Troops Grimly Strive to Reach Dunkirk Amid German Onslaught
London reports a narrowing corridor from Lille to Dunkirk as the British and French rearguard fight to join evacuees. German forces press with up to a million troops and armored divisions, while RAF and warships support withdrawal and hamper the enemy. Dunkirk holds, flooding tactics reshape the surrounding terrain, and no confirmation comes on Prioux’s capture.
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London
Lille
Dunkirk
Cassel
Poperinghe
Prioux
Gravelines
St. Omer
Casear
Paris
Steenyvorder
Empire Air Scheme total 16479 in RAAF enlistments
Canberra reports 16479 men selected for service in the Empire Air Training Scheme to date. Air crew number 3620 and staff about 13348. For the week ended May 25 AAAP ground state applications reached 3884, up 6T percent from the prior week and 150 percent from May 11. Minister for Air Fairbairn praised skilled fitter selections, doubling the previous weeks’ average.
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Canberra
R.A.A.F
Air
Fairbairn
Repatriation Bill Defeated in House Vote Split
The Government was defeated in the House after an all night sit in as Labour MP Makin secured an amendment shifting proof of war pension conditions to the Repatriation Commission. The bill progressed but may face a Senate challenge.
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Canberra
House of Representatives
Makin
Labor
Senate
Six Months Gaol for Clerk in War Information Case
William Dean a 43 year old clerk and bookshop manager was arrested with a small black boot containing information valuable to enemy agents. He was charged under National Security Regulations and sentenced to six months in prison. Defence officials called the charge the most serious yet brought in Australia since the war began.
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Perth
William Dean
N. B. Lappin
Defence Department
Australia
Dean
Allies Order 7700 U.S.A. Planes
Reported figures show the Allies have ordered 7700 American planes with about 1,000,000 dollars per unit listed as the latest price. Deliveries vary as some aircraft have already been delivered while thousands more await shipment in a heavy wartime procurement.
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Washington
Prithiy
Leopold's Jewels Taken to France
Paris reports in Le Soir that five days earlier two cars brought Leopold's private jewels and the Crown to France with the Royal Chamberlain and a veteran chauffeur. The Chamberlain attempted recovery at dawn on Tuesday before capitulation but authorities refused until formalities were done, then too late. London notes the Belgian Cabinet in Paris says King Leopold cannot reign while under invader control.
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Paris
le Soir
France
Leopold
London
Leoold
Prime Minister Clarifies Theodore Appointment Question
A Friday statement from the Prime Minister denies that E G Theodore sought any government post. It asserts he never requested an appointment as Works Co ordinator or any other position, aiming to be fair to Mr Theodore.
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Cnanberra
Measles
E. G. Theodore
Theodore
Cool Calm Courage of French morale praised by engineer
A British civil engineer returning from a Ministry of Supply mission described the average Frenchman as showing cold calm courage while everyone speaks only of victory. The piece notes gallant airmen and awards to fifty two RAP personnel for gallantry.
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London
Ministry of Supply
Statement by Prime Minister on conscription in New Zealand
Wellington Friday report on Prime Minister Fraser stating that national conscription under Emergency Powers Legislation may be introduced soon. He argued voluntary service, though successful, does not fully reflect the war effort’s demands and that government must have power to ensure working conditions and prevent profiteering from sacrifices.
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Wellington
N.Z
Fraser
Mr. Fraser
New Zealand
Trues
How The Allies Took Narvik
The British Fleet began bombardment on Tuesday morning. British forces south of Bodo, about 120 miles south of Narvik, resisted the German northward thrust from Namsos, while German warplanes set fire to a hospital and machine gunned wounded evacuees from Narvik, also damaging fire engines.
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Bodo
Narvik
Namsos
Netyon
German Jew jailed for travel breach in Parramatta Court
Rudolph Auerbach, a German Jew, pleaded guilty in Parramatta Court to travelling outside his registered police district, breaching the National Security Regulations. He received a three months' imprisonment sentence.
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Sydney
Parramatta Court
National Securiy
Rudolph Auerbach
Need For More Planes And Men War Weary But Cheerful Troops Pour Into Ports
British Expeditionary Force and French Belgian troops stream into south coast ports after 48 hours of continuous arrival. Troops ride long trains to homes and camps, many without sleep or shoes, while hospital ships treat the wounded. Soldiers call for more planes and men as they recount brutal combat and mass casualties.
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London
Detcors
Extend Credits to the Allies Speech by Paul McNutt
Republican aspirant Paul McNutt urged extending credits to democracies to avert defeat and preserve U S welfare. He proposed buying Allied possessions in the Western Hemisphere to deter hostile powers and noted President Roosevelt would ask Congress for more than 1 billion dollars for the Army and Navy in the coming fiscal year.
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U.S.A
Taal Wiesel
Washington
Paul McNutt
United States
Roosevelt
Congress
Italy to Enter War Rumor Sparks Berlin Report
Berlin dispatch says Hitler summoned Goebbels to the front to prepare a sensational announcement. Informant believes Italy's entry into the war is the subject. No other source confirms the report.
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Italy
Goebbels
Hitler
APA
Messinee
London
Berlin
United Press
General Headquarters
Imperial Airways Staff in Rome Deny Return Order
Imperial Airways officials in Rome deny that any order has been issued for a return. The London Times headlines warn readers to save the newspaper for potential republishing.
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Imperial Airways
Rome
ATLA
London
Iustoit
The
London “Times
Invasion Threat Prompts Civil Defences Fully Manned
Sir John Anderson says civil defences will be fully manned as calls come in and ARP auxiliary, fire and police stay at posts unless released. Sir John Reith reports removal of road signs to aid invasion response. Malcolm MacDonald warns of likely heavy bombing on industrial cities. Admiral Somerville notes possible landings in poor weather but asserts preparedness. Golf clubs and Southend Club assist by digging fairways and trenches. Factories arm workers to defend facilities.
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London
Home Secretary
John Anderson
A.R.P
John Reith
Mealth
Malcolm MacDonald
Navy
James Somerville
Koopa
Southend Club
Aliens Reported Near Prospect Dam During Debating Bill
A telegram from the Blacktown Shire president warned that Sydney’s Prospect water reservoir lies in a district thick with aliens and unprotected against sabotage. The alert urged immediate government action to guard the water supply as the Alien Migration Bill passed all stages in the House of Representatives.
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Canberra
House of Representative
Beastey
Labor
N.S.W
Blacktown
Sydney
Prospect
Defence Works Plan Promises Jobs for Displaced Workers
The Treasurer stated that men losing work due to Loan Council cuts would gain employment under the defence works scheme. An agreement at the Loan Council endorsed this, with defence projects to be chosen and worker transfers planned. Full details expected next week.
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Sydney
Mr. Richardson
Defence
Women Pilot Entries Open in French Air Force Decree
The official journal publishes a decree admitting women between 21 and 40 into the French Air Force. Eligible applicants must be French, hold a second class pilot's certificate, and have logged at least 100 hours. They will enter probationary training before serving at the front.
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Paria
Air Force
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