Plebiscite on Military Service Planned by Ottawa
The speech from the throne announces a plebiscite to release the government from past commitments restricting military service methods. It outlines plans for a total national war effort with expanded armed forces and production, and signals potential amendments to the National Resources Mobilization Act to mobilize men and women for war.
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Ottawa
Earl of Athlone
House of Commons
Canada
Russian Army Poised for Major Offensive Across Front
British sources say the Mozhaisk retreat opens a path for a swift Soviet strike from Kharkov to the Sea of Azov. Fresh troops, long in training, ready anywhere as Donets thrust signals renewed push. Some see a broader drive Leningrad to south. estimates of German retreat toward Smolensk at Mozhaisk. Moscow radio cites Nazi losses totaling 300000 killed and 1100 planes in period.
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Kharkov
Sea of Azov
Donets
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Smolensk
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Donet
Feodosiya
Separate peace idea deemed inconceivable by Chinese ambassador
Dr Hu Shih, Chinese ambassador to the United States, said a separate peace with Japan was unimaginable. He criticized Sun Fo’s remarks as impatient. London observers weighed Hitler’s threat, noting British defense hinges on timely U.S. help and a stabilized Soviet front.
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Hu Shih
United States
China
Japan
Sun Fo
Sun-Yat- Sen
London
Britain
Hitler
Lord Maugham
House of Lords
Russia
Free French Decoration PinNed On 150 Servicemen
The Cross of Liberation, instituted by the Free French, has been pinned on more than 150 soldiers sailors and airmen. It carries the automatic award of the Croix de Guerre with palm.
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London
Archbishop Lang to resign Canterbury post March 31
The Archbishop of Canterbury Cosmo Gordon Lang will retire March 31 to allow a younger leader to guide postwar plans. King George VI approved the resignation after Downing Street notified his decision. Lang, 77, has served as archbishop since July 27, 1928.
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Canterbury
All England
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Downing Street
Niews
Cosmo Gordon Lang
Canada Demands Representation on Allied Military Councils
Ottawa confirms Canada and Australia seek seats on allied military councils. Maj Gen M A Pope as chief liaison in Washington signals Canada’s push for representation on raw materials and allocations committees. Sir John Dill in Washington reports plans for U N cooperation machinery in the U S capital.
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Canada
Australia
M. A. Pope
Washington
John Dill
Churchill
United Nations
Pocket aircraft carriers under British consideration
The British Admiralty disclosed it is weighing pocket aircraft carriers similar to Japan’s Pacific success. In reply to a Commons question, Sir Victor Warrender stated that neither construction nor merchant conversion can be overlooked, signaling active consideration of this option.
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Admiralty
Japan
Pacific
House of Commons
Victor Warrender
Betray Japan's Army The Influence of German Instructors
A military survey of Western Pacific invaders describes the Japanese army as a post war echo of German models. Lieut John Scofield notes Japanese fighters rival European averages, with strong discipline and equipment but reliance on bayonets and swords as essential weapons.
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Washington
Japan
der Fuehrer
John Scofield
Europe
Scofield
Heavy Casualties in Rangoon Air Attacks
Reuters despatch from New Delhi reports 1,102 killed and 1,650 injured in Japanese air raids on Rangoon Burma on December 23 and 25. The attacks strike during World War II as Burma faces major bombardments.
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Reuters
New Delhi
India
Rangoon
Burma
Toronto physiologist becomes Canadian navy surgeon
Dr H C Best a noted physiology professor and co discoverer of insulin at the University of Toronto has become a surgeon lieutenant commander in the Canadian navy. He plans to address medical and scientific issues facing sailors and is a veteran of the Great War.
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H. C. Best
University of Toronto
Women’s Army Corps Reinstatement Under War Measures Act
HC hears that the Canadian Women’s Army Corps not part of regular forces can still seek civil employment reinstatement under War Measures Act rules. An order in council tabled in the House of Commons outlines the process and rights pending reinstatement.
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Ottawa
Canadian Women’s Army Corps
Canada
House of Commons
Seven Markerille Brothers Join Canadian Army
Seven brothers from Markerille Alta. in Canadian service the Allen and Ramage families totaling seven members. Four young men Archibald Stewart Allen John Smith Allen William Alexander Allen and Allen Stewart Ramage signed attestation papers in Calgary after medical tests in Red Deer. Three brothers already serve overseas.
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Red Deer
Archibald Stewart Allen
John Smith Allen
William Alexander Allen
Allen Stewart Ramage
Ottawa Prohibits Bronze Hardware After March First
The department of munitions and supply announced a ban on all wrought and cast bronze metal for cabinet builders and furniture hardware, effective after March 1, except for interior parts of locks.
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Ottawa
Department of Munitions and Supply
Forecast Use Of Wheat For Livestock Feed In Canada
Government officials predict rising use of wheat as livestock feed, with domestic needs seen at about 140 million bushels this crop year, up from 125 million. The wheat as feed bulletin notes experimental evidence supports feeding wheat with other rations, and high quality grain with supplements could help Canada meet British bacon demand of 600 million pounds.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Agriculture Department
The
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Prairies
New Airfield Defence Units Stir British War Debate
Air Secretary Sir Archibald Sinclair told the House of Commons the RAF would form new airfield defence units under army direction to defend British airfields and support a continental offensive. Critics argued the plan shows muddled thinking and a divided command between the army and RAF. Churchill signaled a secret debate as operations begin, while Sinclair stressed close army RAF cooperation and improvements since the Battle of France.
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House of Commons
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Arthur Evans
Air Secretary
Royal Air Force
George M. Garro-Jones
Greece
Crete
Malaya
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France
Two Canadians Decorated After Brest Air Raid
Two Canadian bomber pilots received honours for daylight attacks on the battleships Gneisenau and Scharnhorst at Brest. Flt Lt John Goodall Mackid of Calgary won the Distinguished Flying Cross and Sgt Paul Emile Morin of Ottawa the Distinguished Flying Medal. Both leaders of 7 Squadron formations faced heavy anti aircraft fire and enemy fighters while making precise runs. Mackid, 27, studied at Alberta and Washington universities. Morin, 27, was a former school teacher before enlisting in the RCAF in June 1940.
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Scharnhorst
Brest
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Calgary
Paul Emile Morin
Ottawa
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Alberta
Washington
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R.C.A.F
British Columbia Legislature Adopts Coalition Government
The British Columbia legislative body approved the address in reply to the throne speech by a 43 to 2 vote, endorsing the Liberal Conservative coalition government during the session.
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Victoria
British Columbia
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