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14 Oct 1940
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1940
Page
1
Turkey defends against German invasion amid Syria tensions
Cairo reports tightened censorship in Syria and Lebanon under Vichy pressure from the Italian Commission. Italian actions are muted while propaganda efforts increase and experts replace military commissioners to sway Syrians abroad, especially in South America, to resist Italian aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Syria
Lebanon
ItaHan Commission
UN c
Military Commission
South America
Italiana
Two Million Bayonets On Guard In Eastern Front Turmoil
Nazi troops reportedly enter Bucharest as Greece bolsters defenses. Reports cite talks among Britain Greece Russia Turkey and Bulgaria to stem Germany's eastward drive. German divisions may move into Romania to guard oil regions amid fear of sabotage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
eTte
Britain
Turkey
Russia
Bulgaria
Greece
Germany
Bucharest
Rumania
Rome
Berlin
London
Transylvania
Turning Point in Japan United States War Tensions Rise
A Tokyo speech by Prince Konoye discusses a national turning point requiring joint effort as Japan faces critical choices. Foreign Office denounces sensational American headlines while China and the United States weigh policy, intervention, and territorial claims amid rising war fears.
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Hong Kong
Prince Konoye
Tokyo
National Services Association
Japan
Foreign Office
Suma
Baltimore Sun
Washington Post
Washington Times-Herald
Tay
Pan
Shanghai
Britain
Burma Road
Bingapore
Oolinpee
Russia
China
United States
Mr. Grew
Washington
Sato
Cordell Hull
Thailand
Takahashi
Kalson
Dutch East Indies
Asahi Shimbun
United Stats
Pacific
Metecoha
U.B.A
Rene Tive
Eade Eetene
Heavy bombing raids hit German targets under bad weather
RAF bombers attacked oil plants factories and ports in Germany and occupied territories despite adverse weather. Targets included Bremenhaven Wilhelms, Kiel and Hamburgs petro Worts docks while Channel port bombardments continued near Rotterdam Cherbourg. Several Dutch German aerodromes suffered heavy damage and fires broke out at multiple sites.
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London
Germany
Tortory
Gelteers
Bremenhaven
Wilhelmsearedr Yren
Adromes
Channel
Rotterdam
Cherbourg
Boulogne
Air Ministry
Pirate
Wilhelmsaves
Orang
de Kooy
Texel
Nordarney
Wangeroog
Sylt
Antwer Ostend
Calais
Cas le
Berlin
Maclary
Kosive
French Warships Enquiry Into Escape to Dakar
London reporters note an ongoing inquiry into the escape of French warships to Dakar. Several persons have already been named in connection with the affair as officials describe the investigation and its scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dakar
Artillery Duel Across Channel Shakes Kent Coast
German long range guns fired salvoes across the Straits of Dover striking the Kentish coast with no damage reported. Calais and Cape Gris-Nez batteries shelled Dover for hours while British long range guns and the RAF bombed enemy positions. German shells took 80 seconds to cross. A British naval squadron attacked enemy ships with no opposition reported from German vessels. Shore batteries fired on warships but caused no casualties. The Straits remained calm with a brisk northwest wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cape Gris-Nez
Straits of Dover
Kentish
Calais
Dover
R.A.F
Cape Grin-Nes Cion
Admiralty
Straits of
Naval engagement off Isle of Wight reported by Berlin
Officials in Berlin stated yesterday that U boats attacking from an undisclosed port struck a British torpedo boat flotilla off the Isle of Wight. They said they have no comment to make on the claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Isle of Wight
Hitler's Designs on U S Said by Mr Wendell
Mr Wendell states that Hitler had no plans to expand into the Western Hemisphere. He argues that American security was not at risk from such an invasion. The remark reflects wartime caution and regional defense priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wendell
Amerie
German Forces Enter Bucharest as War Expands Balkans
German troops in Bucharest lorries with bayoneted rifles pass through the city at noon led by officers and standards. British officers and staff are evacuating, while roads from today are expected to be militarized. The news fuels anxiety over Germany's Balkans move with debates on Mediterranean naval actions and possible Turkish resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Balkans
Opetain
Italy
Greece
Near East
Cairo Corres
Hitler
Berlin
New York Times
von Ribbentrop
Moscow
Bucharest
Sie
Bucha
Libyan Ports Hit in RAF Bombardment. Desal Assah Road Attacked
British air forces bombed Benghazi Tobruk and Assab in Eritrea with seven raids on Benghazi targets. Ships docks and a naval yard were hit. fires raged at Benghazi Tobruk Assab. Italian claims report tanks captured and light damage elsewhere amid ongoing North Africa fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Bengbasi
Tobruk
Assab
Eritrea
North Africa
Benghazi
Burgawa
Somaiiland
Negelli
Guara
Gureno
Avivigi
London in Front Line of Battle
Prime Minister Bevan warns of continued invasion risk and urges massive production. He says London has faced brutal bombings and calls for relentless civilian and industrial effort, with ready forces to counter any move by the enemy and sustained naval protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ernest Bevan
Mr. Bevan
World War Pact Echoes Japanese Ambition at Mass Meeting
Tokyo reports Foreign Minister Matsuoka stating Germany and Italy will win the war and Japan will aid them if the conflict shifts. He cites 2000 years guiding principles of Hachio Ichilu and the tri partite pact seeking other powers, including the United States, while seeking an honorable peace with China. Ambassadors for Germany and Italy also spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Germany
Italy
Matsuoka
Japan
United States
Hachio Ichitu
China
Italian Communique Claims Malta Naval Action Sinks Cruiser
An Italian report says destroyers attacked a British force off Malta on Friday and Saturday, sinking a Ni type cruiser and damaging other ships. It mentions loss of two Italian torpedo boats, and partial Italian crew saves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Malta
Poate
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Nich! Nichi" Alterail
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Clittese
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