Objectives Of Southward Thrust In Indo China
Hong Kong reports quote Admiral Yang Shen Chen stating 30 Japanese transports with three warships were seen July 18 near Hong Kong heading toward Indo China. A Reuters dispatch from Hanoi confirms Japan seeks use of facilities in southern Indo China with Satomatsu Kato in contact with Vice-Premier Darlan in Vichy.
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HUNGKING
Yang Shen- Chen
Hong Kong
Indo-China
ONDON
Reuters
Hanoi
Vichy
Satomatsu Kato
Japan
Jean Darlan
Expect Climax In 24 Hours In The Far East
Informed sources said Japan's sweeping demands on French Indo China would reach a climax within 24 hours. They contended Tokyo seeks bases to challenge British sea power centered on Singapore, asserting Britain's naval base had been forewarned and forearmed. Britain and the United States reportedly agreed on steps to counter rising Japanese pressure.
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LONDON
A.P
Far East
Japan
Singapore
Indo-China
Germans Fail To Burn Out Russ Capital
Moscow reports a second consecutive night of Nazi air raids causing many deaths and injuries. Soviet bulletins claim the attack failed to push German forces beyond new edges near Finnish and Ukrainian fronts. Fronts listed include Porkhoy Smolensk Petrozavodsk and Zhitomir with continued resistance and no major breakthroughs.
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OSCOW
A.P
Moscow
Red army
Porkhoy
Smolensk
Japan Vichy Reach Indo China Accord Reported
Japanese embassy reported a possible agreement between Japan and the Vichy government on Indo China, though not officially confirmed. The embassy offered no source. Japan already holds air bases in northern Indo China with troops at Hanoi and Haiphong, Saigon notes indicate.
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SAIGON
Japan
Indo-China
Hanoi
Haiphong
DIES WHILE ON HOLIDAY AT LAKE LOUISE
George Louis Helmstadter general passenger agent for the Chicago and North Western Railroad died suddenly on Tuesday while holidaying in Lake Louise. He was 44 and a resident of Wilmette Illinois.
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CALGARY
Lake Louise
George Louis Helmstadter
Chicago and North Western Railroad
Wilmette
Ilinois
British morale shines after Hull raid visit
A Midland Ontario reader quotes Prof L H Marshall describing Hull residents' courage amid heavy German raids. He notes initial doubts about British morale but reports astonishment at their cheerful resilience and steadfast fighting spirit despite destruction.
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the
Midland
Ont
Free
L. H. Marshall
Ontario
Mc‘Master University
Rawdon
Lee
England
Hull
Eull
German High Command Claims Russian Losses On Fronts
Berlin July 23 The German high command says Russian forces fighting to break encirclements suffered extraordinary losses everywhere and claims gains on the Ukraine and Finnish fronts. It reports continued pursuit by German, Romanian, Hungarian and Slovak troops and says Soviet forces are collapsing as they attempt to break the ring. The Finnish front operations proceed with ground being gained.
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BERLIN
Ukraine
Hitler
Muscovy
Gas pump closed for lighter conservation in Calgary
A Calgary confectionery and tobacco store owner shuts his mini gasoline pump for cigarette lighters. A sign posted reads that the pump is closed between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weeknights and all day Sundays to conserve gas under new regulations.
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CALGARY
Bacon Price Is Boosted Dollar Cut
Ottawa reports a three way government move speeds Dominion bacon shipments to the United Kingdom for two months, prompting a $1 per cwt rise in Wiltshire sides and about $1.25 more per hog to farmers. U S live hog exports are halted to ensure the UK contract of 425 million pounds can finish by mid September. Export restrictions cut Canadian pork supplies for domestic use by 25 percent and bar shipments to non UK destinations.
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OTTAWA
C.P
Dominion
United Kingdom
U.S
ministry of food
Canada
bacon board
Gas Prices To Be Fixed In Canada
Toronto July 23Under the war measures act the oil controller G R Cottrelie and deputy G L Stewart outlined plans to fix wholesale and retail gasoline prices. They aim to set equitable dealer spreads and establish zones, with no province asked yet to reduce speed limits. Public response indicated growing interest in government action.
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TORONTO
G. R. Cottrelie
J. L. Stewart
Stewart
Calgary to Get Big Refinery
The Mc Call Frontenac Oil Company plans a large refinery on a 60 acre site in Bonnybrook East Calgary. The plant is expected to cost at least $1,000,000 and will process about 3,500 barrels of crude oil daily from Turner Valley and nearby fields.
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CALGARY
McCall Frontenac Oil Company Ltd
Canada
Bonnybrook
Turner Valley
Mighty Air Force Swarms Over Channel
London reports RAF raids on German ships off the coast and targets along France and the Low Countries. German coastal vessels were sunk and others damaged while Frankfurt and Mannheim were hit in the second straight night of air assaults. RAF losses included ten planes. five German fighters were shot down. Bomber forces also attacked Dunkerque Rotterdam and Ostend docks as thunderstorm conditions persisted overhead.
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LONDON
Royal Air Force
France
Low Countries
St. Omer
RAF
RAP
Netherlands
air ministry
Frankfurt
Mannheim
Rhine
Dunkerque
Rotterdam
Ostend
Hungerford Quits Vaughan is New C N R President
Montreal July 23 W H Hobbs secretary of the Canadian National Railways announced the resignation of S J Hungerford as president of the system The board named R C Vaughan vice president in charge of purchases stores and steamships to succeed Hungerford as president The appointment includes the Canadian National West Indies Steamships Limited Canadian Government Merchant Marine Limited and other subsidiaries Hungerford remains chairman Trans Canada Airlines president Hungerford has also resigned as T C A president H Symington will succeed him
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MONTREAL
W. H. Hobbs
Canadian National Railways
S. J. Hungerford
R. C. Vaughan
Mr. Hungerford
Canadian National (West Indies) Steamships, Limited
Canadian Government Merchant Marine, Limited
railway
Hungerford
Trans-Canada Airlines
H. J. Symington
K.C
T.C.A
C.N.R
Paish predicts Soviet aid can defeat Hitler with Allies
In Montreal Sir George Paish told 6000 at the Forum that Russia may hold and defeat Germany with help from Great Britain, the British dominions and the United States. He based hopes on Russia's great army, vast air force, strong navy, prepared defense, and a population ready to sacrifice. A huge Churchill portrait and flags hung behind the platform as the rally urged backing the Soviet Union to crush Hitler now.
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MONTREAL
C.P
George Paish
Russia
Germany
Great Britain
United States
George
Churchill
Soviet Union
Hitler
Now Cutting Spring Wheat In Taber Region
First cutting of 1941 spring wheat reported yesterday on Steve Kistie’s farm near Purple Springs. The crop is estimated to average 12 bushels per acre, with Kistie among the first in years to cut spring wheat in the district.
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TABER
Steve Kistie
Purple Springs
Kistie
Duke of Kent to Visit Canada on Brief Royal Tour
Ottawa reports the Duke of Kent brother of King George VI will shortly visit Canada with the King's approval. He aims to see air training establishments under the Commonwealth Air Training plan and pilots and aircrews in training. The Canadian government and Royal Canadian Air Force warmly welcome the visit.
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DUKE OF KENT
CANADA
OTTAWA
C.P
King George VI
Mackenzie King
H.R.H
Royal Canadian Air Force
First barley yields reported in Granum district
Granum July 23 First barley combined in this district runs 40 bushels per acre on Frank Vennes farm. He plans to begin wheat harvest on August first. Also reports note German bombers attacking Odessa and Soviet sank German ships, with Italian diplomats released in Lisbon and Canada wheat acreage plan praised by Arthur Greenweed.
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Frank Venne
ODESSA
NEW YORK
Russia
Black Sea
STIX
LONDON
C.P
Reuters
Moscow radio
LISBON
Portugal
United States
West Point
CANADA
C.P. Cable
Arthur Greenweed
Churchill
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