Victory Loan total tops 4107,687,400 as subscriptions rise
Ottawa reports the Victory Loan exceeds the daily target with 35.12 million in subscriptions yesterday. Cumulative total reaches 4107,687,400 with 96,957 subscribers over two days and 46,337 added yesterday. City totals show Ottawa, Montreal and others near or below quotas. Continued on Page Three.
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OTTAWA
C.P
Victory Loan headquarters
p. E.C.T
woters
Winnipeg
Calgary
Edmonton
Montreal
Saint John St
Saskatoon
Halifax
Three Rivers
Regina
Quebec
Sydney
N.S
German battleship Scheer hit by British torpedo off Norway
London June 13 CP The air force said a German pocket battleship was torpedoed by a British plane off the Norwegian coast and later seen stationary near Norway’s southern point. The warship and five destroyers were reported retreating at reduced speed through smoke and heavy action. The Beaufighter aircraft likely crippled the ship, with crew from Coventry and Saskatchewan mentioned in the service notes.
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LONDON
air ministry
Norway
Simieter
Stagerak
Germany
liesonit
Bickel
Admiral Graft Spe
Mooisa
Uruguay
Admiral Scheer
Luetzen
sizhied
North Sea
Coventrr
English Midlands
Nezi Domas
Saskatchexen
Premier King Gives House War Review
Prime Minister Mackenzie King told the House of Commons Canadians overseas troops are ready for use in any field the high command decides. He gave a pre adjournment review of the war’s progress in Ottawa noting reverses come but morale must stay high and avoid overreaction. Air balance was improving as British raids hit German industry and Nazi propaganda became less credible. He promised better weapons and urged steady effort.
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UAWA
Mackenzie King
house of commons
OTTAWA
ines asiboush Frente
Val Brimsa
beenies
France
Aleckenzie King
commons
Hing
tiler
Japan and Soviet Sign New Pacts
Tokyo reports two new commercial agreements signaling a closer Soviet Japan relationship. The pacts expand raw material and market access, with an annual barter value of about 60,000,000 yen. Most-favored-nation treatment covers exports imports tariffs and procedures.
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TOKYO
Soviet Union
Japan
Domei
Five words that saved a note on Morocco crisis
Edwin A Hood, the AP man in Washington, reviewed President Roosevelt era diplomacy. He shortened a long note to five words, suggested to Secretary of State John Hay: Perdican alive or Raisuli dead. The anecdote echoes the public cry Remember the Maine. Continued on Page Four.
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Associated Press
Washington
Edwin A. Hood
Morocco
Raisun
Ion Perdicaris
Oliver Gramming
W. Orion Tewson
Ottawa Journal
Hood
John Hay
Bay
Perdicans
Raisuli
Maine
Two Miners Die In Blairmore Mine Accident
Two West Canadian Collieries miners died in a cave in at No 7 level 24 chute Greenhill mine Blairmore about 8 pm Fellow workers freed them but they were pronounced dead on arrival Two men named Paul Zimka 23 and Jack Peressini 60 years left wives and families Zimka survived by wife Pauline two brothers and a sister Peressini by wife and a large family with wife in hospital. Deceased known in bowling and curling circles.
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BLAIRMORE
Greenhill
Paul Zimka
Jack Peressini
Zimka
Pauline
the
John
Jack Jasnicki
Peressini
Banil
Vichy Britain Exchange Notes on Grave Consequences
London reports note exchanges between Vichy and Britain discuss potential grave consequences from the Allied attack on French territories in Syria and Lebanon. Vichy insists no German troops are present. Britain says its action rests on facts and refuses to debate the word collaboration.
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LONDON
Britain
Syria
Lebanon
ima
Meiesty
Marshal Petain
Vichy
Madrid
Early Settlement Of Alberta Criticized In Review
EDMONTON June 13 The haphazard method of settlement in Alberta in the early days is cited as a key reason the province faces financing difficulties now. Provincial Treasurer Low addressed a service club, noting thousands of settlers took land and formed mushroom communities that quickly made demands on the government, which have been met and remain in effect.
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EDMONTON
Alberta
Low
Albertans listed as casualties in RC AF 49th list
Ottawa reports the Royal Canadian Air Force casualty list numbering 316 dead and missing since the war began. Three overseas deaths occurred in flying accidents or operations. one overseas death from injuries in a motorcycle accident. five Canadian flying accident deaths. one Canadian natural death. LAC John William Dodds of Edmonton listed as killed in a flying accident. Allan B. Johnson of Calgary and P.C. Philip Michael McLaughlin of Edmonton listed as dying of natural causes.
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OTTAWA
Royal Canadian Air Force
Canada
RC.AF
LAC
John William Dodds
Edmonton
Allan B. Johnson
Calgary
Philip Michael McLaughlin
Student Pilot Killed in Calgary Mid-Air Collision
A mid-air collision near Shenard Calgary at 10:15 involved two planes in formation. One Avro-Anson bomber piloted by J R Roblin of BC failed and crashed southeast of Shepard. the other plane piloted by J S Carr of Vancouver returned to Currie, with the fallen pilot identified and authorities responding.
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CALGARY
Shenard
SAC
J. R. Roblin
BeliensTe
Shepard
Sei
J 3. Carr
Vancouver
B.C
Protest To Be Lodged
Berlin reports indicate the United States will lodge a vigorous protest with Germany over the sinking of the American merchantman Robin Moor. Survivors allege deliberate torpedoing by a Nazi U boat and calls grow for restitution and assurances against a repeat incident. The State Department plans to seek naval protection for U.S. commerce.
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LLOYD LEHRERS
Associated Press
United States
Germany
Robins Moor
state department
Walker J. Linthicum
Pernambuco
Brazil
Inex
Osorio
U.S
Enlistments in Air Force by Western Canada Provinces
June Beene notes 1939 enlistments in the Boreal Canadian Air Force total 3 772 men with 16 034 air crew and 32 736 sound crew. Dr H A Bruce reports in Commons return. Manitoba 5 828 enlistments incl 1 633 air crew. Saskatchewan 3 277 incl 1 509 air crew. British Columbia 2 312 incl 1 492 air crew. Alberta 4 196 incl 1 326 air crew.
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OTTAWS
H. A. Bruce
Toronto-Parkdale
house of commons
western Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
eir
Alberta
includine
Italian Forces Surrounded by British Columns in Jimma
London June 13. Two British columns crossing the Gomo river in southern Ethiopia joined to surround Italian troops in the Jimma region southwest of Addis Ababa. An informed source said today.
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LONDON
Ethiopia
Jimma
Addis Ababa
Parliament Debates Conscription and Recruitment Policy
Ottawa June 13 in the Commons the debate resumed after Col Ralston clashed with Dr H A Bruce over conscription. J Diefenbaker criticized government inaction and complacency, urging faster recruitment. He cited exemptions for Doukhobors and Prairie Farm Assistance Act issues as deterrents, and noted army housing deductions on soldier settlers. Green pressed for more divisions and air force units, warning of crucial months ahead.
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OTTAWA
house of commons
Col. Ralston
H. A. Bruce
Joonn Diefenbaker
Con
Lake Centre
west
soldier settlement board
Russo German Disagreement Sparks War Fears
A London dispatch says Russian German disagreement near open conflict and Berlin demands on Russia could loosen Moscow's grip on the Baltic and Black Seas as reports remain unconfirmed.
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NEW YORK
Associated Press
London
Berlin
Russia
Moscow
Baltic
Black Seas
Ruhr Raid Heaviest Yet
German Ruhr Valley bombing by RAF Lancasters and bombers in one of the war’s heaviest offensives. The strike hit the Ruhr’s industrial heartland, with thousands of tons of explosives and incendiaries. Buildings were lifted and warehouses gutted as flames lit the night sky. attack began after midnight with waves of aircraft and flares illuminating ground targets.
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DOUGLAS AMARON
LONDON
Royal Air Force
Gerananys EKuhr Valley
bomber command
Ruhr
Germaens
School exam dates fixed Edmonton Alberta
More than 17,000 Alberta high school students will write departmental examinations this year, about the same as last year. The stage IX exams run June 23 to 30, with about 10,000 pupils. Grace X tests start June 20 and run to June 26 for about 7,200 students. No written tests for Grace X and Grace XI. promoted on recommendation. Grade XII exams and provisional Normal school access tests at centres: Cessford, Compeer, DeWinton, Hesketh, Loyalty, Manvhe rries, Plamondon, Rochford.
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EDMONTON
Alberta
department of education
Moncar
Cessford
Compeer
DeWinton
Hesketh
Loyalty
Manvherries
Plamondon
Rochford
Ottawa reports end of wartime labor disputes in Canada
Ottawa on June 13 reported by Labor Minister McLarty that the return to work of striking employees at the Canadian General Electric Company in Toronto has eliminated labor stoppages affecting war production. The statement was given in reply to a question in the House of Commons.
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OTTAWA
Canadian General Electrc Company
Toronto
Canada
McLarty
House of Commons
Canadians in Syria? Vichy claims advance valor
June 13 report from Vichy says Canadian troops led an Allied advance into Syria’s Merjom Hasbara area, while no Canadian unit was confirmed leaving the UK. Cairo dispatch notes Damascus capitulation talks delaying Allied entry as forces encircle the city. Allied pressure widens Beirut operation with troops and armor moving toward Palmyra and Sidon as the Damascus push continues.
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VICHY
Mer@joromn-Hasbara
United Kingdom
FSPOe
C.P
Damascus
Syria
Reuters
Cairo
A.P
HAYMER
Philipt
Kissone
Damas CAS
Beirut
Istanbul
Ryssem Desert
Palmyra
Homs
Hassethe
Trac
Sidon
Beiruz
Trans-Jordan
Paraguay President Denounces Nazi Conspiracy Rumors
ASUNCION Paraguay June 13 General Hisinio Moringo president of Paraguay denies rumors of Nazi conspiracy within his government. He states Paraguay will fulfill its obligations in Western Hemisphere defense as soon as those obligations are defined by the American nations.
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ASUNCION
Paraguay
Hisinio Moringo
dent
Paratuar
Cockeram Is Critical National Defence Debate Intensifies
Ottawa dispatch reports a heated Commons session with Major Alan Cockeram urging a house-cleaning at national defence, criticizing training progress and equipment supply while Defence Minister Ralston defends pace, citing Canadian industry limits.
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FRANK FLABERTY
OTTAWA
house of commons
alan Cockeram
ORR pee
Tish Regiment
Canada
Defence
Raiston
national defence
RALSTON
Berlin Alerts on New British Bomb Threat
Berlin district air defence command urged the capital’s inhabitants to seek air raid protection cellars as sirens sound fearing a new weapon with severe effects. The advisory notes many already rush to cellars only after the attack begins, and stresses underground rooms are safest during raids.
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BERLIN
Mercury Reaches 86 At Kenyon Field Today
Mercury rose to a high of 86 above today at the Kenyon Field weather bureau with a peak at 1 30 p m and a slight drop afterward. By 3 30 p m the reading was 85 above. The bulletin notes the time of peak and change through the afternoon.
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Kenyon Field
TABER
COAST VANCOUVER
C.P
J. C. Cook
Vancouver
Ariz
H. S. Wood
TOKYO
teday
Kenkichi Yoshizawa
Japan
Netherlands East Indies
Mackenzie King
Hepburn
Ontario
Goubout
Quebec
CAIRO
Junkers
Saida
Lebanon
Middle East command
COOPERSTOWN
Cleveland Indians
Cincinnati Reds
Doubleday Field
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