Sandstorm Halts Fighting on Libyan Egyptian Front
May 6 report from Middle East command says a heavy sandstorm quiets action along the Livysa Egyptian frontier. Tobruk 4 miles west of the border remains under siege, with no change in the stuation. Imperial forces northward from Dersle push toward Amba Atmi, 260 miles northeast of Addis Ababa, while British troops near Neghelil eject and inflict losses on Rinjlahs at Adola.
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Slavs to Fight On Declared by Yugoslav Exile Govt
New York May 6 The Yugoslav government in exile declared that Serbs Croats and Slovenes will fight on until independence is achieved. The broadcast by the British radio service described it as the first authoritative statement from the government now in refuge in the Middle East.
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Naval Observer En Route to U S From Lisbon
In Lisbon on May 6 to 17 the Allende Clipper departed for New York carrying twenty passengers including Ticwl and Commander Paul E. Pihl, acting chief of US naval observers in Berlin. Commander Tibi is Wendell Willkie’s brother in law. Hoare named envoy to Yugoslav government in exile in the Middle East.
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Germans Kill 12 in Belfast Bomb Attack
Belfast, Northern Ireland reports indicate twelve people died when a bombing shelter was struck during a German air raid on the Ulster capital. Additional heavy shelling Sunday night caused extensive casualties, including a detective sergeant and six constables killed at a training depot. Volunteers from various regions traveled north to aid Belfast, with a War Relief Society of America fund receiving twenty thousand dollars.
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War Roundup: Axis and Allies Engage Across Multiple Theaters
The war roundups report mass air raids on British ports and German cities. Luftwaffe and RAF clash over cities including Glasgow Belfast and Liverpool while German and Italian forces seize eight Greek islands in the Aegean. Tobruk and Solum battles are noted with Allied counters. Roosevelt calls for 500 long-range bombers monthly and Pepper urges tougher action against Tokyo.
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Weather Summary From Local Almanac and Moon Phases
Weather data shows 24 hour precipitation totaling 0.49 inches with 2.26 inches of excess rainfall since January. Month rainfall 1.20 inches, total since January 4 is 18.11 inches. Sun and moon times, phases and tides noted with high and low temperatures around 22 and 12 degrees. Moon full Sunday with light Wednesday forecast.
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Dover Raiders Fire Balloons in Air Attack
Dover England May 6 A formation of Messerschmitt planes attacked Dover balloon bar rage firing three large balloons Anti aircraft guns replied and British fighters pursued the raiders It was believed one Nazi plane crashed in the Channel Townspeople fled shelters as four Messerschmitts machine-gunned streets A later attack by three Messerschmitts targeted the haliosasy at 493 Inrye avenue Hoard of directors of the Girls Hay meet at 12 30 p m Wednesday.
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Bowie Chiefs To Gas Chamber Exercise At Camp Bowie
CAMP BOWIE May 5 Major General Claude V. W. Birk announces the Thirty sixth division will undergo gas mask training this week. The chemical warfare school will conduct practice in the gas chamber for all members.
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British Areas Bombed By Berlin In Major Raid
German reports claim hundreds of air sorties over Glasgow and Clyde shipping area destroying shipyards armament plants and industrial facilities. Luftwaffe also attacked Heidelberg and other targets in southwestern Germany and English ports. British defenses sank ships near the Clyde and at Suda Bay raiders damaged vessels and hulls. North Africa saw a British counter attack at Tobruk frustrated while Batum near the Turkish border faced axis thrusts repulsed.
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Autler Doomed Full Acs Jonoian War News
In YORH May 8 Col Donovan, New York’s wartime commander, says Hitler could win if America withholds support though Britain remains pessimistic. He cites Japan’s peac e proposals as proof Europe would yield to the Axis if Nazi strength grows.
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War 25 Years Ago Today
Pope Benedict urges President Wilson to pursue marital peace and opposes a lull with Germany. Wilson weighs Germany’s submarine order against attacking ships without warning. Britain says blockade is necessary due to ruthless German submarines. One year ago today Roosevelt aided restraint of Italy. Two British destroyers and a Polish destroyer sunk off Norway by German bombers. Italy reports allies concentrate large naval force in the Eastern Mediterranean. A squadron of cruisers arrives at Alexandria.
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Sinking Victims Reach Sal Island From Caldiag Disaster
Cape Verde islands May 6 A transport bearing 17 survivors from the British merchant ship Caldiag torpedoed April 20 has reached Sal island. Among the survivors three are women. The sinking had been reported earlier.
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RAF HITS BRITISH ROME LIBYA AIRFIELDS
Cairo May 6 RAF planes conducted very heavy bombing raids on Libyan airfields at British Rome Lybia and Libya targets including Benina Harce Perna Gazala and nearby landing fields. The RAF communique reported at least five retreat planes destroyed at Hentna including large troop carriers.
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Britain Presses Battles In Iraq Amid Air Campaign
Cairo reports fighting expands as British planes bomb Iraqi positions at Diwaniya and Falluja while the Royal Air Force intensifies operations. London notes Turkey and Egypt urged peace talks but the campaign continues, with raids and shelling affecting Iraqi forces and air bases.
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Rashid Ali al Gailani
Rome Admits Libya Setback In Tobyan and Tobruk
Rome reports new British air raids damaged western Tobyan while Italian airmen struck a heavy blow by damaging a large steamer in British held Tobruk. In East Africa the daily bulletin says Italian forces are meeting renewed British pressure in Amba Alajt, about 260 miles northeast of Addis Ababa.
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