Japan Germany defend alliance report tests world opinion
A Tokyo sourced Shanghai report says Japan and Germany have agreed in principle on a defensive alliance that could take effect if Anglo American cooperation grows. It notes Germany would offer good offices to Russia, effectively creating a Russo Japanese non aggression dynamic and signaling a southward move for Japan. It also reports Japanese forces advancing into Indo China via Haiphong amid border clashes near Langson on a 60 mile front.
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New York
Washington
Shanghai
Tokyo
Japan
Germany
U.S.A
Singapore
Russia
Nazi Outcry at Raids on Berlin
London reports fierce Nazi protests over British air raids on Berlin. The Berlin Radio calls the airmen murderous and threatening reprisals by the Luftwaffe. Berlin residents endure a second night of air attacks as British bombers hit industrial targets amid ongoing wartime strikes.
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London
Berlin
Churchill
Luftwaffe
King honors civilians with George Cross and Medal
In a broadcast to the Empire the King praised civilian steadiness, especially in London, and announced two new honors for civilian gallantry the George Cross and the George Medal, to rank alongside the Victoria Cross.
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Empire
London
London demands reprisals in daily press leader
The Daily Mail cites angry readers urging reprisals for London's bombing. It argues Britain and Germany target civilian nerve centers and calls for open discussion of indiscriminate bombing, urging retaliation if Berlin acts similarly. It questions the ethics and feasibility of restraining civilian bombings.
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London
Daily Mail
Greater
Britain
Germany
Hitler
Berlin
Goering
Subrdey
ALF Conduct Praised in Cairo Leave Week
In Cairo the ALF conduct during a weekend of troop leave drew praise. About half the force took Sunday leave and 40 percent on Monday. British troops visiting from the Western Desert joined Australian troops at lively cabarets and dances. Officers noted good discipline and morale despite tensions, with Australians briefing Britons on desert conditions.
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Cairo
Sal
Western Desert
Sailor Finds Guidance After Brief Leave
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Rey Sarwaine
New Division Formed for Alle Allies in War Effort
Fragmentary text outlines creation of a new division to strengthen Allied forces, absorbing units into a revamped structure. Mentions Major-General Bennett appointed commander of the division, with Lieutenant-General W. A. H. Sturde n recent Chief of the General Staff. References to army corps, Australian forces, and defense concerns amid ongoing military mobilization.
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Menzies
Vonlace
Menvies
Gsr
Bennett
Hth Division
Henry Gordon Bon=piel
Live Worth Diivision
ACL
W. A H. Sturden
Gener Starr
Wire Barb in Lung Found by Melbourne Doctors
At Royal Melbourne Hospital on a Tuesday a man’s chest X ray revealed a nearly three inch barbed wire fragment embedded in a lung. The patient could not explain its presence, but recalled a wartime patrol where wire was carried in the mouth. He believes he swallowed the barb after a shell burst. Doctors deem this the most plausible explanation.
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