Australian Units Leave Tiny Kingdom Amid Greek Swastika Flag
Australian expeditionary force reportedly prepared to evacuate the small kingdom as German divisions surged from Yugoslavia. Churchill said retreat was being covered by New Zealand and Greek forces. location likely Peloponnesian harbors, with details on size and completion not released.
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Portsmout hHitBut R.ALF. Strikes Back
London april 28 Nazi air raiders subjected Portsmouth to a sharp attack causing heavy casualties. Germans bombed the town for about three hours during Churchill’s Empire broadcast, damaging residential and business areas. One raider said shot down over the south coast. Royal Air Force raids on Hamburg and Berlin using new bombs reported heavy destruction with yards and ports attacked in Germany and nearby regions.
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Evacuation of Greece Acknowledged by Australia
Army Minister Percy Spender announced in Sydney that the evacuation is underway and has been successful so far. London declined to comment on his statement as German forces, using mass assault tactics, press the Greek defense and push Allied withdrawal toward possible surrender and full Nazi conquest of continental Greece. The article notes heavy German casualties, Italian resistance, and ongoing East African campaign actions as context.
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Two Nations in Partnership Hyde Park Declaration praised
Prime Minister Mackenzie King told parliament the Hyde Park declaration between Canada and the United States will boost wartime cooperation and aid Britain. He noted new economic relations will widen exports to the United States to cover Canada’s deficit while maintaining the Canadian burden. Continued on page five.
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Gasoline Prices Rise Across East Canada and Maritimes
Prices for gasoline climbed in Quebec Ontario and the Maritimes with crude oil costs cited as the cause. Toronto majors grocery firms ended a two cent rebate leaving standard grades at 273 cents and premium at 29 1 3 cents. Saint John New Brunswick reported a half cent rise to 29 cents per gallon for ordinary and 31 cents for premium.
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Convert Foodstuffs Into War Materials Bombed Churches
The article argues that blocking U S donated food to German occupied Europe serves British aims. It presents conversions showing wheat to alcohol and petrol, ink to butter, fats for lubricants, and casein plastics, claiming feeding occupied Europe feeds Germans. The piece cites German news agency remarks and notes continuation on page four.
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Lindbergh resigns from US Air Corps reserve post
New York April 28 Colonel Charles A Lindbergh resigns as a reserve officer in the United States Army Air Corps. In a letter to President Roosevelt he cites disrespect for his peaceful aims and says he cannot serve as a reserve officer while his motives and loyalty are questioned. He forwards his resignation to the secretary of war with deep regret.
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British and Dutch Units Told to Capture Luckner
New York April 28. British and Free Netherlands navy units ordered to capture Captain Fritz von Luckner, the German raider of the First World War. NBC Manila correspondent reported Luckner commanding 12 armed raiders in the South Pacific and operating from Japanese bases in the Caroline and Marshall Islands.
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Churchill thanks US aid as Atlantic battle shifts
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Churchill praising America for patrolling western Atlantic waters, calling the move a key shift to a more favorable phase in the Battle of the Atlantic. He warned the wider war may intensify in the Mediterranean, desert, sea, and air, with the Axis seeking to threaten wheat and oil supplies.
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Nazi Observers Claim Greek War Action Concluded
Berlin reports that German observers say military action in Greece is finished and that Eutto troops are ready for new tasks. The note claims ongoing operations in Peloponnesus, police actions in Greece and Yugoslavia, and air force roles to harass Allied forces with several ships sunk or damaged in Greek waters.
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Three RCM Police Special Constables Die In Truck Crash
Montreal April 28 Three special constables of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police were killed and one wounded when a truck carrying them overturned at Coteau du Lac, west of Montreal. The dead are Constables G Campbell R Robichaud and J A Larguudeau all of Montreal. The men, veterans of the RCMP guard, were en route to relieve guards on the Soulanges Canal.
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Axis forces cross border into Egypt near Salam frontier
Axis troops reportedly crossed the Libyan border into Egypt and held Salam since Saturday. British headquarters said the advance near Salam made little progress, with light elements of a famed armored division in contact on the North African front. The push extended about 15 to 20 miles inland from the coast as Italian desert units moved toward Bare rani.
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First British withdrawal lands at Alexandria
Reuters reports that initial contingents of the British expeditionary force withdrawing from Greece have landed at Alexandria. Greek merchant fleet handed to Britain, millions of tons of shipping, per CBC. German claims British losses in Greece exceed Dunkirk, about 37,000 tons sunk in 11 days. RAF destroys two German destroyers near the Netherlands. four RAF planes lost. Lethbridge hearing for alleged fire claim irregularities set for May 6. MP Angus MacInnis seeks debate on steel strike. PM Mackenzie King opposes amid mediation efforts. Six Ampleforth students die and seven injured after jumping from burning coach on the London to Newcastle line.
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