Romanian King Abdicates Under Fascist Demands
Carol of Romania abdicates after pressure from Iron Guard and General Antonescu, who becomes dictator. Mihai is proclaimed king as troops clash in Bucharest and Hungarians advance in Transylvania amid a Vienna pact fallout.
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Bucharest
Carel
Romania
Viotous
Iron Guard
Mihai
Mascen
Ion Antonescu
Ctator
Carol
Antonescu
Ion Morozea
Morozea
Rumania
Vienna
Transylvania
Royal
Satu Mare
Carel Mare
Sighet
German pilot doubts invasion as he asks nurse about troops
An 18 year old German pilot wounded in north England asked a nurse how far the nearest German troops were. The nurse told BBC reporters the man expressed belief that German forces were invading England despite evidence of no German troops on English soil.
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London
England
British Broadcasting Corporation
Netherlands to raise infantry battalion in Canada
Defence Minister Ralston announced approval of a proposal to form a Netherlands infantry battalion in Canada funded by the Netherlands government. The unit would recruit non Canadian nationals and non British subjects. Col. Ralston said no definite decision yet on when it would be activated.
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Ottawa
Ralston
Canada
Netherlands
Canadian demolition squad combats delayed action bombs in England
A group of Canadi an engineers named the death by own action squad dig up bombs in England to neutralize delayed action devices. Led by Capt. E H Webb they include L Cpl H Holden L Cpl A K Sawyer Sappers F W Burkitt C R North P Stringer W H Keith E S Miller Desormeau Fazackerly and L W Robertson from multiple Canadian cities. Some bombs exploded hours after discovery others days later, keeping crews under constant risk.
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England
Hitler
T. G. Tyrer
Regina
E. H. Webb
Winnipeg
L. Cpl. H. Holden
Kemptville
Ont
L. Cpl
A. K. Sawyer
Ottawa
Sappers
F. W. Burkitt
Toronto
C. R. North
Vancouver
P. Stringer
W. H. Keith
E. S. Miller
Halifax
N. H. Desormeau
R. Fazackerly
German Transport Sunk Off Sweden by British Submarine
Dagens Nyheter reports that about 4000 German troops aboard the transport Marion of Hamburg were drowned when torpedoed in the Kattegat by a British submarine. Swedish and Danish fishermen witnessed the sinking on September 2 as the vessel, part of a convoy with two armed trawlers and a destroyer, went down after a midships hit. fewer than 100 soldiers were saved. Rumors of a second German vessel torpedoed two weeks earlier circulate without confirmation.
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Stockholm
Dagens Nyheter
Norway
Kattegat
Lysekil
Goteborg
Marion
Hamburg
Germany
Registration Cards Surge in Canada Amid Theft Fears
National war services department officials report a flood of renewal and new registration card applications across Canada. The main reason cited is theft and loss, with purse snatchers and pick pockets active nationwide. Daily average of new card applications runs about 300.
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Ottawa
National War Services Department
Canada
Nazi oil incendiary bomb used in northeast raid
British report notes Nazis used a new oil incendiary device in a raid on the northeast coast. A tank believed to hold 10 gallons of oil was found in the crater, containing an incendiary bomb. The explosion released oil that sprayed outward but caused no damage.
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London
Casualty List Issued From War Office
The 35th casualty list lists 758 names with 148 killed or died of wounds, 540 wounded, 25 prisoners, 28 missing now prisoners, eight missing now safe, eight dead, and one previously reported killed now safe.
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London
War Office
Damage sustained by London's industry under air attack
Great Britain reports industrial equipment remains intact after a year of war and weeks of intensive air raids. The Ministry of Home Security released the statement confirming continued operation and resilience of essential facilities.
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London
Great Britain
Ministry of Home Security
German Prisoner Contributes Five Marks for Spitfire Fund
A German airman captured over Kent donated five marks to a Spitfire fund. While his train paused at a station under armed escort, he asked about the collection box on the platform and slipped the note through an open window.
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Lesdon
Kent
British Broadcasting Corporation
U.S. Destroyers Boost British Sea Command In War Roof
A British United Press report notes the transfer of 50 American destroyers strengthens Britain’s convoy security and Mediterranean power. The move challenges Hitler and Mussolini, risks German and Italian morale, and may alter strategic plans for North Africa and invasion efforts.
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London
Great Britain
Channel
Hitler
Mediterranean
North Africa
Mussolini
British United Press
British Isles
Libya
Egypt
Suez
Italy
Britain
Loyalist Count of Paris Seen as France's Last Hope
The Count of Paris, 32, heir to the extinct Bourbon throne, becomes a focal figure for royalists in France seeking unity. He inherited the claim after the Duc de Guise’s death and, despite proposing wartime service as an aviator, was denied allegiance to the Republic.
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France
Count of
Paris
Count
Duc de Guise
Germany
Scholarships Awarded at Queen's University Kingston
Entrance and matriculation scholarships at Queen's University Kingston announce provincial awards. Western Canada residents receive cash and tuition waivers totaling 850 to 944 dollars across three years, with recipients including C. H. R. Campling Melville Saskatchewan J. F. Whittaker Calargy Central High Alberta Catherine M. J. Ormsby Vernon and Hiroji A. Yamanaka Prince Rupert.
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Kingston
Ont
Queen's University
Western Canada
Saskatchewan
C. H. R. Campling
Melville
Alberta
J. F. Whittaker
Calargy Central High
British Columbia
Catherine M. J. Ormsby
Vernon
Hiroji A. Yamanaka
Prince Rupert
Churchill to New Zealand troops in England vows resolve
Prime Minister Churchill addresses New Zealand troops in England saying Britons bear the weight of enemy malice yet feel unbowed. He recalls four months earlier a smaller foe could have wrought havoc, but now Britain has powerful armies ready to defeat the invaders. he pledges to be champion and liberator of Europe and notes dominion soldiers joining the fight.
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London
Churchill
New Zealand
England
Hitler
Great Britain
Europe
British Empire
Canadians Arrive in Britain to bolster Battle of Britain
A fresh contingent of several thousand Canadian troops has landed in Britain to join the existing forces, arriving aboard camouflaged liners and kept under tight security. Gen Victor Odlum and Canadian officials welcomed the newcomers as air raids persist. The group includes Americans and others who traveled from the United States and abroad to enlist.
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Britain
Victor Odlum
London
Atlantic
John Warburton
United States Army
New Mexico
Vernon Terry
Texas
Quebec
Alberta
School program mandates loyalty salutes in BC
An order in council from the British Columbia government requires school children to salute the Union Jack and sing the national anthem at least weekly. Principals and teachers are to ensure loyalty ideals are instilled in pupils.
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Victoria
British Columbia
Canada bans four US magazines from Ottawa customs order
Ottawa reports the customs division of the department of national revenue barred four United States magazines from entry. The titles Pie Sensation Co Eds and Spicy Mystery Stories are prohibited under the order.
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Ottawa
United States
Canada
Customs Division
Department of National Revenue
Canada to secure 300 World War II tanks from U S
Washington reports that Canada may obtain about 300 World War tanks from the United States for training new armored units at Camp Borden Ontario. Gen George C Marshall said the US is favorably considering such a transfer and negotiations, led by Col Worthington, suggest a near completion.
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Washington
Canada
Camp Borden
Ont
George C. Marshall
United States Army
F. F. Worthington
Marshall
Col
Worthington
War Department
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
New York
United States-Canadian Defence Board
White House
America
LaGuardia
United States
Newfoundland
Great Britain
Donts for London Civilians Amid Air Raids
The ministry of home security issues safety cautions for Londoners during intensified air raids. Do not stare at smoke signs or linger at the scene, as low flying planes have caused fatalities. Avoid visiting bomb sites, collecting souvenirs, or touching unexploded devices.
Cadet Corps to Train 3000 Winnipeg School Boys
Military officials say by September end about 3,000 Winnipeg school boys aged 12 to 18 will join cadet corps. Some 80 instructors, largely from city school staffs, will lead the program.
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Winnipeg
Explorer Ellsworth Seeks Pekisko Ranch in Alberta Foothills
Lincoln Ellsworth of New York, famed Polar explorer, tours South Alberta seeking a ranch. He arrived in Lethbridge by air from Vancouver and stays at the Duke of Windsor’s EP ranch at Pekisko in the foothills west of High River.
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Lethbridge
Alta
Lincoln Ellsworth
New York
Alberta
Vancouver
Duke of Windsor
Pekisko
High River
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U.S
British Sea Command
Western Hemisphere
Martha
American Legion
Scandinavia
Hyde Park
N.Y
Ragnnhild
Princess Astrid
Prince Harald
Jerry Johnstone
Gerald Kent
Mae West
B.C
U. S
Services
Cadet Corps
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