Soviets Advance On Whole Front
Soviet troops drive across the front as weather lifts enough for air activity in the south. In the Kharkov area two large concentrations were seized in 24 hours while Red Army units push toward Orel and Kursk amid heavy enemy counterattacks and deep snow in the Donets basin.
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Kharkov
Eddy Gilmore
Associated Press
OSCOW
A.P
Orel
Kursk
arenns
Caucasus
theouthern
Donets asia
Voroshilovgrad
Stalino
ward
Danes Report Parachutists Dropped in Occupied Denmark
Danish radio reported that a number of parachutists were dropped in Denmark by unknown forces. The broadcast claimed Danish residents aided them with shelter, radio transmitters, and information, linking the operatives to Kristmaas Moeller, a former Danish minister now in Britain. British sources gave no comment. Reuters noted Danes jailed for sabotage and aiding parachutists, while an anti-sabotage corps was formed to patrol lines. Moeller said nearly all Danes favored an Allied victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LONDON
C.P
Denmark
Copenhagen
Christmas Meel
Britain
Kristmaas Moeller
Folkefing
Reuters news
holm
Moeller
Peoples party
commerce
Stauning
free Danish counci
Ballynmenan Moon Owner Crowned Champion Greyhound Mentor
W J Cearns, owner of Ballynmenan Moon, a champion greyhound and prominent West Ham Football Club contractor, discusses his racing success and plans. The dog, cost £450, has earned over £3,000 in 35 months, with an anticipated racing career to continue amid upcoming triangular heats at Wembley featuring rivals Latin Beauty Jovalite and Train. Moon’s speed at the first 400 yards exceeds 40 mph, reflecting its high performance and potential adversities in high-stakes races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. CEARNS
Ballynmenan Moon
West, Ham Football p
London
Ottawa Journal
Wimson Stadium
Deatns
mbley
ha Moon
No Change In Gandhi s Illness Amid Fast Endurance
An official bulletin stated there was no change in Mohandas K. Gandhi s condition on the 16th day of his all day fast. In California, a navy training plane crashed at Bay Meadows race track during the sixth race, killing its two crew members as it went down near the Bayshore highway in view of 3,500 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOMBAY
Mohandas K. Gandhi
SAN MATEO
Calif
Bay Meadows
Bayshore highway
Mobilization Stepped Up in Canadian Forces
Canadian forces are recruiting about 25,000 monthly through compulsory call ups and voluntary enlistment. The army draws roughly 17,000 of these, with 8,000 volunteers and 9,000 via Selective Service notices. Officials say deployment of staffing has expanded, aiding the processing of up to 100,000 registrants aged 19 to 40 for medical exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FRANK FLAHERTY
OUTAWA
ICP
Canada
Selective Service organization
Selective Service
National Resources Mobilization Act
Arthur MacNamara
National Selective Service
selective service boards
Churchill Improves After Pneumonia Bed Rest
London reports Prime Minister Churchill, ill with pneumonia, had a restful night and showed general improvement. Friends say he was well enough yesterday to sit up in bed and smoke a cigar.
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LONDON
Churchill
Missing Shoes Case Ties Up Baltimore Police
Baltimore Feb 25 7 This report says Lieut Albert Hanssen said a war worker reported his wife took his shoes to be mended and never returned He was told to go to the missing persons bureau but insisted he wanted his shoes back, prompting police attention to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BALTIMORE
Albert Hanssen
Hanssen
missing persons bureau
Parliament news brief on throne speech address vote
Ottawa reports the address in reply to the throne speech adopted by the house on division without a recorded vote. The Progressive Conservative amendment moved by Gordon Graydon failed 150 to 45 with PC, CCF, and New Democracy supporting the amendment and Independents and Bloc Populaire backing the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OTTAWA
C.P
house of commons
Eshler
house
Gordon Graydon
Progressive Conservatives
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation
Commandos Raid Burman Village Near Akyab
British commando forces from Sir Archibald Wavell’s Army of India attacked a Japanese held village about 60 miles southeast of Akyab Burma and destroyed installations used by the enemy. A raid on Mython 50 miles southeast of Akyab lasted about five hours with no Allied casualties. Buildings, a jetty, and a 100 foot river steamer were destroyed. The attack targeted the enemy rear guarding the port of Akyab on the Bay of Bengal coast. Since December 29 Allied forces have held near Rathedaung with limited progress from December 19 into Burma. The Tokyo Berlin report claims an aerial attack on Tinsukia airport caused fires and damage to planes.
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DELHI
C.P
Sir Archibald Wavell
Army of India
Akyab
Burma
Mython
Royal Indian Navy
Iran
ne Avena
Bay of Bengal
Rathedaung
Assam
India
Berlin
Tokyo
Associated Press
Tinsukia
Wilhelmshaven Raid Reported By Allied Air Forces
London reports renewed heavy raids on Wilhelmshaven by HF A P and RCAF bombers last night. The Canadian airmen led squadrons from the Canadian bomber group and Canadians with the RAF and RCAF participated. No planes were lost, per the air ministry statement continuing on page three.
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LONDON
HF.A.P
R.CAF
Wilhelmshaven
Germany
R.C.A.F
RAK
RAF
RCAF
air ministry
Public scandal lingers as Davison hits bootlegging rise
Edmonton February 25. Calgary mayor Andrew Davison in the Alberta legislature calls liquor conditions a public scandal with bootlegging increasing. He condemns permit abuse and the practice of millions lining up at liquor stores for daily quotas, while criticizing Social Credit dividend promises and enlarged municipal districts.
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EDMONTON
C.P
Andrew Davison
Calgary
Alberta
Davison
Social Credit
Aberhart
Amazing Flight Ends With Uncrewed Plane Crash in Mexico
A U S airliner flew 2000 miles with no crew after the six offloaded, two passengers and cargo. It reversed to Florida coast, then crashed in the northern Mexican mountains after the four engine craft was abandoned midair. Two men are missing.
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Mexico
WASHINGTON
United States
Florida
Walers
South America
Canadians await mass attack as Rommel squeezed in Tunisia
London reports War Secretary Grigg telling MPs Canadian forces in Britain will not wait much longer for a bulk assault on the enemy. He praised Lt-Gen. McNaughton’s Canadians and British First and Eighth Armies, noting Tunisia actions and Allied momentum. In North Africa, Alexander’s forces counterattack through central Tunisia threaten Kasserine Pass and Sbeitla Oussertia, with Rommel’s troops retreating and Italian units captured.
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LONDON
C.P
James Grigg
house of commons
James
Britain
Sir James
A. G. L. McNaughon
ir James
Sir Bernard Montgomery
8th Army
Kenneth Anderson
Tunisia
French North Africa
Daniel De Luce
Associated Press
UIED
North Africa
Harold Alexander
Marshal Rommel
Kasserine Pass
Sbeitla
Oussertia
Mareth line
Alexander
R.A.F
Rommel
Egypt
Bomb Shakes Charlottetown in Civilian Area
A heavy bomb exploded near Charlottetown causing minor damage to homes and windows. RC A F officials offered that a distressed plane may have jettisoned the device. an unexploded bomb was later found near the crater while RCMP conducted a quiet investigation and residents faced no evacuation order.
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CHARLOTTETOWN
C.P
air force
R.C.A.F
R.C.A F
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Debate May End Today in Canadian Commons
Ottawa February 25 The throne speech debate in the house of commons continued with P. M Mackenzie hoping for a conclusion at today’s sittings. About 100 members participated since February 1 as three sub amendments were defeated. Finance Minister Assay said the 1943 44 budget would be presented next Tuesday. John G Diefenbaker warned mobilization boards could grant blanket postponements with no appeal if desired by the board.
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OTTAWA
house of commons
Pansiong
Mackenzie
chouse
Assey
DIEFENBAKER
John G. Diefenbaker
Contake Centre
Saskatchewan
The Day In Parliament
The Canadian Parliament recap notes the house of commons will press on with debate on the address in reply to the throne speech. The senate adjourned on March 2. Finance Minister Osley promised a budget for 1943-44 next Tuesday. John G Diefenbaker urged appeal rights for mobilization decisions affecting those awaiting compulsory military service. The senate did not sit.
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house of commons
senate
house
Osley
John G Diefenbaker
Lake Centre
Axis loss at Frasserine Pass tightens Afrika campaign
Allied reports say Axis chief at Frasserine Pass near Tunis could not hold the vital pass after a heavy bombardment. A competent source claimed an Axis salient of about eight miles was wiped out overnight, leaving only about one mile of Kasterine gap at its rear. The pass, six miles long, saw German forces advancing about three miles outside the west.
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Frasserine Pass
Tunis
Kasterine gap
Plan To Handle Farm Bonuses
OTTAWA Feb 23 The agriculture department will run subsidies and farmer housing for foodstuffs. Agriculture Minister Gardiner said a new organization, largely drawn from existing officials, will oversee future subsidies as announced by Finance Minister Ilsley. Current year bonuses and subsidies total about 100 million dollars, with early estimates for next year unclear.
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OTTAWA
agriculture department
Gardiner
TUsley
department of agriculture
prices board
minster
Brereton Honored by King for Pacific War Service
Cairo report states Maj Gen Lewis H Brereton commander of US forces in the Middle East was made a companion of the Order of the Bath by King George for distinguished service in operations in the southwest Pacific.
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CAIRO
Lewis H. Brereton
United States
Middle East
Order of the Bath
King George
south- west Pacific
Eight Indians to die for murder of Canadian officers
London reports eight Indians sentenced to death for the August 10 murder of two Canadian Royal Air Force officers who were dragged from a train and beaten by a mob. The dispatch cites Reuters from Patna, India, on the developing case.
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LONDON
C.P
Reuters
Patna
India
R.AF
ROMMEL
TUNISIA
Ousseltia
Kasserine
Reuters news agency
North Africa
WASHINGTON
house
CANADA-U.S. DEFENCE BOARD
MONTREAL
Canada-United States defence board
BOEING
SEATTLE
A.P
Boeing aircraft company
Arthur Beaumont
K.C
Jack Steele
Royal Canadian Engineers
attorney general's department
ilegally
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Bloc Populaire
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Temiscouata
Pouliot
Norman Lockhart
Lincoln
Mackenzie King
Lockhart
BRADETTE
J. A. Bradette
Cochrane
Thos. Vien
Montreal Outremont
Isley
house of coamons
Grigg
Europe
Montgomery
BRERETON
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