Formation of Canadian Corps Authorized for Overseas Troops
London reports the formal creation of a Canadian corps under Lt-Gen. A. G. L. McNaughton. The unit unites the 1st and 2nd Canadian divisions in the United Kingdom with British armor and allied formations, praising past exploits such as Vimy Ridge and signaling readiness for wartime command in Britain.
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London
AG. L. McNaughton
Vimy Ridge
United Kingdom
McNaughton
Victor Odlum
Canada War Effort Praised by Australian Papers
Australian newspapers note progress in Canada's war effort with The Morning Herald praising Canada's army corps formation in Britain and detailing expansions in munitions, aircraft and ship production. The editor says Canada's gains inspire Australia, spur the United States, and boost Britain against Hitler.
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Sydney
Canada
The
Morning Herald
Britain
Australia
United States
Hitler
Crown Princess Marie Jose Joins Fascist Party
Crown Princess Marie Jose announced to join the Fascist party at her own request, with membership dated 1935. The move appears aimed at boosting morale amid tensions.
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Rome
Marie-Jose
Ottawa unveils new tax payment plan with two eight month options
The national revenue department outlines a voluntary budget scheme for 1940 income tax payments to ease the burden. One option spreads eight equal monthly instalments January to August, the other divides payments as one twelfth monthly for four months followed by one sixth monthly for four months. First payment due by January 31 with any underestimation due April 30 plus five percent interest.
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Ottawa
National Revenue Department
Production Of War Weapons New York Purvis Says
Arthur Purvis, director general of the British purchasing commission in the United States, states that rapid, large scale production of weapons by the UK and US will hasten the war's end. He notes American aircraft quality improves through combat experience and that British knowledge supports American airplane production. He flew in from Lisbon and was later honored by the King with a privy council appointment.
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New York
Arthur Purvis
British Purchasing Commission
United Stat
Britain
United Kingdom
United States
Purvis
Atlantic
Lisbon
Privy Council
Australian Destroyer Captures Italian Submarine in Med
Aust-Australian naval units in the Mediterranean report ongoing success against Italian forces. A Australian destroyer with British patrol plane assistance tracked and captured an Italian submarine after a night chase guided by Asdic. Depth charges damaged air purifying gear, forcing the submarine to surface.
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Mediterranean
YWCA Names Vancouver Leader to National Post
National YWCA officials announce Miss Mable Buckley, general secretary of the Vancouver YWCA, has been appointed to a national post.
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Toronto
Young Women's Christian Association
Mise Mable Blackley
Vancouver
Canadian Officers Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross
Two Royal Air Force Canadian squadron officers receive the Distinguished Flying Cross for gallantry in combat. Acting Squadron Leader Douglas Bader, an English pilot with artificial limbs, led with ten enemy aircraft destroyed plus more damaged. Flying Officer H N Tamblyn from Yorkton, Sask, destroyed at least five enemy aircraft and set an example for peers.
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Flyer
Yorkton
London
Royal Air Force
Douglas Bader
H. N. Tamlyn
Bader
Tamblyn
Sask
Air Ministry
N. Tamblyn
Ontario Legislature Reported Called to Session on Feb 19
The Ontario legislature is summoned to meet on February 19 according to the current Ontario Gazette. The date is set later than in past years to allow members to attend the Dominion provincial conference and review the Sirois report during January.
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Toronto
Ontario
Cabinet Members Likely Stay Home For War Duration
Ottawa reports growing belief that Canada’s cabinet will remain abroad focus on wartime risks while leaders stay at home. Prime Minister Mackenzie King rarely travels, guiding key diplomacy by telephone. Defence Minister Ralston and Norman Rogers have overseas duties. Gardiner has returned to Ottawa from food contract talks. Gordon W. Scott, munitions adviser, died in an accident after a lifeboat rescue mishap.
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Ottawa
Canada
Parlament Hill
CD Howe
Western Prince
Mackenzie King
Capital
Vincent Massey
London
Atlantic
Defence
J. L. Ralston
Howe
Norman Rogers
Ontario
J. G. Gardiner
Gordon W. Scott
Montreal
Munitions Department
Scott
Greeks Thank Canada for War Relief Contributions
Greek Premier John Metaxas sent a thank you message to Nicolas Tserepis Greek consul general in Canada. He expressed gratitude to Canadians for their contributions to the Greek War Relief Fund.
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Montreal
John Metaxas
Greece
Nicolas Tserepis
Canada
Victory omens sighted for the coming year 1941
A London dispatch predicts a silver lining in 1941 with Axis collapse seen unlikely but a major British strike possible after a predicted German offensive. Britain reports steady success in Africa against Graziani, with Italy’s Africa campaign isolated and Singapore reinforced as Malaya troops deploy.
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London
Egypt
Britain
Italy
Africa
Marshal Graziani
Rome
Singapore
Malaya
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Canada War Production Faces A Heavy 1941 Outlook
A Financial Post year end survey of 50 Canadian business leaders predicts 1941 will bring peak output in war materials, tighter taxation and supply restrictions. War sectors will have priority for labor, power and transport, with civilian goods curtailed if steel or power are scarce. H J Carmichael of General Motors notes payroll growth to 13,400 with 3,000 to 4,000 new hires, while Imperial Oil plans extensive 1941 drilling at Turner Valley.
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Toronto
Canada
Financial Post
United States
H. J. Carmichael
Oshawa
General Motors Ltd
Garrison Smith
Imperial Oil Ltd
Turner Valley
French Town Fined in German Occupied France
The Depeche Des Hours reports Orleans population fined 1,000,000 francs after a German army telephone wire was cut in occupied France.
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Vichy
France
Depeche de Hours
Orleans
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