Sabotage Alarms and Global War Talks
Reports say sabotage in France prompts a special tribunal to root it out. Japan warns against war with the United States while Russia fights to keep Nazis from major cities. A US political leader warns France against ceding colonies, and propaganda against Thailand surfaces in Japan. Lease Act funds may top 5 million dollars to aid Britain and Russia, with Congress conditioned on not funding Russia.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Unrest in Special Tribunal Appointed
Paris unrest and disaffection spark panic as drastic measures unfold. Sixteen thousand police assist the Paris prefect while Marshal Petain creates a military tribunal to try sabotage charges with no appeal and potential death sentences, verdicts due within ten days.
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London
Paris
Marshal Petain
France
Tokio frees American travelers after misinterpreted ban
Japan has allowed the departure of American citizens that had been forbidden last week. Officials say the prohibition arose from a misapprehension and was rescinded, ending the travel restriction for those nationals.
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Japan
Japanese Diplomat Says War Could Be Avoided
New York Sunday report quotes Admiral Nomura speaking with Secretary Hull for two minutes. Nomura says he discussed U S Japan tensions and believes differences could be removed peacefully. He adds it would be the worst act of folly to pursue war and that the talks were careful and concluded as hopeful.
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United States
New York
Nomura
Cordell Hull
le Press
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Hull
6 000 Million Dollars Wanted for War Financing
New York dispatch notes that 6,000 million dollars will be required to finance British and American warfare in 1942. The report previews projected war costs and the need for large-scale funding.
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New York
Suslas
Von Papen Seeks Safe Conduct to Return to Berlin
London report says German ambassador to Turkey, von Papen, refuses to go home without guaranteed safety. The embassy counselor is leaving for Berlin in his place as safety assurances are sought.
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London
Papen
Germ Ambesador
Turkey
Berlin
Wolng Tn
Battle for Leningrad presses fears as safety tightens
Reposted report notes operations near Leningrad with Finnish advances and growing concern over city security. Marshal Voroshilov stresses increased armament and readiness as the front line stiffens.
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Leningrad
Voroshilov
Ity
Russians Regain Nine Villages North of Ukraine Front
Russians reportedly recaptured nine villages in the north over the past two days as German forces push 60 miles beyond Gomel toward Moscow. Guerrilla actions along the Pripet Marshes disrupt German lines, with propaganda claims of impact and uncertainty about southern Ukraine news for days.
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London
Gomel
Moscow
Tru
Pripet
Ukraine
Odessa
Germany must not have French colonies headline
American threat to seize French colonies is framed as United States policy amid tension with Germany. The article notes Sen Connolly and New York involvement as the hemisphere faces potential seizure actions by the U.S. in response to French colonial holdings.
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Germany
New York
Sen. Connolly
United States
Russia needs more help says British press
The Sunday Times argues Britain should spare more aircraft to aid the Soviet air force for victory and freedom, criticizing insufficient support for Russia.
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Russia
London
Sunday Times
Threat to Thailand and Japan clash over border actions
A garbled Overseas dispatch notes Thailand facing pressure amid propaganda attacks and border tensions with Indo China. The blurred text references Malaya and warnings to refrain from hostile moves while Japan seeks to avoid concessions.
Personal notes from Pirie region hospital and visitors
A roll of local social and medical notices lists visits and hospital updates. Pilot Officer G W D Allin and ex schools staff are noted among Pirie Hospital admissions and discharges. Tributes describe Fr Brady’s mother, the late Mrs Brady of Broken Hill, and aging industrial inspector Hill of Sydney. A Pirie visit list includes many local residents and visitors, with regional transport and airmail service details.
Five Killed at Crossing in Gale and Rain
A train collided with a car at a railway crossing during a gale and rain, killing five people. The train, traveling at high speed, dragged the car for about 200 yards. Victims include Herbert Jones his wife Dorothy Jones and children Nell Frances Blunden, Joseph W. Blunden, all from Orange, Crimwork, Camp Beets Flower Blunden.
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Meta Herbert Jones
Dorothy B. Jones
Crimwork
Nell Frances Jones
Camp Beets
Flower Blunden
Joseph W. Blunden
Orange
Sunday to Monday Thermometer Readings Compiled
The record shows Sunday maximum 61 with a morning low 47 at 8 30 am. Saturday peaked at 59 with a low of 50. Friday reached 64 with a morning low of 49.
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Pirie
Attack on Air Raid Precautions
Douglas Reed reports on air raid precautions and blackout defenses as Captain Dey defends the measures while Britain braces for further threats. The piece notes the mobilization of bodies of men aiding civil defense and vigilance in preparation for possible air attacks.
Two Men Killed in War Time Blackout Debate
Officials and officers clash over blackout and gas precautions in wartime Britain. Capt Dey defends continued blackout while warning gas and air-raid measures require readiness and public vigilance amid raids and evolving air warfare.
Injured in Crash Involving Albert and South Melbourne Residents
Benjamin Thomas of John Henning and Edith Thomas of South Melbourne, both fractured. William Ryan of Albert and Edith Thomas in critical condition. John Schultz of South Melbourne with a fractured leg and severe injuries. Further details unclear.
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Benjamin Thomas
John Henning
Albert
Nilliam Ryan
Ken Iey
Edith Thomas
South Mel
John Schultz
South Melbourne
No Change in Electrical Strike in Adelaide
Over the week end there was no change in the strike of Fire Corporation electricians who have done no work since Tuesday last. Mayor W H Threadgold said no definite reply had been received to his request for Arbitration Court intervention. An Arbitration County from Sydney will be in Adelaide. Fortunately there has been no serious hold up in the electrical service. the night house at work and the two foremen are attending to their own duties.
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Anding
London City
Reed Aska
Buckingham Palace
G. Dey
Reed
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Fire Corporation
W. H. Threadgold
Fev. Sagar
Arbitration Court
Cour Shoul
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Adelaide
A.H. Rieschick
Red Cross Appeal Fawcett Wins Recorder Medal At Solomontown
P Fawcett of Solomontown wins Pirie Recorder Medal as top player on the ground, two points ahead of runner-up V Simpson of Port Pirie. E Seery of Solomontown was third, with 20 players scoring in a 3-2-1 voting system. Envelopes sealed by W H Threadgold and J S Hocking after season's end. Fawcett praised for versatility and long kick, a local product who debuted in 1933 for Pirie Combined.
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Association
J. S. Hocking
E. N. Ellis
Fawcett
Simpson
E. Seery
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Recorder
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Pirie Red Cross Fund Donation Highlights Football Honor
Victor Simpson donated to Pirie Red Cross Fund and starred in a match earning maximum umpire points. The season tally shows 21 medals awarded, Solomontown nine, Proprietary and St Mark's six each.
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Victor Simpson
Pirie
Proprieto
Rex Hanniball
St. Mark's
Simpson
Solomontown
St. Mark’s
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