Italian Alpine division crushed in Greek Pindus trap
Greek troops trapped and encircled the Italian Centaur division in the Pindus mountains, wiping out most of its 15 000 strong force. Thousands perished or were captured as Greeks used a Cannæ style pocket to cut off supply lines, with a single general among those taken. Italy rushed reinforcements and air support but failed to break the pocket.
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Italy
Chamberlain's Wife Called to Bedside in London
Mrs Neville Chamberlain, wife of Britain's seriously ill former prime minister, was summoned to his bedside at midnight. Official word earlier indicated his condition remained unchanged. She had earlier disclosed his illness and remained at his side until a brief respite.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
Britain
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Nation May Extend Ban From Australian Waters
United States weighs extending a ban on American ships in Australian waters after the sinking of the City of Rayville off Melbourne, with reports of a drifting mine or internal explosion and a missing third engineer. Survivors were rescued. the fate of the vessel’s crew is noted. Hull would decide after full facts are gathered.
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INS
City of Auyville
South Pacific
Melbourne
Freedom of
Lisbon
U. S. Maritime Commission
Rayville
Mack B. Bryan
Rendleman
Arthur P. Cronin
Staten Island
United States
Sec
Hull
Enadle Bickover
U. S
Apollo Bay
Sahotape
Fascists Threaten England and Greece in New Axis Moves
Rome reports Italian press warning of a tremendous air bombardment of England and allies, with observers noting a possible weekend escalation. Bulgaria and Russia are watched for axis aims against Greece, Sofia seen as key for a pact-like alliance and warnings to Turkey. Aiming to deter Turkey by keeping it out of war, observers expect intensified reprisals against Britain and its allies as Italian fliers join attacks.
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Rome
England
Bulgaria
Russia
Greece
Sofia
Japan
Turkey
Britain
Man grilled in blast deaths in Scranton
In Scranton Pennsylvania police questioned an employee of the city hospital for contagious diseases regarding Thursday's bombing that killed the son and daughter of Dr. E H Rebhorn the city health director and supervisor of the institution. The worker whose name was not released was reported to have previously worked in a munitions factory in Germany before arriving in the country.
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City Hospital
E. H. Rebhorn
Pennsylvania
Germany
Aid Britain as Insurance Kennedy Urges at Boston
Boston November 9 AP quoted Joseph P Kennedy ambassador to Great Britain saying democracy is finished in England and that national socialism would follow. He warned that if action isn t taken democracy could end here too with a bureaucracy seizing control.
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Kennedy
Boston
Boston Globe
Joseph P. Kennedy
Great Britain
England
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Globe
Bombs Imperil Fuehrer During Munich Speech
British bombers raided Munich last night and reportedly struck near the Loewenbrach beer hall where Adolf Hitler was addressing his followers on the eve of the 15th anniversary of the Munich putsch. Reports say a long bombing run targeted Munich objectives for over an hour with high explosives and fire bombs. gunners also dropped bricks.
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Germany
Royal Air Force
Munich
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Wale
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George
Queen Elizabeth
Buckingham Palace
Hitler
Luftwaffe
Loewenbrach Beer Hall
RAP
Bombing of Japanese Liner Empresas Reported Near Ireland
A wireless message from the Japanese liner Fushimi Maru to Domei ANSE News Agency reports German planes bombed the 26 Qa2 ton liner Empresas of Japan about 300 miles west of Ireland. No confirmation yet from London or Ottawa. The Fushimi Maru picked up details.
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Empresas
Japan
Ireland
Domei
Japanse
London
Ottawwl
Churchill Hails Roosevelt Victory Lands Greeks
Prime Minister Winston Churchill hailed Franklin D. Roosevelt’s reelection and U S aid as encouragement while warning Britain faces a heavy task. He praised Greece and noted Britain’s suffering amid the Italian Greek conflict as Turkey’s stance drew uneasy questions.
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Winston Churchill
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Britain
Turkey
U.S
Churchill
Canterbury
Battle of Dakar claims Librevill e in Gabon Congo
Reports from Vichy say a Battle of Dakar rages at Libreville in the French Congo as Free French troops with British naval support land near Unat city. Gen Charles de Gaulle commands forces in Gabon with a hard fight expected, per a Vichy communique issued after Petain's urgent cabinet meeting.
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Libreville
French Congo
Unat
Ichy
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Ungo
Africa
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de Gaulle
Assiances
Petain
Phatan
Daker
U S May Acquire Bases On Both Mexico Coasts
Washington discussions indicate the United States may obtain naval and air bases on Mexico’s east and west coasts as part of a broader Latin American settlement. Sumner Welles opened talks with Mexican Ambassador Castillo Najera, seeking mutually desired solutions for inter American solidarity and hemispheric defense.
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Mexico
U. S
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Mexican Gulf
Acapulco
Pacific
Panama Canal
Sumner Welles
Francisco Castillo Najera
Welles
Roosevelt
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Turning Point of War Predicted by Nazi Circles in Molotov Berlin Visit
Soviet Premier Molotov heads to Berlin for meetings with Hitler and German leaders seen as potential turning point in the European war. Rome reports Ciano plans tri party talks with Italy and Germany. Nazi circles say Molotov's visit could affect Britain US relations and Turkey's stance amid Greek conflict.
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Soviet
Russia
Adolf Hitler
Europe
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Rome
Galeazzo Ciano
Italy
Germany
Rubber Stamp Unity Is Peril Warns Senator
Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg warns against totalitarian unity as the GOP faces a shakeup with the resignation of executive director John D. M. Hamilton. Martin succeeds Hamilton, who leaves a $25 000 annual post after managing Landon’s campaign. Vandenberg calls for united American welfare with vigilance.
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INS
Arthur H. Vandenberg
R. Mich
America
Republican High Command
John D. M. Hamilton
GOP
National Committee
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Roosevelt
Hamilton
Joseph W. Martin
Martin
Turkey Warns of War Over Vital Threats From Russia Bulgaria
Ankara officials say Turkey will fight if it is vitally threatened regardless of Molotov’s imminent Berlin visit. Turkish quarters warn that Bulgarian moves against Turkey would be grounds for war. Turkey seeks benevolent Russian neutrality but prepares for conflict if danger persists.
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Turkey
Vyacheslaff Molotoff
Berlin
Bulgaria
Volunteers to Cut Draft 75 Percent West Virginia Draft
Maj. O. Mitchell said 75 percent of the first 155 draftees will volunteer to shorten service. He noted strong interest from men aged 21 to 36 and that local boards requested extra forms. Each board received twenty volunteer forms to assess suitability and compliance.
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