Russo-Nazi Set Up Now Called Feint
A London sourced report says German Russian relations are at a crossroads between deeper economic integration in Europe or a split that could spark confrontation. The talks reflect German pressure and Russian fears of losing status, with some sources calling it a bluff to mask broader aims and others fearing Berlin seeks dominance in the Balkans and Black Sea.
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Balkans
Black Sea
Russia
London
Tass
Britain
London News Chronicle
Ankara
Hungary
Rumania
Germany
Associated Press
Turkey
Bulgaria
Czecho-Slovakia
Martin Astonsky
NBC
Destroyer Jersey Sunk By Mine
London reports that the destroyer Jersey of the Javelin class, 1650 tons with a 183 man complement, has been sunk by a mine. This marks Britain’s 50th destroyer loss in the war and the second warship sunk under Comet.
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LONDON
Jersey
Britain
Comet
A. F. Burnell-Nugent
admiranx
rr ab
Leif Juster as King Haakon at Chat Noir Oslo
Leif Juster appeared in Oslo at the Chat Noir dressed as King Haakon. The performance drew wild enthusiasm as the audience cheered the living impersonation. After a curtain call he cryptically asked if he should return, and the crowd responded yes. He later vanished from the program amid Nazi arrests.
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Oslo
Leif Juster
King Haakon
com- O
Tokyo Protest Note After Bombings in Chungking
United States Ambassador Joseph C. Grex delivered a protest to Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoza over Sundar's actions in Chungking near the U.S. safety zone. Five bombs were reported near the U.S. embassy and a gunboat. One explosion damaged embassy offices and entry.
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TOKYO
Unified States
Joseph C. Grex
Yosuke Matsuoza
Sundar’s
Chungting
U.S
Tucuila
Chungking
state department
Xiaisucka
Another Flier Killed In Crash Near Yorkton
A Royal Canadian Air Force airman, LAC S. W. Blair, was killed when his Harvard trainer crashed during night training seven miles from No. 1 Service Flying Training School near Yorkton. A board of inquiry is convened to investigate the crash.
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YORKTON
Sasx
LAC
W. J. Blair
Royal Canadian Air Force
No. 1 Service
Blair
R.C.AF
J. W. iL. Blair
Inverness
N.S
Air force
New Pilot Class Reaches Macleod
From Our Own Correspondent Macleod June 16 About forty new student pilots reached the No 7 Service Flying Training School here over the weekend Most were from Australia with several from Singapore and one from Ceylon.
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MACLEOD
No. 7 Service Flyng
Australia
Singapore
Ceylon
Will Prosecute Army Dodgers
EDMONTON June 16 Prosecution of several 21 year old Albertans who have not reported for four months compulsory military training when ordered is planned by the Alberta war services board. J P McIsaac registrar states.
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EDMONTON
Alberta war services board
J. P. McIIsaac
states
South Crop Outlook Rosy in Southern Alberta
The Herald reports a bright crop outlook for Southern Alberta with wheat at boot height and fall wheat in shot blade. Rain up to three inches since early spring helps prevent deterioration. coarse grains and flax acreage rise. winter wheat expected good returns. Beet crop slightly better than normal due to timely rains. irrigation boosts first alfalfa cut. hay meadows green. livestock thrifty. early sheep shearing begins. heavy weed growth worries some growers.
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Alberta
Herald
Frank R. Taylor
the
sugar company
Tavicu
keenie
Western Germany blasted by RAF raids for fifth night
London June 16 The Royal Air Force again hammered western Germany in five major night attacks hitting the Ruhr and Cologne area. Strong bomber waves dropped high explosives and incendiaries on vital targets while shipping in the Emden to Borkum lane faced 1000 ton losses. Observers reported drastic anti aircraft fire and smoke as vessels were hit and debris flew from the waterside.
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FOSTER BARCLAY
LONDON
Royal Air Force
Germany
Ruhr
Cologne
LTMSUTN TIEWS SERVICe
Emden
Borkrum
Kmoma
ips
totland
Victory Loan Reaches 75 Percent Objective in Week Two
Ottawa reports Victory Loan subscriptions reach 3,984,159 by week end with officials optimistic as instalment plans are urged to push total sales beyond 500 million dollars. Winnipeg tops cities by passing its objective early, signaling strong national drive.
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OTTAWA
cp — Victory Loan
Victory Loan drive tops quotas in Alberta cities
Lethbridge leads with two thirds over its quota and Medicine Hat reaches the top. Calgary reports 4 785 200 dollars raised, Edmonton 4 190 450 dollars, with Calgary at 5.12 percent and Edmonton at 76.46 percent of goals.
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OTTAWA
national Victory Loan committee
Alberta
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Edmonton
Winnipeg Victory Loan drive reaches over the goal
The Winnipeg Victory Loan committee reports subscriptions totaling 24 329 700 or 102 percent of the objective. Finance official Tissey promotes an instalment plan allowing bond buyers to save over six months at no cost. Knox speaks tonight as officials expect renewed momentum from Secretary of the Navy Knox’s Montreal address. A Vancouver youth bought a $50 bond after drawing his first pay in three years, with $1 left. Twelve Cumberland, B C applications from a Japanese community total 7 060, while Chinese on the west coast continue strong loan support.
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Winnipeg Victory Loan committee
Isier Tissey
Brockville
KNOX
Franknox
United States navy
Montreal
Vancouver
Cumberland
B.C
Ottawa passes 78 bills as parliament adjourns
June 16 reports 78 bills received royal assent in the senate during weekend adjournment. Included were four budget related measures and 17 other government items. The notes reference private bills and a few divorce related measures.
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OTTAWA
senate
Tegisia
British Forge North Africa Offensive Across Egyptian Border
British forces smashed across the Egyptian frontier into Libya near Bardia and Gambut, destroying 12 vehicles as the Gambut push began last night. Reports say a column west of the Libyan frontier was attacked, with observers noting a possible new campaign to seize Cyrenaica. The war bulletin claimed British troops were repulsed with losses after hours of pre assault preparation. Additional notes report a front involving the Salum area on the Egypt Suva frontier and continue detailing general surrender coverage from Cairo.
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LONDON
Aftica
Libya
Bardia
seic
Libran
Cirenaica
Axis
ROME
far high command
Salum front
Egypt-Suva
CAIRO
U S Orders Closing of All Nazi Consulates
Washington on June 16 the United States ordered the closing of all German consulates in the country and the removal of German nationals linked to those agencies. Sumner Welles announced after delivering a note to a German embassy official. The order also closes the German library and information bureaus and the Trans Ocean News Agency before July 10. Welles said no break in diplomatic relations or staff changes in Washington are implied.
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WASHINGTON
United States
Sumner Welles
German library of information
Weiles
Germany
Welles
Italy Hits Roosevelt Over Credits
Rome reports Italy orders block on American bank accounts and immediate registration of American property. The Bank of Italy froze European accounts, denying withdrawals as the Fascist state retaliated to Roosevelt measures. Embassies enjoy diplomatic privileges, but fear loss of American property looms amid swift counteraction.
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ROME
United States
Italy
Bank of Italy
Braig
Tialyn
Iialien
bankirz
Iielien
BERLIN
Germany
Parliament Adjourned as MPs Rally for War Campaigns
Ottawa reports the 18th Canadian Parliament adjourned after a productive session as MPs returned to constituencies to aid war campaigns seeking men and funds. War expenditure estimates were discussed with a $535,000,000 non-war total and a projected $1,150,000,600 revenue, amid looming tax increases.
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OTTAWA
Canada
St. Lawrence
Cammy
eect
Sill & tawa
acjousmnmient
Advanced to Five Miles From Damascus and Beirut
British and Free French forces push to within five miles of Damascus and twelve miles of Beirut after seizing key defences in the Levant capitals. Allied columns close in from two directions, having driven offenders from Kissone, with fall of Damascus expected soon.
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ONDON
C.P
Damascus
Beirut
Levant
Aled
Middle East
Kissone
ancient
Sicon
ramos
Jesus
Diezzine
Sidon
Hissone
Aswad t Nehta
Adliyah
Jerusalem
Edward Kenneddy
Associated Press
Djezzine
Sinking of the St Pat rix as bomb attack near Welsh coast
June 13 bombing of the steamship St Pat rix killed many aboard while en route from unknown destinations, with 23 lives lost and 24 passengers plus 45 crew reported. Survivors include women and children saved by warships and other craft. Allied actions around Sidon and Damascus depicted with advancing columns and river valley maneuvers.
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LONDON
St. Pat- Trix
Croatia Joins Axis Pact Amid Rome Berlin Tokyo Ties
Venice report states Croatia, carved from Yugoslavia, joined the Rome Berlin Tokyo axis as a secondary member. Poglavnik Ante Pavelic signed a protocol granting Croatia the right to attend tripartite discussions affecting the state.
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VENICE
Croatia
Yugoslavia
Ante Pavelic
poglavnik
Soldiers, Police Battle In Ottawa
Fists and night sticks flew Saturday as 12 Ottawa policemen fought with over 30 Cape Breton Highlanders troopers in the lower-town area. The clash lasted more than an hour and ended with the men turned over to military police. Police said the disturbance began after four soldiers tried to sell a carnival candy box to a man who resisted, sparking the melee.
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OTTAWA
Cape Breton Highlanders
Connaight rands
milltary
Four French airmen land at Gibraltar in raid
Report says four French airmen landed a bomber at Gibraltar and a second crew was rescued after their craft crashed in the strait following anti-aircraft fire. Other items note British blockade expansion, Japanese claims of destroying targets in Szechuan, King to receive Princeton degree, 69 indictments in a food price probe, and RAF claims seven German planes destroyed.
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GIBRALTAR
ECGX GANIC
LONDON
ministry of economic warfare
Europe
South American
NEW YORK
Central China
Liangshan
Szechuan
Changking
OTTAWA
CP.1
Mackenzie King
Princeton University
associated Canadian organizations of
King
SIXNTY
CHICAGO
C.P
air ministry
Royal Air Force
channel
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