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NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND ITALIAN TROOPS OUT OF ACTION

BRITISH

ADVANCE TOWARDS HAS HITLER CARRIED RUMOURS Broadcasting

'DROME CAPTURED TOO FAR?: GERMANY IS GIVING

IMPRESSION OF TAKING DECISIVE ACTION TO

Germany Is

TOBRUK:

Commander of Australian Troops Pays Tribute To Officers And Men HELP ITALIANS SHORTLY Irritated

"Bit By Bit The Forces Of Italy Will Be Completely Overwhelmed"

LATEST NEWS OF THE BRITISH ADVANCE TOWARDS TOBRUK IS THAT THE ITALIAN AERODROME IN TOBRUK HAS BEEN CAPTURED BY BRITISH LAND TROOPS AND THAT FURTHER OPERATIONS ARE PROCEEDING SATISFACTORILY, STATES A LONDON MESSAGE.

An air communique says that the R.A.F. carried out further raids on Tobruk but full details of the damage could not be observed though it is known that two aero- dromes inside were raided with "success. One enemy fighter was shot down and an- other damaged.

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The R.A.F. also reported that an aerodrome in Tobruk had been evacuated by

the Italians.

MR. P. C. SPENDER, Aus- tralian War Minister, has re-

HITLER BEING FORCED TO celved a despatch from MAJ.-

FIGHT A WAR ON TWO

GENERAL MCKAY, comman- der of the Australian troops, which he said, "This mag-

FRONTS MR. BARTLETTnificent achievement has been

"Herr Hitler will now be forced to-do what he has al-

THE GERMANS ARE GIVING THE IMPRESSION

THAT THEY ARE SHORTLY GOING TO TAKE DECISIVE | At Attitude

ACTION TO HELP ITALY, STATES A LONDON MESSAGE. While the propaganda aspect of this report is clear, it

Of Vichy

House Twice Hit In Raids

BUT SERVICES CONTINUE

It was revealed in A London message yesterday that · Broad-

| casting | House, the B.` B, C, head- quarters in London has twice been hit during German air raids and seriously damaged.

is considered in some quarters that Herr Hitler has carried these rumours so far that he may be forced to put them into action. The possibility of a move by the Germans in the West which may also involve France, has not been RECONSTRUCTION have gone on without any inter-

overlooked.

Reported German Ultimatum

To Bulgaria

accomplished with few casual- SMOKESCREEN

ways wanted to avoid he will have to fight a war on two less. The operations were aOF RUMOUR

great tribute to the officers and men of the Australian Imperial forces and are an AXIS PRESTIGE indication of more successes HAS SUFFERED to come. Bit by bit the forces of Italy will be completely overwhelmed.".

Reports from South-East OF CABINET

Europe show that Turkey is

not perturbed by these re- ADM. LEAHY'S parts, though her troops on

the frontier had been in- STATEMENT creased as a precaution.

In spite of this, the services of the E. B. C. to its home audience and to listeners all over the world

ruptions.

On the first night, a bomb ex- ploded during a talk to home listeners and to German listeners. Séveral members of the staff were killed on that occasion,

On

the second night, heavy damage was done to the build.. Germany is showing signs of in- ing. a policeman killed, and The Turkish Prime Minister was tense irritation at the attitude of some members of the staff in- applauded in the National Assem-¦ the Vichy Government and is tak-jured. Both attacks were made at bly. when he emphasised that the ing steps to include a German the peak of the B. B. C. evening Turkish army was going stronger candidate in the "Vichy Cabinet, broadcast. every day and the far reaching states à London message.

ENEMY SHIP DAMAGED nature of her commitments,

The proposal to form a trium- In Iraq. warning has been virate, news of which leaked out R. A. F. bombers at home on Although bad weather kept the uttered against any attempt to trom Vichy a few days ago, has Monday, the Coastal Command's divert the nation against friend- apparently not met with German Blenheim aircraft attacked three ship with Britain and this view approval and drew the inspired

vaa endorsed sinnepäälpst meetinga menins the

These reports show more con-set up.. fidence and unity among the peo-1

according to a communique lasued. Since then the Germans have by the Alt Ministry. Coastal Com- ple of the Balkans and the people been complaining about a delay of mand aircraft also attacked enemy of the Middle East against the the Vichy Government in coming tankers off the Dutch coast and Berlin campaign of blackmail into a decision regarding the relalone direct hit on a tanker of 5,000 which actual troop movements tions with Germany and yesterday tons. was scored.

BIG ITALIAN BUDGET

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There was no enemy air activity over Britain on Monday.

LONDON, Jan. 1 (BW8)—There and threats play an equal part, German reports stated that the is no information in London of the

discussion will conclude today. reported German ultimatumi "to

and that there will be a full re-. A special correspondent writing Bulgaria. from LIBYA states that Itailan

construction of the Vichy Govern-

GERMAN CLAIMS prisoners have commented on the has been busy recently spreading The Nazi propaganda machine

ment.

LONDON, Jan. 7 (Reuter)-- absence of assistance from the air a smokescreen of rumour that there

Yesterday's German rald "on Bri- and land for

tain forms the subject of the the garrison, at has inevitably been a discussion of

The Italian Cabinet yesterday Admiral Leahy, United States German Bardia..

High Command com- passed resolution solemnly Ambassador to Vichy, issued his munique which states that mili- preparations for new moves which

affirming firm adherence to the first statement after his arrival tary objectives in South England may he proceeding behind it.

There is no doubt that the Axis Three-Power, Pact and expressing there. He said, "It will be made

confidence in the future of the clear to the French Government and the Midlands were attacked

trom low levels, South-Eastern Europe in conse message.

London that the United States is in- The communique states that terested in the war situation in-bombers on the ground were des- quence of the severe reverses of,

Another message from Rome eluding the Far East nor can any the Italian forces.

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aerodrome. A stated that the Italian budget will doubt remain in the French mind

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fronts," said MR. VERNON BARTLETT, journalist and Member of Parliament, when he broadcast from London yesterday on the political significance of the events that have been taking place. In Europe during the past week.

Mr. Bartlett said that the tempt to get Spain to take action most important event of the in the Western Mediterranean in week in Europe was the an-order to slow the British down in

the Eastern Mediterranean nouncement that German air

"Spain, however, was too depen- squadrons were going to the dent for her food supplies from help of Italy:

outside to permit her to throw in her lot with the Axis Powers and so the attempt made by Herr Hit ler failed.

A communique from SUDAN "When he found that his at- says that British patrols again in- weeks ago that Herr Hitler dare tempt to get Spain. In would not fleted casualties on the enemy. prestige has suffered very badly, in allen people, states a not allow Signor Mussolini to col werk, his next move was to try on the KENYA front there was no lapse, but that he could not give and get hold of the French Fleet change. any direct help. except in the air. and the French Mediterranean went on Mr. Bartlett. "Every ports.. I think it is safe to say other method that Herr Hitler has now that that will not happen. Marshal Petain's strength lies in his One was the at-trict adherence to the terms of

the armistice and he must give, Herr Hitler no excuse to say that he has broken these terms, just as Herr Hitler must do the same.

AIR ASSISTANCE "Those of you who listen to these talks 'regularly, will remem ber that I suggested about six:

tried has failed.

YUGOSLAV ACTION

A correspondent from Yogo- slavia reports that the Yugoslavian authorities have taken prompt action against people there play ing the Nazi game, says a London message.

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"I am, therefore, inclined to doubt the reports that a large number of French ships have already left for North Africa. These ships would leave if Herr Hitler" breaks his promise to keep out of unoccupied France.

CHANGES IN VICHY An Istanbul correspondent com-

Mr. Bartlett 'next referred to the menting on the failure of Hitler changes in the Government of to accomplish his design in Europe Vichy. After stating that in spite stresses the desire for Bugaria to of the fact that of the German remain neutral.

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Today's News Summary

IN THE BRITISH OFFENSIVE IN THE WESTERN DESERT a total of 94.000 Italian troops have been put out of action." The Bri tish are now advancing towards Tobruk and an aerodrome has been captured. The commander of the Australian forces has sent a des patch to the Australian War Minister in which he paid great tribute to the officers and men.

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THE MOST RECENT MERCANTILE LOSSES DUE TO ENEMY ACTION reveal figures described in Naval circles as "cheering." The Germans have, however, returned with vigour to the usual practice of exaggeration. Enemy losses since the beginning of the amount to over" one-and-three-quarter million tons.

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OF. THE REPORTED GERMAN ULTIMATUM TO BULGARIA there is no information in London but it is pointed out that the Nazi propaganda machine has been bu y recently spreading a smoke- screen of rumour. that there has evidently been discussion of pre- parations for new moves which m be proceeding behind it.

THERE IS INTENSE IRRITATION ON THE PART OF GER- MANY to the attitude of the Vichy Government and latest reports indicate that Germany may demand that a German candidate be Included in the Vichy Cabinet, w 'th, when present discussions are concluded, will be reorganised.

A WARM WELCOME, BOTH IN BRITAIN. AND AMERICA, L accorded to the message, to Congress given by President Roosevelt, me newspaper in the United States describing it as a clarion call.

A NAIROBI correspondent states that the famous Camel Corps has been reorganised and re-equipped with armour- ed cars instead of camels.

KNOCKING AT DOOR -

In Libya, the British advance.]` units are already knocking on the door of Tobruk, while the Austra- lian forces are, counting up the booty and the prisoners captured in Bardia. It was announced in. London yesterday that British me- #hanised forces were already in contact with the outer defences at Tobruk,

General Sir Archibald Wavell

has evidently decided not to give the. Italians any rest and is pur- suing his advantage for an assault on Tobruk.

The announcement that 30,000 talian prisoners taken exceed the number of Australians who attack- I the fortress is significant. The revelation · came as first proof, of the fighting qualities which the Australians showed in the last

war.

Since Deb. 9, the British have" taken 70,000 prisoners alto- gether and it is estimated that the British offensive" has put 94.000 Italian troops out of action. Three regular divi- sions and 10,000 supply and corps troops are included in this total.

It is imposable to give any de- talls on the great quantities of war material that have fallen into Bri- tish hands,

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FALL ADMITTED Two days after the fall of Bar- dia, the Italian High Command has just admitted the fall of the for- tress.

The Australians have a big task in marshalling the thousands, of prisoners and in counting up the equipment they have captured. It Cont'd Page 12, Col. 4

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It is a characteristic Nazi tactiche £500,000,000 but this does not that the United States is aiding/chemical factory and a ball bear- to seek to make good its prestige include the money needed for car- Britain to the limit of our pos have been bit while a railway in- ings factory were also stated to Cont'd Page 7, Col. 1 Trying on the war.

sibilities."

Congress May Consider Proposal To Repeal The Johnson Act: Roosevelt's Message Warmly Welcomed On Both Sides Of Atlantic: A Clarion Call

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S ADDRESS TO CONGRESS IN WHICH HE EXPRESSED DETER- MINATION NEVER TO ACCEPT AN AGGRESSOR'S PEACE HAS BEEN AS WARMLY WELCOMED IN BRITAIN AS IT HAS BEEN IN AMERICA, STATES A LONDON MESSAGE.

The next step will be taken on Thursday, when the President presents his budget demands to Congress." It is expected that this will be the heaviest budget to be presented.

BEFEAL THE

It is also possible that THE CONGRESS WILL CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO JOHNSON ACT. In the meantime, an authorisation for $5,000,000 to be spent on naval shipbuilding is, before Congress.

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AMERICA big headlines in morning papers welcomed President Roosevelt's message as a clarion call and the beginning of an American, crusade for freedom. The NEW YORK DAILY NEWS declared that if Congress: approves, it is the duty of the nation to back the President with en- thusiasm and vigour.

stallation" Vis attacked with cannon and bombs.

"SINGLE PLANES

Single planes bombed London. says the communique, and seven barrage balloons were shot down. Long-range military guns fred on

enemy vessel approaching the French coast yesterday.

The communique also states British, planes did not fly over German territory last night and one German plane has not re- turned to its base.

IN EAST ANGLIA German planes were reported over various parts of Britain yesterday, states a London mes- sage. Some bombs were dropped. Three fell in East Anglia and caused some damage but there were no casualties.

Little Comment By Axis

SPEECH WAS WHAT JAPAN EXPECTED

There is Httle comment on the speech on the AXIS PART, states a London message.

The Official German News Agency says that the President's mes- sage conforms to his well-known attitude to foreign affairs.

TOKYO describes his speech as what Japan expected, President Roosevelt's speech has Intervention, into a compromis→

ing position,

The DETROIT * FREE PRESS states: "The die is cast, we are at war without declaring war. That declaration will come when-angered Italy, says Reuter. 4 President Roosevelt's speech; ever the United States or Germany. The POPOLO DI ROMA accuses HYPOCRITICAL GASTE

Heavy Italian air losses in

feels it to be essential."

Mr. Roosevelt of "prejudicial and Libya; U-boat crippled in

"It is clear that the hypocritical The CHICAGO DAILY NEWS | theoretical hostilities gun battle with merchant-describes the speech as a trumpet Totalitarian States" and adds, "it example, serve to represent even- against game of the President' would, for call to those who are still asleep may be asked why he does not tual and legitimate sanction on "But to those who are awake, it declare

war against the Axis the part of the Axis agamat will bring new hope, new courage Powers,”

American ships transporting mate- and new. determination."

Roosevelt's am-rials of war to England as an act Some Americans seem to think biguous and hypocritical tactics of non-provoked aggression. that the President did not go fat are aimed at putting the Ame "But this game can deceive no-

Cont'd Page 7, CoL 6 rican people, who are hostile to one

man.

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officer on trial, "

6 Leading articles: Call ́ ́to:

Arms; Call to Prayer.

8. Round the Police Courta. 10 Finance and Commercè.

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