British Reach Baghdad Suburbs In Fast Iraqi Collapse
Associated Press reports May 31 say British motorized units reached Baghdad suburbs as Premier Rashid Al al-Gailani fled to Iran. Provisional committees formed to run the city amid a collapsing Iraqi resistance and apparent resignations. Rumors of Ottoman style government shifts and rival factions described as precarious.
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Iraq
Britain
Associated Press
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Lebanon
Baghdad
Trac
Iran
Rashir Al Al Gaiiari
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Remedi
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provisional
Baghded
Basra
Beitar Izwaq
Abdullah
Jemil Matiai
ROME
Tekan
Crete
Freyberg Alive With Troops After German Claims
London war office reports General Bernard Freyberg VC is alive and with his forces in Crete. German broadcasts had claimed an air crash killed him and accused him of deserting at a moment of danger. The office dismissed the claims and confirmed he remains in command with his troops.
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LONDON
war ofice
Meij
Bernard Freyberg
V.C
Crete
SyVi
Freyberg
Freybierg
Egypt
Former King Prajadhipok of Siam Dies at 47
Former King Prajadhipok of Siam, last absolute ruler of the country, dies at 47 in Surrey after a heart ailment. He abdicated in 1935 after ruling from 1925 and lived in England. He underwent surgery at Johns Hopkins in 1931 and spent time in Canada and Banff. Known by titles claiming divine descent and royal dignity, his death closes a luxuriously controversial era.
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VIRGINIA WATER
Surrey
Ene
Kang Praiacapo Siam
Tantianas
England
United States
Johns Hopkins hospital
Baltimore
Canada
Bani
Buddha
Loss Of Crete Is Expected In it
London reporters brace for news of Crete’s fall as fierce fighting continues around Candia Leraklean. British defenders, led by Greek allies, reportedly resist while Nazi claims advance. Churchill’s vow to defend Crete “to the death” colors cautious British views. The Times notes a long, stubborn struggle with many lessons learned.
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LONDON
Crete
Leraclean
Candia
Churchill
British Broadcasting Corporation
New York
Columbia Broadcasting System
Egypt
The Times
Lilly Acquitted On One Count In Alberta Trial
In Edmonton on March 31 a six member jury acquitted Lilly Acquittied of conspiring to defraud an eastern insurance company over a 1937 automobile accident claim. Justice G B O Connor presided as the jury found not guilty after about one hour of deliberation. The charge alleged Lilly conspired with Emil Fiel haber and others to inflate a repair bill from 19.33 to 368.86 for Cornhill Insurance Company Limited.
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EDMONTON
G.A. R Lily
Lilly Adjustment Asencr
eastern insurance company
Afr
G. B. O'Connor
Alberta Supreme court
Tally
Emil Fielhaber
Cornhill Insurance C Companyr, Limited
Pronunciation Variants Stir Talk Over Aussies Prime Minister Name
The St Thomas Times-Journal surveys how English speakers struggle with the Australian prime minister’s surname Menzies and similar Scottish and English pronunciations. It notes differences in Canadian and Scottish speech, with references to Buchan Hepburn Murdoch and regional quirks as they adapt foreign names.
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England
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Australia
Menzies
Buchan
tizyimz
Joan Buchan
Tweedsmuir
Times-Journal
Ontaro
Scotland
Edinburgh
Back Door To Sireis Plan Back Door To Sireis Plan
Edmonton May 31 Solon Low told over 500 at a Social Credit rally Ottawa's invasion of succession duties and the demand to vacate income and corporate tax fields during the war is a back door to implementing the Rowell Sirois report. Orvis A Kennedy seeks Edmonton East seat in Monday by election. Premier Aberhart called the election an opportunity for the people to declare themselves and said Social Credit would terrain from opposing the Liberal candidate.
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EDMONTON
C.P
Solon Low
Social Credit
Ottawa
Rowell-Sirois
Saal
Orvis
Kennedy Social Credit
Edmonton East
Aberhart
willis
tc spare
Squadron Leader Andrew Fletcher Reported Missing
Squadron Leader Andrew Fletcher son of Dr and Mrs C M Fletcher is reported missing after noon Saturday by the RAF. It is thought he may be a prisoner of war in Spain.
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Andrew “Lady” Fletcher
D.F.C
C. M. Fletcher
RAF
Spain
Dublin Raid Toll Surges as Premier Tours Bombed Areas
Dublin from May 21. Premier Eamonn Valera walked through bombed districts surveying ruins where 52 people died and about 200 injured in last night's unidentified plane raid. Rescue workers probed wreckage for survivors as anti-aircraft fire and fires limited casualties. authorities warned it may be a German warning over Irish collaboration with Britain.
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DUBLIN
C.P3
Eamonne Valera
EIRE
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Ehre
Douglas Hyde
wés
dential
LONDON
Dubin
United States
Bacon Price Rise in Canada Seaboard Markets
Ottawa May 31 An increase of 75 cents per hundredweight in bacon prices for Canadian seaboard markets was announced by the bacon board. Grade A No 1 Wiltshire sides rise to 317.85 per hundredweight, effective June 2. The board notes the increase follows a prior rise within a month and affects all Wiltshire bacon sold for export to Britain.
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OTTAWA
Canadian seaboard
bacon board
Britain
Canada
borme br
United Kingdom
Canaca
Call Up More Britons In National Service
London May 31 British 46 year olds registered for national service today with officials expecting about 300000 to be added to the 53750000 already registered. Singapore May 31 British and Thai representatives arranged at least a partial resumption of petroleum sales to Thailand by British and possibly US oil companies after nearly two years.
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LONDON
CP. Cable
Britain
SINGAPORE
Thailand
United States
Casualties Reach 109000 in 22 Months War Time
London reports British war casualties now total 109000 across Army Navy and Air Force in 22 months of conflict. About half are said to be prisoners of war in Germany. Officials note far more men will be lost or captured if a major European war resumes, with 101056 already listed as casualties including 72162 army 15896 navy and 10996 air force.
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LONDON
Germany
France
Africa
Britain
Second RAF Attack on Sfax Reported by Vichy Spokesmen
Vichy officials said British aircraft attacked Sfax in Tunisia for a second time within 24 hours after a prior protest over bombing of the port. They reported three planes bombed an Italian merchantman moored nearby, meeting fire from French batteries and pursuit planes. the Isarco was not hit though bombs fell near her.
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VICHY
Sfax
Tunisia
Isarco
Four Children Die in Haileybury House Fire
Four children named Van Tent perished in a devastating Haileybury Ontario home fire today. Commissioner W. H. Stringer of the Ontario provincial police said he had been informed of the tragedy.
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TORONTO
C.P
Van Tent
Haileybury
Ontario
W. H. Stringer
Ontario provincial police
Ickes to Control Supply of Oil in National Defense
Interior Secretary Harold L. Ickes is named petroleum coordinator for national defense to ensure adequate gasoline and oil flow for civilian and military needs. President Roosevelt sent a letter directing Ickes to make specific recommendations for actions necessary to defend the oil supply.
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DOUGLAS EB. CORNELD
Associated Press
HYDE PARK
Harold L. Ickes
United States
Tekes
petroleum co-oraimator
national defence
Roosevel
Air battles in eastern Mediterranean reported by RAF
British and Axis air forces clashed over the eastern Mediterranean with several Axis planes shot down including a German bomber and a Free French pilot among casualties. One British aircraft lost as operations extended across the Mediterranean region including attacks on Crete, Rhodes, and Tobruk. RAF and Free French forces supported ground actions in Africa while Berlin claimed desert artillery damage at Tobruk.
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Habbaniye
Iras
Iraq
Beshdad
CATRO
Egypt
Mer
Mediterranean
Royal Air Force
cedar
Miediterranearia
Frag
East Africa
Scearpanto
Rhodes
Aie- Temi
Crete
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Ethiopid
TOBRUK
BERLIN
hich
Rationing of all clothing in Great Britain announced
The Board of Trade issued an order imposing coupons for all clothing and related items in Britain. Every purchase, from high fashion to cheap attire, requires coupons with 66 yearly allotments per person. Exemptions cover infant clothing and some textiles. enforcement begins after Whitmonday, with penalties for using or selling coupons.
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GREAT BRITAIN
LONDON
board of trade
west end
east end
Employers urged to aid recruiting in Montreal drive
On March 31 to April 6 active cooperation of employers is needed to locate the number and type of men required for the army recruiting drive. Heroic Crabtree, president of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association, said in a broadcast address that last man (incomplete fragment).
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MONTREAL
Heroic Crabtree
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Tobruk Bombardment Reported by High Command
In Tobruk Libya German Staxes and Sghier planes with Italian bombers attacked Tobruk. The high commander announced the raid targeting the port and defenses amid ongoing air activity in the region.
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Tobruk
Libya
Lumber Prices Taxed at Level April i Plus Tax
Ottawa reports Munitions Minister Howe announced retail prices of Jumecer and millwork solid for Canadian consumption fixed on basis of retail prices in effect April 1 1941 plus resale tax The price levels apply from May 26 The regulation covers manufacturers wholesalers and retailers.
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OTTAWA
Howe
Armistice Claimed as Revolt Collapses in Britain
Canadian Press reports Trans 29 day revolt backed by Nazis collapsed. Armistice granted between British and rebels, Rashid Ali Al Geflani fled Baghdad with aides after seizing power April 4. British advance into Baghdad suburbs continues, with line possibly entering the ancient city. Reuters noted Iran border crossing by Rashid Ali Al Geflani and staff.
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ONDON
Tran
Britain
Garden of Eden
Baghdad
WARE
Rashid Ali Al Geflan
poser
Reuters News Agerer
Iran
Persia
yesterder
Raiders Blast Liverpool Again
London May 31 Nazi air raiders attacked Liverpool and scattered targets across the British Isles but the government called the raids not heavy with limited damage and few fatalities. Heavy anti-aircraft fire met the planes as some stayed at great altitude amid weather hindering RAF activity.
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LONDON
Liverpool
South Wales
British Isles
Royal Ai Force
Merseyside
NEW DEFENCE
Fralding
England
Northern Ireland
Summerfallow bonus applications in Alberta total expected
Alberta farmers may file about 35 000 applications for the federal summerfallow bonus reducing wheat acreage. W C Barrie in charge of Alberta plans announced today, with today being the cut off for submissions.
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Alberta
W. C. Barrie
PANAMA
BALBOA
Panama Canal Zone
United States army
Panama canal
Cristobal
CHUNGRING
U.S
TOKYO
navy ministry
United States
Chiang Kai-Shek
Burma road
VICHY
LONDON
C.P
British Broadcasting Corporation
Equatorial Africa
Chad
WINNIPEG
Manitoba
Emerson
HONG KONG
NORWAY
Bohn
Rudolf Hess
Oslo
Gestapo
Heinrich Himmler
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