The Archive · 1941

Petain Leaves Vichy

Viel y, Feb. 11 London, Feb, 12, "for Germany, Hitler is bel ved to Marshal Philippe Po in, the Chief he can have promised Toxyo that of State, left Vichy by special train It is learned that well-informed quarters London are closely persuade Moscow to conclude a non-at 8.30 pin today for his estate at aggression pact with Japan in ord watching the strenuous efforts which Villeneuve-Li oubef. on the Riviera. to relieve the latter's fears for her The Marsh al, Who was dressed m is making to bring Japan rear when the action in southern mufti, was accompanied b} Mme. war in order to relieve the pressure on himself as a result of waters begins. a tain, General Laure, his Secretary-faction in Japan would doubtless General, Dr While a small extreme pro-Axis Menetrel, head of his Italy's collapse. private secretariat, and Major Bonis that simultaneously offensive support Hitler, it ts believed here po; that there is increasing opposition "Omme, hi 3 orderly office lit baggage was laced on against Britain, Japan would attack among the best elements in Japan leading to the belief that the Dutch Eas; Indies and Malaya behalf of the Nazis, who to further perilous adventures on] i 5 would be the Marshal's 's stay away from Vi with a view to diverting the British fleet and resources, quite indifferent to' what happened WHI be a short inducement to Japan to to Japan so long as their own pull the out of the fre chestnuts object was secured—Reuter, (Continuez on page 2, col 4

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