Obscure Tito In Yugoslavia is Hard Fighter
Tito builds a large armed force and political influence in Yugoslavia while Mihailovic’s forces dwindle. He gains Allied support and seeks recognition of a Yugoslav underground front. Tito’s actions shift the balance against the old regime and intrigue among wartime powers.
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Tito
Yugoslavia
Peter
Balkan
Europe
Soviet Union
Generaja Mihailovic
International Brigade
Spain
Josip Broz
Mihailovic
Old Serbia
Balkans
Adriatic
Hitler
Dorniers
Heinkels
Belgrade
Canada to have new shortwave station soon
Ottawa reports the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation will begin regular broadcasts from Sackville New Brunswick late next summer or early autumn after the first of two 50 kilowatt transmitters is installed in March. The project aims to reach world audiences via rebroadcasts and international cooperation with External Affairs.
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Ottawa
Canadian Broadcasting Corporations
Sackville
N.B
Augustin Frigon
CBC
Frigen
Department of External Affairs
Canada
Royal Canadian Air Force
Overseas
Britain
Mediterranean
North Africa
Italy
Egypt
Inset
Bruce Middleton
A.F.C
Winnipeg
Russian Anthem Heralds New Nationalism in Russia
London papers react to Moscow's broadcast announcing a new Soviet national anthem replacing the Internationale. The Evening News says Russia has risen to full stature and found her real voice and that the anthem expresses new nationalism and pride in Russia and its leaders. Many papers give front-page play to the announcement.
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London
Russia
The
Evening News
Moscow
Tsouderos Urges Greek Guerrillas to Unite Against Germans
Premier Emmanuel Tsouderos in Cairo appeals to Greek guerillas to end infighting and unite against the Germans. He warns German forces plan to strike when internal strife exhausts the resistance. General Maitland Wilson endorses the call, saying only united fighters will be part of the Middle East army.
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Cairo
Emmanuel Tsouderos
Tsouderos
Henry Maitland Wilson
Middle East
Labor Conference to Meet in United States in 1944
The governing body of the international labor office in session here announced a full organization conference to be held in the United States, likely Philadelphia, on April 20, 1944.
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London
International Labor Office
United States
Philadelphia
Canada Could Export Wheat To Feed Europe
Ottawa reports a potential export surplus of at least 1.0 billion bushels of wheat, with Canada supplying half for Europe if the war ends in 1944. Argentina and Australia together hold 500 million bushels, Canadian stocks stood at 676 million bushels on Oct 1, and a 1944 harvest and higher US acreage are noted as factors.
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Ottawa
Canada
Europe
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Argentina
Australia
United States
Dominion
British envoy named to European advisory commission
A British schoolboy turned top foreign office expert is appointed as the UK representative on the European advisory commission formed by the Moscow conference. He now holds the rank of ambassador.
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British Foreign Office
European Advisory Commission
Tojo Cabinet Plans De Population of Major Japanese Cities
A Tokyo dispatch reports Premier Hideki Tojo's cabinet completed regulations for depopulating large Japanese cities as part of consolidating anti aircraft defenses. The measures cover Tokyo Osaka Kobe Nagoya Moji and other urban areas. India’s mills typically produce ninety percent of the world’s burlap.
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Tokyo
Hideki Tojo
Japan
Osaka
Kobe
Nagoya
Moji
India
North Airports in Canada A Proud Wartime Feat
Canada built a chain of northwest airfields from Edmonton to Whitehorse enabling U S and Pan American flights to Alaska and the Aleutians. The network supported Allied effort in 1941 42 despite floods mosquitos and rough terrain as U S planes used Canadian airstrips for Arctic operations and defense.
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Ottawa
Air Canada
United Nations
Alberta
Alaska
Japan
Russia
Germany
United States
Dutch Harbor
Aleutians
Northwest
Canada
U.S Defence Board
Power
Pearl Harbor
Edmonton
Whitehorse
Fort John
Fort Nelson
Watson Lake
Pan American Airways
Seattle
Rockies
Great Lone Land
Clothing Industry Now Over The Top In Providing Uniforms
Ottawa officials said Canada's clothing industry is over the top in supplying uniforms for fighting men and aiding other United Nations. They cautioned civilians may not see a noticeable change in supply. Easing of the two-pant suit ban followed reduced military demand, with potential limited future benefits.
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Ottawa
Canada
United Nations
Queen’s thanks to foster families for evacuees
The Queen sent a message of thanks to 2600 British foster parents who hosted evacuated children in the Dominions. She praised their kindness and sacrifices, noting the evacuees became part of their families. The card carried the royal crest and a facsimile signature.
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Dominions
London
Her Majesty
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William Strang
New York
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Eighth
Sangro River
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