Valiant Leads British Ship Battle Off Crete
The battleship Valiant, the heaviest armed in the Mediterranean fleet, played the key role in destroying Italian cruisers Flume and Zara south of Crete. Midshipman Joan Prince Philip supervised searchlight control as the Warspite and Barham supported the attack, with the Zara and Flume largely destroyed after devastating shell hits. The Pola and two destroyers were also lost by Italy.
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Alexandria
Italy
Crete
Charles Eric Morgan Cemcendant
Henry Morgan
West Indies
Valiant
Joan Prince Philip
King George
Greece
Morgan
Warspite
Valant
Canada to Build Glen Martin Bombers for Convoy Escort
The Canadian Press reports talks with National Steel Car Co to produce about 200 Glen Martin twin engine bombers in Canada. Prices and terms under negotiation, with a Malton Ontario plant cited. Britain's Fletcher says Allied convoy protection remains critical as Hitler seeks victory in 1941.
Canada census to record population nationwide
Ottawa announces a nationwide census to collect detailed living data from every Canadian household. Enumerators will carry white paper schedules to capture names, residence, home value or rent, dwelling type, rooms, residence period, prior residence, immigration status, race, language, education, religion, occupation, and employer or employee status.
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Ottawa
Canada
Canadian ship shipments praised by London inspectors
Gen R. Lock, chairman of the Canadian United Kingdom joint inspection board, told the house committee on war expenditures that war supplies sent overseas were extraordinarily good. He cited only one case of dishonest practice, on a small contract, blaming an employee rather than management. The munitions and supply department backed his protest, and he expected no future trouble with that firm.
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Ottawa
United Kingdom
R. Lock
Joint Inspection Board
House Committee On
Greece Stands Firm Against German Aggression
Greece declares unwavering support for Britain in World War II. A ministry statement quoted by BBC from Review of International Affairs says Greeks will fight if attacked and believe Britain will win. The piece notes Italy's naval and air disasters and a general perception of Italian military failure.
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London
Britain
Germany
Italy
Detained Yugoslav Leader Expelled and Held in Britain
Former Yugoslav government officials advised British authorities on March 15 that Stojadinovic was being expelled and should be admitted and kept there. He is now in British hands and will remain in detention within British territory.
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Stojadinovic
Australia Army Minister Spender Opens Recruiting Drive
Sydney Minister Percy Spender launched a recruiting drive for the Australian Imperial Force declaring it an imperative wartime task to keep Australian divisions overseas reinforced. He noted recruitment had been limited to unmarred men and married men without children, now allowing married men with small families to enlist.
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Sydney
Australia
Percy Spender
China Leader Sees Economic War Instead of Invasion
Chiang Kai-Shek stated at the KMT eighth plenary session that China will face economic warfare as Japan cannot conquer the country by force. He declared the crisis over and urged stronger national resolve amid ongoing tensions with Japan.
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Chunguang
Chiang Kai-Shek
Central Executive Committee
Kuomintang
China
Japan
Kai-Shek
Australian PM to visit Canada and US in early next month
The Australian prime minister reportedly will not remain in London as a member of the British war cabinet. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation cites there is no truth to the reports and says he plans to travel to Canada and the United States in the near future.
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Sydney-rrime
Bert
London
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Canada
United States
King George Congratulates Admiral Cunningham on Victory
The King sent a message of congratulations to Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham, commander in chief of the British Mediterranean fleet, for his victory over the Italian fleet. The BBC reported the message said his heartiest congratulations to all ranks and ratings under his command.
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London
George
Andrew Cunningham
British Broadcasting Corporation
De Gaulle Says French Opinion Blocks War on Britain
General de Gaulle asserts French national opinion precludes declaring war on Britain. He notes this stance holds despite incidents of fire exchanged by British and French guns. The remark emphasizes France's cautious posture amid ongoing hostilities.
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Cairo
Cnaries de Gaulle
Vichy
Britain
de Gaulle
Young Spitfire Pilot London Becomes Triple Decorated Ace
Pilot Officer Eric Lock, 21, one of England's top Second World War aces, earned the Distinguished Service Order, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and a Bar to the DFC at a single investiture. He had nine enemy aircraft to his credit and was wounded in action, then returned to hospital for three months of leg injuries from a German Messerschmitt engagement.
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London
England
Eric Lock
Spith
George V
Billy Bishop
Lack
Dais
Messerschmitt
Skating Star Vera Hruba Granted US Entry Amid Deportation Threat
Vera Hruba, former Vancouver skating star, was told by P R Josselyn of the American consulate she has a quota number allowing entry and residence in the United States. She had faced deportation threats tied to marriage rules, while continuing an ice show engagement. Hruba also stated she received $20,000 from Mrs. Nan Foley of Lafayette Indiana, who died recently. Hruba had not met Foley but was told Foley had followed her performances amid the deportation concerns.
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Vancouver
Vera Hrupa
United States
P.R. Josselyn
Hiruba
Nan Foley
Lafayette
Ind
Miss Hruba
German officer salutes aboard Mohawk after rescue
An ex–German observer aboard the sunken Italian cruiser Pola saluted a British sailor aboard the destroyer Mohawk. He proclaimed Heil Hitler and was punched, toppled overboard, then instructed to salute properly as a British crewman ordered him to queue for the line. The incident ended with a brisk British salute.
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Alexandris
New Wheat Policy Regulations Proposed in Parliament
New regulations under the wheat policy propose acreage reduction payments to prairie farmers. Payments tied to land left summer fallow or sown to grass, with amounts set per acre and eligibility based on past wheat acreage. Applications must be filed by May 31 with municipal or provincial authorities.
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House of Commons
Gardiner
Onder-In-Council
Prairies
British Shipping Aid Plan Tied To U S Talks Arrival
Sir Arthur Salter parliamentary secretary to the British ministry of shipping arrived en route to Washington at Prime Minister Churchill’s request to discuss shipping and shipbuilding with the United States. He said he carried plans to speed up the cooperative shipping rationing between Britain and the United States.
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Arthur Salter
Miistry of Shipping
Washington
Churchill
United States
Arthur
Britain
London thanks Canada for aid after bombing
Sir George Wilkinson, lord mayor of London, praises humane donors from Canada who sent money, clothing, and letters of encouragement to Londoners who lost everything in the bombing. He notes contributions reached even distant communities, highlighting broad national gratitude.
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London
Canada
George Wilkinson
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