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24 May 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 24, 1940
Page
1
British Gain Ground In Fierce Attacks Near Camera
British and Allied actions in Europe claim air superiority with 1000 German planes down since May 10. German forces report slow progress across the Scheldt and captures near Valenciennes and Calais, while Fort Leige surrenders with 400 officers and men. Western fronts face weather hampering operations with mutual losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sasid
Ansk
Yanees
Eonet
Berlin
Scheldt
Mormal
Valenciennese
Artois
Calais
Fort Leige
Dover
Bentha
Nin
British prime minister reports German breakthrough near Boulogne
Churchill told the House of Commons that German troops breached French lines and moved toward the Belgian rear near Arras Baupaume while Allied forces regroup under Weygand. Night raids continued with heavy anti aircraft action and reports of fighters downed and bombers targeted in Belgium and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mr. Churchill
House of Commons
Belgium
Allies Fight Back in France Amid Grim War Update
Allied forces in France report stubborn resistance on the 13th day of German offensive, with halted German advances along the Somme and Aisne fronts. British and French lines hold, as leaders urge vigilance and continued defense against mobile German units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Britain
Arras
Abbeville
Battles Rage for 280 Miles Across Fronts
War reports detail fierce fighting along 280 miles of front from the Scheldt to the Sedan region. Allied and German forces clash heavily north of Arras and near Belgium as troops push to blunt advances and protect the Maginot Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genes. Weyaand
Fronta
War Ministry
Scheldt
Somme
Scarpe
Arras
Belgium
Romme
Alan Rivera
Wert
Sedan
Maginal
French Naval Losses in Norway and Holland Operations
The French Admiralty reports the submarine Doris struck a mine and was lost during Norway and Holland operations. The cruiser Ladroit and the supply ship Niger were severely damaged by enemy bombers but saved. Berlin claims German forces sank a destroyer near Narvik and damaged two transports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Norway
Holland
Doris
Ladroit
Niger
RAF Rundown of Intense Air Activity Across Fronts
An Air Ministry announcement details RAF operations on Tuesday night and Wednesday, harassing German advances in Rhenish Prussia, bombing military targets, rail and road networks, and destroying or disabling enemy forces. It notes large bomber formations, several direct hits, and 24 enemy aircraft destroyed with eight RAF fighters missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Rhenish Prussia
Namur
Dinant
Aachen
Rhenish
Prussia
Belgium
France
Las
German Column Set On Fire In Night Luftwaffe Raid
RAF pilots reported chaotic German advance toward the Channel as bombs fell on armour columns near Abbeville and along the Aachen to Krefeld line. Eleven Blenheims dropped 150 bombs, destroying trains and marshalling yards while anti aircraft fire raked the skies during three simultaneous raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampden
Aachen-Krefeld
Aachen
Dinant
Namur
Liege
Roosevelt Landon discuss third term and National Defense Council
President Roosevelt and ex Governor Landon held a two hour conference. Landon proposed a National Defense Council and warned that a single leader remains in the running for an indefinite third term. The White House said the president is too busy with national issues to issue statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Landon
National Defence Council
Administration
Landen
Vieyr
White House
Landon Mortio
Landon O
Fifth Column Operations in Australia Spark Government Action
In Parliament Mr Scholfield urged amalgamating investigative activities to curb Fifth Column threats citing a communist cell in a post office and subversive propaganda on farms. He warned action was needed before it was too late and promised to present more information to authorities. Mr Thompson accused a publication praising German sympathizers in Sydney and the Prime Minister said the matter would be referred to investigators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schofeld
Farma
Scholfield
Sydney
Thompson
C.P
Menzies
War Refugees Reach Four Millions
The Times reports three million refugees fled from Lewinn Holland and Luxembourg and Northern France, with another million on French roads. Belgian bridges closures hinder refugee convoys to the coast while refugees camp in fields to free routes for military traffic. Fishermen bring refugees to France as thousands more join Belgian and Dutch evacuees. Women’s auxiliary forces are created as volunteers aged 27 to 55 are sought. The Red Cross estimates civilian casualties in Western Europe at about 100000, though deaths and injuries are hard to tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lewinn Holland
Luxemwort
France
Flanders
Osterl
Zeebrugge
Paris
Timex
Cantena
Plations
Crechen
Reat Roms
Ministry For Defence
Japanese War Involvement Grows As East Indies Reward Speculated
Tokyo reports show European shifts boosting pro participation factions favoring Japan joining the war with Germany. The Vernacular Press calls for ending non involvement policy seen as granting Japan power to act freely in the East Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
Germany
East Indies
Signs Italy Enters War Hope Malta Seizure Reported
London dispatch reports diplomatic and military signs making Italian entry into World War II likely. Observers cite Mussolini's aims and potential German pressure, with Alfieri visiting Goering and hints Italy may seize Malta. Rome radios mention Gibraltar readiness and evacuation trends in Africa as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
Australia News in Brief and World Events
State House adjourns until June 18 unless recalled. Australian food prices rise 1.0 percent in April. Propaganda bombardment by radio from Brussels and Luxembourg targets France and Belgium. The King consults Privy Council on Emergency Powers Act. Mr Casey to visit Washington with five addresses including a Milwaukee broadcast. Legislative decision on whether Charles Trautwein’s seat is vacant referred to the Court of Disputed Returns. London stock market rallies after early losses. U.S. defence measures discussed in the House. Bombers flown across the Atlantic by the United States. German prisoners guarded after landing on the coast near Dieppe amid protests. Canberra registration rules for relief workers in the Interior Department clarified. Australian Wheat Board bag policy to be reviewed as new sacks promised. Munitions works plan discussed with Consolidated Industries Ltd management.
Senate passes Army Bill amid wartime defense push
The Senate approved an Army Bill authorizing 1.823 billion dollars with immediate funding and Roosevelts requested allowances. It boosted cash and contract authority, debated export limits on warplanes, and considered Navy funding and training plane purchases totaling about 1.464 billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Hale
Admiral Towers
Nazi Agents Ordered Out of Texas
Nazi agents were ordered expelled from Del Rio Texas amid wartime security concerns reported on a Thursday in Del Rio Texas authorities acted to remove suspected operatives, citing national security and public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
German arrivals spark espionage concerns in Mexico City
Reports from reliable quarters say the government worries about a German influx and possible espionage activity. In the past three weeks German arrivals have risen markedly.
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Mexico City
Reliaoie
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