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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 25, 1940
Page
3
Ottawa Governor General Earl of Athlone told the Canadian Club that allegiance to the crown remains a unifying keystone of Canada’s national life. He praised the King’s daily leadership and solidarity with Canadians in the fight against Nazi tyranny, calling monarchy a deep part of Canadian heritage.
In Buffalo New York the Canadian War Supply Board placed orders totaling over one million dollars for parachutes and parts with Irving Air Chute Ltd Canadian subsidiary. President George Waite of Irving Air Chute Company Inc said the new orders add to substantial prior Canadian orders.
Jules Castonguay, chief national registrar in Canada, instructs registrars that a three day registration period will be fixed with two deputy registrars per polling division earning 3 a day for the days. Registrars will receive 6 a day for each day worked. The plan mirrors the polling division setup used for electors lists.
The rap division of the air services branch under Munitions Minister Howe issued 35,578 auto radio licenses in the year ending March 31, down from 38,844 the prior year. All provinces rose except Ontario, which still accounted for 2 percent of licenses. Free radio receiving licenses were issued to 4,699 blind Canadians, up from 3,026 last year.
London reports cite informed diplomatic sources stating Adolf Hitler delayed a promised invasion of Britain due to French fleet losses. They claim plans existed for an air, sea, and land assault around July 3 or 4, but the postponement was temporary as Germany massed ships near the Channel and north seacoast. Relief in government circles that an assault is near underpins Britain's Japan Burma Road concessions.
The Petain government seeks reparations from Britain for damage to the French fleet, a condition cited by Foreign Minister Paul Baudoin as essential before any diplomatic relations can be settled. The Daily Mail notes Britain is unlikely to discuss reparations at this stage.
The royal Canadian Air Force has extended the age limit to 43. Applicants must have 500 flying hours, or, with proven modern flying practice, may be accepted with fewer hours.
The Democratic national convention in Chicago nominated Franklin D. Roosevelt for a third term by acclamation amid a large crowd and loud cheers. James A. Farley, previously a third term foe, endorsed the ticket and moved to suspend rules to acclaim Roosevelt.
Chinese military headquarters says three years of warfare cost Japan 1,644,986 men killed wounded or dead from disease. Tokyo admits 85,800 Japanese killed in the war with China and claims China's losses at 3,000,000 men.
HH Han tam secretary of the United Farmers of Ontario told a York county farmers gathering that average farm income has dropped from $1000 in 1926 to $400 in 1939. He warned continued decline could spell disaster for the nation.
Foreign Under-Secretary Richard Butler told the House of Commons that Britain considers itself under no further obligation to Romania under the old guarantee to assist Romanians resisting any attempt to breach their independence. The remarks specify the government's stance amid ongoing diplomatic questions.
Ottawa officials explain unemployment insurance limits and stamp system. The plan sets US and UK benchmarks, Canada follows with a $1,112 Canadian funds equivalent, stamps issued for employer contributions, and worker stamp books serving as insurance application proof with penalties for misuse.
RAF airmen who attacked the Dortmund Ems canal studied a model of the double aqueduct at the Ems River crossing, prepared from reconnaissance photos. The captain noted that without the model and photos they could have targeted an incorrect site. After the raid photographs showed the canal impassable, the waterway empty, and barges stranded in mud.
The department of munitions and supply announced faster output of De Havilland Tiger Moths and fleet planes for the air training plan. Over 20 percent of the 808 elementary training aircraft have been delivered and production will be increased substantially, with about 12,000 Canadians working on the program.
A German news agency despatch from Paris reports banks in Paris have reopened. Withdrawals restrictions are lifted and interest payments on government war loans have resumed.
London reports the air ministry says up to noon July 12 Britain had lost 573 planes to enemy action, with total destroyed in France and hangars uncertain. Replacements lagged winter, but Lord Beaverbrook’s leadership boosted output, with June 1940 production reportedly double 1939. Estimates suggest near 2,000 planes added between June 1 and July 1, as US and Canada supply grows.
Joser uaun, a rare recipient of foreign envoys, reportedly held a lengthy discussion with Sir Stafford Cripps, the British ambassador, in Moscow. The private conversation drew keen attention in diplomatic circles, with officials from both Britain and the Soviet Union declining to comment.
The munitions and supply department says warships built in Canada for the Royal Navy will be named after Canadian wild flowers, distinguishing those built in Canada from vessels constructed in Britain.
A German-born relief recipient in Edmonton was arrested after scratching a crude swastika on the notice board at the relief headquarters. He departed for an internment camp at noon.
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