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HUNGARY JOINS AXIS MOVE CAUSES NO SURPRISE LONDON, This Day. Hitler’s feverish diplomacy has had its first result—Hungary has become a partner in the Pact between the Axis and Japan. The news comes as no surprise and is regarded in London as a gesture of no significance. It is suggested that it will give Goebbels a chance to beat his propaganda drum. So far it is only muffled so far as diplomatic succ"ses are concerned. R.A.F. SUCCESS IN GREECE LONDON, This Day. The R.A.F. scored its first big success against the Italians in Greece when they shot down nine Italian aircraft. These planes were in addition to 11 shot down by Greek fighters. HITLER LEAVES FOR VIENNA United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received This Day, 1.45 a.m.) LONDON, November 20. Tire Berlin radio announced that Hitler and the Japanese Ambassador, Mr Saburo Kurusu, have left for Vienna. The discussions thus have not been confined to European matters. SHIPPING REQUISITIONED United Press Association—By Electric Tel egraph—Copyright (Received This Day, 1.45 a.m.) HONG KONG, November 20. It is officially learned that all British shipping on the China coast registered in Hong Kong and Singapore will be requisitioned forthwith. REPORT OF FIGHTING DENIED United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright (Received This Day, 1.45 a.m.) SINGAPORE, November 20 The Thailand Consul-General here officially stated that the reports of a clash between Thai and Indo-Chinese troops were untrue. He added that the Thai Government was still desirous of settling the frontier question peacefully. FINANCE BILL SENT BACK United Press Association—By Electrio Te 1 egraph—Copyright (Received This Day, 1.45 a.m.) NEW DELHI, November 20. The Viceroy (Lord Linlithgow) announced that he was sending back the Finance Bill to the Assembly in revised form. FLOOD DAMAGE IN ITALV! United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received This Day, 1.45 a.m.) ZURICH, November 20. Floods severely damaged parts of northern Italy. Landslides blocked the railway leading to France.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVIII, Issue 21817, 21 November 1940, Page 5
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