Germany Attacks England As Coventry Devastated
London reports warn of renewed German air assault lasting hours. Bombers struck London and the Midlands, hitting Birmingham and Coventry centers with heavy blasts, fires, and casualties. A balloon barrage downed another raider near Barking while Duneaton saw a flaming crash. London hostelry damaged but no guests killed. Food relief for Coventry increased bread deliveries after the raid.
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Greeks Press Koreas Front as Italy Bombardment Intensifies
Reports from Monastir say Greek forces resumed bombardment of Korca as Italian troops move toward Bobostica. Air activity increases with Italian air forces trying to compensate for land weaknesses. Greek minister Nicoloudis cites fighting a much larger foe and appeals for foreign aid to sustain the advance. Red Star warns against overestimating Greek gains as Italy shifts Alpine divisions to Albania. Sumner Welles notes US sympathy for Greek requests for war materiel.
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Hungary Joins Tripartite Pact Raising Balkan Axis Power
Berlin announces protocol signed in Vienna to bring Hungary into the axis with Germany and Italy. Reports note planning discussed at Brenner Pass is materialising in Vienna and German diplomacy bears fruit after two months in Budapest. Ceaky Teleki Kurusu and Ciano linked to events as Turkey wary of a new European order.
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Indo-China squeeze affects Hong Kong travelers
Report from Indo-China notes that a Japanese Economic Mission sought control of production starting December 1 and aimed to secure a near monopoly in mineral resources as part of its demands.
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Indo- China
Tanta| Tt
Soviet Fears Cloak Evacuees For Australian Trip
The article notes Soviet concerns over evacuating civilians and dressing them for travel to Australia. Officials debate security and humanitarian considerations as visas and routes are discussed.
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Australia
Chinese Fight On for Just Peace Across Hong Kong
Chinese quarters in Chungking renew vows to press the war until a just and honourable peace is won. Hong Kong reports no new Tokyo peace rumors. British shipping on the China coast is to be requisitioned. Thailand denies border clashes with Indo Chinese troops and seeks peaceful settlement.
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Hamburg Works Planned by Danish Team for City
A Danish committee of architects contractors and workers plans huge works in Hamburg estimated to cost about £30,000,000 with Gothernburg reports on the project.
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Italy Faces Winter Grip and JRail Blockage
Ice damages Northern Italy and landslides block rail routes to France. Zurich dispatch notes severe winter conditions affecting travel and infrastructure across the region.
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Italy
France
Trade News Brief From Reuters World Desk
Brief Reuters World dispatch notes varied market shifts and price changes across sectors as supply chains adjust to new conditions. Analysts warn volatility may persist amid currency fluctuations and policy moves.
German industry disorganised by RAF raids
The Air Ministry says RAF raids halved Krupp production at Hagen and forced closures and material removals. Bombs hit workshops, unions chemical works at Stettin, Hanovers oil refinery, Bremen vacuum plant, and Fokker works Amsterdam. Transport breakdowns hinder raw materials and harvests across Saxony and other areas.
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Turkey May Be Next Victim pressed to join New Order
Ankara correspondent for The Times reports Captain von Papen hinting that if Turkey submits to the new European order Italy and Germany would respect its independence and Russia would avoid the Dardanelles issue. He says Turkey must restore friendly relations with Russia and seek Axis rapprochement, raising fears of a new war of nerves upon his return to Ankara.
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Ground prep table readies fields for next planting season
A table aids farmers in organizing soil clearing tasks as they prepare fields for next year's crop cycle. The document outlines steps, timelines, and responsibilities to ensure efficient ground preparation and timely planting.
Refugees Flock to Vienna Amid German Travel Ban
Refugees evade the German ban on movement and head toward Austria, especially Vienna, seeking relief from shortages and hunger as reports of escape attempts surface across the country.
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Germany
R.A
Austria
Axis plotting to control industries in America
Chicago reports that Berlin and Rome intelligence services run a vast network seeking economic influence in key industries. The Un-American Activities Committee led by Martin Dies says a foreign government official heads the system and that Peace Mobilisation Incorporated is a Communist front pushing appeasement.
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Australia H C Bruce Praises Britain in War Bond of Unity
Australian High Commissioner Mr Bruce lauded Britain for calm confidence and courage against Nazi efforts. He cited Andrew Fisher’s wartime pledge and noted Australia’s greater current contribution in men and aircraft compared with 1918. He recalled 600 pilots and thousands of air crew on active service.
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Vatican rejects Nazi ideals as contrary to Christianity
The Vatican in Vatican City refutes a Spanish newspaper claim that Nazism aligns with Christian ideals. It says Germans seek to replace Catholic teachings with Nazi theories, with the entire Catholic educational system in monasteries and priests affected.
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