War of wills and leadership described in British briefing
A historical briefing cites Landen and Sir Nevile Henderson condemning German youth influence and Nazi doctrines. Foreign Secretary Halifax is quoted on the central conflict as a clash of ideals and power, while King George VI and ministers receive briefings and audiences at Buckingham Palace and downing streets.
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Bir Nevie
Viscount Halifax
Hitler
Nevile
Ryp
John Reith
Eng
Low Countries
Scandinavia
Italy
America
Southampton
Euan
Reginald de Agriculture
Robert soke-Pophant
Winston Church
The
Admiralty
Robert Huasester
Royal 22nd Regiment Guards London Palaces
Canadian Royal 22nd Regiment troops march in full dress with gas masks and band to guard Buckingham and St James Palaces. They take over duties for four days, watched by King and Queen from a palace balcony, second Dominion guard at His Majesty.
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London
Ontario Relief Rolls Show Early 1940 Improvement
Hon. Eric Cross reports a marked reduction in Ontario relief rolls for January and February 1940, noting improvements in municipal affairs and public welfare. He says the decline is the best since 1930, reflecting improving conditions.
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Toronto
Eric Cross
Ontario
Youth Movement in Philadelphia Emphasizes Jobs Over Communism
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the president, urged Philadelphia youths to focus on jobs not communism. She called youth movements a revolt against inactivity and stressed the importance of constructive work for modern young people.
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Youth Movement
Philadelphia
Eleanor Revelt
Ost
Radio Receiving Set Licenses Retained in 1498-40 Plan
The CBC governors recommended keeping the license fee at $2.00 for radio receiving sets in automobiles hotels and private dwellings with licenses valid across tenements and rooms. The transport minister noted a possible extra charge for public places and said any overpayments this year will be adjusted.
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Transport
CBC
Minster
Promotion Shifts Seen In Canadian Army Ranks
The announcement elevates Brigadier General Victor W. Odlum to major general and names Major-General HF Hertzberg as general in charge of the 2nd division units. Hertzberg previously served as quartermaster general and acting adjutant general during Matthews absence.
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Odlum
Hertzberg
Eral
Ho M Matthews
K Leave Bog
Schmidiin
Dhe
Ge Hertzbergig
Germans Raid England London In Opinion By Morrison
Herbert Morrison, labor leader, says the German air force would strike at civil population and that whatever government Britain faces the nation will defend itself. He asserts Britain will not shrink and will stand up with power, night and efficiency.
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England
London
Herbert Morrison
Lloyd George Opens Caernarvon Seat Fifty Years Ago
A Welshman destined for Britain’s top post entered the House of Commons as member for Caernarvon on April 17 1860. He has served continuously for fifty years in that division, marking a half century in Parliament.
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London. Sty
Britain
House of Commons
David Lloyd George
Commons
Caernarvon
Tourism Slips in Canada as Car Arrivals Decline
The Dominion reports February 1939 tourist car visits fell to 141,606 from 150,587 in the previous February. The national revenue department released the figures, noting a drop in cross border automobile tourists compared with last year.
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Ces
Eee Nore United Automobiles
Dominion
National Revenue Department
French Premier Visits London Amid German Moves
French Prime Minister departs 10 Downing Street to consult in London as Germany shifts strategy toward Moscow. Joachin von Ribbentrop prepares for Moscow with Chamberlain and Reynaud in discussions.
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Germain
Joachin von Ribbentrop
Moscow
Reynaud
France
Lon
Rome
Chamberlain
Germany
Berlin-Moscow
Ture
Downing Street
Propaganda purge targets German visitors in Belgrade and Yugoslavia
Yugoslav authorities began a drive to clear hundreds of German visitors suspected of spreading propaganda. In Belgrade thousands of leaflets urged resistance to Germany. Twenty Germans were expelled and foreigners given 10 days to prove their stay benefits the state. Police planned house to house checks in Zagreb Ljubljana and nearby towns with tighter controls on travel and visits to other regions.
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Belgrage
Rugoslav
Belgrade
Germany
Yugoslavia
Zagreb
Ljubljana
Danube
Novisad
Scardinavian
Strategic Pots
Victim of Gasoline Explosion in Calgary
A Calgary man sustained extensive burns after using gasoline to clean bicycle parts at the rear of his home. Kenneth Robin, about year old, was taken to General Hospital for treatment.
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Calgary
Kenneth Robin
General Hospital
Britain Defines Dominion Unity Against Nazi World Order
The secretary of state for the dominions argues the war is a clash of civilization, not mere interest, praising the loyalty of the dominions. He rejects Nazi rule as a fallacy and warns that Britain and the commonwealth must prevail to thwart Hitler’s nightmare.
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Itt
C House
Britain
Anthony Fier
Dominions
Constitutional Club
Eden
British Commonwealth
Canada
Hitler
Turks Move Warships Under Secret Orders At Dardanelles
Five nation warships operate under secret orders near the Dardanelles as neutral powers bolster defenses in southeastern Europe. Turkish fleet led by Yavuz positions in the Marmara where a previous British assault was repelled, while neutrals fear wider war spread and Allied Greek coast units take counter measures. Russian mines reportedly increase off Odessa and in the Black Sea as tensions rise.
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Dardanelles
Europe
Aegean
Black Seas
Yavuz
Sea of Marmospoli
Odessa
Japan watched for drive on the East Indies
Neutral observers warned Japan might strike south toward the Netherlands East Indies to control rubber and tin, potentially siding with Germany. Officials noted U S and Allied plans to resist any alteration of the status quo, stressing regional peace and security.
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Dutch East Indies
Far East
Japan
Russia
Hawa
Adolf Hitler
Denmark
Norway
Oval
Netherlands
East Indies
Western Pacific
Washington
United States
Netherlands East Indies
Cornell Hall
Netherlands Indies
Stabil
Pacific
Astronomer Loreta Receives Global Observation Award
Eppe Loreta, Italian librarian and noted astronomer, wins a championship award from the American Association of Star Observers based in Harvard. Among 142 observers worldwide, he contributed 9,500 observations last year using an eight inch telescope loaned by the association, with Leon Campbell reporting the figures.
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Amidridge
Neece Marvara Atversity
Bologna
Italy
Eppe Loreta
Mator
American Association of Star Observers
Harvard
Leon Campbell
Pickering
Association
Loreta
Associa
Aviator Receives Cneney Award for Heroism
Lieut Harold L Neeley received the Washington sme Cneney award for heroism in the United States air corps. He risked landing a disabled plane last December after believing a passenger was aboard. The bronze plaque carried $100 in cash.
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Washington
Lost aviatrix of 1937 vanished with navigator
Irving Johnson plans with schooner Yankee to search the South Seas for the lost aviatrix Uly and her navigator Fred Noonan who disappeared in the summer of 1937 aboard a famed Farhart air expedition.
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Uly
Farhart
Fred Noonan
South Sea
Irving Johnson
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Conditio
Lucerne
Watson Sellar
Compe
Treasury
Canada Photo
Karsh
Ottawa
Anthony Fden
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