United States Plans Two Ocean Navy Expansion
The Navy announced a new Atlantic patrol force of over 125 ships to be commanded by Rear Admiral Hayne Bilis. The force will integrate ships in the Atlantic, some new vessels, decommissioned ships, and conversions, aiming to unify command and strengthen two ocean defense, with plans for Newfoundland bases as Britain grants sites. Navy Secretary Frank Knox said Admiral James Richardson would travel to Washington for a general situation talk.
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Great Britain
Ottawa Moves to Build Aircraft Engines Domestically
Canada will manufacture airplane engines locally rather than rely on England and the United States. Dominion planes for the Royal Air Force currently ship frames overseas while engines are installed in England. The move aims to reduce supply strain on British factories and boost native production.
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Canada
England
United States
Dominion
Royal Air Force
Navy adds 15 large yachts to anti-sub patrol boats
Ottawa announced expansion of the Royal Canadian Navy with 15 large ocean going yachts acquired for conversion into anti submarine patrol vessels. Navy Minister Macdonald told reporters in a press conference that the vessels would strengthen ocean going strength and be renamed after Canadian animals.
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Royal Canadian Navy
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Mister Macdonald
German Aircraft Assessments From British Air Expert Reports
British experts evaluated downed German planes noting solid construction and good finish though some fuel substitutes were found. Heinkel night bombers and Junkers 88 daylight attackers were used. Messerchmitts showed lesser speed and maneuverability than Spitfires and Hurricanes, while the twin engined Messerschmitt 110 impressed as robust.
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London
Heinkels
Junkers
Britain
War Science Advisory Committee Formed in Britain
Britain establishes a Scientific advisory committee to bolster the war effort by enlisting eminent scientists into active government collaboration. The aims include advising the cabinet on scientific problems, aiding departments in selecting qualified investigators, and identifying technical issues of import to the conduct of the war.
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London
Great Britain
Cowith
Red Cross Prepared Supplies Stored Across Canada
Dr. F W Routley, national Red Cross commissioner, in Vancouver accuses the federation of neglecting Canada despite aiding Great Britain. He says Pacific and Atlantic divisions have stockpiled large supplies at strategic points in cooperation with the national office to face any Pacific or Atlantic coast disaster.
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Plans Discussed for Unemployment Insurance Commission
Dr Joseph Sirois of Quebec heads the commission as it meets in a Senate committee room with Robert J. Tallon of Ottawa and Allan M. Mitchell of Montreal. They plan to organize the staff and set up employment offices in each province, with several hundred positioned in Ottawa and a national advisory board to assist the community. The group says they did not reach the organization stage but aim to complete plans soon.
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Quebec
Commission
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Ottawa
Allan M. Mitchell
Montreal
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Commelsity
Abandon Plan for Overseas Child Evacuation Announced
The government suspends the children's overseas evacuation scheme due to dangers of Atlantic crossings in the gale season. It has not been canceled and may resume next spring with thousands more children sent to Canada the United States and Australia to homes far from German submarines.
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London
Atlantic
Canada
United States
Australia
Benares
North America
Blockade Ties Up War Commodities Say British Minister
Hugh Dalton declared the blockade is achieving a remarkable effect on key war commodities including oil rubber lead copper and textiles. He noted Germany has looted resources but is now strained provisioning annexed areas and warned Europe may avoid famine this winter if sharing is fair.
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Nandae
Britain
National Defence Public Forest Committee
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Dalton
Europe
Romania’s Army to Learn Nazi Tactics with Motorized Units
The report says Romania will adopt Nazi technique with tanks planes and motorized equipment as German influence grows. It claims plan to reallocate municipal posts to German minority members and notes three new administrative districts with gauleiters. An Ottawa visit reports naval inspection of western Canada and RCNVR establishments on the Pacific coast.
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Bucharest
Romania
Ottawa Navy
Mumster Afacdonald
Canada
Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve
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Paifle
King George Visits Colonial Office in London
King George makes his first visit to the colonial office since accession. Lord Lloyd the colonial secretary accompanied the King on an inspection of historical records in the office.
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London
George
Colonial Office
Lord Lloyd
Plan to store surplus wheat by merchants in Canada
Ottawa announces a plan allowing merchants to hold farmers' wheat as security and later deliver it to elevators in the farmer’s name as space becomes available. The plan aims to clarify storage arrangements amid a delivery quota system and ensure producers retain title while merchants assume custody and transfer when feasible.
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Prairies
Weather halts Oct eclipse expeditions by Brown and NatGeo
Reports from Brown University and the National Geographic Society say weather spoiled costly preparations to observe the sun eclipse on October 1 as teams at remote outposts faced delays and challenges.
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Rio de Gamer
Brown University
National Geographic Society
Ottawa office boys speed transfers with roller skates
In Ottawa's dependents' allowance board offices, office boys were equipped with roller skates to speed the transfer of files between departments. The unusual measure aimed to cut delays in processing tasks. The scene reflects wartime efficiency efforts and the light tone of the era.
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