Britain presses for more arms and supplies from U S
Lord Beaverbrook arrives after Roosevelt Churchill talks and pushes for expanded lend lease aid. He lists needs including bombers tanks and food while praising American ships and production. He warns Britain must have swift deliveries to sustain its war effort against a well prepared enemy.
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Washington
Lord Beaverbrook
Britain
Roosevelt Churchill
North Atlantic
William S Knudsen
Office of Production Management
King George V visits home fleet in northern waters
London reports the first royal visit where King George V conducted a threekey inspection of the home fleet at sea aboard the flagship. The ceremony included knighthood for Admiral Sir John Cronon Tovey and decorations for seven officers and 15 sailors as the monarch toured aircraft carriers, cruisers, and destroyers in patrol-ready units.
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King George
London
George
Royal Fleet
E.H. Fielden
Royal Air Force
Sir John Cronon Tovey
Home Fleet
Order of the Bath
George V
Royal Navy
Navy
Nelson
Rescue Nazi Survivors From Sunk German Freighter Frankfurt
Nineteen survivors from the 6522 ton German freighter Frankfurt reached Lisbon reporting their ship was sunk in mid Atlantic by a British 10000 ton cruiser after interception by the British admiralty. Twenty six crew members, including the captain, were taken aboard the cruiser. The Norden later took one wounded man and relayed positions of the rest to the Portuguese destroyer Vouga for pickup.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Frankfurt
mid-Atlantic
Admiralty
Panamian
Norden
Vouga
Record Wheat Carryover Hits All-Time High in Canada
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports total Canadian wheat carryover at July 31 reaching 480,083,691 bushels, the largest amount carried over to a new crop year. This reflects a substantial stockpile entering the next planting season.
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Ottawa
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Treasury frees Portuguese assets in United States
The treasury lifted a sweeping order that had frozen continental European assets in the United States. Portuguese holdings in the U.S. were estimated at about $160,000,000, ending restrictions on those funds.
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Washington
The
Treasury
United States
U.S
British nurse Sidney Browne dies at 91
Sidney Jane Browne 91 a noted nurse served in Egypt and the Sudan before 1900 and during the Boer and first Great War died recently in Cheltenham. Her career spanned multiple campaigns and she was admired for her service across British forces.
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Cheltenham
Eng
Sidney Jane Browne
Egypt
Sudan
Couple to settle in Mexico say Roumanian royals
Friends of former King Carol of Roumania and Elena Lupescu report the couple has decided to live in Mexico, signaling a new chapter after years abroad. The move includes plans for residence in Mexico City and surrounding areas.
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Mexico City
Carol of Roumania
Elena Lupescu
Mexico
Enormous U.S. Debt Surges Under War-Era Spending
Treasury officials report the federal debt climbs rapidly, passing 56.6 billion and near 376.97 dollars per person. Six weeks show defense outlays at 1.4 billion while defense savings bonds add about 480 million, with a 65 billion debt limit likely to be challenged and possibly 100 billion before the emergency ends.
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Treasury
Rubber Exports Policy Expanded by Ottawa Trade Minister
Ottawa announces by ministerial order that rubber manufactures and semi-manufactures now need export permits for any shipment outside the British Empire. The order covers tires and tubes for motors and trucks, with bans extending to all non Empire destinations. Canned salmon and herring no longer require permits when shipped to the UK canned fish division.
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Ottawa
MacKinnon
British Empire
United Kingdom
Ministry of Food
American Tankers Set to Carry Gasoline to Vladivostok
The United States organized shipments of gasoline to Russia under the aid program. Four American tankers were arranged to transport fuel to Vladivostok as part of wartime support.
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Washington
Vladivostok
Patrol Eastern Waters Great Decline In Axis Raiders
The air ministry says US built Catalinas patrol vast eastern waters from Arabian Sea to near Africa. This patrol has caused a great decline in Axis submarine and surface raider activity against British shipping in the broad area.
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London
Air Ministry
Arabian Sea
Equator
China Sea
Africa
Aerial Fortress Bombers Strike Fear Across German Front
Despatches in London report Britain’s American Fortess bombers spreading fear in Germany and occupied Europe. Witnesses say silent, invisible raids erode morale, potentially foreshadowing a revolt but not yet predicting summer uprisings.
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London
Britain
Germany
Europe
Norway
Italy
United States
Royal Air Force
Relaxation of Wheat Delivery Restrictions in Winnipeg
The Canadian wheat board announced new conditions easing May order restrictions on wheat sale and delivery. Farm-to-farm seed and feed trades now proceed without board authorization, but no extra deliveries may be made under permit. Gristing for family use above the July quota is allowed and must be recorded, with caveats on trade and storage.
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Winnipeg
Canadian Wheat Board
Britain to Review Canada's Lumber Industry Stocks
Sir James C Calder timber controller of the British Ministry of Supply said he will examine the general situation in Canada’s lumber industry, including stocks on hand and in the offing. He noted Britain now draws chiefly on Canada for lumber, having historically imported most timber from Scandinavia.
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Montreal
James C. Calder
Ministry of Supply
Canada
James
Britain
Churchill and Roosevelt Declare Shared War Aims
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill, after a secret sea meeting, issued a joint eight point declaration outlining aims to destroy Nazi tyranny and aid global security. They emphasize no territorial changes, free government choices, equal trade access, and disarmament pending a permanent system of security.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Churchill
White House
Soviet Union
Lord Beaverbrook
Darlan Granted Full Control of Vichy Armed Forces
Vice-premier Jean Darlan is named minister of national defence and assumes command over all French land sea and air forces. He vows to lead along Marshal Petain's road, promising discipline confidence and optimism while studying defeats to avoid repetition. He pledges impartiality justice and devoted organization.
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Vichy
Jean Darlan
France
Marshal Petain Darlan
Paris
Darlan
Darian
Marshal Petain
Minister of National Defence
Praise For Indian Troops In Broadcast By Wavell
General Archibald Wavell, in his first India command broadcast, praised Indian troops for their role in Middle Eastern campaigns. He noted 750000 Indian manpower under arms and emphasized training intake, while stating British casualties dominated Middle East losses in proportion to force strength.
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Bombay
Archibald Wavell
India
Iran
Afghanistan
Burma
Middle East
Trade Mission Ottawa Heads South for 10 Week Tour
Canada launches a delayed Latin America trade mission led by Trade Minister MacKinnon and four officials. Over ten weeks the group visits eight countries including Ecuador Peru Chile Argentina Brazil Trinidad and Puerto Rico to expand Canadian trade and ease postwar trade handicaps versus Europe. They sail from New York and are due back October 28.
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Ottawa
Canada
South America
MacKinnon
Latin America
Western Hemisphere
Europe
Ecuador
Peru
Chile
Argentina
Brazil
Trinidad
Puerto Rico
New York
Narrow Escape London Spitfire Pilot Faces Bullet
A Spitfire pilot in London narrowly escaped a fatal head wound when a bullet struck the bridge of his goggles. He was dazed but unharmed, the impact narrowly missing his eyes.
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London
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