London, Feb, 25, In recognition of the part played by the aircraft carrier Mustrious in the attack on Taranto last November a repulsing an attack later by dive bombers, her commander, Gaptain D.W, Boyd, has been promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral, The news was received In a telegram from the Mustrious to his home in Weybridge, Surrey,—Reuter, London, Feb, 25
The interview between the Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, and the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Mamoru 'Shigemitsu, yesterday "was very fruitful and should greatly contribute to dissipate certain misunderstand~ ings that have arisen between the two countries, Reuters' Diplomatic Correspondent learned from well Informed Japanese circles here' last night:—Reuter.
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