Canadian Armored Units Land in Britain as Reinforcements
A Canadian contingent arrived in Britain from troopships bringing thousands of reinforcements for the Canadian Corps including air crews and ground staff for the Empire's growing air force. More contingents are expected to reach Britain before year end to build a formidable force with three infantry divisions an armored division and an army tank brigade.
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C.F. Cable
Britain
Empire
England
Nazis Slay 4 Frenchmen
VICHY Oct 21 Four French gendarmerie officers were arrested at Nantes in connection with the killing of German General Holtz. The arrests included a colonel and three captains, held after the assassination on grounds of maintaining peace among the French population. They were declared not to be hostages.
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VICHY
Nantes
Holtz
Red Cross to supply orchestra for Stalag camps
The Left Hand Corner reports that The Red Cross and St. John War Organization will ship orchestral sets to Stalag 4 and other Nazi prison camps. A $6000 grant funds 14 instru ments per set suitable for light or dance orchestras. Sets with spares include strings, reeds, nit es, drum heads and more. A weekly delivery plan targets the eight or nine largest camps.
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Germany
Red Cross
St. John War
London
Stalag xx 4
American ship Bold Venture torpedoed en route to England
Reliable marine circles report the 3,277-ton Bold Venture flying the Panamanian flag was torpedoed while traveling from Baltimore to England. President Roosevelt announced the torpedoing of the Lehigh off Africa’s southern Atlantic, with survivors found in one boat and two boats missing. The Lehigh, about 9,000 tons, had loaded in Bilbao and was en route to the Gold Coast. The president blamed German submarines, calling it piracy. The Lehigh was the ninth American-owned merchant vessel sunk in over two years of war.
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England
ASHINGTON
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Lehigh
equator
Africa
Bilbao
Spain
gold coast
Cordell Hull
U.S
Ousted Panama President Arrives in Nicaragua
Arnulfo Arias, Panamas deposed leader, arrived in Managua under Panama police escort aboard a special plane after being jailed during his return from exile. He said he had no plans for the future and would likely establish residence abroad.
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Cua
NICARAGUA
aia
MANAGUA
Panama
Arnulfo Arias
Aras
WHALLICU uy DOLE
Knife Affray at Manyberries Ends in Stabbing Fight
From Our Own Correspondent Manyberries October 21 two men Emanuel Wieland of New Home district and Ed Schraeder of Tryine district plus Jack Maser of New Home were involved in a horse trade dispute that escalated to a stabbing. Wieland was wounded in the ribs and Schraeder in the side with a pocket knife. both were rushed to Medicine Hat hospital. R C M P in charge. Wieland released from hospital Monday and Schraeder expected for trial Friday.
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MANYBERRIES
Medicine Hat hospital
Emanuel Wieland
New Home district
Ed Schraeder
Tryine district
Jack Maser
New Home
Wieland
Schraeder
Army living allowances in Canada rise to one dollar
Ottawa reports that living allowances for non commissioned ranks in the Canadian army have been increased from 35 cents to one dollar per day. The raise applies to men not quartered in army buildings or given rations and is effective from September 1.
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OTTAWA
defence headquarters
Badgley Named Assistant Federal Air Raids Officer
Ottawa October 21 Frank C Badgley director of the motion picture bureau of the department of trade and commerce has been appointed assistant federal air raids precaution officer. His services were loaned by the national film board which recently took over the bureau.
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OTTAWA
Frank C. Badgley
motion picture bureau
department of trade and commerce
Bangley
national film board
British empire prisoners of war reach eighty six thousand
An authoritative source reported on October 21 that 86,000 men from across the British Empire were prisoners of war in enemy hands. The figure reflects wartime losses among service members held by opposing forces.
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LONDON
British Empire
Italy Loses More Ships In Mediterranean Action
The Italian high command said two torpedo boats sunk in the central Mediterranean were probably lost to mines, with most of the crew saved. British air raids hit Sicily near Catania wounding five and killing one civilian. raids also struck Libyan Benghazi and Tripoli with minor damage. In Africa, Tobruk repulsed British sallies and Gondar reported British casualties in minor skirmishes as two more British planes were shot down on Ethiopian garrisons.
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Sicily
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Catania
Italy
Bengast
Tripoli
Tobruk
Gondar
Ethiopia
Would Repeal Or Modify Neutrality Act To Allow U.S. Ships In War Zones
Secretary Hull urged Congress to repeal or modify the Neutrality Act to allow arming merchant vessels and to loosen entry restrictions for ships into combat zones. He told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that sections prohibiting arming and restricting zones are absurd and dangerous amid attacks on American ships. He warned continued restrictions verge on criminal negligence.
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U.S
WASHINGTON
A.P
Cordell Hull
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Hull
senate foreign relations committee
state department
United
Australia’s Earle Page Arrives in San Francisco for London
Sir Earle Christmas Grafton Page Australia’s new representative to Britain's war cabinet shown after his arrival at San Francisco aboard the Singapore clipper en route to London.
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E. C.G. PAGE
Earle Christmas Grafton Page
Australia
Britain
San Francisco
Singapore
London
Veterans Urge Total War Effort In Canada
Ottawa reports Dominion executive council of the Canadian Legion pressing Prime Minister Mackenzie King for immediate action to place Canada on a total war footing. Memorandum from Alex Walker and council calls for extension of mobilization acts and use of all resources and manpower to wage war at maximum capacity.
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Canada
Mackenzie King
Dominion executive council
the
Canadian Legion
Alex Walker
Calgary
Dominion
King
Crerar
Mackenzie
War Services
Thorson
national resources mobilization
Major R W Phipps to Lead 112th Battery at Lethbridge
Major R W Phipps of the Pacific Coast Command has been designated to command the 112th Battery at Lethbridge. The unit, an anti aircraft detachment, was mobilized for active service last week and Major Phipps is expected to reach Lethbridge Tuesday to assume command.
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R. W. PHIPPS
Pacific Coast Command
Stalino Captured by German Italian Forces Near Rostov
German and Italian troops seized Stalino, a major armament centre in the Donbas region, with Alpine detachments said to have taken the city about 18 miles northwest of Rostov. The claim notes the city’s population of 455000 and its former name Uzovka. The report also mentions Soviet losses as German actions push east of Bryansk and in Leningrad region.
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high command
Stalno
Rostov
Donets Basin
Stalino
Donets
Don
Geman
Bryansk
Moscow
Petrov
supreme Soviet council
Leningrad
Ladoge
Merchants Probe Prices Under Wartime Stabilization Plan
Ottawa report notes a Canada wide price check from Sept 15 to Oct 11 by business leaders as the prices stabilization program readies for Nov 17. The Prices Board expands with over 1000 new civil service roles to set ceilings and guide values, with exam centers and travel chiefs to recruit nationwide. If ceilings are exceeded, penalties apply under the government plan.
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OTTAWA
prices and trade board
irs
civil service commission
prices board
Tribute Paid to Lord Nelson in Trafalgar Day Ceremony
The empire paid tribute today to Lord Nelson memory in Trafalgar day ceremony with wreaths placed at the base of the Nelson column in Trafalgar Square. Engineer-Lt.Cmdr. G. L Simpson of Vancouver attached to Canadian naval headquarters deposited Canada's wreath.
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O.P. Cable
The
empire
Lord Nelson
Nelson
Trafalgar Square
Cmdr
G. L Simpson
Vancouver
Canadian naval headquarters
Canada
Pledge Is Taken City Will Remain Capital Of Soviet
London dispatch reports Soviet troops holding Moscow while German forces press across front. Moscow says defense remains ironclad with Mozhaisk Maloyolnyets Kalinin areas under heavy fighting. Tass notes a German foothold east of Mozhaisk but repelled by counterattacks. Taganrog action described as resumed German advance with uncertain surrender details.
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Moscow
Moscow radio
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canital
Maloynianlayets
Kalinin
Tass
Riosaetes
London workers urge removal of Moore Brabazon and Lord Halifax
A delegation from nine London factories went to 10 Downing Street to deliver a resolution to Prime Minister Churchill demanding open western front action against Germany. The document called for removal of Lt-Capt. J. F. C. Moore and criticized delays by Brabazon the aircraft production minister and Lord Mallfax the ambassador, citing hesitation.
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CPMA
No. 10
Downing Street
Churchill
west
Germany
Hilfer
J. F.C. Moore
Brabazon
Lord Mallfax
ambasador
Washington
Eight Canucks Held in U S For Alleged Entry Attempt
In Windsor Ontario six Royal Canadian Air Force members and two Canadian soldiers are held in Detroit on charges of attempted illegal entry. A Polish unit member is also detained. Five were arrested last week. others yesterday. They face charges and await federal indictment with bonds set at $500 each. Washington authorities notified. officers told to warn men about five year prison terms for false citizenship claims.
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United States
federal
grand jury
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Washington
air force
Wheat exports jump in Canada weekly totals
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports overseas export clearances of Canadian wheat reached 2,486,116 bushels for the week ended Oct 17, up from 1,594,706 in the same week last year. Totals for Oct 17 weeks stood at 28,168,825, compared with last year’s 18,1786.
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WASHINGTON
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Maltimore
New York
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Christian Science Monitor
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rulfo Arias
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