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Requisitioned Nazi Bases In Syria Enemy In Egypt QUEENS THEATRE
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regular oporations between the west coust and Honolulu and Manila.
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any reliance in the Vichy Govern-activities in both the Tobruk and ment, Mr Eden guld: "As regards Sollum areas,
Measure Welcomed
these particular circumstances, I have "Abyssinia; On May 12, South WASHINGTON, May 15 (UP) made it plain that appropriate action African troops, with patriots acting Oficials to-day hailed the passage of is being taken." the Ship Requisitioning Bill
in co-operation, captured two fur- Labour Another
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member, Mr. ther important positions covering great step forward, smashing one of Cocks, interposed: Is it not a fact Amba Aingi,“
During the day, 431 the major "bottlenecks in trans-that since the Vichy Government left prisoners were taken. portation and industry, which here- the League of Nations, the mandato "As a result of an engagement in tofore had impeded the supply of for Syria no longer exists?".
the area south of. Addis Ababa an United States arms to Britain and Mr Eden replied: "I should like May 13, nine light tanks were cap- other democracies.
to have notice of that, but there is tured. certainly force in Mr Cocks' sugges tion."
The bill has now passed both Houser of Congress and its formal-
"Iraq: Following urgent uppenta by Ruschid Ali to his Axle partners,
ertactment is certain. The bill wit "Vichy Knows Our Views ju certula number of German airerati permit the United States to obtal
The Liberal National member, Sir have now arrived in the country the services of approximately 100
Henry Morris-Jones, naked whether bringing propagandist, aviators and foreign.seagoing vessels which arc at present in United States port, Government.
warning was given to the Vichy other similar Axis
The specialists. situations at both. Basra and Hab- many of which are under protective
Mr Eden custody. The vessels will be used a Government were fully aware of our
stated: "The Vichy baniyah areas remain unchanged."
Italian Claims the President sees fit either for the United States' own, service 'or for attitude, in the matter. Indeed, their ROME, May 16 (UP)-A dispatch
some other Govern- tion of their obligations."
own undertaking is sufflelent Indlea- from the "Carrier del la Seras" War disposition to
Correspondent, dalelined "on the ment.
Simultaneously, the Maritime Com- In reply to a query whether the Tobruk front" declares that Italian mission disclosed that its regular ship American Government had been fully and German troops have
penetrated construction involving .500 vesseln informed of this development, Mr the Tobruk fortifications to u depth has been accelerated so that the Eden said: "Yes, certainly,"
of five kilometers, occupying the 112th ship will be launched before
British Raids' Report most important forts. He adds that the end of May. The United States LONDON, "May 10 (UP) mechanised units in Egypt are is also engaged in the construction Authoritative quarters are 80 far stendily increasing the activity in the of 200 other vessels in the first without knowledge of the Vichy re- Sollum area and will soon attempt emergency programme on a mass pro- port that British alreraft have at- decisive thrust to the eastward, to- duction basis, with the first keels incked the Syrian aerodromes, and
laid, and 212 ships in already
the point out that nothing is likely to second emergency programme which be known pending the arrival of a will be in operation before the end communique trom the RAF, or of the year.
General Headquarters in the Middle East.
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Armed Guards Aboard WASHINGTON, May 18 (UP).— The Department to-day
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order the coastguard to put "United Press" Gives
guards aboard len French ships which are immobilised in United States parts, including the luxury Bner Normandie.
To Prevent Sabotage
New Theory
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lieful as prisoner of war. There is
on duty at all major ports and im-in Gerficials who
portant rivers in order to relieve the
work.
wards Marsnmatrub.
British Retain Offensive CAIRO, May 13 (Reuter)-Dritish troops retain the offensive in the Tobruk and Sollum areas, it is stated in authoritative circles this evening.
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is classinln; the Amba Alagi ring
said
losing . dally toll of positions and prisoners.
The Italians have been putting up A gallant show during the Inst nine or ten days, but appear to be in a most awkward position.
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Vichy's Decision Stuns U.S.
· WASHINGTON, May 15 (UP).— no sign that he may later be treated | Const guard officinis to-day stated that as a refugee Bike Rauschning* who] the harbours at Norfolk, New Orleans was given hospitality here, and San Francisco are being patrolled Some British newspapers reported | by private craft of the coastguard this morning that Hess told farmers reserve to prevent sabotage, and to in Scotland that he had information enforce the maritime laws. The for the British which would help guard plans to put private patrols them to overthrow the Nazi tyranny
have been
FROM PAGE ONE coast guard forces for emergency exact in what they said
regarding less, did not sponsor. that babies and small-chlidren abandoned report. nor have they assumed any or lost during the great retreat from responsibility for it. The "United Paris last June to give them back to Press" was not able to get any con- their parents. firmation from
responsible) Several thousands of them are still sources in Scotland.
Hermann Rauschning, was formed by German bombing when the missing. Some may have been kill- erly President of the Danzig Senale. ronds were clogged He disagreed with the Nazis views, but the remainder
with refugees, quarrelied with Hitler; and left the
are believed to country. He summed up his views now hesitate to give them up.
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BANGKOK, May 10 (Reuter)
The leader and members of the re- cent Thai speelal goodwill mission to Burma, India, the Straits Settlements and Australia were described by the British Minister Sir Josioh Crosby as ambassadors of peace and goodwill who had cemented the traditionni friendship between the British Em- pire and Thailand.
A Kurden party was held at the British Legation when Sir Josiah 2911 -presented-in-the-name-of-the King, the insignin of the Grand Cross of the
Empire to Ca British
Captain Luang Dhamrong Naraswat, Minister the of Justice, leader of the mission; insignia of Knight Commander of the order to Colonel Luang Sinst Yotharak; and the insignia of
Com- mander of the Order to Commander Singob Charunphon, Mom Luang Pikihip Malakul and Mon Luang Monit Chumsai.
There were over 200 guests pre- sent including members of the Thai Cabinet, prominent Thai officials, non-officials and members of British community.
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Mr Duff Cooper, Minister of Informa- Kirkpatrick Returns tion, after which it is presumed that LONDON, May 16 (UP)The they went to No. 10 Downing Street, Duke of Hamilton, and Mr Kirkpat- Mr Kirkpatrick carried • double rick of the Foreign Office, returned locked dispatch case.
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