Nazi Defeat Chance Seen By General Lawton
Chicago May 18 Maj Gen Samuel T Lawton commander of the Illinois National Guard warned that Germany will lose the war if the Allies can stand and hold the motorized German horde even briefly He said Germany cannot maintain the attack at its present tempo its stock of motorized equipment is being exhausted Hitler's desperate gamble hinges on the outcome if the Allied resistance holds Germany will be left debilitated
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Yugoslavs Fear Balkan Blitz on Frontiers
BUDAPEST May 18 Yugoslavia rushed new military forces to Italian and German frontiers as a new wave of fear gripped the country. Dispatches from Belgrade said all military aircraft were removed to a secret destination deep in Yugoslavia, presumably to guard against bombing tactics. Belgrade was in an alarmed state and feared the war might extend to the Balkans.
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Belgians Admit Loss of 2 Cities in Retreat
London dated May 18 reports the official Belgian communique admitting the abandonment of Brussels and Antwerp after orderly withdrawals. It notes little damage to the cities, enemy pressure mitigated by Belgian demolitions, and continued heroic resistance of the Liege and Namur forts despite losses.
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Britain says Germany acts like gambler in war turn
London May 18 In a radio address Alfred Duff Cooper British Minister of Information warned Germany will lose the war declaring she is like a mad gambler at the roulette wheel risking all on one turn of the wheel. He touted RAF superiority noting five Hawker Hurricanes fought 40 Messerschmitts in France and downed six with one Hurricane lost and one pilot parachuting to safety.
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Canadian student attempts suicide after order to report
Bernard Shipton, 24, a Canadian graduate chemistry student at Northwestern University, attempted suicide by poisoning after being ordered to report for Canadian military service. Dion Howard, his roommate, found a note in which Shipton wrote a line about war and included a chemical formula.
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Kaiser to Return To Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm plans a return to Germany after an alleged agreement with the Nazi government. A Zurich telegraph dispatch says he would not engage in politics or make public appearances. The former Kaiser has lived in Doorn since 1918 and was said to stay in the Dutch town.
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Explosions Reported Near Basel Swiss Border
New York May 18 heavy explosions were heard near Basel Switzerland. Rome radio said the French were blowing up bridges near the Swiss border. No confirmation yet from Paris on any French troop action.
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