THE SECRETARY TO THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 1746, sig. 109-4/1501

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221 - 3 - Roosevelt delivered a radio speech yesterday from Washington in which he emphasized the U.S.'s willingness to defend itself. We are advocating the defense of both Americas. Continents and the oceans that are their connecting roads. We're determined and intrepid. Luftmarschall explained yesterday: Jm Spring the broadcasts amerik.Flugzeuge will grow to a large electricity. Then England Germany will pay back its attacks seven times. Also the pressure exerted by the British Air Force on Jt lien will constantly increase. The number of already arrived americans. Machinery is very attractive. The delivery is on average 5oo machines per month. The Secretary of State in the American Ministry of Finance explained that all American aircraft factories have carried out their deliveries either at the scheduled time or even earlier. Graziani cannot afford to delay the advance to Egypt which has been postponed for many weeks. This impression is gained from the broadcasts of the Roman Radio of the last days, where it is explained that the offensive, which took place more than a month ago in the sand, must now be resumed. - Jn London is understood, since s Graziani must try to put an end to the danger caused by an immovable position, while its connecting lines are exposed to the shooting by the British fleet and air force. Jn Jstanbul is explained that the documents on the cease-fire conditions, which are the ital. Theft is said to have been committed on the way to Aleppo. It is said that the Italian lieutenant-colonel, to whom the documents were entrusted, collapsed crying when he noticed the loss. Brit. Exploring troops successfully attacked enemy compartments in Sudan. The Jtaliens had to move back. Successful attacks were made on Kasalla, also Sidi Barrani was bombed again. Jn Aden arriving travellers report a weak supply to Massaua. The existing supplies are only enough for 2 months. Hard coal is almost no longer available. Growing unrest of the inhabitants. Today's German attacks on England cost the Germans 12 machines. All attacking departments were scattered. The few machines that managed to reach London dropped bombs over points far from Ainander in London and South-East England. Some ugliers were hit. There were some dead and injured. The British Admiralty announces: A British submarine sunk an ital. Trosship of 6.ooo t.- Another brit. A German torpedo boat sank off the French coast. The British Admiralty announces the loss of deshrit. Destroyer Vinetia, who ran up on an enemy mine and sank. The crew of the Australian Air Force is to be increased even further. Currently there are 4o.oo man in the Air Force. The -4-