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GERMAN FIGHTER SQUADRONS FORCED TO MOVE
(By Reuter's Air Correspondent)
THE R.A.F. FIGHTER SWEEPS OVER OC- CUPIED FRANCE ARE BELIEVED TO HAVE MET WITH SO LITTLE FIGHTER OPPOSI- TION FOR TWO REASONS
Because they surprised the German air force and because it is probable that a num- ber of German fighter squadrons have been forced to move back from their indifferently surfaced advanced aerodromes.
R.A.F.
A senior officer of the also stated in London yesterday: that it was the opinion of Ai Marshal Sir Richard Peirse, oper
action is duc to energy being conserved for a "knock-out" blow are discounted in London. Weather conditions have
vational leader of the R.A.F. offen-grounded the Luftwaffe squadrons sive, that the lulls in the air in the attacking Britain which are bas past fortnight,
particularly Jed entirely a
aero- at advanced
night, have been due to the phc-dromes outside Germany. nomenally bad weather over most of north-west Europe.
Suggestions that the Nazi lu!! in defensive as well as offensive
NUISANCE RAIDS ON LONDON
Raids were made by se-
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1941
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ADMIRAL DARLAN GOES TO PARIS FOR FATEFUL TALKS
IT WAS OFFICIALLY announced in Vichy yesterday that Admiral Darlan had left for Paris, the announcement crowning a day of conflicting rumours in connection with his intentions and whereabouts.
During yesterday morning the Swiss radio stated that Admiral Darlan had gone to Paris, a statement which was supported later by Budapest radio.
Budapest radio added that Ad- The success or otherwise of Ad- m.ral Durlan had been informed miral Darlan's efforts in Paris may that conceivably have an important by the German authorities
would be bearing on immediate European further conversations useless until Vichy clearly realis-developments.-Reuter. ed the pos.tion created by the es- tablishment of the Rassemblement Vichy In Fighting Mood National Populaire-the Nazi-in- France spired party in occupied rivalling Marshal Petain.
to
Subsequent reports suggested; that Admirat Darlan hoped find a mean between the Vichy Government and the new Na- tional Party.
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THAT
that estimates thol Germany has a fleet of 18,000 air. craft ready to launch an invasion, with another 18.000 in reserve, have not dismayed the British authorities.
IT IS SELF-EVIDENT THE TOTAL OF FRONT-LINE | JAPAN WILL GO FORWARD NAZI 'PLANES AVAILABLE WITH HER FIXED POLICY FOR ANY MAJOR ONSLAUGHT WHATEVER ATTITUDE THE IS BELIEVED IN WELL-IN- NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES FORMED QUARTERS TO
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ATION IN THE ESTABLISH- MENT OF A SPHERE OF COM- MON PROSPERITY THROUGH- OUT GREATER- EAST ASIA, STATED THE "KOKUMENT SHIMBUN" IN TOKYO YESTER- DAY.
TRIPOLI
vatal enemy aircraft flying AIR BASE
singly over the east and southeast coasts during yesterday morning and afternoon.
Bombs were dropped at several places In London, East Anglia and
Kent.
Some damage was done and a
town:
Bomb
small number of people killed in
bew of th
German bomber
London the raidere ina in indiscriminats.bomb- Idegenerally ap- no particularob- [ørgatinga nule.
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Castel Benito portant Italian base in Tripoli and environs were very heavily and uccessfully bombed yes- erday by the RAF a Cairo communi
que;
The raid took place in the ear ly hours and several tons of high explosive and incendiary bombs | wore dropped.
At least saven enamy, alroraft on the ground on the zerodrome were destroyed by fira.
Direct hits were scored on a large hangar and buildings which
The paper was commenting on the statement of Mr. Naoki Hos-i hino, president of the Plarining Board and Minister without Port- folio.
Establishment of a sphere of common prosperity throughout. 'greator East, Anla could not be completed without Incorporating the South Sea region," Mr. Hos- hirio declared in reply to an in- terpellation at a committee meeting in the House of Repre sentatives.
He hinted that the South Sea region forms Japan's "life-line."--
were set afire.
In addition other R.A.F, 'planes machine-gunned motor transport on the west of the aerodrome and on the main road near Zanzur, causing considerable damage.
All RA.F. planes returned safe-
Reuter.
Nazi- The leaders of the new inspired National Party in Paris were attacked last night by Lyons radio, which was emphatic that the party had no connection with the organisation of the national revolution formed under the pat- ronage of Marshal Petain.
"We are obliged to place on record the qualities of the men who form this assembly.
GERMAN BOMBS KILL ITALIANS
A large number of Italian prisoners lost their lives when a mer- chantman evacuating prisoners from the Libyan coast was at- tacked by two enemy 'planes, believed to be German, an Admiralty communique stated in London yesterday.
The ship, which was attacked on Friday, hit January 31, was and sustained some damage. Reuter.
Loncle, head of (Hooded Men)..
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"Among them are Goyand Rivolet, who ceaselessly opposed "FINALLY THE SUPPORT OF the Marshal's Government. The A NUMBER OF FREEMASONS présence will also be noted of de MAY BE NOTED.”—REUTER.
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