De Valera Rules Irish Ports Off Limits to Britain
In a Dail Eireann speech Premier Eamon de Valera vows Ireland will not allow use of west coast ports while neutral. He denies German ships fueling at Irish ports and warns Britain against pressure, pledging to defend Ireland’s rights and pursue a peaceful, just cause even amid a grave crisis.
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American Influence Raised Over Royal Navy Crisis
London reports quoted by the Daily Telegraph that President Roosevelt might use influence to secure any accords affecting the Royal Navy. The piece notes no current measures to address a neutral fire hampering Central Command in the Atlantic, but stresses recent Atlantic sinkings require action at once.
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Daily Telegraph
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U Boat Construction Report From Berlin
Berlin reports a vast U boat construction program with new techniques said to improve attack effectiveness. The piece notes two more remnants equipped with devices and attributes recent successes to the revised method.
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Hertzog Sees Break as He Resigns from Reunited Party
The Bloemfontein Times reports Jal Hertzog resigns from the Reunited National Party, branding it a failed entity after 14 months and signaling a split across South Africa. He says Malan will eventually leave and that his followers will not form a new party yet, while urging support for Smuts in the by election. He warns against reliance on Germany and calls for cooperation with the English-speaking section. General Smuts gains momentum from the split, with tens of thousands of Afrikanders backing him.
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Freighters for Britain Planned 120 Ships at $100 Million
Britain has arranged 120 freighters costing 100 million dollars to be built nationwide and assembled on the west coast at one per week. They will have 18 knot speed. Britain also negotiates 60 more freighters from the Maritime and 80 to 100 vessels from private owners.
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Naval Battle Report Courant from Gibraltar
London report says British battle fleet may have left Gibraltar with heavy gunfire heard, unconfirmed as of Friday. Madrid AP correspondent notes naval action under way with no official confirmation.
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Madrid
British Associated Press
Gibraltar
British Ship Sunk By Mine Off Australian Coast
The British vessel was sunk by an explosion likely from a mine with 54 crew members aboard and no passengers. Three lifeboats were launched and all but one crewman were accounted for. Mine-sweeping flotillas operate in the area and Bass Strait is closed to shipping until further notice.
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Hughes
Bass Strait
Immunization Hopes Dented in Infantile Paralysis Study
Dr John F Kessel of UC outlines limited progress toward immunity against infantile paralysis noting serum from convalescents shows little practical value. He adds it is hard to judge individual susceptibility. Dr Harold K Faber of Stanford reports study on immunization via direct application of killed virus to CNS cells.
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University of California
National Tile Paralysis Foundation Research Committee
Harold K. Faber
Stanford University
Night RAF Attacks Hit German Inland Harbours
RAF night raids struck Duisburg Ruhrort Mannheim and Ludwigshaven while bombs hit Ludwigs hafen and other targets including Hamm Maimsy Cologne a factory near Cologne an airfield at Belzea and Dunkirk dockyards. Weather hindered Berlin raid as crews reported heavy anti aircraft fire and fires and explosions across the harbours and rail yards.
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British Indian forces capture Gallabat in Abyssinia war
Cairo reports gains as British and Indian troops supported by air craft tanks artillery and armoured vehicles seize Gallabat in Abyssinia. Italians suffer casualties and make counterattacks with limited effect as prisoners number 17.
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Treasury seeks debt limit increase and tax on new government securities
Morgenthau announced plans to ask Congress to tax future issues of all Government securities and to raise the statutory debt limit from 45 billion to 60 billion dollars, with potential growth to 65 billion. He cited necessary national rearmament and outlined four years of expected governmental expenditure.
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Poles Desert Ship Described as Awaiting Punishment
A fragment notes Poles deserting a ship in Long Bay will face penalties up to 410 fine and possible further action.Authorities say deserters will be tracked and treated similarly if they flee to other routes or ports.
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Greeks Repulse Italian Attacks in Epirus and Beads Raid
The RAF raided Beads area targeting the naval dockyard and pens, with bombs exploding near the dockyard and a nearby building. Italian ports were attacked and Greek territory patrolled. A raid on Astab dropped bombs on the pier and warehouses, starting a large fire. British planes all returned safely.
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Artillery Duel on Entire Front Reported Across Front
A Greek communique says Italian attacks on Epirus front were repulsed as artillery duels flare along the front. The enemy bombed Corfu and interior towns with some casualties, but no military damage reported. General Gambier Parry, British Liaison Officer in the Mid East, says British forces can smash the enemy and win is certain.
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Diphtheria Immunisation Conference Opens in Sydney
The annual conference of the New South Wales Local Government Association opens in Sydney on Friday with discussions on public health measures and immunisation programs. Leaders from local councils plan to review vaccination strategies and community outreach efforts.
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Sydney
New South Wales Local Government Association
Roosevelt leads in 38 states with 440 electoral votes
Reported revised returns show Roosevelt ahead or winning in 38 states for 440 electoral votes while Willkie leads or wins in 10 states with 82 votes. A Hong Kong dispatch quotes China's foreign minister praising Roosevelt's foreign policy and defense stance.
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Germany Loses Seven Machines Night Attack on Counties
British air force reports seven enemy aircraft shot down in raids on the Home Counties and London with limited damage to towns and light casualties. Two German fighters were downed in pursuit over London, while the Luftwaffe mystery craft and a dive bomber were claimed destroyed at sea. Intelligence corrections noted the night attack, searchlights, and smoke plumes amid detailed aerial maneuvers. The piece ends with a note on Allied resistance and growing cooperation with the United States and British Commonwealth.
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Onerricane Squadron
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Soldiers warned brigbane by order to arrest resisters
An order issued today empowers pickets to arrest soldiers who refuse to move to camp and to use necessary force in case of resistance. It also allows arrest of civilians who give subversive guidance to soldiers. Major-General Jackson announced the directive during a visit to the Northern Command A.F. camps amid city disturbances.
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A.F
Chinese Advance Near Yamchow Threatens Japanese Retreat
Chinese forces push toward Yamchow while Japanese troops withdraw from Nanning embark near the Yamchow outskirts. Reports say a Chinese detachment moved south of Yamchow threatening the rear of the holdout Japanese position and a column reached a southern point.
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Reuter
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