Roosevelt sanctions and naval aid speculated for Britain
The President said no combat zone around the British Isles exists beyond the zone he set under the Neutrality Act. Admiral Stark announced the naval contraction is ahead of schedule and hinted at transfers to Britain, while Trafalgar reports note US patrols extending 8000 miles and aiding Britain in the eastern Atlantic.
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Conference of Chambers of Commerce
Stark
United States
Britain
Blarkaid
Antartic
Imperial troops reach new base after Greece campaign
London reports 45,000 of 60,000 Imperial troops have reached their new base without mishap. The army suffered about 3,000 killed and wounded mainly at Mt Olympus Grevena and nearby areas with lighter losses on the Romans.
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London
Greece
Mt. Olympus
Grevena
Canada Indicts Major War Time Tax In Budget Speech
In Ottawa the Finance Minister announced a substantial war time tax rise with higher corporation and income taxes, a 4 percent national defence levy, expanded taxes on gifts luxuries motors wines and motion pictures, and limits on provincial tax powers and new industrial spending.
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Ottawa
Ilsley
House of Commons
United States
Canada
United States to Withdraw Troops from North China
Peiking correspondent reports U S forces to pull garrisons from North China with 70 troops from Peiking and 50 from Tlent slated to depart on May 15.
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Tokyo
Peiking
Damel News Agency
United States
China
Tlentain
Cross Channel Attack on Dover Injures Civilians and Soldier
Two civilians and a soldier were injured in heavy Dover shelling today. They were traveling in a lorry near the coast when a shell splinter smashed the windscreen and cut them with glass. one was taken to hospital.
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London
Dover
Glns
Tokyo Press Says U S Inches Toward War
The Kokumin declares the United States is just a step from entering the war as it extends patrols in the Atlantic and Western Hemisphere. Times Advertiser blames rising prices on anticipated American entry and Roosevelt's heavy decision, urging cautious moves amid grim wartime speech. Asah Bhimpun portrays a headlong drift into conflict with Roosevelt’s push for offensives against the Axis and U S sea patrols.
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Tokyo
Kokumin
United States
Atlantic
Times
Mr. Roosevelt
Axia
Britain
German Ships Break Blockade at Natal Port
German freighter runs blockade at Natal Brazil. ships involved include a vessel identified as Santob or similar. Action centers on Brazilian port activities and wartime shipping disruption.
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Santob
Brazil
Natal
Soviet Ban Halts Transport of War Materials
Moscow reports a decree banning transport through Russia of war materials including munitions aircraft accessories and machine tools for munitions as well as explosives and poisons. A Chinese official notes materials reaching China via the Soviet origin in Russia may be unaffected.
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Moscow
Russia
Chungking
China
Japan Opens New Air Port at Chofu Aerodrome
A ceremony marked completion of Chofu aerodrome described as the largest in the Orient. It took two long years to finish and cost 45 million yen.
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Tokyo
Chofu
Orient
Haneda
Mrs. Roosevelt Defends War Duty At L A Lecture
In Los Angeles at the Philharmonic Auditorium Mrs. Roosevelt urged Americans to answer any call from their country with willingness to fight if required. Secret Service protected her after a threatening anonymous letter warned of peace picketing. She said the President aims for peace but duty to defend the nation remains possible if necessary.
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Los Angeles
Philharmonic Auditorium
Mra
Roosevelt
Secret Service
Promine
Lindbergh Criticism Triggers Council Resentment
The council passed a resolution condemning Colonel Lindbergh for his statements opposing Britain's war effort. It notes the council's resentment toward his remarks and affirms support for Britain in the conflict.
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Colonel Lindbergh
Britain
Fortune poll finds US business leaders back Roosevelt policy
The Fortune poll shows American business executives largely endorse Roosevelt foreign policy and Willkie's support, oppose Lindbergh and Wheeler, and favor constraining German power. It reports 84 percent want Germany prevented at any cost, and 0 percent demand increased armament. Half favor defense spending over "business as usual."
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Tuseday
Magasine
Fortune
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Willkie
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Enter
Wrust
Colonal Lindbergh
Wheeler
Desert Warfare Reveals German Desert Struggles
An Allied briefing describes German and Italian forces spread along Libya from Tripoli to Sollum with desert hardships, water shortages, and a hot dusty wind affecting operations. A Canadian RAF captain recounts a daring dive destroying Junkers 52s, hitting lines of troops on the ground with no losses.
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Sollum
Lake Tsana
Bardia
Toorun
Battle of Greece Reaches Final Stages
German spokesmen say troops near the last harbours in southern and southwestern Greece approach evacuation points. British remnants flee by barges and fishing boats, abandoning war materials as they attempt to reach Crete.
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Greece
London
Crete
Bombing Raid in Channel Attacks Four Ships Near Dunkirk
British fighters repelled a low level German bombing against shipping north of Dunkirk as four medium sized vessels were hit and the Luftwaffe attempted to intercept RAF escorts. Intercepting combat over the Straits of Dover, German planes vanished into clouds after a protracted dogfight.
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London
Dunkirk
Messerschmitts
H.A.F
Straits of Dover
Germana
Plymouth
Britain
Air Raids on Chungking Resume Under War Tension
Reuters dispatch from Hong Kong reports China Chungking radio links with Shanghai cut by an air raid alert. A cryptic message broadcast stated air bombardment and then the line went dead for hours. Service resumed at 11 pm with no actual bombing confirmed, though nearby planes were seen.
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Hong Kong
Shanghai
Reuter
Chungking
Ttia
Puppet Ministry in Greece Forms in Athens
The Budapest event cites General Kallakoglou forming a Greek government in Athens and denouncing the Royal Family. He urges soldiers and civilians to stop opposing the Germans and says the monarchy will be sidelined to aid munitions flow. Turkish press reacts to Churchill broadcast with cautious optimism about Britain’s likely victory.
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London
Budapest
United Press
Kallakoglu
Athens
George
Canada’s War Effort Outlined by Canadian High Commission
In Melbourne the Canadian High Commissioner Dr Burchell described Canada’s contributions to the war, noting production of aircraft including Hurricane fighters, guns, tanks, munition and war supplies. He said about 70 mine sweepers were completed and 98 freighters contracted. Canada had 200,000 personnel on active service across army and air force with squadrons deployed to Britain.
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Melbourne
Canada
Burchell
Royal Empire Society
Army
Air Force
Britain
Britain Assures China Aid After Talks With U.S. Leaders
Tr Qua Taichly reports optimism about American China cooperation after conferences with Roosevelt and Hull. Dr Hu Shih says U S shipments to China are increasing. Quo calls Hull talks very satisfactory and predicts Britain can deter invasion as Europe’s fate hinges on the Battle of the Atlantic.
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Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
China
Hu Shih
United States
War Damage in Balkans Reported by Frankfurter Zeitung
The Frankfurter Zeitung reports Balkan war damage affecting Yugoslavia Greece Bulgaria and Hungary due to army calls and railway disruption. Danube Belgrade bridge and Nevast railway bridge were blown up leaving girders. Danube river traffic expected to face delay. Sabotage slowed Yugoslav production and prisoners may be forced to repair damage and work in industry and agriculture.
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Frankfurter Zeitung
Balkans
Yugo
Yugo- Slavia
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