Penetration By Germans Is Admitted
Nazi forces besieging Kiev have penetrated as far as one gate of the capital after days of fierce fighting. The Soviet information bureau said the Germans threw fresh units into the highs and pierced Russian defense lines in one sector. The communique noted air losses with 112 German planes and 29 Soviet planes on Sept 16. Kiev, an historic Ukrainian city near 830000 inhabitants, lies about 600 miles southwest of Moscow and 300 miles north of Odessa. Fighting swirled around Kiev as Germans tried to force the Nutcracker approach, then detoured to pressure the city from multiple directions.
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Soviet bureau of information
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Odessa
Kiev Falls as German Flag Flies Over Citadel
ERLIN Sept. 19 A P The German high command claimed German forces entered Kiev raising the swastika over the citadel. A terse message said two army groups merged beyond the Dnieper and Desna rivers 125 miles east of Kiev. Pltava fell, 200 miles beyond Kiev. Russians report heavy losses, with four armies trapped in eastern Ukraine. The communication noted a void penetration and the flag flying from Kiev’s citadel since this morning. Continued on Page Three.
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RAF Blasts Havre Docks in Night Raid
Royal Air Force bombers attacked the docks at Le Havre on the German-occupied French coast, with all planes returning safely. British air operations also reported sinking two Nazi mine sweepers and two anti-aircraft ships off the Belgian and Netherlands coasts, damaging four more vessels, while raids over Britain caused little damage.
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Duggan Recovering After Major Operation
CALGARY reporting MLA D M Duggan former leader of the Conservative group in the provincial legislature is recovering at Mayo Brothers Clinic Rochester Minnesota after a major operation. He resides in Edmonton and was stricken some weeks ago. Today officials say his condition is satisfactory and a complete recovery is expected.
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Mayo Brothers Clinic
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Edmonton
Left Hand Corner on Wartime Ireland and Martin lineage
The column discusses Richard Martin known as Humanity Martin and Archer Martin descendant links to the Ballmahinch estate in Connemara. It notes German agents in Eire likely operating via the IRA and reports a parachutist captured after a stealth landing. Dutch sailors near Bantry were intercepted on a local bus.
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Iran to Recognise New Shah as Envoys to Tehran Reception
The Associated Press reports that Russia and Britain will recognize Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi by sending envoys to his reception for the diplomatic corps. Meanwhile Gurkha riflemen replace Russian sentries at the Tehran radio station while British troops are quartered near the factory. The Red Army guards other communications centers as Allies refrain from marching through the capital’s business district.
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DANIEL De LUCE
Associated Press
TEHERAN
Iran
Russia
Britain
Mohammed Shah Pahlevi
Nepal
India
Red army
Eighteen Polish Police Slain and Other Executions Reported
Berlin reports eighteen former Polish policemen were executed for murders of German nationals during the invasion of Poland in 1939. A Zagreb dispatch notes five alleged Communists were shot by a Tuzla court. Vichy says two Communists were shot in Paris for anti occupation demonstrations amid Seine department restrictions.
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Lves
France
Racketeering in Movie Trade Is Investigated
New York reports a federal probe into alleged violations of the anti racketeering act by motion picture industry figures. George E Browne, president of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, and William Buioff face trial October 6 for allegedly extorting 550000 from four major producers by threats to strike key workers.
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George E Browne
icted
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees
AFL
Browne
William Buioff
Britain Keeps At Least 2000 Ships Plying Seas
A war transport ministry official said Britain maintains at least 2000 ships at sea with never fewer than 460 in danger zones. A U S cargo cleared through the port, including airplanes and various foods, as lease-lead goods from the U S continued at about 850,000 tons weekly over ten weeks. The official cited faster ship turn-around accelerating landings of lease-lead cargo.
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war transport ministry
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Idaho
California
Florida
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Repeal Of Neutrality Act Likely
President Roosevelt weighs modifying the Neutrality Act to ensure a steady flow of war materials to Allied nations. He has consulted congressional leaders on possible amendments, with talk of arming merchant ships and allowing ships to sail into combat zones. Senator Joseph F Guffey supports arming American ships, including anti aircraft weapons, while a continuation on page three is noted.
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J F SANDERSON
WASHINGTON
C.P
Roosevelt
Atlantic
United States
Sam Rayburn
White House
Joseph F Guffey
Dem. Pa
Canucks Fly In Russia in Royal Air Force
Ottawa reports that Canadians serve widely in RAF operations over Russia, though no Canadian squadrons exist. Wing Commander Gordon Roy McGregor of Montreal notes most RAF units include Canadians, with Nos. 1 and 2 squadrons renumbered but not disclosed. He mentions leadership changes and cooperation with Polish and American Eagle squadrons, and the unit holds the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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OTTAWA
Royal Air Force
Russia
Gordon Roy McGregor
Montreal
McGregor
No 1
Cmdr
Ernest McNab
Saskatoon
Canada
No 2
Eagle
Dutch Sub Sinks Two Italian Ships in Mediterranean
The Netherlands admiralty said a submarine operating with British units sank a 6000-ton Italian supply ship and a 1200-ton Italian sailing vessel in the Mediterranean. It also reported the sinking of the 5915-ton Italian vessel Isarno on Sept 13, with the captain and 21 crew saved.
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LONDON
C.P
Netherlands
Mediterranean
admiralty
May Seize More Strike-bound Ships
New York September 19. The United States government seized three Alcoa fleet ships and prepared to seize more as a war bonus dispute triggers a potential general strike. About 14 ships from six companies were reported struck last night, including the Alcoa Trader Alcoa Banner and Alcoa Scout.
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NEW YORK
Alcoa
United States
Alcoa Banner
Alcoa Scout
Aluminum Company of America
Shah of Persia Crown Prince Becomes Iran Ruler
Following the abdication of his father Riza Khan Pahlevi the crown prince became Iran's ruler. The shah of Iran title transfers to the son as the monarchy continues.
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PERSIA
Riza Khan Pahlevi
Iran
Losses Of Hail Board 450000 In Alberta Season
Calgary September 19 Today the Alberta Hall Insurance Board tallied current year losses at 450000 the highest in several seasons relative to acreage planted and insured. Premium income reached 490000 this season down from 671000 last year while claims paid may not reach 1940 levels. Most losses stemmed from scattered storms across the province with policies terminating October 1 cheques on 30 percent losses mailed and larger claims paid March 1. Late summer crops were battered as kernels loosened and oats shattered by hail.
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CALGARY
Alberta Hall Insurance Board
Alberta haul board
Navy links Axis raider to Panama rumors
At a press conference President Roosevelt declined to comment on a London Daily Express claim that an American ship sank an Axis war craft. Rumors placed the raider near Panama. Col. Frank Knox said ships searched nearby islands to verify. Washington and Canal Zone naval officials remained silent on the reports.
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N. Y
Roosevelt
London Daily Express
Panama
Frank Knox
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Panama Canal
Washington
Canal Zone
Memphis bishop's son dies in British flight crash test
James M Maxon Jr. of Memphis, son of the Episcopal bishop of Tennessee, was killed in a crash during a tests flight somewhere in Britain. The announcement came from London on September 19.
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James M Maxon Jr
Memphis
Tennessee
Britain
Tragic Garage Incident Claims Edmonton Boy
Edmonton police say 11 year old Glen Murray was killed when a truck rolled forward crushing him against a garage wall as he prepared to help his bed move. The left foot corner of the truck box pinned him, crushing his skull and chest.
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Glen Murray
Praise for US aid in guarding war shipments to Britain
London Sept 19 CPI The material and moral support of the United States in protecting war shipments cannot be overestimated. AV Alexander first lord of the Admiralty told the Institute of Mechanical Engineers that US naval vessels were convoying merchant ships in the North Atlantic. He said the United States is undertaking duties that will greatly help Britain and that Britain stands with Russia to the end. He noted admiration and anxiety as the heroic Russian resistance continues.
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Institute of Mechanical Engineers
Frank Knox
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Soviet Union
Acute Shortage Of Lumber Workers Reported In Quebec
VAL D'OR Que Sept 19 J P Cote superintendent of the Quebec employment bureau said there is an acute shortage of lumber workers in the north western Quebec district with 4009 needed for fall and winter operations. He noted requests from camps in Northern Ontario where the shortage is even greater.
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J P Cote
Quebec employment bureau
Quebec
Cote
Ontario
No Longer Operates in Canada Says Labor Leader
OTTAWA Sept 19 CP Al though the Congress of Industrial Organizations no longer operates in Canada some Canadian local labor unions continue to speak of themselves as affiliated with the CIO Norman Dowd secretary of the Canadian Congress of Labor said today This use of the term CIO by such local unions and by others is annoying to officials of the Canadian Federation who think it confuses the Canadian labor picture They say use of the term persists despite the fact the Canadian committee for industrial organization the counterpart of the CI In the United States went out of business a year ago.
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Congress of Industrial Organizations
Canada
CIO
Norman Dowd
Canadian Congress of Labor
Canadian Federation
Canadian committee for industrial organization
United States
London Says Russians Have Alternative Supply Lines
London reports authoritative sources saying the Soviet Union can sustain a large army despite heavy losses in Ukraine. While coal oil steel and other war industries have suffered, alternative supply routes exist in the Urals central Asia and the Moscow Leningrad regions. The German drive toward Kharkov Rostov aims to sever transport hubs crucial to wartime logistics.
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erea
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Urals
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Lenmerad
Kharkovan
Rostov
Donet
Don
Sea of Azo
Black Sea
Black market racketeers urged to be shot in Britain
London cabling reports a Daily Express columnist James Agate calling for drastic action against black market racketeers. He suggests shooting them or branding them BAIR on the forehead. Other papers echo harsh penalties to curb food supply parasitism amid wartime scarcity.
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CP Cable
London Daily Express
James Agate
Agate
David Low
Evening Standard
ures
News Chronicle
Moscow
Nova Scotia election set for October twenty eight
News briefs report Nova Scotia will hold a provincial general election on October 28 with Premier A. S. MacMillan announcing the date. The last election occurred June 72, 1937, and the bulletin lists other world items in brief form.
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