German Plea Rejected in US Submarine Attack Claim
Australian Associated Press reports Germany denies an American destroyer attacked a Nazi submarine after the Greer incident. Roosevelt orders elimination of the offending submarine. Leningrad and Odessa remain safe, while British Mediterranean operations claim heavy enemy shipping losses.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Germany
Greer
United Iies
Roosevelt
Leningrad
Odessa
Mediterranean
Washington
Roosevelt vows to eliminate attacked German submarine
President Roosevelt declares orders to eliminate the submarine that attacked the American destroyer Greer. He notes the Greer was daylight, clearly marked and flying the U.S. flag, and backs the Greer captain’s depth-charge action while Germany claims self defense. Willkie urges a tough reply to Germany’s challenge.
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Ocean
Roosevelt
Greer
Germany
United States
Navy Department
Wendell Willkie
Speaking to World test broadcast details in multiple languages
A radio or broadcast note indicates a program titled Speaking to World will air at 13 South Australian standard time. It notes transmission in 14 languages and mentions an on air segment led by Ji. The fragment references multilingual coverage and a planned broadcast schedule.
Germans Force Back at Leningrad Front
London dispatch reports no progress by Germany and Finland toward Leningrad in 24 hours. Russian communications claim German forces were pushed back from a southern sector as heavy tank attacks continue near the city. Dozens of German planes shot down. front still not encircled with supply routes open via Lake Ladoga. Kronstadt naval units harass German coastal troops.
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London
Germany
Finland
Leningrad
Leiligrad
Niemen
Berlin
Lake Ladoga
Kronstadt
American missions withdraw from Japan amid tensions
The Board of Foreign Religious Missions announced that all American missionaries have been withdrawn from Japan, leaving the country without American missions for the first time since 1969. The action highlights rising international tension affecting missionary activity.
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New York
PRE
Board of Foreign Religious Missions
Japan
Odessa Well Provisioned Amid Persistent Russian Defence
A London dispatch reports no weakening in the Russian defence of the Odessa district ten miles from the city. German bridge attempts across the Dniester failed, with heavy losses as they tried to cross by pontoon. Russians remain jubilant as Germans lose ground in several areas. Food and fuel stocks are ample in Odessa to endure a long siege, ensuring the Black Sea closure would have little effect.
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London
Odessa
Pirie Thermometer Readings and Local Visits
Sunday and Saturday weather readings show highs of 72 and 68 Fahrenheit with early morning lows of 52 and 55. Local meetings draw railway union officials C F Page and A A Drummond while visits by Mr Kain Lees and a list of guests accompany reports of a Patriot Carnival Fund donations and an Adelaide Whyalla airmail service passenger list.
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C. F. Page
Australian Railways Union
A. A. Drummond
Pirie
Key Wal
J. A. Jones
Fedethe Fatlor Porky Conference
Adelaide
Kain Lees
Whyalla
Melbourne
Adelaide-Whyalla
L. C. Moody
Guinea Pirie
Personal: Hine Me and Neate in New South front Cessnock note
The report lists Mr and Mrs J A G Hine Me and Keywth Neate connected to Sinaia front in Cessnock now likely to appear at Metro Overs House New York. It mentions Frank Dunning admitted at Pirie hospital ward then discharged, G H R Seyfang of Pirie West fairly comfortable, and Fr P Caffey and M B Clune leaving Pirie Catholic parish for a five day retreat in Peterborough. W H Johns of Two-Mile is in Pirie Hospital surgical ward with injuries from a tram accident in Whyalla hospital transfer to Pirie.
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Keywth Neate
Sinaia
Cessnock
New South
Metro Overs House
New York
Frank Dunning
Piene
Pirie Heap
Pirie Borsade
G. H.R. Seyfang
Pirie West
Pirie Hospital
W. H. Johns
Alter
Dave
Whyalla
Pirie
South Australia
Iceland
Pirie Power Case Hints at Settlement Talks
Judge Kelly in the Pirie electrical strikers case last week indicated that either the town council or the union might begin negotiations for a settlement. Secretary W P Trevorrow of the Electrical Trades Union has asked for a conference tomorrow night. Mayor Threadgold said he had invited Trevorrow to communicate any new points, but the council will not change its stance unless new arguments are offered.
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Kelly
Pirie Electrical
PW. Trevorrow
The
Electrical Trades Union
W. H. Threadgold
Trevorrow
Increased Lead Bonus Expected From Broken Hill Mine
Broken Hill reports indicate no official notice yet but workers along the line of lode are seen as due a retrospective lead bonus. The underpayment is to be corrected under a new contract with the British Government, with mine officials awaiting guidance from Mel Lourns office on the amount.
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Broken Hill
Lyhaugh
Lode
Mat
Mel- Lourns
No Information At Smelters
Mr. D. Yates the general superintendent of the Smelters said yesterday that he had received no advice about any advance of the lead bond.
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D. Yates
Maternity Wing Open For Public Inspection At Hospital
Public viewing of the hospital maternity wing drew about 150 visitors, mainly women, who were guided by F. C. Daws, M. Cornish, and Matron E. A. Sawtell. They toured the administrative block and dispensary, noting the ward’s finished condition and facilities.
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Birnie Hospital
F. C. Daws
Board of Management
M. Cornish
E. A. Sawtell
Daws
Messrs. Daws
Cornish
Mateel Sere
St Anthony's Church Opened and Blessed in Solomontown
The Catholic community of Solomontown celebrated the completion of 20 years of planning with the opening and dedication of the remodelled St Anthony's Church fronting Geddes Road. Bishop Thomas McCabe blessed the building in a ceremony attended by Fr. M. Clune, Fr. Coffey, and a large crowd, with school rooms updated and a new altar, sacred statues, and a mural gallery enhancing the interior.
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Solomontown
St Anthony's
Geddes Road
Thomas McCabe
Port Augusta
Our Lady of Lourdes
Sacred Heart
St. Anthony
Christ
Catholic Mass Blesses New Pirie Church Interior
Bishop McCabe led a solemn pontifical Mass at the Pirie Catholic Church as a blessing outside and inside the building. He spoke of peace and the Mass, praised the faith of St Anthony’s parishioners, and noted 20 years since St Anthony’s School was opened.
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McCabe
David
Solomon
Pirie
Christ the Son of God
McCaby
Norton
St. Anthony’s School
Bishop Leads Mass at New Parish Church Dedication
Monsignor Clune praises bishop and parish for completing the new church project with zeal. The ceremony features the blessing of Stations depicted as fine wall pictures, remarks on devotion to God, and thanks to the choir, Sisters of the Good Samaritan, architect, builder, and local workers. Dr Walsh preaches, Dr McCabe gives Pontifical Benediction.
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Calvary
Sisters of the Good Samaritan
Mons
Clune
Mons. Chine
Walsh
McCabe
Mr Fadden In Trouble May Resign Office
Rumors say Mr RG Menzies and other United Australian Party ministers may resign over a budget plan. Discontent centers on proposed measures to raise revenue through loans and bank credit. The Labor Party watches closely as Cabinet dissension grows and a straight-on stance is expected later in the week.
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RG. Menzies
Defence
Itl Desioew
Sela
Bada
Jensies
Gus
United Australian Party
Menzies
We Party
Cobos
Labor Party
Anaes Aris Neement
Peck Hile
Sir Earle Page Named Australian Minister in London
Canberra reports Sir Earle Page the Minister of Commerce has been chosen as Australian minister in London. Prime Minister Menzies declined the post saying he could not speak with full authority for the Commonwealth.
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Canberra
Qiri Earle Page
London
RG. Menzies
Commonwealth
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