Canberra Sunk by Japs as Allied Fleet Harasses Solomons
Allied planes attacked Japanese ships in the northern Solomons amid the invasion of the southern Solomons. The Australian cruiser Canberra, 10,000 tons, was apparently sunk in the early invasion stage. Of 816 crew, many were saved. 74 missing, 10 dead, 10 wounded. Captain Frank Edmund Getting of Sydney was among the fatally wounded. Flying Fortress crews continued patrols for reinforcements, while U.S. reports noted sinking a cruiser and damage to others in the action near Bougainville and Florida Island.
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Associated Press
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Two Escaped Nazis Captured in Ontario
SUDBURY Ont Aug 20 Two German prisoners of war who escaped from a northern Ontario internment camp Saturday were captured late last night by Ontario provincial police at Saube Grossing about seven and a half miles east of Thessalon Ont. The two men Hans Kuibart 26 and Walter Gloeckner 25 were walking on the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks toward Sault Ste Marie when apprehended They offered no resistance.
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Ontario
Saube Grossing
Thessalon
Hans Kuibart
Walter Gloeckner
Sault Ste. Marie
Chicago World Rail Centre Dominates North American Lines
Chicago is described as the world’s greatest railway hub served by 21 major railroads and 14 switching firms operating 8000 miles of track in the Chicago terminal district. Over 3000 passenger and freight trains enter or leave daily, with Canadian interests long established and CN International Limited operating daily between Chicago Toronto and Montreal for 42 years.
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Toronto
Montreal
Russians Launch Four Offensives
On multiple central Russian fronts from Bryansk to Lake Ilmen the Red Army took the initiative in new offensives while pressing the Stalingrad and Caucasus lines. Dispatches report heavy German losses on Bryansk Western Babnin and northwestern fronts as Red Star notes the initiative belongs to Soviet troops.
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Stalingrad
Bryansk
Lake Ilmensin
Krasnodar
Henry C. Cassidy
Associated Press
OSCOW
Red army
Lake Ilmen
Moscow
Vyazma
capital
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Western
Babnin
Red Star
Dieppe Raid Weapons Costs and Canadian Valor Highlighted
Ralston praised Canadian troops for matchless courage amid severe casualties at Dieppe. He stressed the cost to freedom over tyranny and noted the raid’s heavy losses while praising theDauntless heroism already on display. Continued discussion of the Dieppe operation follows on the next page.
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England
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Dieppe
King Announces War Mobilization Plans in Canada
Prime Minister Mackenzie King outlined government steps to mobilize manpower for war. He said employment will be controlled to ensure full use of workers, with permits required to seek jobs and limited hiring. Measures include local employment offices, restricted ads, and possible job transfers to meet needs. Details cover nurseries, curtailed nonessential activities, and expanded worker training, with partial text noted for Ottawa broadcast.
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Aerial Battle Over El Alamein Escalates
British fighters destroyed at least four enemy planes in a sudden rise of aerial activity over the Egyptian battle front west of El Alamein. The official communique from British headquarters noted no bombing raids and nothing to report on land operations yesterday.
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CAIRO
El Alamein
Canada US exchange on military transfers to forces
An exchange of notes disclosed by Canada’s external affairs department shows more than 20 million United States citizens who previously served in the Canadian armed forces under a military transfer agreement signed last March will be affected. The notes reveal changes in the transfer arrangement between the two nations and outline implications for U S personnel serving in Canada.
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OTTAWA
Canada
United States
external affairs department
Army takes over plant in Boston under war orders
Acting on presidential orders, the army seized a Boston plant after it failed to obey a war labor board directive. Acting Secretary Robert P. Patterson said the action was taken to remove a serious threat to war material production. The plant, the S. A. Wool company, occupied a pivotal role in manufacturing vital war materiel.
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BOSTON
war labor board
Robert P Pavierson
S. A. Wools Machine company
Dieppe Raid Proves It Can Be Done, London Hails Sortie As Big Success
Allied commandos from Canada Britain America and Fighting French smashed Dieppe coast in a nine hour raid that aimed at a major invasion prelude. Canadian forces led by Maj Gen J H Roberty suffered severe casualties but achieved objectives including the destruction of enemy defences and capture of prisoners.
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Dieppe
London
Alan Randal
ONDON
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jeppe
Calgary Tanks Smash Nazi Lines At Dieppe
Three high Canadian officers took part in the Dieppe operation Maj Gen J H Kingston Brig Sherwood Lett and Bos W S Southam commanded Canadians Maj Gen Roberts senior ranking officer led the expedition After a tremendous naval and air bombardment units landed and stormed Nazi strong points on the promenade area South Saskatchewan Regiment Cameron Highlanders of Winnipeg and Royal Regiment of Toronto took positions at Pourville and Paris Dieppe page continuation noted.
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Paris
R.C.A.F. Plays Key Role In Dieppe Clash
Canadian air forces are credited with a major role in the Dieppe engagement. Early figures show Allied losses and German aircraft destroyed, with Canadians claiming significant aerial success as reports tally across sources. Dieppe skies saw intense combat, with Canadians delivering a notable victory alongside Allied forces.
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Dieppe Raid Battles Raging Across Dieppe City
Reports say landing boats surged in along the coast while beaching parties cut through barbed wire and tanks opened fire. Dieppe was partially occupied as civilians and nurses tended the dead and wounded amid fires. Editorials debate how the raid might affect French public opinion and domestic movements.
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Le Venir
lable
West Coast Dim-Out Marks War Night On Shoreline
The shadow of war settled over the U S west coast with a blackout from Puget Sound to the Mexican line. Air raid wardens and volunteers spread along the 12 mile shore to issue final warnings that coastal cities and highways must fade by 11 01 pm MDT.
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SAN FRANCISCO
United States
Puget Sound
Merxican
Wounded Dieppe Raiders Reach England With Prisoners
Wounded Dieppe raiders, mostly Canadians, were brought back to the Southern British port as RAF aerial cover continued for the second day. German prisoners, including many officers, were among those landed.
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