British RAF drives Iraq forces from Habaniyah airfield
Heavy losses inflicted on Iraqi troops as British Imperial forces, supported by Royal Air Force howitzers, eject the enemy from positions at Habaniyah airdrome in Iran. More than 300 prisoners taken. British losses said small. Reinforcements flown from Basra, air patrols cover the advance, civilians evacuated.
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Royal Air Force
Hebbanirvah
Iran
RAF communiqtie
Iraq
R.AF
Habbaniyah
Habbaniyeh
RL.A.F
Basra
Cairo
Rashid Al Al @ ruiner
United States Fleet Battles Nazi Sea Pirates for Briton Munitions
U S fleet units operate on high seas to disrupt Nazi piracy and secure munitions shipments to Britain. Commanders coordinate law actions, convoy protection, and interdiction of supply routes aiding the Allied war effort.
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United States
Left Hand Corner German Agent Spiller Escapes to The Hague
A London based German agent Captain Wilhelm Spiller, tied to a German embassy, fled Hampstead before seeking refuge in the Hague after hiding weapon papers. He planned a secret weapon and later rejoined espionage in Holland until the invasion, allied with Baron von Rheimn baden.
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Brush
Briain
Germany
Spiller
Hague
Holland
Baron von Rheimnbaden
secret service
Stalin Becomes Soviet Premier in Surprise Move
Joseph Stalin resigned anonymity to assume the premiership, replacing Vyacheslav Molotov who had led the council for 11 years. Molotov becomes vice chairman while retaining foreign affairs, and a new decree from the Kremlin confirms the reshuffle.
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JOSEPH SALE
Soviet
Russia
Miolotov
duss
MOSCOW
Joseph Stalin
Soviet Union
Vracheslav
Molotov
Kremlinas
Afondov
Supreme Soviet
council of peoples’ commissers
Stain
Maxim Livinov
BSC
New York
Vote of 447 to 3 ends war debate in Commons
British Prime Minister Churchill wins an overwhelming confidence vote after revealing 560,000 Imperial soldiers in the Middle East and new American ships will aid the 1942 Battle of the Atlantic. He vows to defend Crete and Tobruk to the death as debate closes.
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ONDON
house of commons
Churchill
Middle East
Britain
Mediterranean
Crete
Tobruk
Nic
Suez
Intensive Recruiting Drive in Alta
Edmonton May 7 Major J Howard Gainor district recruiting officer MD No 13 announced the opening of an intensive recruiting drive across Iberia in line with the Dominion plan He recently returned from Ottawa after talks with national defence officials on the recruiting situation.
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EDMONTON
C.P
Iberia
Dominion
J. Howard Gainor
Geinor
Ottawa
department of national defence
C N R Needs $29,414,000 This Year
Ottawa reports the Canadian National Railways system will incur an operating deficit in 1947. An estimated total of 29,414,000 dollars is required from the Dominion government, with 19,692,206 for capital expenditures, 344,609 for acquisition of securities, and 933,609 for retirement of securities, per a CNR prepared report tabled in the House by Transport Minister Cardin.
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OTTAWA
Eden's War Review Criticized By Press
March 7 Eden's war review in the House of Commons drew editorials from morning papers calling the account insufficient. The Daily Mail led with that it was only a half told tale and Eden could have said more without breaching diplomacy.
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LOXDON
Anthony Eden
house of commons
The
Daily Mail
Nazis Lose 19 Planes in Western Front Air Battle
The air ministry said 19 German planes were shot down in 24 hours of fierce fighting over western Europe. Seven British fighters were lost. The clash near the Thames estuary and southeast coast followed a major RAF bombing raid on Hamburg with a large force participating.
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LONDON
C.P
air ministry
Thames estuary
HAMBURG
Clydeside
Liverpool
Northern Ireland
Royal Air Force
RAF
bom
Le Havre
Moving Days in Europe as Nazis Move Balkan Army
German forces pull back from the Balkans toward Hungary and Yugoslavia. Columns of troops and equipment return northward while small garrisons stay to maintain control. Serbs flee across region as Hungarians and Bulgarians move in, with Romanians and Italians expected to follow.
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EUROPE
LOUIS P. LOCSNER
Associated Press
Balkans
Hungary
Yurceslavia
Bulgana
Yugoslavia
Nerissa Torpedoed Loss of 122 on Nerissa
The New York Sun reports a transport lost at sea with 122 aboard including 12 Americans is the British liner Nerissa. Ottawa reports say the ship was probably torpedoed. Unofficial lists show 35 accounted for with 22 injured. Sun says victims included 314 passengers and 88 crew.
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NEW YORK
The
New York Sun
Ottawa
The Sun
Australians Welcome Menzies In Canada Parliament Session
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Robert Menzies of Australia occupied a seat in the House of Commons today amid loud applause. Speaker King announced a motion welcoming Menzies and entered the event into the journal as a permanent record. Members praised Australia’s war effort and pledged Canada’s support for victory.
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OTTAWA
Robert Menzies
Australia
house of commons
Aine-Kenzie Hing
Commonwealth
Air
Menmes
King
Meezes
Canada
Great Britain
Commonwealth of Australia
house of exeregenoe
Menzis
Rime
Mir
Hing spote
cnce
Conmseraine nouse
RFR
Hanson
dominicum
Menzies
freedon
Mod. Coldwell
CCF
pari
Mr. Menzies
CP.1
Mackenzie Kime
Dominion cabinet war committee
Sir. Kinz
Menzits
Stimson Urges Navy Role Against Nazis in Atlantic
War Secretary Henry Stimson calls for deploying the U S Navy in the Atlantic as part of a broader plan to defeat Nazi forces. The speech, treated as history making, was discussed with President Roosevelt and referenced by Stephen Early.
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J. F. SANDERSOM
WASHINGTON
C.P
Henry Stimson
United States
Stephen Early
Rooosevelt
Menzies Urges Canadians to Win War Now
Ottawa May 7 Prime Minister Robert Menzies of Australia addressed Canadians urging united war effort saying the great task lies ahead and there is no room for private ambitions or bickering. He called on all Britons to act decisively in the ongoing war.
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OTTAWA
Robert Menzie
Australia
Cow Causes Traffic Menace in Calgary Suburb
Calgary report says cow added to traffic menaces list after Mr. Chris Pippen tripped over two stones while leading a herd from a Critchier farm. The cow continued, causing him to crash and break his right leg in two places.
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CALGARY
Christ Pippen
Pippen
Critchier
flhun
Navy Ready States Knox and Coast Guard Transfer
Navy Secretary Frank Knox said the United States navy is readier than ever to deliver war supplies if assigned. He spoke after War Secretary Stimson urged naval aid for Britain in the Atlantic. Knox also said the sea going activities of the coast guard are being transferred bodily to the navy, including ships and crews.
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WASHINGTON
Mar
Navy
Frank Knox
United States navy
navy department
Stimson
Britain
Knox
coast guard
STIMSON HMOV
Simson
nghs
Two Killed and 12 Wounded in Dover Shelling
German cannon fire from France killed two women and wounded at least 12 in Dover late today. Several houses were damaged and a bus wrecked. A naval officer was seriously wounded as sunset guns opened.
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DOVER
France
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