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23 May 1940
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Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
1
French Recapture Arras and British Blow at Cambrai
Paris reports Arras back in French hands and Abbeville forced from German troops. British forces claim a German flank at Cambrai was crushed while fighting continues near Amiens and on the Somme. Weather delays and air raids hinder counter effort as French defenses entrench along the Somme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Arras
Abbeville
Cambrai
Press Association
Amiens
Somme
Picardy
Britain Takes Bad News Calmly In Broadcast Era
The public bought the evening papers as Mr. Duft-Cooper stressed the gravity of the crisis. Reports claim German headlines say British troops flee Fingland and Channel Coast is headed, while Maginot line breakthrough is linked to the greatest encirclement battle in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Duft-Cooper
Channel
Fingland
Hamburger Fremilenblatt
Maginot Line
Advanen
Wall Street Slump Amid War News and Market Drops
New York traders reel as German successes in Northern France and Belgium spark heavy selling. The market shows a $10 billion loss since the invasion, with wheat futures down several cents. The Times weighs the grim outlook while Reynaud’s speech is labeled frank yet deplorable, urging resilience. Other editorials shout calls to action and national resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
M. Reynaud
Daily Mall
Newa Chronicle
Hour
Beens Daily Herald
Daily Telegraph
French Premier urges steady war production pace
Paris reports Premier Reynaud warns against any slackening in production and orders issued to civil and military authorities. Commanders say sustained effort could shorten the war. a swift holdout may push three quarters of the road to victory. Meanwhile Compeigne’s mayor and Seine et Marne police chief Valence are suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compeigne
Valence
Seine Et Marne
Battle for Channel Ports Forces Fight to Hold Line
The BEF and French forces face encirclement as German advances push toward the coast. German air raids disrupt front lines and trigger a mass refugee exodus. RAF pilots and Britain’s troops brace for a critical stand to maintain links to the Channel ports.
Germans Press Belgium Front Amid Battles And Bombings
The report notes German pressure north of the Bomime region advancing to Amien and Aris, while Allied air forces claim to have shot down at least 308 German planes between May 10 and 198. Telestance says many Belgian towns burn behind Combial, with Zeebruge Calais and Boulogne bombed. Berlin cites no new Ninth Army commander capture. Giraud fate uncertain. Rethel occupation claimed but not crossed the Aiine. Prince Bernhard returns to England from Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bomime
Amien
Aris
Muniqi
Telestance
Combial
Amiens Aml Arrayere
Ames
Cerin Press
Grr: Min
Zeebruge
Osten Calais
Boulogne
Ghent
Schelde
Berlin
Ninth Army
Giraud
Paris
Waable
Isoner
Rethel
Butt
Ajane
Prince Bernhard
Etigliani
Government seeks powers for 100 percent Excess Profits Tax
In the House of Commons the Lord Privy Seal Mr Attlee said the situation was critical and a Bill would be passed today. The government seeks full control of persons and property while insisting there is no panic. Excess Profits Tax will be at 100 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mr. Attlee
House of Commons
German Claims Exaggerated on Allied Retreat and Encirclement
London report cites German claims of a sweeping encirclement from Abbeville toward Boulogne. British and French forces hold on the north and west flanks as Weygand directs battalions in strong positions. German spokesman says the main Allied force has not yet met the main German army, despite ongoing clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Abbeville
Weygand
Battietiels
Casale
Boulogne
Britain
France
London
Wednesley
United Press
von Reichenau
Italian Vessel Fidelitas Bombed Near Antwerp
The Italian freighter Fidelitas was bombed and shelled by enemy forces at Antwerp. Two crew members were killed and three wounded. The ship, delayed by hostilities, reached Cork after the raid, with other ships except four Italians having departed Antwerp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Veas
Fidelitas
Antwerp
Cork
Siay
Fragmented OCR Note On Special Arrangements And Intelligence
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions special arrangements and renter world and intelligence terms. The readable parts reference Gostanf and unknown sparses. No clear event or outcome emerges from the fragment.
British Aircraft Output Urged to Increase Work
Lord Beaverbrook urges all aircraft factory workers to extend shifts and work overtime for the air programme. Britain mobilizes men for a large arms drive as unions prepare a secret report on supply measures. Mines Secretary Grenfell calls former miners back to coalfields while the government plans to produce 200 million tons of coal this year for internal and export demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Beaverbrook
Sero
Morrisan
London County Coane
Grenfell
Addion
France
Pope Suspends Public Audiences
Vatican City reports the Pope has suspended all public audiences with no explanation provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Vatican City
Prime Minister Meets King at Buckingham Palace
The Prime Minister had an audience with the King at Buckingham Palace this evening. Earlier Hin Marcety received Sir Exdimund Tron chief of the Imperial General Staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buckingham Palace
Hin Marcety
Exdimund Tron
Imperial General Staff
Duke of Gloucester Wounded in France
The Duke of Gloucester was slightly wounded by a bomb explosion in France and sustained cuts and bruised hands. He arrived in London on urgent duty and will return to General Headquarters at an early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tuesaday
Duke of Gloucester
France
General Headquarters
Bremen Radio Off the Air Report
Bremen radio was reported off the air at 10 15 in the evening in London on Tuesday as observers noted the interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
London
The
Italy's Hour of Action Near the Albanian Frontier
The Rome report notes denials of any frontier closing though Italian press hints at imminent action. Tele graf o commentary foresees Italy moving before a decisive hour as Europe’s new order forms. Berlin reports claim surround of British and French troops and Ninth Army staff capture, with heavy German propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Signor Ansaldo
Telegrafo
Europe
Berlin
Ninth Army
Government approves 30 million pound defence credit
Government authorizes an extraordinary credit of thirty million pounds for national defence, bringing the total to fifty million pounds. The approval signals expanded funding for defense initiatives and related expenses as part of a broader fiscal plan.
German Lines Bombed as Allied Air Raids Hit Bridges
Air Force reports heavy traffic along enemy communications was bombed. Heavy bombers raided east of Aachen and targeted bridges and railway junctions. Attacks also hit German troop concentrations between Namur and Dinant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British
Air Ministry
Aachen
Namur
Dinant
RAF Watches Over Channel Amid Ceaseless Air War
Reports from RAF headquarters describe intensified nocturnal and dawn patrols over the Channel with numerous parachute escapes by British crews. Bombers harass targets around Cambrai Arras Bapaume St Quentin and other locations while Wellington aircraft attack railways roads and troop concentrations in a broader offensive near Le Cateau Guise and Raismes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Air Force
Arras
Bapaume
St. Quentin
Cambrai
Blenheims
Hirson
Nouvion
Forest of
Raismes
le Cateau
Lawmakers Back Roosevelt War Air Build Up
Senator Walsh and Representative Vinson introduced a bill to authorize Roosevelt to purchase at least 1,000 naval aircraft and to establish new air bases with a maximum cost of 124 million dollars. The plan aims to train 16,000 naval pilots and the House Military Committee removed a plane cap for the year starting July 1. Senator Pepper urged swift action, calling it a potential turning point in civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tweed
Walsh
Ate
Vinson
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Pepper
Fragments Describe Forest Road Encounter In Mormal
Partial OCR notes recount a motor vehicle moving through the Mormal forest with references to a Whitley force and obstructed or important routes and roads. Details are unclear, but the scene suggests a tense forest road event involving vehicles and authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mormal
Uae
Air raid warning issued for East Kent as planes approach
Fragmentary report notes planes near Britain and heavy aerial firing. Fuse bombs exploded, causing tremors. Air Ministry warns of an air raid tonight in East Kent amid tense skies and moving debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tegen ‘Waltne Teether
Air Ministry
Tod East Kent
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