Yugoslavia Joins Axis and Russia Pledges Support
Reports from Ankara say the Soviet Union promised full material support to Turkey if attacked, while Belgrade reports claim Russian supplies are already moving into Turkey. Observers see Kremlin backing as shaping Balkan strategy amid German pressure.
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Associated Press
ANKARA
Turkey
Russia
Balkans
Britain
reich
Black Sea
Dardanelles
Mediterranean
Black Sen
Belgrade
Caucasus
Kremlin
Bulgaria
Balkan
Willkie Pleads For Aid At Maple Leaf Gardens
Sixteen thousand Canadians cheered Wendell Willkie in Toronto as he urged ships for Britain and a stronger air force. The former U S presidential candidate appealed to both Canadians and Americans to support the war effort, promising further aid until victory. Continuous applause marked his remarks at Maple Leaf Gardens.
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War Services Fund
Toronto
ORONTO
Wendell Willkie
Maple Leaf Gardens
U.S
Britain
Roosevelt
Canada
Canadian war services fund
United States
England
Assembly Amends Act for Payment to Doctors
Edmonton March 25 Amend Alberta legislative assembly act proposed by Premier Aberhart to permit government payments to medical practitioners who are members of the assembly for treating indigent patients. The bill passed first reading in the legislature.
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EDMONTON
Alberta legislative assembly
Prenner Aberhart
Grand Coulee Dam Surpasses Great Pyramid in Scale
An old survey crew first traced Grand Coulee with a touring car as the Pyramid of Egypt was largest. A New York Times article notes the dam exceeds the pyramid threefold in scale, with 11 250,000 cubic yards of concrete and the capacity to supply New York City's water for a century. The dam foundation spans thirty five acres and two power houses are due to be completed in autumn 1933.
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Jersey City
Seattle
Los Angeles
Grand Coulee
Niagara
New York City
Graziani resigns as North Africa commander and Libya governor
Marshal Rodolfo Graziani steps down from command of Italy's North African troops and as governor of Libya. Gen Italo Garibaldi becomes Libya governor and troop commander. Gen Mario Roatta becomes army chief of staff. Graziani had led the 1940 Libyan campaign and the Egypt advance before retreat and British counteroffensive.
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Lotot fo
Italy
North Africa
Libya
Tobruk
Giaziani
Egypt
Sid
Barrani
Castern
Strategic gateway on road to Harar taken by G B forces
British forces penetrating from Italian Somaliland move toward Harar on the Addis Ababa Jibati railway. Cairo dispatches say Marda Pass, gateway on road to Harar west of Jijiga, has been captured as part of East African campaign advances. Italian high command confirms Neghelli occupation by British forces and notes counter claims. Ottawa reports defence minister unable to find basis for complaints by Montreal aircraft makers about military training calls.
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CAIRO
Egypt
Ethiopia
Harar
Addis Ababa-Jibati
LONDON
Marda Pass
Jijiga
OTTAWA
Ralston
House of Commons
Montreal
Canada moves to authorize 135 million war appropriation
Ottawa March 25 Finance Minister Isley announced a resolution to introduce the supplementary 1940 war appropriations act providing 135 million dollars to cover war costs for 1940 41 beyond the regular 750 million. The government notes the fiscal year ending March 31 will reach 885 million and 1 3 million is requested for 1941 42. details shown in a table in the commons.
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OTTAWA
C.P
Isley
commons
Canada
Asley
Britain’s Sea Losses Decline In Week End March 16
An admiralty report shows 23 British and allied merchantmen lost, totaling 71 973 tons, in the week ended March 16. Seventeen British vessels amounting to 60 670 tons and six allied ships totaling 11 103 tons were sunk. This follows 98 832 tons lost the prior week and 141 314 tons the week before.
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LONDON
admiralty
Britain
Britain Aid Bill Flown To FDR For Signing
Vice President Wallace and Speaker Rayburn signed the seven billion dollar British aid bill. Officials said the measure will be flown from Miami to President Roosevelt for his signature as Congress completed action last week in the House and yesterday in the Senate.
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WASHINGTON
Henry Wallace
Sam Rayburn
White House
Miami
Fla
Roosevelt
house of representatives
senate
War Funds Bill Clears Committee Stage in Commons
Ottawa March 25 The $1.3 billion war appropriations bill passed committee stage in the house of commons and awaits third reading. Prime Minister Mackenzie King said no when asked if he consulted provinces about the Great Lakes St Lawrence basin agreement with the United States signed last Wednesday. War savings certificates sales are projected to exceed the $50 million objective by $20 million in the first year, with a rate of $10 million monthly expected. A new rail agreement lowers milling wheat rates to British Columbia for domestic use, while export rates remain unchanged, and negotiations with railways aim to start immediately.
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OTTAWA
C.P
house of commons
Mackenzie King
John Blackmore
New Democracy
Great Lakes-St Lawrence basin
United States
W A. Somerville
war savings committee
Niley
Calgary
Edmonton
Vancouver
Reid
British Columbia
agrculture department
Break in British Yugoslav Hungarian ties eyed
Belgrade reports Britain may soon sever diplomatic ties with Yugoslavia and Hungary, enabling Britain to seize Yugoslavia’s 400,000 tons of Mediterranean shipping. Greece may end its Salonika free zone accord with Yugoslavia, while Bulgarian-Greek frontier clashes are unconfirmed. London says Britain would attack German forces in Yugoslavia if needed.
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BELGRADE
Yugoslavia
Hungary
Britain
Mediterranean
Salonika
Greece
Bulgaria
London
Berlin-Belgrade
Britain Greece to revise Balkan defence plan amid Yugoslavia shift
Belgrade reports Yugoslavia's axis alignment could force Britain and Greece to redraw Balkan strategy. The likely change places the front deep into Greek Macedonia, possibly widening from Albania to Turkish Thrace while Struma front remains a focal point with help from British monitors and naval support.
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BRITAIN
GREECE
BELGRADE
Yugoslavia
Mar
Balkans
Greek Macedonia
Vardar
Albania
Turkish Thrace
German Troop Buildup in Italy Reported by Observers
Belgrade dispatches say foreign military observers heard that 18 or 20 German infantry divisions have entered Italy to maintain order and deter a separate peace. Reports claim troops moved covertly with tight secrecy while large air units are also operating, despite Italian denials and German explanations.
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BELGRADE
Italy
Itajan
Germany Now Equal to Any Combination
Berlin reports a Nazi spokesman stated that Yugoslavia's entry into the Rome Berlin Tokyo axis would exceed all prior signings in political effect. The informant noted that 26 nations opposed Germany in 1914 18 and claimed Germany is now equal to any combination on earth.
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BERLIN
Yugoslavia
Germany
Yugoslavia Joins Axis on Terms with Assurances
Yugoslavia aligned with the Axis on favorable terms, with German promises to respect territorial integrity and not demand military aid, and to grant an Aegean outlet after the war. Belgrade agreed to permit transport of war materiel and to dovetail its economy with the Axis while ending anti Axis activity.
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Associated Press
JENNA
Yugoslavia
axis
Balkan
Ribbentrop
Germany
Aegean Sea
Rumania
Roosevelt Yacht Sunk In War Games Off USS Benson
In a practice exercise aboard the destroyer USS Benson on March 25, Potomac the presidential yacht was simulated as sunk by imaginary torpedoes while President Roosevelt fished nearby. Gunnery crews fired at balloons with anti aircraft machine guns during the mock action.
News Bulletins Report Hundreds Arrested in Yugoslavia
In Belgrade and provincial cities police arrested hundreds amid nationalistic unrest after Yugoslavia signed the Axis pact. Demonstrations by schoolboys Serbs peasants Communists and rebels prompted a raid on legations and calls for troops.
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BELGRADE
Comitaji
ICELAND
BERLIN
Germany
island
WILLKEIE
MONTREAL
C.P
Wendell Willkie
Mr. Willkie
BETHLEHEM
A.P
Congress of Industrial Organizations steel workers organizing committee
Bethlehem Steel company
ROOSEVELT
WASHINGTON
King George
Greece
United States
Britain
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New Westminster
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