United States to Boost Aid to Britain in War Effort
Washington outlines expanded U S plans to aid Great Britain with stronger naval support and shipbuilding to replace merchant losses. Churchill seeks more Allied naval reinforcements while Lothian returns from London to discuss Pacific defense and potential aid to China.
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Washington
United States
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Cordell Hu
Policle
Roosevelt
Hull
Natron
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Hall
Oceans
Winston Churchill
Royal Navy
America
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Hemisphere
Marquess of Lothian
London
Lord Lothian
Pacific
Japan
Germany
Italy
Netherlands East Indies
Singapore
China
Trans-Canada Airlines September traffic and mail figures
Trans-Canada Air Lines carried 6,337 passengers in September, up 3,820 from 1939 but 724 less than August due to the shorter month and vacation drop. Mail loads reached 86,049 pounds, up strongly over the prior month and double the 1939 volume. express rose to 12,776 pounds. In the three-quarter period, passengers total 38,110, up 24,078 from 1939. mail climbed to 646,785 pounds and express to 75,704.
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Wennypeg
rans-Canada Air Lines
London Chimps Arrive in Toronto During War
Three chimpanzees from the London Zoo arrived in Toronto for wartime sojourns. The Toronto 200 exhibit now hosts four chimps, more than any other city on the continent.
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Toronto
Zoological Gardens
London
England
Riverdale
London tribute: A L Edy awarded Distinguished Flying Cross
London report states A L Edy has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross while his father John Edy resides in Winnipeg. The citation reads from the ministry acknowledging his courage and service.
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London
A. L. Edy
John Edy
Winnipeg
Master Gauges Showcase Canadian Craftsmanship During War Effort
Mr Howe lauded Canadian artisans for turning out gauges for tanks aircraft and dominions projects. He cited only two or three shops capable of 6 gauges to 0.1104 inch precision before the war and praised the rapid expansion and cooperation of manufacturers. Over 4,000 types of gauges are now made in Canada highlighting adaptability and training for exacting work.
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Howe
Canada
Plan to Train Canadian Citizenship in Schools
The Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation executive endorsed a youth training plan in democracy. Proposed by Evelyn McDonald of Bloor Collegiate Toronto, the program would be run by the federal government via provincial education departments and implemented in all Dominion secondary schools. It aims to educate teachers and students about duties and privileges of Canadian citizenship and war issues to support victory.
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Toronto
Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation
It Ed
Evelyn McDonald
Bloor Collegiate
Dominion
Teachers’ Federation
Underground Life London Feeds Night Ongoing Tubes
Deputy chairman of the London assistance Board said the only way to stop Londoners living largely underground was to feed them in daylight above ground. The idea aims to pull occupants from underground tubes by forcing them to eat outside while the system already provides feeding facilities for nightly underground residents.
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London
Vioaarmasa
London Assistance Board
CPR Scholarships Free Tuition At McGill University
The CPR offers two scholarships for free tuition at McGill University across several faculties. Open to apprentices and railway employees under 21 and to their minor children, subject to competitive exams. Announced by D C Coleman, CPR vice-president, as part of the railway’s broader education program.
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McGill University
Montreal
CPR
D. C. Coleman
Italy loses 29 submarines since war onset
New York Italy has lost 29 submarines since entering the war, about a quarter of its underwater strength, according to a BBC broadcast heard by NBC. The figure includes two submarines the admiralty recently announced sunk, while Jane's Fighting Ships listed Italy with 104 submarines as of September 1980.
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New York
Italy
British Broadcasting Corporation
National Broadcasting Company
Admiralty
Jane's Fighting Ships
Ottawa Warns Single Men to Notify Registrars
A War Services Department official urged single men aged 21 and 22 who did not receive compulsory training calls during the first or second periods to notify their divisional registrars. Faulty registration cards and address changes may explain missed calls. changes must be reported to the Dominion Statistician in Ottawa and divisional registrars. The release notes most 21 and 22 year olds have been called, and those seeking medical postponement have days to apply to their divisional registrar.
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Ottawa
War Services Department
Dominion Statistician
First televised election returns light New York scene
News By Television New York reports the first election returns televised. Bulletins shown on a NBC camera flashed to towns and party centers in New York New Jersey and Connecticut. About 50 000 people gathered around TV receivers to watch the results.
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New York
Socialea Rress
Telesion
Elecion
National Broadcasting Company
Levision
New Jersey
Connecticut
Western Canadians Awarded for Heroic Rescues by Humane Society
Eight western Canadians receive certificates from the Royal Canadian Humane Association. Names include Nel Graden Edmonton for rescuing Join Kons rosky from the North Saskatchewan River, Bim Fe 2 1938 Arthur Parker Saskatoon for Dorothy Daniel rescue, Sheila Chambers Victoria for Frederick MacPherson aid at Thetis Lake, John Houston Naksup for Louis Gensick wound rescue, A R Clement Gordon La say Mason Courtenay for aiding JEfrey at Comox Bay, with dates spanning 1938 to 1940 and locations in British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
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Hamilton
Ont
Western Canada
Gtel
Royal Canadian Humane Assciation
Nel Graden
Willian Edmonton
Join Konsrosky
North Saskatchewan River
Arthur Parker
Saskatoon
Dorothy Daniel
Saskatchewan
Saskat
Sheila Chambers
Alfage
Victoria
Frederick MacPherson Thetis
Inventor proposes Bronx cheer noise bomb to mock Nazis
An anonymous British inventor suggests a retaliatory device for Luftwaffe raids on London. He notes German bombs use pipe organ like tubes to produce loud screams and proposes attaching small rubber vibrators to British bombs to create a 5,000-foot Bronx cheer expressing contempt for the Nazis.
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London
Britain
Union Now Movement Forms Canadian Organization
Goldwin Gregory of Oakville Ontario, author and acting secretary of Canada's provisional organizing committee, said a permanent Union Now organization in Canada hinges on voluntary financial support. The Streit plan for a federal democracies union was launched nationwide in Canada with a organizing meeting of the provisional committee.
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Canada
Goldwin Gregory
Oakville
Ont
Union Now
Dominion
Clarence K. Streit
New York
Meing
British Press Pays Tribute to Roosevelt Victory
The Daily Mail and News Chronicle hail Franklin D. Roosevelt after his re election, naming him among Washington and Lincoln and predicting renewed vigor for Britain. They praise his resolve against tyranny and expect strengthened support in the anti axis war effort.
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Londes
Daily Mail
Roosevelt
Washington
Lincoln
Hitler
Mussolini
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Britain
News Chronicle
Willkie
Manitoba Legislature Set To Open In November
Manitoba legislative leader Bracken announced regular session will begin November 16 in Winnipeg. Observers expect mainly minor amendments to existing laws. The date follows the province forming a new non partisan government and an election date may be set after the session.
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Winnipeg
Eremer Gon Bracken
Manitoba
Mr. Bracken
Balla
Bracken
Union
Govment
Refresher course for veteran officers pilots begun
Veteran pilots of the first Great War will start refresher courses on November 11 at elementary flying schools in Edmonton and Regina under the British Commonwealth air training plan. After completion they will be commissioned into the Royal Canadian Air Force and assigned to staff duties.
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OttawaOn
Edmonton
Regina
Royal Canadian Air Force
Indian nationalist leaders jailed for antiwar speeches
Rigorous sentence imposed on Goraktya and Jawa harlal Nehru as part of Gandhi’s plan for limited civil disobedience. Vinoba Bhave earlier received three months for defying wartime law with anti-war speeches, highlighting internal dissent in the national movement.
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Snow
Japan
Jawaharlal Nehru
Manhandas K. Gandhi
Vinoba Bhave
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