British and Free French advance near Damascus noted
A World War II dispatch reports fresh British and Free French gains near Damascus with columns pushing toward the coast and Sidon as Allied forces seek to tighten pressure. Vichy forces respond with mobile columns behind lines, attempting to relieve Damascus and threaten Allied positions.
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Damascus
Kisy
Colwan
Sidon
Bierat
Exré
Bisrat
Sypris
Fierce Fighting in Libya as British Tanks Push Axis Forces
Western Desert dispatch reports hundreds of British tanks entering an attack at the Libyan border amid fierce combat. Tanks and infantry clash under a blazing sun, with British forces breaching southern Halfsyn defenses and Romanized lines as Axis resistance mounts.
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London- Weaduysday
Western Desert
British
United Press
Libya
Walian
Apa Reheter
Stockholm
France
Air Ministry
Stuloe
Hal Hale
Captuaza
Sollum
Planes Downed in Western Desert Engagement
A terse report notes Allied aircraft losses and enemy destruction in the Western Desert battle. Casualty details mention several planes shot down and enemy aircraft reported destroyed, with brief mentions of specific dates and units.
Infamous Share-Hawking Trade Prompt Court Sentences
The judge commented on a sensational case involving former Parliamentarian Bruce Walker and solicitor Albert Levitus. Both were sentenced to five years with other figures receiving similar terms amid a notorious share-hawking scheme.
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Sully
Forbesry
Albert Levitus
Bruce Walker
Parliater
Guru R Tustice
Halse Rogers
Waller
Uae
Friendship Treaty 1 Between Three and Turkish Allies
A fragile diplomatic pact outlines friendly negotiations and mutual assurances among Turkish and allied states. The report notes media framing and the involvement of diplomatic correspondents with limited clarity on participants and terms.
Canada Enters War Asks Aid And Unity
Canadian Prime Minister declares Canada joins the war effort on Britain’s side. He calls for unity, sacrifice, and a strong partnership to meet costs and defend liberty, rejecting claims of isolation or reluctance.
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Gable
New Forks
Ainister
Melgénzlé King
Associated
New York
Canada
Brictain
Britain
Nalion
Trendom
Spsient Partnership
Freg
Stray Dogs and Lost Items Notice Across Town
A garbled 1930s classified page lists lost handbags gloves and other items with rewards, including a white striped hack, brinded cattle, and branded wethers. Also sought are a tractor, showyer machine, and a married couple for domestic duties. Rewards offered for found items.
Germany and Usgi? Attack Mentioned in London Report
A distorted clipping notes possible German and US unit action, with scattered references to Britain and Russia. It mentions a so far unconfirmed attack and lists several names and places in a chaotic broadcast style.
Motors and Machinery Listing for sale
A 10 Wp Bhickstone jiglie is offered for sale in good running order with a Wren of PTs noted. Also for sale Cook model Rovisson in good order and various ploughs from GRABSCH LTD including furry Ploughs.
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Bhickstone
Wren of
Pts
Grabsch PI. Ltd
Grabsch
R ~ Ltd
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Matt
Bycatia
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Tuaoj
Deithir
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Osice
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Hos
Lins
Woney
Lars Willl
Langlands & Sons
Wutlu
Cook
Waneral
Semance Gillipteys
Jenely
Burstaniling
Njeer
Gyalye
Gianech Bly
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Kio
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Churea
England
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Horsham
CROSS
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Stella M. McAuley
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Metin
Inday
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L. Rule
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Ted Maitland
ORB. Carter
Horsham Town Hall
Ryeleaing Siz
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Thomas Young &Co.) Pty. 7 Ltd
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