Germans Mass Air Attacks Fail On London
German raids against London faltered under RAF defence as Spitfires and Hurricanes hurled back the attackers at high altitude. Dozens of German aircraft were driven off or shot down, with only scattered damage and few casualties. An Dornier 17 was downed near an Essex town and a south east London explosion marked a long anti-aircraft engagement.
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Japanese Army Advances in Indo China Move
Chinese field despatches report Japanese forces entering Indo-China from China and by sea at Haiphong. A northern division and about 8000 troops near Hanoi are advancing toward the Vietnamese capital. The Tomiuri outlet says Chinese troops may join Indo-China actions by the weekend.
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Hongkong
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Nippon Press Chief Urges Peace Sooner
Nippon Press Association President Hoshio Mitsunaga telegraphed Roy Howard of Scripps-Howard urging formation of a U S commission to study U S Japan tensions. He warned the Pacific crisis is acute and could be averted if the United States abandons fortifications at Pearl Harbor Guam and Midway and ends backing for Marsha Kalshek.
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Hoshio Mitsunaga
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Roy Howard
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Navy to form 1235 ships into Atlantic patrol force
The Navy will group 1235 Atlantic ships into a new patrol force under Rear Admiral Hayne Bilis to improve efficiency in operations and training. The plan does not include reinforcing the Asiatic fleet or withdrawing Marines from Shanghai, with Secretary Knox stating bases in the Pacific could be improved.
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Shanghai
Pacific
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Knox
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Soviet Troops Fortify Frontiers Amid War-Talk Across Europe
Dispatch from Bucharest reports mass Russian troop concentrations along the Bug River frontier with Germany and in Carpathian Ruthenia. Neutrals say propaganda against Germany is intensifying as labor mobilization for youths 14 to 17 is ordered to boost wartime production.
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Wadnesday
Bucharest
Bug San
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Poland
Carpathian Ruthenia
Worcchta
Carpathian Mountains
Romne
Moscow
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Chamberlain Resigns Cabinet Posts in Churchill Shuffle
London reports Mr Chamberlain resigns from the Cabinet due to ill health. Lord Cranborne becomes Dominions Secretary, Sir John Anderson named Lord President of the Council, and Churchill Balks adds Bevan and Wood to the Cabinet as others shift posts in a sweeping cabinet reshuffle.
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Lord Cranbourne
Dominions
Lord Caldecote
Mr. Churchill
Jey Wood
Labour
Ernest Bevan
John Anderson
Herbert Morrison
Mr. Oliver
Andrew Duncan
John More
Sir Reith
Lord Howart
John
Mre
Escaped Convicts At Large In Wellington
Escaped convicts in Wellington have shed prison blues for civilian clothes and are believed to have stolen cars and several gallons of petrol. Police issued warnings and urged public caution as they search for the fugitives.
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N.Z
Thurs
Bac
French Rising Thwarts Vichy Arrests
Government announces an undisclosed number including M. Jouhaux has been arrested for trying to undermine the administration.
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M. Jouhaux
Willkie backs Pacific defence co operation and bases
In an exclusive interview the Republican candidate Mr Willkie endorses immediate joint British American defence in the Pacific. He favours bases at Singapore and Australia and pledges GOP leadership for prompt action amid intensified Axis threats in Asia. The piece notes U S aid to Britain as crucial.
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Christian Science Monitor
Wendel Willkie
Pacific
Singapore
Australia
United States
Failure of Mission Rocks Syria Lebanon Front
Beirut dispatch reports French High Commissioner Gabriel Puaux rejected Italian armistice demands to cut French forces in Syria and surrender planes. He said air units had left Syria or were sold to Lebanon and refused Italian control of aerodromes in Lebanese territory. Five generals were replaced and Count Marszolini arrived as new Italian envoy to Syria.
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Almisri
Beirut
M. Gabriel Puaux
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Lebanon
France
Count Marszolini
Egypt
Berlin Raid and Allied Bombings Reported
British and Allied air forces raided Berlin and surrounding targets including a north west suburb and the Fokker aircraft works. Attacks extended to Cologne refineries and invasion bases with heavy anti aircraft fire and enemy losses reported.
British Troops Hold Desert Front Against Italian Push
A British AP special correspondent reports vast no man's land between British forces in Egypt and General Graziani's Italian positions near Sidi Barrani Birsofi and the Libyan border. Evacuations, troop movements, and cautious notes on morale and German potential moves shape a tense frontier outlook.
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British
Associated Press
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Sudan
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Kenya
Lake Radeif
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Mussolini
New Zealand Parliament Candidate For Waipawa Vacancy
J D Ormond of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force may be elected to the House of Representatives to fill the Waipawa vacancy after the death of the sitting member. Ormond is nominated by the Nationalist interest, Labour unlikely to field a candidate as legislation to allow soldiers to stand for Parliament progresses.
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J. D. Ormond
New Zealand
England
House of Representatives
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Ormond
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British sea borne trade continues amid Mediterranean claims
A Ministry of Economic Warfare spokesman dismissed Italy s bid to control the Mediterranean noting regular trade to and from the Levant via Suez and the Red Sea continues. Britain imports manganese from Greece and dried fruits from the same source while timber and other materials arrive from Romania Turkey Egypt and the Balkans. Coal oils fertilisers and machinery are shipped safely, while trade with Palestine and Egypt persists despite Italian attempts to block supplies.
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Red Sea
Eritrea
Somaliland
Britain
Greece
United Im Comened Corporation
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Scientists Help in War Effort
Government urges fullest cooperation of scientists with the war effort after discussions with the Royal Society and the Prime Minister. A scientific advisory body is formed with no cabinet secretary.
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Scientifc
Royal Society Hies
Tea prices advance across Australia by 9 pence per pound
The Commonwealth Prices Commission led by Professor Copland announces a 9d per pound rise in tea prices nationwide. The new level becomes 9d higher than pre war rates, effective from today.
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Australian
Commonwealth Prices Commission
Professor Copland
Australia
Approach to Soviet Tactics in Far East
Administrative sources say the United States aims to deter Russia from joining the Japanese Italian German alliance. Informal U S Soviet talks reportedly resumed in Moscow after talks with Sumner Welles and Mensky collapsed over leniency for Russian tourists labeled as Communists. Washington officials see more chance of direct talks with high Russian officials than with Mensky whom Sumner Welles disliked. Molotov is making progress but active Russian cooperation remains unlikely. Officials hope the USSR stays inactive in the Pacific area.
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United States
Russia
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Moepson
Bumner Welles
Buminesky
Mensky
Sumner Welles
Beecham Attacks Australian Press Tone
Sir Thomas Beecham condemned the Australian press as easily the world’s worst and described Australia as the most backward part of the Empire. He claimed a large illiterate and vicious element among Australians and urged readers to reconsider their self-satisfaction.
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Australila
Thomas Beecham
Thomas
Australia
Birth Announcement for Mrs Li in New York
Mrs Charles Li of New York reports the birth of a daughter. The infant was welcomed by the Li family and is reported in good health.
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New York
Charles Li
Hospital ship Sanende hold up endangers troops in Egypt
Sydney reports a delay to the hospital ship Sanende threatening Australian and New Zealand troops in Egypt. Details are incomplete due to garbled text.
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New Zealand
Egypt
Ons
Air Pilot Rod Elmore Killed in Melbourne Crash
A pilot named Rod Elmore died when his aircraft struck high tension infrastructure near an emergency aerodrome adjacent to Point Cook training school. The incident occurred on a Thursday night during solo flight training, with limited legible details remaining from the report.
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Child Evacuation Plans Deferred in London
Government delays evacuation moves as committee motions stall. unclear timetable amid discussions in London.
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