Gondar Falls to British East Africa Forces Ending Mussolini's East Africa Empire
NAIROBI Nov 23 Gendar mountain stronghold and last bastion of Mussolini's East African empire surrendered after a hard two way attack. British East African HQ said the Gondar garrison, believed over 10 000 including many Italians, was hemmed in for the final assault. The operation involved East African, Indian, Sudanese, and other colonial troops with air support from Royal and South African forces. The Italian commander Gen Nasi surrendered by evening.
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Unions Plan Unified Action Against Strike Legislation
Washington November 28 Four congressional committees moved to consider anti strike bills as organized labor vowed to block them. Spokesmen for the CIO AFL and other unions declared absolute opposition and the CIO urged unions to send 3 to 10 representatives to a Monday meeting to determine further action on pending proposals.
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Composting Leaves For Rich Garden Soil This Fall
The gardener should collect dead leaves and build a layered compost pile with leaves and soil and optional food scraps. Add manure or rubbish and keep moist to hasten decay. Turn the pile every two to three months and cover with earth to preserve moisture and heat.
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E . Isaac
Montana State College
Isaac
Peril To Moscow Increases Despite German Losses
Pravda reports rising danger near Moscow as German efforts focus on the capital’s defenses. It cites heavy German losses, tank destruction, and supply problems after front expansions. Red Army advances are noted in Kalinin and Rostov directions with ongoing air and ground tolls.
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Communist party
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Red Star
Duesseldorf Is Pounded By British Bombers
London reports a large scale aerial attack on Duesseldorf with railways and industrial districts heavily damaged. Docks at Ostend and German air bases in the Low Countries attacked as British bombers moved east. Berlin sources say British planes flew over western Germany and caused property damage and casualties. German security ministries note some injuries and damage in East Anglia and southeast England. Earlier communique cited RAK destruction of four German ships including two supply vessels and two anti aircraft boats.
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East Anglia
England
Torpedoed American Freighter Lehigh Sinks Off Sierra Leone
Radio operator Samuel Hakam aboard the Lehigh photographed the sinking after a submarine torpedo struck the American freighter about 75 miles northwest of Freetown, Sierra Leone, at 9 am. The lifeboat escape shows the ship settling by the stern, funnels and name visible as she goes under, foam spouting from the bow and the vessel rapidly vanishing beneath the sea.
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Lehigh
Samuel Hakam
Lehigh Sunaa
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Attica
veesel
ank
Hekam
Lehighs
New War Time Salaries Order Impacts Ottawa Businesses
Ottawa reports that Canada approved a wartime salaries order capping salary increases above the latest rate valid by November 6. It defines salaries to include bonuses and all forms of income from the employer and applies to employees above foreman rank. The order stabilizes managerial and executive pay, may require adjustments since November 6, and allows bonuses only for those earning under 3000 dollars. Special provisions apply, with continuation on page five.
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Asley
Tate
ilsley
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Canadians In Hospital to be Broadcast by CBC
Names of 20 Canadian armed forces members chosen to broadcast on the CBC feature Canadians In Hospital were announced. The program airs on the national network from 9:15 to 9:30 am MST. Edmonton roster includes Pte. William Innes and Pte. G W Mackillige among others from Alberta.
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OTTAWA
Canada
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
CBC
Archibald Pearce Dies Saving Girl From Fire
Archibald Pearce a rooning-house proprietor at Victoria died from burns suffered while attempting to rescue Miss Mane Woofindin when a fire broke out last night. Both Pearce and Miss Woofindin were found by firemen dying at the foot of the stair. Pearce was so badly burned his mouth was seared. Miss Woofindin suffered severe burns to legs head and hands and remains in hospital.
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Mane Woofindin
Pearce
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Two Albertans Consider Presidency of New Citizens Body
Reports from Calgary state that Howard P Wright of Andric and George F Johnston of Coronation may be nominated for the presidency of the Independent Citizens' Association of Alberta, with LT A Cavanaugh of Calgary possibly chosen for vice presidency as the executive council prepares to meet within two weeks.
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Independent Citizens' Association of Alberta
Howard P Wright
Andric
George F Johnston
Coronation
LT A Cavanaugh
Australian wins VC in Syria campaign heroism
Lieut Arthur Cutler, an Australian officer who lay on the battlefield for 26 hours after being wounded, has been awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous gallantry. The announcement appeared tonight in the London Gazette.
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LONDON
Arthur Cutler
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Labor party to challenge conscription move in Britain
London dispatch reports the small independent Labor party will contest the government's motion urging universal national service for all adults. Editorials praise leadership on manpower but warn that future policy must ensure service is purposeful and not wasted.
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Evening News
Entire Division Of Italian Army Nearly Wiped Out
MAJESTY SENDS CONDOLENCES TO MADAME LAPOINTE. QUEBEC, Nov 28. The governor general Earl of Athlone sent a message on the death of Minister Lapointe. British Tobruk and Rezegh forces trapped large Axis forces east of Tobruk. Nearly the entire Italian Bologna division was wiped out in the fighting. Big tank encounter reported as Axis forces moved westward. Continued on Page Three.
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mMessace
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Egypt
Tobruk
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Rezegh
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Compromise With Japan Impossible
Washington learns the United States government has ruled out any compromise with Japan on the Chinese issue and will arm merchant ships in the Pacific if needed. Officials say negotiations with Tokyo are ongoing but no breakthrough is expected soon while President Roosevelt advocates patience.
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Pacific
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Tokyo
Re-Examines U S Policy on Vichy France Strategy
In Washington on November 28 1940 the State Secretary outlined a sweeping policy reexamination of U S attitude toward Vichy France. President Hull signaled that the United States would judge France’s government by its response to Nazi efforts to dominate the French empire. The Commerce Department noted developments pointing to Franco German collaboration, including Hitler’s demand for Weygand’s removal as Vichy North Africa’s pro consul, with further evidence of cooperation cited.
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Hull
United States
polly boward
Vichy
France
French empire
state department
Hitler
Max& Weygand
North Africa
Brindley to Exhibit at Chicago Grain Show
Brindley a renowned Lethbridge seed exhibitor will lead Canadian participation at the Chicago International Grain Show this year. France ships coal to Lorraine as part of industrial production updates. The British coast faces mine laying by German forces as tensions rise in the Atlantic theater.
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J Brindley
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