Canada to Reinforce Overseas Troop Divisions in England
Defence Minister Norman Rogers announced a further contingent of Canadian troops arriving in England with ancillary units for a Canadian corps in the field. He noted recruiting for the 3rd Division and additional CASF reinforcements, highlighted aviation expansion, and praised General McNaughton and the 1st Division while stressing full Canada‑UK cooperation. The 110th RCAF squadron is the first Canadian unit to go overseas.
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Ottawa
England
Norman Rogers
United Kingdom
Caribbean
North Atlantic
Canada
London
Rogers
Victor Odlum
A. G. L. McNaughton
Aldershot
McNaughton
Roger
110Th Army
Royal Canadian Air Force
Royal Canadian Navy
Invasion Feasibility Tied to Air Parity Says Express
The Daily Express argues Britain must achieve air parity to deter a German invasion. It warns that without air cover, invasion of Britain remains feasible but would fail if Britain is prepared. It cites sea power, channel defenses, and Norway’s raid as lessons in deception and readiness.
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London
The
Daily Express
Lord Beaverbrook
Britain
Hitler
French
Channel
Norway
Training A New Army To Bring Forces Up To A Million Men
Belgium mobilizes and trains additional manpower to reach 1,000,000 fighting men. Justice minister Paul-Emile Janson said refugees along highways will reinforce the army in camps already established or soon to be, stressing coolness courage and confidence.
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Belgium
Paul-Emile Janson
Belga
Only Woman Member Nielsen Speaks to Commons
Mrs D W Nielsen Unity North Battleford the chamber’s only woman member delivered her first speech in parliament to an attentive House of Commons audience. She prepared her remarks well and earned applause as members leaned forward listening to her concise well-phrased lines. She wore a black tailored dress during her appearance.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
D. W. Nielsen
North Battleford
Internment of Gordonstoun Staff and Pupils in Scotland
Five masters one guest teacher and 11 pupils at Gordonstoun school near Elgin Scotland were interned as enemy aliens in a Home Security roundup. The school founded seven years ago by Dr Kurt Hahn a Rhodes scholar and co founder of the Salem German public school. Hahn, reportedly a British citizen, was not interned.
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Mnistry
Home Security
Elgin
Scotland
Gordonstoun School
Here
Ministry of Home Security
Kurt Hahn
Salem
Lake Constance
Germany
Hahn
Organization Is Perfect London Food Supply Stays Steady
Food Minister Lord Woolton announced that real Britain’s food distribution is highly organized and that even the most intensive air raids cannot cut off population supplies. He added that Germany’s capture of Belgium and the Netherlands would have no serious repercussions on British food supply.
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London
Real Britain
United Kingdom
Lord Woolton
Belgium
Netherlands
Germany
Evacuation of Gibraltar Refugees to French Morjeer
The British Mediterranean fortress of Gibraltar sees many depart. One group left voluntarily while another was sent by British officials. Refugees proceed to Morjeer in France amid the ongoing wartime movements.
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Gibraltar
Unemployment Insurance Legislation Likely This Session
In the House of Commons Mr. King pledged forthcoming nationwide unemployment insurance. An amendment to the British North American Act would grant constitutional authority. He cited eight provinces as consenting and noted Alberta would study the royal commission report before possibly reviewing an advance copy of the proposed bill.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
King
Dominion
Alberta
Royal Commission
US envoy seeks aid for prisoners in Germany
Alexander Kirk, charge d affaires at the U S embassy in Berlin, appeals to the State Department to supervise the treatment of British French and Belgian prisoners of war being transported into Germany.
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Washington
Germany
Alexander
Kirk
United States
Berlin
State Department
Paris War Cabinet Orders Swift Punishment Decree
Paris France's new war cabinet issues a decree allowing immediate punishment for deserters and pillagers. Deserters and civilian offenders can be shot upon conviction with no right of appeal to higher courts.
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Paris
France
Surrender of firearms order for aliens in UK
The Home Office announces an order prohibiting aliens from possessing firearms ammunition or explosives without a police permit. Air rifles and air pistols are exempt. The rule targets aliens of nationalities in the United Kingdom who must surrender possessions to police immediately. The Daily Herald mentions German workers being pressed into service for invasion plans and notes secret service discoveries about fifth columnists.
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London
Home Office
United Kingdom
Daily Herald
Great Britain
Secret Service
The
Training Under Canvas Aldershot in Canada Active Service
Armed and equipped as if for battle the 2nd Infantry Brigade of the Canadian Active Service Force moved from Aldershot for advanced training under canvas. They took over a tented city on rolling English plains, with the 1st brigade housed nearby for 10 days. Led by Brigadier GR Pearkes, transports and armored units moved through sleepy towns as Princess Pats and Edmonton regiment led, Seaforth Highlands Canada bringing up the rear. the 3rd brigade will go under canvas shortly.
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Aldershot
Mngiana
Canadian Active Service Force
England
GR. Pearkes
Princess Pats
Edmonton Regiment
Seaforth Highlanders of Canada
Finland aids Norway with Red Cross units and hospital supplies
Norway reports Finland provides Red Cross units and large hospital supply stocks to help Norway amid war with Russia. Finland withdraws refugees from Sweden to house Norwegian evacuees and offers shelter to hundreds of homeless Norwegian children. Norwegian officials thank Finland, expecting acceptance.
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Red Cross
Stockholm
Finland
Russia
Norway
Sweden
Canada backs war effort to extent of capacity
Ottawa debates a 100 million war expenditure as Hon J Ralston outlines Canada’s limits by strength and capacity. He says taxes first, then borrowing if needed, with costs pegged across army navy air force and training, while expanding sterling holdings and UK securities repatriation to aid the war effort. Dr Bruce urges broader advisory representation and a defence minister overseas.
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Ottawa
Canada
J. Ralston
House of Commons
Ralston
Col. Ralston
H. A. Bruce
Toronto-Parkdale
Dr. Bruce
Army
Navy
Royal Canadian Air Force
Commonwealth Air Training Plan
Canadian Corps
United Kingdom
Britain
Bruce
Senate
Commons
Pegged Wheat Prices Kept In Winnipeg Futures
Ottawa announced that pegs will remain in Winnipeg wheat futures pending further developments. The government will monitor the situation. Canadian Wheat Board deliveries to producers are limited to 5,000 bushels. Producers with excesses may deliver to pools under the Wheat Co operative Marketing Act. When futures trade at or above the pegs, producers may sell in the open market.
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Ottawa
Winnipeg
Trade and ‘Commerce
MacKinnon
Canadian Wheat Board
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