Direct taxation treble to fund war effort in parliament
Treasury Treasurer Mr Fadden announced measures to raise about 493 million pounds a year by expanding income tax and lowering exemptions. The plan includes weekly instalments, a 2d in the pound undistributed profits tax, and higher rates for incomes above 1000 pounds. The government stressed equity and wartime necessity, aiming to shield concessional deductions while widening the base.
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House of Representatives
Fadden
Witory
Mr. Fadden
Great Britain
New Zealand
Curtin Warns Tax Plan Hits Low Income and Living Costs
Mr Curtin criticized a proposed tax reform, saying it abandons taxation ability and imposes indirect burdens on lower income people without relief. He pledged sacrifices for the war but argued the tax burden is not shared equally, signaling a rift with party allies.
Turkey braces for war with drastic mobilization efforts
London reports Turkey intensifies military readiness as martial law expands in European Turkey. General Artunkal assumes command to direct emergency measures while a new Commerce Ministry prepares stockpiles. A nationwide blackout will be enforced with extensive civil service closures at 4 30 pm daily.
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Turkey
Senes
Axia
Artunkal
Aik Sone
Istanbul
Daily Telegraph
Ministry For Commerce
Ministry For Commerce and Victualling
Ministry of Supply
Fragmented OCR Brief Indicates Information Gap
Damaged OCR fragment provides unclear data with missing names dates places and actions, hindering full summary. Only hints of an informant reference amid the smeared text remain, requiring clearer source material for precise card.
Naval clash in the Mediterranean reported as two Italian battleships
The Admiralty announced British ships in the Mediterranean engaged an Italian force believed to include two battleships shortly before noon today. The chase continued toward the Italian base as the enemy was sighted and the engagement occurred at range with no further details yet available.
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London
Admiralty
Mediterranean
Stcom
Soviet Foreign Minister Visits Bulgaria Reported by Rome Radio
The Rome radio states M. Sobolov met M. Popoff and traveled on to Buchsreat while on a mission linked to implementing M vie vinlt Berlin. The report mentions M. Laurentsey as M. (M. Laurentsey) and notes the Bulgaria context of the Soviet foreign minister's activity.
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London
Rome Radio
M. Laurentsey
M. Sobolov
M. Popoff
Buchsreat
M. Vie
Berlin
British aid for Ethiopia aims to free nation from Italian rule
In the House of Commons the Under-Secretary for Affairs Mr Butler said Britain seeks Ethiopian freedom and has no territorial ambitions in Ethiopia. He stated the government is anxious to see Ethiopia liberated and offered assurance to Ethiopians who took up arms against Italy.
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Britain
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Italy
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Taean
Albania
Raider sinks British ship Port Bris bane in Indian Ocean
The sinking of the Port Bris bane, a British merchant ship, by an enemy raider in the Indian Ocean was announced by the Navy Minister. An Australian warship has reached port with 27 survivors aboard.
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Indian Ocean
Mr. Hughes
Hughes
Eette Ie
Aid for Britain Proposes Credits and Policy Talks
The committee would consider a resolution to repeal the Johnson Act and the Neutrality Act ban and review Nye’s proposal on British wartime resources. Reports describe a raider attack near Port Brisbane, with crew captures and ships sunk, prompting diplomatic actions and limited immediate legislative aid.
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Nye
United States
Bombers attack guarded convoy off Southampton amid North Sea clash
A news agency reports bombers and dive bombers attacked a 90 ship convoy off Southampton from 60 to 80 feet. Two torpedo planes failed against German patrol ships. One British plane was shot down. The Norwegian ship Toursise was lost but all aboard were saved.
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Southampton
North Sea
Votys
Toursise
Britain
Detention of Siqueira Campos Shocks Lisbon
A ship named Siqueira Campos carrying war material bought in Germany for Brazil’s army was detained at Gloraltar on Tuesday.
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Lisbon
Siqueira Campos
Germany
Gloraltar
Death of Egyptian Cabinet Member Balch After Heart Attack
Cairo reports the death of Mr Balch a member of the Egyptian Cabinet following a heart attack. He died Wednesday in Cairo. The government has not released further details.
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Cairo
Balch
Greek Fronts See Heavy Fighting Near Delvino and Pogradec
Greek forces press toward Seranda and beyond Delvino amid heavy combat on Italian lines. Reports from Athens and Ankara cite RAF action, Greek armor in use, and significant Greek casualties with higher Italian losses. Telegrams note Turkish support for Greece and varied German reaction while indicating no Greek frontier gendarmerie on the Bulgarian line.
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London
Stallen
Delvino
Aikastron
Seranda
Pogradec
War Prisoners Distribution by Red Cross
In London the Secretary for War reported improvements in transport for prisoner of war relief. Food and clothing are delivered to camps in Germany with aid from the Red Cross. 355 British parcels reached German POW camps since August and 188 tons of bulk food were sent from Switzerland. Further consignments totaling 17 tons were ordered. The U S chargé d affaires was asked to monitor conditions and arrivals.
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London
Houses of Commons
Mr. Eden
International Red Cross
Germany
International
Red Crop Committee
Switzerland
United States d'Affaires
RAF harasses retreating Italians in Albania and Greek fronts
A Cairo issued RAF communique says aircraft harassed retreating Italian forces in Albania while attacking three enemy columns in the Basan area using machine guns. It reports many mules killed and panicked packs and infantry, with heavy casualties feared. A Greek note claims capture or landing near Korva and celebration at a cathedral.
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RAF
Albania
E’basan
Trajan
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