Standby orders for Calgary reserve units amid possible mobilization
Calgary reserve officers and ranks are ordered to stand by for potential battle stations in defense of Canada. Edmonton units followed with two hour notices and muster calls to gauge manpower, while officials caution the move is precautionary and could proceed within a week, month, or not at all.
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CALGARY
Canada
Calgary wits
Calgary Highlans
ND Ding
apo
Regiment
Tank
Cumme Barracks
fanire
trang
craers A. Ermonion
Edinen p Fistress
H B Jameson ofiver
Calgary Regiment
sarade tomer
EDMONTON
Cale
Teseme wmlts
Ind
Edmonton Regiment
Red Battalion
Edmonton Fusiliers
Tooms
Fersonnel
Fusiliers
Brown
Parliament should be called to pass war status legislation
Ottawa reports Conservative Leader Hansen urged immediate call of Parliament to authorize vital war status powers. He said the government already has broad authority but rapid events demand changes and parliamentary action. He emphasized the urgency of updating wartime policy.
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OTTAWA
Canada
Hansen
Hanson
War and diplomacy flash across war weary world
War notes from Chicago to Cairo report price adjustments on wheat and soybeans in Chicago, declarations of support for the U S government by labor leaders, allied unity against Japan, warnings of blackout in San Diego, and diplomatic moves across the Americas and Europe as nations react to the war.
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CHICAGO
Japan
board of trade
CAIRO
Egypt
Britain
regation
Japs Seize Lubang Isle
Manila reports say Japanese troops seized Lubang Island off Mindanao, amid fears of a broader invasion. official word cites fifth columnists posing as fishermen aiding the seizure, with reports of anti-aircraft and air raid alarms across northern Luzon and nearby airfields.
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MANILA
Philips Pine Islas
Lubang Island
Mania Bay
Mindanao
Davao
Lubang
Sfth
Clark Field
miltary
eas
Manwa atea
aispatch
Luzon
Amarcah
briages
buidings
Treisa
Olongapo
iation
mies
Maria glo
sesteraewin
torallenge
Port Storsenburr
TepoTi-G Gownea
Ban Slaughter Of Swine Less Than 175 Pounds
The Bacon Board announced a ban on slaughtering hogs under 175 pounds live weight after December 15 for export packers. Lightweight hogs under 170 pounds live weight may not be slaughtered without graders' permission. a 0.25 percent tolerance for carcasses below 130 pounds is allowed for one week. The move aims to keep lightweight hogs for feeding and boost export pork supply.
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OTTAWA
Bacon Board
Monaas
Dominion department of agriculture
Edmonton Council Backs Wheat Board Payment Fix
Edmonton city council backed a resolution from the United Farmers of Canada Alberta urging the Dominion government to adjust the initial payment made by the wheat board for No 1 Northern wheat at the terminal to one bushel.
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EDMONTON
United Farmers of Canada, Alberta
Dominion
the
wheat board
Germany Japan pact and war talk from Rome and Berlin
A Rome radio report suggested Japan would not wait for a war trigger under the three power pact. A Berlin Foreign Office spokesman called a U S war declaration against Germany “unimportant” and launched into a tirade against President Roosevelt. Washington warned of a possible German move aiding Japan, while Edmonton council asked officials to coordinate with national defence on air raid and sabotage protections.
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rmany
Japan
Rome radio
United States
Germany
Italy
BERLIN
foreign office
Roosevelt
WASHINGTON
iill
EDMONTON
national defence department
EA. Monton
Recruiting surges as Japan enters war across Canada
Calgary recruiters report a sharp rise in enlistments after Japan’s attack on Hawaii and the U S declaration of war. Officials say 57 men enlisted, 42 attested, with more expected today. Edmonton and Lethbridge also note brisk work as countryside volunteers respond to the call. Vancouver notes a broad spike in volunteers along the coast following Sundays attacks.
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CALGARY
France
United States
Hawaii
Milary Dutrie
oticers
militar odsers
ord
nance
Aldus
Edmonton
Lethbridge
Coast VANCOUVER
Japan
Pacific
Vancouirr
Unite States
U S Rounds Up Dangerous Aliens
Washington report states the FBI began rounding up about 400 Germans and Italians described as dangerous aliens. Reliable sources indicate over 300 Germans and 30 Italians were suspected for arrest with legal proceedings to transfer them to immigration detention centers. The operation echoes a prior seizure of Japanese nationals and follows a presidential proclamation. Aliens registrations show around 694000 Italian nationals and about 415000 Germans as major noncitizen groups.
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WASHINGTON
United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation
aas
tocar Ip
Monnar
Blackout Cancels Coast Puck Games
Vancouver reports a blackout on the Pacific coast forces cancellation of two hockey league games. New Westminster Spitfires vs Victoria Rapeos in New Westminster and last night’s game between teams from Rimouski and Vancouver Norvans at the Vancouver Forum were called off. Grimston, vice-president of the British Columbia Hockey Association, said the games will be rescheduled. In Washington, Dr Maxim Litvinov presented credentials as Soviet ambassador to President Roosevelt and discussed the war situation.
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VANCOUVER
Pacific coast
New Westminster Spitfires
Victoria Rapeos
New Westminster
Doug Grimston
vic
British Columbia, Hockey association
Grimston
2rncos
Vancouver Norvans
Vancouver Forum
Victoria
Maxim Litvinov
Roosevelt
Washington
Lethbridge Man James Pryor Killed in Training School Accident
Word has been received that James Pryor former Lethbridge resident was killed today in an accident at No. 4 Service Flying Training School at Medicine Hat. Pryor had lived in Lethbridge for years and attended local schools. He worked for Jas Richardson and Sons in 1937 before enlisting in November last year. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Fannie Pryor of 623 Ninth Avenue South and three sisters.
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James Pryor
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Prior
Jas Richardson and Sons
lastear
Fannie Pryor
Ninth avenue south
Manila False Air Alarm Raids Spark Security Overhaul
Manila experienced two false air raid alarms as National Air Raid Warder Alfredo Eugenio suspected a fifth column conspiracy. Alarm workers were arrested and two others investigated while authorities planned immediate takeover of the system with a US Army transfer suggested for tomorrow.
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MANILA
Alfredo Eugenio
United States army
Japs Land More Troops In Northern Malaya
Singapore dispatch reports that 25 Japanese transports moved along the Thai coast to land reinforcements in northern Malaya during the Kota Bharu airfield fight. British authorities warned of possible southern landings at Singora and Patani, while denying claims of landings in southern Malaya or an assault on Singapore.
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SINGAPORE
C.P
Malaya
Thailand
Kota Bhar
Kota Bhearu
Malaita
ib sti
Japan
Pacific
Philippines
Australia
Netherlands East Indies
Far East
Singora
Patani
Kota Bharu
Malayan
Simgora
Pawan
Seattle Holds 152 Aliens
Seattle authorities report 152 alien enemies detained, with 122 accused as agents for Japan, 27 for Germany, and three for Italy. Most detainees are Japanese nationals, including American-born individuals and at least three American citizens. Bonds set at 50000 each. hearings adjourned until January. A Japanese language school with about 800 students was closed, and the principal was taken by agents.
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SEATTLE
B. B Fletcher
F.B
beng
Japan
Germany
Italy
U S Japanese Fleets Compared In Senate Briefing
Washington December 8 The Senate naval affairs committee released comparative figures showing American and Japanese fleets. Chairman David Walsh of Massachusetts stated the data outline differences in fleet size and composition as part of the ongoing defense appraisal.
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WASHINGTON
David Walsh
Denn
Massachusetts
senate naval affairs committee
Coast Leaders Trained For War In Pacific Defense
Ottawa reports three veteran officers commanding Canadian forces on the Pacific coast as war with Japan looms. Commodore William J R Beech leads the Royal Canadian Navy Pacific Fleet, Maj Gen R O Alexander heads Pacific Army, and Air Commodore A Godfrey runs Western Air Command. Born in England, Scotland, and Canada, they bring long service, international postings, and wartime distinction to ready forces with modern weapons, prepared to meet any invasion.
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OTTAWA
Canadis
Pacific
Dominmon
Japan
William J R. Beech
Royal Canadian Navy
R.O Alexander
Active Army
A . Godfrey
western air command
Royal Canadian Air Force
Commodore Beech
Sussex
England
University School
Victoria
Royal Naval College of Canada
Royal Navy
Alexander
Ceylon
Victoria Rifles of Canada
Rover Canadian Regiment
Canada
Imperial Staff College
Lord Gort, VC
Godfrey
J Dalziel McKee
Pittsburgh
Ku-larney
Man
British Columbia tightens war measures against Japanese
In wartime BC authorities restrict Japanese language media and schools, seize Japanese fishing fleet, and close 59 Japanese language schools. Premier Pattullo urges immediate obedience as RCMP and provincial police detain suspects and boost coastal security. New aircraft bases open at Bella Bella and Prince Rupert, while water and utility protections expand across the province. West Vancouver bars aliens from mountains and enforces national registration cards.
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A. E. Godfrey
western air command
Bella Bella
Prince Rupert
Vanncouver
Jack Bates
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Daly News
Daily People
Canada Daily News
Barnes
RCMP
Canada
navy
committee on
Sgt. Barnes ‘Bald
Fred Hume
New West
wrnister
British Columbia
West Vancouver
Royal Flying Corps decorated for valor
In the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Air Force, the subject was decorated for valor. The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed with costs the appeal of Mines Ltd from a British Columbia Court of Appeal judgment that favored James Barber Woodworth.
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Royal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force
Supreme Court of Canada
appeal of Mines Ltd
British Columbia court of appeal
James Barber Woodworth
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