Stalingrad Still Holds In 37th Day
Stalingrad’s weary garrison fights off German tanks and infantry in the 37th siege day. Russian forces claim two German divisions routed by relief attacks, with further Soviet counter offensives near Rzhev and in the Caucasus, and heavy losses reported on both sides as bombardment and urban fighting continue.
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Stalingrad
Eddy Gilmore
Associated Press
OSCOW
Hitler
Leningrad
Mozdok
Rhzev
Brainy Dalhousie Dean Picked for Labor Department
Vincent MacDonald, Dean of the Dalhousie University Law School, is appointed Acting Assistant Deputy Minister of Labor. The Ottawa Journal notes this as a growing precedent of recruiting top brains for public service. MacDonald has an extensive record in law and public affairs, including roles with Maritime Claims, shipbuilding commissions, and port operations at Halifax.
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Vincent MacDonald
Law School
Dalhousie University
Ottawa Journal
Blackstone
Dalhousie halls
Weldon
Mena Scotia
Osteeds Hall
Dominion Law Reports
Horal Commission
Royal Commision on Maritime Claims
Royal Commission on Shipbuilding
Halifax
Labor Department
Route to Alaska urged by Premier Aberhart
Edmonton September 30 Premier Aberhart urged that Alaska should gain railway access via extension of the North Alberta Railways through Northern Alberta. He argued the route is shorter and direct to Fairbanks and would connect Edmonton with the CN and CPR, linking to all U S systems. The NAR runs 490 miles from Edmonton to Dawson Creek BC.
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EDMONTON
Alaska
North Alberta
Aberhart
United Nations
Alberta
Washington
D.C
New York
Fairbanks
Canadian National
Canadian Pacific
United States
Northern Alberta Railways
Daxson Creek
Column of Smoke Signals Coast Raid On French Shore
A huge column of smoke rose near Boulogne as observers along Folkestone предполагают RAF sank a Nag ship off the French coast. In clear autumn light, British aircraft hovered near the smoke, obscuring the French shore front at times. Farith sources said three German planes were shot down by the RAF during the morning.
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FOLKESTONE
England
Boulogne
RAF
Farlith
HAF
Rationing of Rubber Roots Unlikely Reat Ottawa
Wartime Prices and Trade Board officials say there is no immediate indication that rationing of rubber roots and rubber work shoes, set to take effect in the United States on October 5, will be adopted in Canada. The report notes no urgent move toward similar measures.
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Ottawa
Two Canadian Ministers In London Arrive
Col J L Ralston Canadian defence minister and Hon C D Howe munitions and supply minister have arrived in Britain. The departure was kept secret and their London arrival surprised most. They are joined by aides and will discuss war matters with British officials during their Atlantic crossing from Newfoundland.
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c.P. GableONDON
J. L. Ralston
national defence
C. D. Howe
Britain
Defence
Ralston
Howe
Hach
Kenneth Stuart
H. A. Dyde
Ral~ston
Mr. Howe
Ralph P. Bell
Desmond Clarke
Atlantic
Col
London
Newfoundland
Allied Bombers Busy In Egypt
Allied medium bombers struck Tobruk shipping and port facilities Monday night and hit Axis landing fields in North Africa, while other bombers in the Ionian Sea attacked an Italian merchant vessel and torpedo planes hit an Italian destroyer off Cape Spartivento. El Alamein activity was moderate as Axis armor concentrations were attacked and a Junkers 52 was shot down. Long-range fighters damaged rock transport between Sidi Barrani and Matruh. Two British planes missing.
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CAIRO
Tobruk
North Africa
Ionian Sea
Cape of Spartivento
El Alamein desert
Sidi Bar
Compulsory Service For Younger Men
War Services Minister Thorson announced a proclamation making 19 year old men and aliens within call age liable for compulsory military service. The extension also covers men divorced since July 15 1940 or childless widowers. The move taps about 107000 men in the 19 age group and 30000 aliens, though actual numbers may be lower due to medical unfitness or existing enlistment. The policy aligns Canada with the United States and follows prior notices in Parliament. Continued on Page Five.
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C.P
War Services
Thorson
National Resources Mobilization
U.S
Canada
United States
Hitler signals second front plan and Stalingrad aim
Berlin broadcasts quote Adolf Hitler asserting Germany will seize Stalingrad and prepare for a second front wherever foes strike. He told a Nazi rally that they intend to hold current gains and attack where necessary, promising to answer Allied bombing as events unfold.
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BERLIN
Hitler
Stalingrad
Germany
Naazi party
bo radio
London
crowe
ed Sportspalast
England
Hurricanes Now Being Used As Dive Bombers
London reports the RAF has begun dive bombing with the Hurricane, describing a squadron leader’s broadcast on a first attack. A formation of eight Hurricanes dove from 8900 feet at 460 miles per hour and released two tons of bombs, but the target remains undisclosed.
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LONDON
C.P
Britain
Royal Air Force
Harris
brar
Spectacular U-Boat Kill Marks War Effort
London report describes two British planes sinking a German submarine in the Bay of Biscay. A coastal command bomber disabled the U boat, another plane delivered final blows as crew were sucked from the conning tower. Forty Germans perished. a marker was dropped to aid possible rescues. FO. D. Wricht of Edmonton, Aa., aided by dropping the beacon.
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LONDON
air ministry
Bay of Biscay
bomber command
FO. D. Wricht
Edmonton
Wricht
Four U Boats Fall Prey To Canada Navy
Ottawa report to press says Royal Canadian Navy sunk four U boat enemies this summer with two probably sunk, plus numerous promising attacks. RN strength now nearly 800 ships and about 48 000 men including Imperial forces. Sinkings include patrol vessel Raccoo and corvette Charlottetown in Gulf of St Lawrence. No confirmation of coastal landings. Three convoys share about one third of Canada Europe work.
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OTTAWA
C.P
Royal Canadian Navy
Macdonald
Assiniboine
naval service headquarters
Royal Navy
Raccoo
Charlottetown
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Canada
Europe
Lower Argentine House Urges Break With Axis Nations
Buenos Aires reports the Argentine chamber of deputies passed a resolution urging a break in diplomatic relations with the Axis. The move aims to influence foreign policy though the Conservative senate backs President Haemon S Castillo, making action unlikely. A lengthy debate on foreign relations preceded the vote.
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BUENOS AIRES
chamber of deputies
governt
senate
Hamon S. Castillo
Packing Company Manager Fined in Windsor
Windsor. Sam Cohen, manager of Rosal Packing Company, was fined 350 dollars and costs for three Wartime Prices and Trade Board violations. He also paid 250 dollars and costs for selling at a higher price, plus 50 dollars and costs on two charges of improper invoicing.
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WINDSOR
Ont
C.P
Sam Cohen
Rosal Packing company
Trade Board
Yanks Win Openers 7-4 In World Series Thriller
New York Yankees defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4 at Portman’s Park to start the World Series. Ruffing Chandler and Dickey pitched for the Yankees as the Cardinals rallied late but fell shy of a comeback. The game featured a dramatic finish with two outs in the ninth inning as New York held on for the win.
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PORTSMAN'S PARK
St. Louis
A.P
New York Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
National Pavers
R. WE. Yankees
Cardinals
Chandler
Dickey
M. Cooper
Gumsbert
Lanier
W. Cooper
Churchill's Story Tells Canada Loss In Dieppe Raid
In the House of Commons Prime Minister Churchill disclosed that Canadian led Dieppe forces faced strong tank barriers and suffered heavy losses, with 3,550 casualties out of 5,000 involved. He declined to release full force strength figures and resisted speculation on a second front timing. The session also saw another one year extension bill for the government.
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House of Commons
ONDON
C.P
Dieppe
Churchill
commons
Bomb Kills Schoolboys at Southern England School
London dispatch reports a German bomb hit a boys school in southern England, killing twenty boys' coys and two teachers including headmistress Charlotte Mershall. 34 boys injured, 18 thought missing as rescue teams comb debris. the blast destroyed a wood and brick building where students worked arithmetic and composition. The fire and explosion occurred as the fireplace collapsed, while Miss Marshall urged students to flee before staying behind to assist. An East Anglian town faced machine gun fire from a raider during the morning, with other raids heard along the south coast.
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LONDON
Charlotte Mershall
eday
bedef
England
Marshall
rum
Churchill cites Dieppe defences and air battle claims
Prime Minister Churchill said German tank defences at Dieppe stalled allied tanks due to stronger than expected fortifications. He noted British guns could not destroy all 4 percent of tanks. He praised Maj Gen J H Roberts and RAF sappers as faultless while reporting the air force destroyed about 100 German planes in the battle over Dieppe.
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Churchill
Dieppe
J. H. Roberts
Now Can Drive From Vancouver To Whitehorse
The News-Herald reports that the Alaska highway final gap from Whitehorse to Fairbanks is nearly completed, making a Vancouver to Whitehorse drive theoretically possible. The article notes this remaining section poses the route's greatest terrain challenge.
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VANCOUVER
C.P
Whitehorse
C.T
News-Herald
Jack Scott
Alaska
Fairbanks
LaFleche poised for cabinet post in Quebec
Ottawa reports General LaFleche named definite cabinet candidate to strengthen Quebec representation. He plans to seek election in a Quebec riding offered to him.
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