British Navy cripples Italian warships at Taranto
An Admiralty communique reports four Italian supply ships escorting two destroyers intercepted near Valona. One ship sunk, two burning and likely sunk, others damaged. both escorts escaped. British planes attack Taranto and other targets as Churchill lauds a pivotal naval victory altering the war outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Straits of
Otranto
Ita
Albania
Valona
the Times
Jervis Bay
Taronto
Rome
Iilol
Qotrona
Mr. Churchill
Taranto
Churchill
Anyail
War in Greece repulsed Italian attacks and Greek counter
The Athens and London reports describe Italian divisions landing in Albania and new forces in readiness, with Greek counterattacks near northern slopes pushing Italians back. The front is seen leaning toward stalemate in Albania while Greek air activity continues and Rome bombing remains restricted by policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Athena
Findus
Ane
Athens
Times
Albania
Greece
H.A.F
Athiy
Danish Letters Tell of Sinking of Bremen Liner
Danish reports recount the sinking of the Bremen liner with 15,000 troops aboard. The letters describe emergency responses and the fate of several passengers and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
A Tough Lot in England The Dominion Troops Armistice Visit
The Secretary of State for Dominions Affairs visited Australian forces in Great Britain on Armistice Day to honor their service. He praised the troops as a tough lot after inspecting posts and congratulating the commanding officer. Lord Cranbourne stood with the Australian GOC Major-General Wynter before departure. The noon Armistice ceremony was skipped per War Office guidance for troops to continue with duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Load Cranbourne
Great Britain
Oire
Lord Cranbourne
G.O.C
Wynter
War Office
Britain
Soviet German Talks Signal New World Order Talks Gap
Wednesday reports from Berlin described Hitler and Molotov discussing a new world order with Turkey India and the Dardanelles seen as key issues The Helsynnki Daily Telegraph correspondent noted Britain’s claim to Canada Australia and India in the plan Captain Ivon Papen was in Berlin for talks Meanwhile Sumner Welles said the U S saw no reason Berlin conversations should affect ongoing Soviet talks with the ambassador
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Deansov
von Ribbentrop
Helsnnki
Daily Telegraph
Turkey
India
Dardanelles
Hitler
Britain
Canada
Australia
Ivon Papen
Berlin
Washington
Sumner Welles
Lian
M. Molotov
M. Dumansky
Axia
France warned not to submit to Japan in Far East policy
Reuters dispatch from Hong Kong cites Central China Daily News urging France to abandon concessions to Japan. It warns any misstep could harm French rights in the Far East amid Pacific settlement talks and notes Japan seeking a 500 000 dollar monthly Indo China loan and yen circulation rights. A Tokyo report mentions a new South Seas Affairs bureau to handle Australia New Zealand Indo China Thailand Malaysia the Philippines and the Netherlands East Indies amid regional shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Chungking
Reuter
Central China Daily News
France
Japan
Far East
Pacific
Ise
Indo-China
Tokyo
Australia
New Zerland
Thailand
Malaya
Philippines
Netherlands Est Indies
Foreign Office
Bureau of
South Seas Affairs
Netherlands East Indies
Dies to Probe Axis Consul Conduct in U S
Chairman Martin Dies of the Un American Activities Committee announced investigations in Washington next week into the conduct of German and Italian consuls in the United States. The inquiry aims to uncover subversive activities and ties to Axis interests within consular offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Martin Dies
Un-American” Activities Committee
Washington
United States
Canberra debate outlines wartime injury compensation scheme
A Canberra conference of experts and actuaries discussed a proposed Australian scheme to compensate death, loss or injury from enemy action and missiles. The plan, modeled on recent British law, would pay from public funds and distinguish employed persons and civil defence volunteers, with legislation likely next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Australia
Gale Casualties Toll Rises Across Nation
The report notes 1283 dead from three days of gales nationwide. Six ships were sunk and six grounded in the Great Lakes. Eighteen Bea sailors' bodies have been recovered, while 61 remain missing and feared dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Great Lakes
Weather has fickle role in early England air raids
Rain pelted a deserted street as an air raid pause stretched for hours. No all clear came, despite muted guns and silent skies, until a lull ended as the weather again dictated the outcome of the night air war with a strong south western wind and shifting skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Government debates oil talks with Japan and Western firms
The Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs Mr Butler told the House of Commons that negotiations with Japan involving British Dutch and American companies were advancing toward an initialled agreement not yet signed. He noted government contact but stressed that partner locations and territories matter, leaving questions about government aims regarding British company involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mr. Butler
House of Commons
Japan
Edr
Richard Acland
State Parliament NSW Hints May June Election Timing
In Sydney the Assembly indicated elections will occur in May or June next year unless war conditions force a postponement. Mr Mair stated the Government has not considered postponement and aims to go to the electors when due, without fear or hesitation. He added postponement only under unavoidable circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Miler
Mair
Circ
Banks forgo 10 percent margin on patriotic funds
The Australian Treasurer Mr Fadden announced that banks will forego the 10 percent selling margin on patriotic funds remitted to London. This allows all money raised to be used for valued purposes while banks neither recover costs nor make a profit on the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fadden
London
Appeal Refused From Death Sentence in Blows Fatality
The High Court today refused an appeal in the case of Simkins who was sentenced to death for battering to death Mrs Martha Miller a widow and pensioner at Heddon Green on May. Simkins's solicitor stated that friends and the government were seeking commutation of the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
High Court
Simkins
Friends
Ening
Loning
Martha Miller
Heddon Grete O
Japan Eyes Southeast Asia Moves To Grip Islands, Saigon
Reuters reports naval circles consider Japan may push into South Indo China to threaten Singapore and British North Borneo. The aim is to cut off Singapore from the east, control the sea lanes, and safeguard Hongkong and Chinese interests. Air Chief Marshal Brooke-Popham named Far East Commander in Singapore with broader command structure outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Reuter
Japan
Indo-China
Saigon
Camran
Singapore
British North Borneo
South Indo, China
North Borneo
Arcane
Britain
Hongkong
China
London
Henry Brooke-Popham
Far East
Malaya
Burma
Brooke
India
Adda
Martinique Tests Monroe Doctrine Amid Vichy Defiance
A Overseas News Agency report from Martinique says Vichy controlled France rejects all US plans to prevent German control. Defenses rise with barricades, ammunition transfers, and 4000 to 6000 loyal troops practicing. US planes stand ready, while ships and agents are noted, and Willes hints at potential partnership with other nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Overseas News Agency
Martinique
United States
Germany
Bearn
Casablanca
Heligoland
Barranquila
Colombia
Fort de France
Puerto Rico
St. Lucia Island
Customs Adds Air Navigation Parts to In Bond List
The Minister for Customs Mr Harrison adds air navigation instruments and accessories to articles that may be manufactured in licensed warehouses for home consumption or export. The order allows import of parts for precision instruments to be assembled in bond in Australia with duty only on parts, boosting domestic manufacturing and exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Harrison
Bond
Australia
German freighters load stores for dash to sea
Four German freighters Orinoco Rhein Inderwald and Brygia now load supplies including live hogs at Tamnico Mexico after being tied up since the outbreak of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Orinoco
Rhein
Inderwald
Brygia
RAF WRECKS NAZI PLAN IN LONDON BLOW RESTORED
In London Secretary for India described German policy as cowardly and a blow at Britain’s heart. He argued Poland was destroyed to clear Hitler’s rear and that Britain is within reach of a decisive strike, comparing RAF victory to the Battle of the Marne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
India
Poland
Mr. Amery
Hitler
Low
France
Britain
R.A.F
Amery
RAF
Marne
Gandhi recruits for nonviolence war policy in Bombay
Delhi Times reports Gandhi selects about 1500 members to promote civil disobedience in wartime. The group includes former Congress ministers and leaders. Gandhi aims to reconcile participation in the war with nonviolence and contends the plan may clash with Congress ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Mahatma Gandhi
Rtip
Congress Party
Delhi
Times
Gandhi
Congress
Cal Nims
Gandhi Am
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bignor
the Iamtralss
Alexander
Mediterranean
Italy
Gallabat
Cunningham
Lyster
Feet Air Arm
Bridges
Boyd
H.M
Eagle
Balfour
A.lf
England
Dominions
New World Order
U.S
East Asia
South Seas Bureau
America
VICHY
Republic
Amory
Gibraltar
Morocco
Rumania
Mussolini
Baus
Roman Empire
Ter
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!