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05 Nov 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1940
Page
1
Exercises by U S Naval Units in Caribbean
Washington reports three exercises by U S naval units in the Caribbean while San Juan sources say five other maneuvers are underway. The item notes ongoing naval drills and regional activity as part of a broader military posture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Caribbean
Election eve drive tightens as Willkie gains support
Labor leaders including John L. Lewis and George Meany urge heavy turnout for Willkie while Roosevelt campaigns for suffrage. A Gallup poll shows Roosevelt leading 52 percent popular vote with 198 electoral votes to Willkie 158, and New York poised for a close finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organisation
Hlkis
Roosewat
Willkie
Wr. Green
American Federation of Labour
Roosevelt
Corde Bul
Bumner Wellen
Caribbean
New York
Gallup
Rowevelt
Daily News
New York State
Names of 357 naval casualties include Australians and RAN
The Admiralty lists 357 casualties from various war losses including Able Seamen Allan C. McLean Murray E. Thompson William J. Hurth Hugh C. Sweeney and missing officers from the Royal Australian Navy. Also released are casualties from RMS Liverpool damage with three officers and 24 ratings killed three ratings died of wounds and 35 wounded. The Liverpool’s damage was reported after she reached base.
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London
Admiralty
Allan C. McLean
Murray E. Thompson
Hugh Jones
William J. Hur Th
Hugh C. Sweeny
Kned
Royal Australian
B. J. C. MacKinnon
Liverpool
French Scientist Arrested and Vichy Moves Reported
France states two acts by the Vichy Government. Professor L Angevin, a leading French scientist and Curie collaborator, is arrested. Fernand de Brinon named French delegate in Paris with ambassadorial rank. Brinon founded the Franco German Committee and is allied with the German envoy. Regulation persists banning listening to BBC and trending anti national broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
L'Angevin
Ad Madame Curie
Fernand de Brinon
Paris
M. de Brinon
Herr Abbets
BBC
Oil Dumps Set on Fire in Albanian Action
Reports from Athens describe daring night landings on the Albanian shore at Pusteh where oil dumps were torched. Greek forces claim gains near Florina and 1,200 Italian prisoners, while Italians retreat amid heavy losses. British civilians killed in Salonika raid. Greek, French and Soviet updates follow.
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London
Athens
Lake Presba
Pusteh
Florina
Bitoli
Korea
Macedonia
Epirus
Naval Engagement off Corfu
The Athens radio reported a heavy naval engagement off Corfu with one Italian ship set ablaze and driven north. Greeks claimed downing an Italian plane while Italians bombed a hospital at Saronike. Berlin radio noted air torpedo and bombing actions against troops at Crete.
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London
Athens
Corfu
Greeks Consolidate Gains In War Front Advance
The famous Evzones of the Greek Army steadily consolidate gains after capturing Morava Planina, amid violent Italian counter-attacks. A Times Balkan correspondent notes Greece dominates the sector as artillery duels widen the front. The Italian right flank near Epirus remains quieter while Greek counter-offensives press in Florina Korea.
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Morava Planina
Korea
Italy
Epirus
Florina-Korea
RAID ON MALTA ENEMY LOSSES AND NAPLES ATTACK
RAF reports Malta raid inflicts light damage with no casualties. At least two enemy fighters shot down and two damaged. FLAF crews score four direct hits on transport and troops on the fettem-Agondar road. Tobruk raids claim dozens of enemy planes down and more damaged. Naples attack repelled by anti aircraft fire. one killed and three injured.
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GATRO
Malta
FLAF
Naples
Rome
French Navy chief lauds British escort and mutual trust
A communique from General Headquarters of the Free French Forces praises Admiral Muselier and his staff for cooperation with the British Fleet. It notes a Free French submarine commander receiving the DSO for distinguished service and describes joint naval traditions and welcomes by British authorities.
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Free French Forces
Admiral Museller
Free French Navy
Chinese Goods Shanghai Payment to Detained Vessels
Chinese charterers paid 10000 dollars to four German Italian and Portuguese river ships detained by Japanese authorities on Saturday. Details on returning two million dollars of cargo including oil and cotton were not yet available this morning. Further examination by the Japanese is expected to determine if the cargo may be returned after a satisfactory arrangement.
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Shanghai
Tt In
German Peace Propaganda in America
The Times diplomatic correspondent notes two German propaganda lines aimed at shaping U.S. opinion before the presidential election. One promotes a European order leading to a golden age without capitalists or Bolshevists. The other seeks to win Catholic support by portraying Hitler as a Christian ally via Father Odo Duke Carl of Württemberg, now in the United States.
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London
the Times
Herr
Hitler
Father Odo
Duke Carl of Wurttemburg
United States
Herr Hitler
Weather Halts Night Bomber Raids on Germany
On inquiry at the Air Ministry it was learned that the night's bomber operations over Germany and occupied territory were cancelled due to extremely unfavourable weather.
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London
Air Ministry
Germany
German Conception of New Order in Europe
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry for Economic Warfare, Mr Dingle Foot, outlined Hitler's new order, warning that Nazi methods aim to subjugate whole nations and keep scarce resources, with concentration camps and barbed wire as tools. He cited Denmark, Belgium and France, arguing the plan is permanent exploitation and unequal standards of living for the majority of Europeans.
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London
Hitler
Europe
Ministry For Economic Warfare
Dingle Foot
Gestapo
Germany
Himmler
Foot
Egypt
Sans Faea
Atoes Sethory
Althom
Denmark
Belgium
Funk
London Quiet Sunday Amid Air Raids and Shelter Scenes
The article recalls a quiet Sunday interrupted by a 300th warning since the war began. Dornier bombers raided London and other towns, causing several casualties. anti aircraft fire and low-flying fighters fought back. Citizens used Anderson shelters as multiple raids damaged homes and disrupted daily life.
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London
East Anglia
Minesweeper Braser Declared Lost After Long Search
Ottawa reports the overdue minesweeper Braser is now officially lost. Four Canadian ships were lost recently with crews totaling about 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Braser
Typhoon hits Guam causes extensive base damage noted
A Guam area bulletin reports a powerful typhoon striking the island, damaging structures at a U.S. base and disrupting operations. The Navy outlines early warning actions and ongoing assessments as the storm passes. Local authorities urge caution while recovery begins.
Japanese minister for Australia appointment reported
A terse report notes Sir Frederick Ste Hips seals a deal appointing a Japanese minister for Australia. The article identifies Salonji as son of Pringa and outlines the diplomatic move without detail on dates or locations.
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Sir Frederick Ste Hips
Salonji
Pringa
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