Nazi Warships Damaged And Out Of Action
London reports a naval review in the House of Commons stating the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau and the Prinz Eugen were knocked out for some time. It notes Sub Trident hit the Prinz Eugen off Norway, with confirmation of damage to the Prinz Eugen as it fled Brest. Britain expands naval personnel and notes US measures against U boats as merchant losses are tallied.
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London
Scharnhorst
Gnei- Senay
Prinz Eugene
House of Commons
Admiralty
A. V. Alex
English
Brest
Trondheim
Germany
Norwegian
Britain
Alexander
Alaska Highway feasibility seen for Edmonton route
A U S army commission returned to Edmonton after inspecting the Alaska highway route as far north as Fort Nelson B C. They deemed the Edmonton northern BC Yukon stretch entirely feasible and reported to Washington on construction feasibility. Cecl W Hoge led the engineers and will hand the report to the chief in Washington.
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Edmonton
United States Army
Fort Nelson
B. C
British Columbia
Yukon
Washington
Cecl W. M. Hoge
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers
Tin Shortage Urges Strict Controls in Ottawa
Metals Controller G. C. Bateman calls the tin shortage critical and issues instructions restricting virgin tin use to written permission. Purchasers must detail用途 and certify that on hand stocks plus ordered tin cover more than a 30 day supply.
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Ottawa
G. C. Bateman
India Vital to Empire Says Cripps During War Debate
London reports Sir Stafford Cripps argues India must fight for its defense and unite with Britain to repel the Axis. He warns Britain faces heavier wartime burdens from Japan, Germany, and satellites and notes the need for Empire unity and post war plans while outlining military air, production, and transport insufficiencies.
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London
India
Britain
Stafford Cripps
Privy Seal
Parliament
Blimpery
British Press Urges Wider Food Rationing After Uboat Threat
London reports quote Prime Minister Churchill warning of heavier shipping losses and call for tighter belts. British papers push personal restraint and enduring hardship as life under threat from submarine warfare continues and the nation braces for tougher measures.
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London
Islands
Hitler
United Kingdom
Churchill
Cripps vows no business as usual in war effort
Sir Stafford Cripps told the House of Commons the government will halt dog racing and boxing displays as out of accord with the country’s solid and serious aim to achieve victory. He urged taking the war seriously on the home front with decisive actions.
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London
Stafford Cripps
Privy Seal
House of Commons
Stafford
Canada Should Maintain Diplomatic Ties With Vichy
In the House of Commons Eden stated the United Kingdom and Canada share a common interest in keeping diplomatic relations with Vichy. Mander questioned the oddity of different imperial relations, but no further answer was given.
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Canada
Vichy
Eden
House of Commons
United Kingdom
Geoffrey Mander
Mander
No More New Bicycles In Canada After April
George S. Braden of Toronto warned at a Montreal convention that wartime material demands will nearly end the manufacture of wheel goods after April. He said remaining stocks will be reserved for factory workers and for delivery and messenger work, affecting juveniles and family use.
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Montreal - Canada
George S. Braden
Toronto
Canada Cycle and Motor Company, Limited
Braden
Canadian Bicycle and Sports Goods Association
Wing Commander Waterhouse Takes Command at Brantford
Wing Commander R H Waterhouse becomes officer commanding No 5 Service Flying Training School Brantford replacing Group Captain B F Johnson who moves to Toronto staff duties. Waterhouse, an R A F officer on loan to the R C A F, is among the station’s original personnel.
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R. H. Waterhouse
No. 5 Service Flying Training School
Brantford
B. F Johnson
Toronto
Sta.ef
Waterhouse
R.A.F
R.ca.f
Defence Of Coastal Areas Ottawa Brigades Formed
More than 5 000 fully trained reserve troops from Military District No 3 Kingston Ontario to be prepared for rapid deployment to coastal or other Dominion areas. Col P H Gardner told reserve officers that a new brigade group is organized by defence headquarters with about 80 percent drawn from Ottawa.
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Ottawa
Military District No
Kingston
Ont
Dominion
P. H. Gardner
Area Command
Defence Headquarters
National Coal Board Proposed to Unify Britain Mines
The National Council of Labour approves a scheme placing Britain's coal mines under a national coal board representing the government coal owners and miners as an alternative to full nationalization. The board aims to maximize output and efficient use of all available labor.
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Britain
National Board
London
National Council of Labor
National Coal Board
Mineworkers Federation
James Grigg to Sit in Commons After War Secretary Post
London Sir James Grigg promoted from civil service to the cabinet as secretary of state for war will take a seat in the House of Commons once a suitable place is found. Sir Stafford Cripps noted prior speculation about whether Grigg would join the Commons or receive a peerage.
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London
James Grigg
House of Commons
Stafford Cripps
House
James
Scorched Earth Policy Hinders Nazi War Efforts in Russian Areas
German reports blame Russia’s scorched earth for crippling occupied region economies and labor shortages. More than 50 percent of populations fled with the retreating army in cities like Dniepropetrovsk, taking horses, tractors, and tools. Across the Baltic states and Ukraine, skilled workers and professionals left, prompting compulsory service for medical staff and a broad farm labor decree ages 12 to 60.
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Berne
Russia
Germany
Reich
Dniepropetrovsk
Baltic States
Estonia
Ukraine
Deutsche Ukraine Zeitung
Bessarabia
Britain urged to start air offensive against Germany
Viscount Trenchard told the House of Lords Britain should strike Germany from the air to force the German army to face Soviet and allied bombing from behind. He argued the RAF has not used half its bomber force and warned naval and colonial cabinet changes in wartime.
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London
Viscount Trenchard
Royal Air Force
House of Lords
Britain
Germany
Lord Chatfield
Pacific
Lord Denman
Dominions
Viscount Cranborne
War Cabinet
Red Cross Mail Service Expanded to Canadians in Japan
The Canadian post office says Red Cross messages may be sent to Canadians in Japan and German occupied Estonia via Geneva, with censorship at every stage. The service already covers Germany Austria Italy Czechoslovakia Poland Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Norway occupied France and the Channel Islands. A special form from the local postmaster and a small fee cover Geneva to Canada postage after the addressee replies. Mail to Malaya including Singapore is suspended.
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Ottawa
International Red Cross
Charcter
Japan
Estonia
Post Office Department
Germany
Austria
Italy
Czecho-Slovakia
Poland
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Norway
France
Channel Islands
Geneva
Switzerland
Post Office
Canada
Malaya
Federated and Unfederated Malay States
Straits Settlements
Singapore
Missionaries among 132 in boat escape from war zone
Sydney reports 132 passengers including five Methodist women missionaries aboard a small boat fleeing Japanese bombing near Ferguson Island New Guinea. The craft carried 12 capacity but 40 miles were traveled in a rush to safety. Berliner Lokal Anzeiger says 63 year old Karl Lautmann mayor of Mayschoss near Coblenz Germany was executed for offences against Germanys economic war decrees.
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Sydney
Australia
Ferguson Island
Samurai
New Guinea
Benne
Karl Lautmann
Mayschoss
Covlenz
Germany
Berliner Lokal Anzeiger
Admiral Shibuya Killed in Action Off Barnes
The navy ministry reports Rear Admiral Shusaku Shibuya was killed in action on February 14 off Barnes. The announcement confirms his death during ongoing operations.
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Tokyo
Navy Ministry
Shusaku Shibuya
Barnes
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Arthur Greenwood
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A. G. L. McNaughton
J. L. Ralston
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