Allied cause in true light urged in Lords debate
Lord MacMillan told the House of Lords a reorganization of the Ministry of Information would allow focus on the real task of propaganda. He defended retaining valuable propaganda functions, urged constant presentation of Britain's cause, and called for open overseas communication while monitoring hostile moves. He also noted BBC program criticism and noted listeners’ privilege of not listening.
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London
Lord MacMillan
House of Lords
Ministry of Information
British Broadcasting Corporation
BBC
Isolation of Germany reported in European diplomacy
British circles cite official Rome and Moscow reports suggesting Germany is being isolated despite ties with Italy and Russia. Italy denies planning a peace bid, while Baltic prospects dominate, with a Russo-Turkish accord and an Anglo Franco Turkish pact nearing final signature. Russia may aid Germany economically.
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London
Europe
Italy
Russia
Rome
Moscow
Stefani
Mediterranean
Baltic
Ankara
Black Sea
Britain
France
Germany
Germans Arrested Crossing Belgian Frontier
A Belgian official announced that 12 German nationals crossed the Belgian frontier in automobiles, were arrested and disarmed. The communique provided no further details and did not specify where the border violation occurred.
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Belgium
Brussels
Belgiam Unique
Ottawa unit to lead in new overseas force uniforms
Ottawa members of the first overseas division of the Canadian active service force will be allotted the newly designed ski like uniforms. The attire features mini brass buttons and puttees and is described as battle regalia.
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Ottawa
Aviators Found Dead Near Lower St. Lawrence
Montreal reports Edward Gaynor and his companion Clifford Frechette, missing since July 3 after a flight over the St. Lawrence River, were found dead about ten miles from the location of their aircraft. Frank Gaynor, father of Edward, confirmed the discovery and identified the victims.
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Montrea
Frank Gaynor
Edward
Clifford Frechette
Lower St. Lawrence
British government expands war news access and censorship roll
London reports that Prime Minister Chamberlain outlined a two tier censorship and news system. Sir Walter Monckton becomes chief censor supervising central government news distribution while department heads handle their own news, censorship, and release alongside the existing central censorship. The aim is greater, faster government news flow to the public.
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London
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Walter Monckton
Duchy of Cornwall
Ministry of Information
Information Ministry
Spectacular RCAF air show at Trenton for Lord Tweedsmuir
Lord Tweedsmuir inspected the Royal Canadian Air Force station at Trenton Ontario and witnessed a dramatic display. Three large bombers six trainers and an army co operation aircraft swooped and dove as the governor general observed from the officers mess. The newer bombers, camouflaged in dull greens and browns, boasted speeds up to 290 mph and service ceilings near 28 000 feet with oxygen for six or seven crew members aboard.
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Lord Tweedsmuir
Trenton
Ont
Canada
Armed Forces
Royal Canadian Air Force
Hisey
Ottawa
Contraband Control in North Sea Tightened by Britain
London based British information ministry releases eyewitness account of contraband control. Three searching bases block North Sea access as 14 ships are inspected at Weymouth. Obstruction largely absent, searches praised, delays range from six hours to two weeks.
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London
British Information Ministry
Ger
North Sea
Weymouth
Veterans Work to Stabilize New Canadian Service Force
Brig W W Foster of Vancouver Dominion president addresses Ottawa Canadian Legion about veterans shaping young recruits in the new active service force. He stresses veterans provide stabilizing and encouraging influence for war’s immediate generation.
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Ottawa
W. W. Foster
Vancouver
Dominion
Canadian Legion
US Roosevelts Ottawa minister issue lingers
President Roosevelt said he had not considered appointing a new United States minister to Ottawa, noting Canada had no permanent envoy since Norman Armour. During the royal visit in May and June, Daniel was sent as chargé d affaires with a brief, temporary tenure before leaving Ottawa.
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Washington
Roosev
United States
Ottawa
Roosevelt
Canada
Norman Armour
Daniel
Co Ic
Roper
Offers For War Service Classified In Ottawa
Defence minister Norman Rogers said unconditional offers of assistance from veterans of the First World War are being examined and sorted for action. Many offers reflect credit to the donors and are referred to responsible authorities. not all can be accepted. Montreal population figures from Lovell directory show city 1,286,388 and greater Montreal 1,471,928 with increases.
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Ottawa
Norman Rogers
Department of National Defence
Rogers
Montreal
Lovell
Greater
Keeping Shipping Lanes Free in Latin America War Zone
The article discusses Germany's naval activity in South American waters during the early war months. It notes the sinking of the British ship Clement and the safety zone concept at Panama. August and September Buenos Aires port registers show heavy British blockading impact, with German ships entering port and many others sailing to regional ties. British arrivals and departures remained high, while German traffic dwindled, as ships sought neutral waters to avoid British cruisers Ajax and Exeter.
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Buenos Aires
Clement
South American
Latin America
Panama
Great Britain
Germany
Montevideo
Rosario
South America
Br Piian
Uruguayan
Ajax
Exeter
Britain
Ottawa announces three internment camps for citizens
The prime minister's office announced that approximately sons are detained in three internment camps in Quebec Ontario and Alberta. Detentions are by order of the justice minister under section 21 of the defence of Canada regulations after review by an advisory committee. detainees are held to prevent actions prejudicial to public safety. Registration of enemy aliens is under way nationwide with registrars appointed in provinces and designated cities and towns.
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Ottawa
Quebec
Ontario
Alberta
Justice Minister
Defence of Canada
Minister of Justice
Dominion
U‑boat lands crew of sunken Greek vessel at Dingle
A German U‑boat surfaced at Dingle, County Kerry, and landed 28 survivors from the 4990 ton Greek vessel Diamantis sunk near Cornwall. Six injured, the submarine then sailed away. The ship’s owners were D J Pateras of Chios, bound from West Africa to Barrow in Furness. Neutral Ireland allowed the visit under international law.
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Dublin
Dingle
Kerry
Diamantis
Eire
Germany
Great Britain
U.S
Cornwall
Scilly Island
Lloyds
D. J. Pateras
Chies Greece
West Africa
Barrow -In- Furness
England
Dingle Bay
Aire
U S Refuses to Recognize Polands Absence in War
The United States will not recognize the disappearance of Poland. Secretary Hull called it "the victim of force used as an instrument of national policy." The US will continue to recognize Count Jerzy Potocki as Polish ambassador in Washington. Ambassador Anthony J. Drexel Biddle will stay near the Polish government, now based in Paris.
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Washington
United States
Poland
Cordel Hull
Jerzy Potocki
Anthony J. Drexel Biddle
Paris
Anti Nazi Demonstrations Rise in Czech Cities
Reports say renewed anti Nazi protests occurred in Pilsen and other Czech towns under protectorate rule. Gestapo repression followed, as rationed bread was tossed on streets with defiant placards declaring we don’t want your bread fit for Prussians.
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Prague
Paris
P Sen
Bohemian-Moravian
Gestapo
Poultry Disease Strikes Saskatchewan Flocks
A new poultry malady in Saskatchewan rapidly spread across the province in the last three weeks, showing symptoms similar to encephalomyelitis in horses. In southern areas some flocks were wiped out, while overall 25 to 75 percent of birds were affected.
Woollen Mills Busy Ottawa Brace for War Orders
Ottawa valley woollen mills run at full speed as regular business surges. Officials expect government orders for army uniforms and blankets to follow soon, boosting production and employment.
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Ottawa
Ottawa Valley Woollen Mills
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