31 May 1941
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 31, 1941
Page
1
Berliners prepare for ongoing RAF raids with permanent shelters and debris filling streets. Shortages widen as beer and meat rations fall and transport strains bite after Easter, while bread and potatoes remain plentiful amid cold spring.
The London report describes a German blockade runner seized by British ships while attempting to reach Germany from South America. The vessel carried 62 tons of Rickel, 1048 tons of salted hides, 1260 tons of castor oil, 1600 tons of seed cake, 26 tons of rock crystals, 6601 kilograms of mics and 0 kilograms of coffee, with coffee noted as the only nonessential item.
Red Fleet, the official organ of the Soviet navy, praises Moscow for German intelligence setbacks caused by the destruction of meteorological stations in Greenland. The article credits British naval coordination and signals improved effectiveness in anti German efforts.
Berlin announced Max Schmeling is alive and in an Air Force hospital after a tropical illness contracted in Crete. Dispatches from the Middle East claimed he was killed while escaping captivity, but Berlin contradicted the report.
Berlin claims Crete operations near end as opposition collapses while Cairo experts estimate German airborne strength near 30 000. British reinforcements reach Crete but sea landings remain limited. Turkish observers doubt Crete’s defense success but see it as a delaying action. Canes falls to German forces amid heavy bombardment. towns near Suda Bay suffer extensive damage. RAF concentrates on beaches as German air armada reportedly exceeds 3000 aircraft. Berlin and Times reports differ on casualties and leadership.
The Maritime Commission ordered the new 27100 ton liner America to end its West Indies cruise and immediately proceed to Newport News to discharge passengers. New port News would be the embarkation port for Quantico marines. The America is the largest U S liner. 13 additional liners and cargo ships totaling 200000 tons will be withdrawn for auxiliary cruiser duty. The New York Times reports more vessels may be ordered for transport duties.
Permission for the expenditure of capital to erect a factory in Tasmania to produce Ovaltine was given yesterday by the Treasurer Mr Fadden.
Admiral Darlan denounces Britain as the aggressor in the war in a Gringoire interview. He accuses Britain of entangling France with naval treaties and failing to aid French forces, while praising French naval protection of British ships and criticizing postwar French policy.
There was slight enemy activity along the coast after dark with no bombs reported dropped on London or casualties. Bombs were dropped on a south coast point but caused no damage or injuries according to the Air Ministry.
An assurance was given yesterday by the Brive Minister Mr Memxen that MPs will have chance to discuss the Government policy in the next Parliament session. A memorandum for circulation among military camps explains soldiers rights under the Soldiers Moratoria.
London outlines post war reconstruction for 673 acres of land within the city. The plan likens the effort to rebuilding London after the Great Fire of 1666 and emphasizes sweeping redevelopment.
Tokyo reports say Foreign Minister Matsuoka pressed the Netherlands East Indies to immediate trade terms. He met with the German ambassador and Sir Robert Craigie, while the London based Netherlands government and Anata news agency offer differing views on talks in Batavia and London.
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden outlines British plans to build a postwar Europe free from want, stressing social security at home and abroad, economic reconstruction, and limited interference with national economic liberty. He warns against a return to old chaos and calls for international trade based on shared security and material support.
Lord Halifax in Washington declared Britain would fight on despite U S aid and a swift night bomber solution in weeks. He praised President Roosevelt's speech for heartening Britain and rejected peace with a "mad dog" enemy.
British forces push up the Euphrates from Basra occupying Luquait. Flooding and a damaged bridge eight miles west of Baghdad slow progress. A mobile force reaches the Wabi near the capital, extending control toward regions north and northwest.
A U S federal decree orders Vala States companies to exit the International Nitrate Cartel. The move, approved Sunday in New York, aims to free the industry from German control and freeze prices near 27 dollars per ton, contrasting with wartime Chilean nitrate soda prices around 2M dollars.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate a halt on ship loadings to Japan tied to new licensing measures. Mentions include entities such as Manta Frida and Kinukiwa Meri with unclear roles. Further readable details are scarce, but the document references the United States port licensing act affecting Philippine shipments.
A fragmented OCR passage references a newspaper page with mentions of The Telegraph and The Vaile Walk. It hints at a local event or notice and lists names or places in a distorted manner. No clear dates or outcomes are readable.
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