IN A NUTSHELL
ANNIVERSARIES. 1820.—Bhth of Florence Nightingale. 1828.—Birth of D. G. Rossetti. 1838. Death of Rev. Samuel Marsden. 1839.—Depailure from England of preliminary expedition of New Zealand Company. 1894.—Death of Dr Stuart. 1900.—Lord Roberts entered Kroonslad. 1926.—Captain Amundsen flew over North Pole. 1937.—King George VI. crowned. 1943.—End of Tunisian campaign ; organised Axis resistance ceased; 193,000 prisoners, including General von Arnhim, Ronimei's successor.
General Eisenhower releases details of plans for the civil administration of liberated Europe. ■ Germany to be placed under military government with Eisenhower as military governor of the conquered Reich. Japanese gain control of the PeipingHankow railway in China. Canada's Prime Minister, Mr Mackenzie King,' addresses full sitting of House of Commons. Air war continues over Germany and occupied Europe, marshalling yards heavily attacked. Italy-based bombers again deal powerful blow against Budapest. Germans speak of. launching, offensive against Russian bridgehead west of the Lower Dniester. Vichy rad-.o savs Fighth Army has slariod an offensive in the Adriatic sector of Italy.
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Evening Star, Issue 25173, 12 May 1944, Page 1
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162IN A NUTSHELL Evening Star, Issue 25173, 12 May 1944, Page 1
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