Curtin to Consult Party Members on National Government
Melbourne reports that after a 50 minute meeting between Prime Minister Menzies and Opposition Leader Curtin no decision was reached on forming a National Government. Curtin will consult Canberra party members next week and both U A P and U C P will meet. Cameron to meet Sir Earle Page in Melbourne to discuss the political situation as Australia faces a possible national government or continued government.
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Melbourne
Australia
Menzies
Mr. Curtin
Curtin
Canberra
U.A.P
U.C.P
Labour Party
House of Representatives
Carlin
Lerma
Labour
Menales
New South Wales
Beasley
Wilson
Mr. Menzies
Mr. Beasley
Mr. Cameron
Earle Page
Grafton
Country Party
Cameroun
Cameron
Sir Earle
C. 1. Richards
Poat
Office Place
German Press Weigh Peace Terms in Britain Talks
Berlin dispatch reports Basler Nachrichten noting German papers discuss conditions for peace terms with Britain. Coverage highlights cautious discussion of possible terms and negotiation avenues among German editors.
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Berne
Berlin
Basler Nachrichten
Britain
French Soldiers Repatriated From Dunkirk Return Home
French soldiers and sailors brought back to France after withdrawal from Dunkirk were landed in Marseilles from a British liner. Some seriously wounded were carried on stretchers to hospitals.
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London
Dunkirk
Marseills
Balkans awake to realities in postwar settlement hints
The Balkan correspondent reports Hungary and Romania show the Vienna dictate is not a settlement. Hungarians remain in Romanian lands and vice versa as Hungary resists final settlement. Some fear Axis victory may not come, prompting nations to seek leverage for future peace outcomes.
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London
Balkan
Daily Telegraph
Vienna
Rumania
Hungary
Japan Ups War Prep Amid China Aid Cut Asserted
Japanese Foreign Minister Matsuoka warned against any power aiding Chiang Kai-shek and prolonging the conflict while Japan hopes to maintain friendly ties with nations ready to cooperate. He cited potential U S Britain actions and massed preparations for worst outcomes, seeking Soviet-Japanese détente as a higher aim.
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London
Chiang Kai-shek
East Asia
Matsuoka
Japan
Russian View of British Defences Described by Witness
An eye witness in Moscow newspapers recounts British anti aircraft gun crews in action. The New Agency correspondent notes most battery members are trade unionists of working class origin and contrasts with the last war. He praises junior officers courtesy and says officers come from all walks of life.
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Moscow
New Agency
Daga
New Aircraft to Support Offensive Over Germany
A new type of aircraft is being produced in large numbers for long-range fighter roles. It is expected to be used soon to intensify the offensive over Germany and to remain over Berlin longer than previous operations allowed.
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Germany
Beelin
Mussolini Inspects Army in Northern Italy Tour
Mussolini begins a tour of inspection of the northern army. In New Zealand Wellington was shaken by a light earthquake early this morning with the centre reported about 240 miles away.
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Mussolini
Rome
Signor
N.Z
Wellington
RAF Bomb Raids Hit German Targets Despite Severe Weather
As freezing conditions and violent weather challenged crews, RAF bombers struck multiple German targets including Krupps at Essen and oil works in the Ruhr. Docks at Amsterdam Rotterdam and Flushing saw heavy fires, while rail yards, air plants, and inland waterways faced coordinated attacks aimed at crippling transport and refining capacity.
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London
R.A.F
Germany
Krupps
Essen
Ruhr
Rotterdam
Flushing
St Hamm
Gerakiliichin
Hamm
Holland
Amsterdam
Fhushling
Aerodromea
Texel
Olderbroek
Bussum
Olderbrook
RAF
Aoerab
Rhine
Hamburg
Bremen
Hanover
London Quiet Night as German Raiders Fail to Strike
Weather and sea conditions kept enemy bombers from hitting targets in southeast England and London area. Aerial battles over the Channel were noted, with one bomber shot down. civilians faced limited casualties, including a Suffolk incident where a raider killed four and wounded others. Parliaments court and London dawns returned to normal daily life after the raid.
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Straits of Dover
Air Ministry
Ministry For Home Security
England
London
East Midlands
East Anglia
Folkestone
Oo Town
Northampshire
English Channel
Britain
Luftwaffe
Suffolk
House of Parliament
Dornier
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Rosevear
A.L.P
Charles Marr
Bell
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Chungking
Hongkong
Reuter
Burma
Matsuoki
Foreign Office
Suma
United States
Summ
Tokyo
Washington
Yamuri Shimbun
Foreign Affairs Council
Cleveland
Ino
Far East
Roosevelt
Couch
Alterest
Parliament House
MR. Bruce
Alf
5. M. Bruce
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