Rebels Cut Off Oil Pipeline In Iraq Crisis
A Baghdad dispatch reports Regent Rashid Ali suspends work on the British Petroleum concession and halts oil flow to Haifa. Iraqi claims say Arab tribes seized British pipeline controllers. Baghdad reports encirclement of Habbaniyah aerodrome amid artillery fires.
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Zurich
Turkish Foreign Minister Discusses Western Stance
Report indicates Barajoglu conveys latest developments and Britain’s position. Turkish leadership shows full understanding and sympathy with Britain while deploring Axis inspired actions attributed to Rashi Ali.
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Hughe Knatchbull
Hugessen
Barajoglu
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Rumors of Allied Support Stir Northern Iraq and Jerusalem Turmoil
A Turkish focused note reports that British circles claim tribes in northern Iraq rally to Britain. Messages say German troop carriers landed in Iraq and riots erupted in Jerusalem, signaling potential wider encirclement.
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Turkey
Tatanbul
Iraq
Britain
Jerusalem
Regret in Turkish Circles Over British Actions
Unofficial Turkish commentary criticizes Britain for delays and missteps amid rising German influence in the Arab states. Reports from Ankara note a blackout and curfew in Baghdad as Rashid Ali proclaims amnesty for rebels in Iraq.
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Baghdad
Rashid Ali
Iraq
Air Raid Attacks Target Moascar and Rail Lines
RAF bombers raid Moascar Hesid Aerodrome causing heavy damage to airbases and aircraft. Air combats disable several hostile aircraft. Rail line attacked and an armoured train turned back. One RAF plane made forced landing but was recovered by rescue aircraft.
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R.A.F
Moascar Reshid
Ne Neck Hasan
R.A.F. Aero- Mane
Public safety items debate cited by Holloway in war loan talk
Mr Holloway claims public safety items are essential as he defends a 35,000,000 war loan. He says soldiers risk their lives while civilians bear responsibility and urges support for safety measures amid the national crisis.
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U.ap
Mr. Holloway
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Tobruk Defences Hold Against German Italian Assaults
Cairo reports a halt in Tobruk fighting amid dust storms as German Italian forces remain on the western outer defences. British troops, including Australians, defend strongly with increased air and coastal supply risks for the Axis while evacuations demand parity in air power.
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Greece
Ex Regent Calls To Iraquil To Depose Usurper
London reports Emir Abdul Iban, the deposed Regent of Iraq, issues a proclamation from Palsatina to Iraquila. He accuses Mashid Ali and foreign-backed factions of ousting him and urges loyal Iraqis to oust the traitors and restore lawful government and peace.
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London
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Palsatina
Iraquila
Mashid Ali
Roosevelt dedicates Woodrow Wilson birthplace as national shrine
President Roosevelt dedicates the Woodrow Wilson birthplace in Staunton Virginia as a national shrine. In the ceremony Lord and Lady Halifax and Secretary of State Cordell Hull attend. Roosevelt lauds Wilsons ideals faith and democracy and says Wilson taught democracy survives through belief and judgment.
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Totalitari an iom Opposed by Labour Broadcast Plans
In Sydney on Monday the Australian Council of Trades Unions president Mr Monk will broadcast at 4 45 pm from national stations. His speech argues why unions oppose totalitarianism and supports democratic rights and workers protections.
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Sydney
Australian Council of Trades Unions
Monk
Totalitar
Indo China Pact Nears Final Signing
Hong Kong reports that Franco Japanese talks on Indo China have concluded and an economic agreement will be signed tomorrow afternoon. The announcement underscores a broader alliance shaping regional trade and policy.
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Hong Kong
Yugo Slavic Patriarch Gavrilo Arrest Reported in Monastery
A Yugoslav diplomatic envoy in London says Gestapo entered a monastery at Ostro Montenegro and arrested Patriarch Gavrilo accusing him of sheltering the national treasure. The envoy notes past Turkish rule never saw such searches and cites Gavrilo as a revolt advocate who declared leadership.
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London
Gavrilo
Ostrop
Montenegro
Yugo Slavia
Serbia
Germany
Hitler boasted of Axis successes and war aims
The Fuehrer declared Axis superiority and predicted more bombings on Britain. He criticized Churchill and cited Hungary Romania and Yugoslavia Greece as aiding his campaigns in 1941.
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Fuehrer
Gerdto
Britain
Germany
Churchill
RAF hits in Middle East as Cairo communique notes losses
A Cairo report details heavy RAF raids destroying two Junker troop carriers at Benina in Cyrenaica and damaging many others. Bombing and machine gun attacks hit Amba Alagi Falaga Pass and Morent Has hit airfields, with ground forces supported and substantial enemy losses reported.
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Middle East
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Cyrenaica
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Mediterranean
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RAF
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Falaga Pass
Ares
Morent
Hashit
Baghdad
Habbaniyah
Betania
Germany Feels Pinch of Blockade Speech in Birmingham
Parliamentary Private Secretary Mr Wilmot told a Birmingham audience the British blockade bites Germany as occupation of Europe cannot supply goods by sea The speaker argued that conquered states become assets or drains and Germany faces shortages while prioritising army over civilians and a repeat of 1918 may occur if the blockade persists
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America
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Wilmot
Birmingham
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