.
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Germany
SaDeey
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Mixed public reception for Marshal Petain in Grenoble
The Daily Telegraph reports a mixed response as Marshal Petain addressed workers at Grenoble’s industrial centre. The crowd’s ironic cheers interrupted his farewell line, signaling rising disapproval of the Vichy regime and Petain.
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Daily Telegraph
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Grenoble
France
Axis Fomenting Disturbances in Syria
A Daily Telegraph correspondent reports violent demonstrations across Syria and Lebanon blamed on Axis agents stirring national resentments. Martial law is said to be decreed in several Syrian cities as unrest escalates amid French mandatory tensions and attempts to influence Iraq, Syria, and Palestine authority.
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New Torpedo Explosive Could Boost Submarine War Efforts
A Congressional source says the Army is testing a new high explosive described as percent more powerful than TNT. If successful, it would aid anti-submarine depth bombs and could be quickly useful to Britain, with scientists behind the development and a cost about one third that of TNT.
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T.N.T
Australia outlines 13 million pound child endowment plan
The Commonwealth announces a 13 million pound yearly child endowment scheme covering 1,000,000 children in 500,000 families. Payroll tax to fund the scheme and 24 percent payroll tax exemptions are proposed. Benefits extend to children in private institutions and under certain eligibility rules for naturalized or white Australians. Endowment continues to age 16 and aims to start by July 1 with administrative preparations underway.
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Labour and National Service
Holt
Australia
War and Social Justice Plan in Wartime Tax Shift
Mr Holt outlined a bill to abolish income tax deductions for a second child, estimating £2,000,000 in extra revenue. The cost would be covered by general revenue as war priorities require reallocating income to essential needs, including child endowment to protect food and clothing for war children. He noted exemptions and concerns over unemployment, wage adequacy, and fairness for low income groups and small earners.
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Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Australis
Joan
Batt
Payroll Tax Proposal Aims Endowment Scheme Funding
Assistant Treasurer Mr Anthony moves the second reading of a payroll tax bill to fund a large family endowment program. He argues wartime pressures and a falling birth rate threaten Australia's future, noting over 100 000 fewer children under 16 than seven years ago. The plan would tax wages over a threshold from June 20 with monthly employer returns and payroll registration to the Taxation Commissioner.
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Commonwealth
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