Near East Tension Grows Amid Axis Moves
The article notes rising tensions in the Near East as Germany and Italy weigh broader war steps after the Brenner Pass talks. It suggests Mussolini seeks equal status with Hitler within the axis while German forces press into Romania, stirring Turkey and Greece and complicating Britain's Mediterranean position. It warns that Anglo Romanian frictions could pull Turkey into conflict, threatening axis oil routes from Romania.
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Fie
Hitler
Mussolini
Brenner Pass
Near East
Duce
Mediterranean
Italy
Romania
Turkey
Greece
Britain
London
Russia
Rumania
North Sea
Oll
Germany
Weser Requisitioned for Canadian Service in Prize Court
The Nazi freighter Weser, captured by HMCS Prince Robert of Manzanillo, Mexico, on September 26, was formally requisitioned by Canada's government for immediate crown service. Chief Justice M A Macdonald presided in prize court with J B Clearihue KC representing the crown. Sheriff H W Goggin seized the vessel as marshal in admiralty. condemnation proceedings to follow.
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Victoria
HMCS
Prince Robert
Manzanillo
Mexico
Government of
Canada
M.A. Macdonald
J. B. Clearihue
H.W. Goggin
Will Folds
War Savings Certificates Surpass One Million Issued
The War Savings Committee announced 1,047,262 certificates issued to Canadians with a new single day record of 29,960 applications. The Smash Hitler campaign aims to enlist 2,000,000 savers as nine provincial chairmen report strong support, especially from schoolchildren.
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Ottawa
Lomein
Nn Tonal War Savings Committee
Hitler
Canada
Italians Hit In Libyan-Egyptian War At Sollum Pass
British and French forces block the Italian push into Egypt, with heavy losses of motor vehicles at Sollum Pass. Reports describe early fighting as Italians attempted a descent through Hell Fire Pass, while sappers destroyed a key path and traffic jammed by British fire.
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Sollum
Sidi Barrani
Libya
Egypt
Halifya Pass
Government to Postpone Training for Essential War Workers
Maj. Gen. L. R. LaFleche announced that administrative boards may delay compulsory military training for essential labor in war industries. The move aims to prevent skill shortages by letting employers petition for postponed training within a 12 month period. He emphasized workers who have reported and settled for the first call complete their current obligation.
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L. R. LaFleche
National War Services
Ist of War Industries
Department of Munitions and Supply
War Services Department
National Labor Supply Council
LaFleche
Canada
Restrict Sale of Cars in London Declares Vital Industry Rule
The Ministry of Transport announced that only individuals engaged in work of vital national importance may purchase new automobiles. The measure aims to boost car availability for export and shift supply to essential sectors.
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London
Ministry of Transport
Ottawa War Effort Expands Jobs and Forces
Unofficial estimates indicate about 140000 new Canadian jobs forming on the industrial front as plants hire workers including women for yellow work. Government programs total 235000000 and more plants are planned, with 400000 military personnel needed next year across army navy and air force. Admiral Evans leads Canada’s technical mission to support the Royal Navy amid wartime demands.
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Ottawa
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Canada
Army Navy
Air Force
Ine Air Force
Navy
British Empire
Royal Navy
Dunkirk
British Admiralty
Admiral Evans
War Casualty List Details 130 Names From London
The war casualty list published in London includes 130 names with 18 killed, 61 wounded, 15 died of wounds, nine died, five previously reported missing now prisoners, two previously reported believed killed now prisoners, and 20 prisoners.
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London
Emce
Laurier Kin Sworn Ontario Mines Minister
Robert Laurer Ottawa lawyer and nephew of Sir Wilfred Laurier is sworn in as Ontario minister of mines. He succeeds Hon. Paul Leduc who leaves cabinet to serve as registry of the Supreme Court of Canada.
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Toronto
Robert Laurer
Ottawa
Sir Wilfred Laurier
Ontario
Mines
Paul Leduc
Registry
The
Supreme Court of Canada
Pelt of Norwegian- bred platina fox drives high price
A fragment describes a Silver Bomb disposal unit handling a mutation named Fon, valued at $11,000, as Lieutenant Robert Davies, formerly of Merriton, lifts a heavy German tune bomb fragment over a West London street setting, noting the hole it made.
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Fon
West
London
Robert Davies
Merriton
Britain’s Churchill elected premier amid unity plea
London reports that Sir Winston Churchill was unanimously chosen as Conservative leader and Prime Minister after Neville Chamberlain's resignation from the war cabinet. In a thanks speech Churchill urged party unity to defend Britain and empire, while promising to honor tradition with progress. The crowd cheered as he accepted the post amid the nation’s crisis.
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Ernest Bevin
Churchill
Bevin
London
Churcha
Conservative Party
Nev- Die Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Britain
Eagle Squadron to join Britain's air defense
Air Secretary Sir Archibald Sinclair announced that the Eagle Squadron, the first Roya unit composed entirely of United States pilots, will soon enter frontline service defending Britain. Commanded by Squadron Leader William Erwin Gibson Taylor of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
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Roya
United States
Archbald Sinclair
Eagle Squadron
William Erwin Gibson Taylor
Fort Leavenworth
Kas
Italian steamer Franca Fascio sunk by unknown submarine
Unofficial reports say the Italian steamship Franca Fascio of 1,858 tons was sunk by an unidentified submarine while sailing from Genoa to Barcelona. Some crew members of the four year old vessel reportedly reached shore.
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Rome
Franca Fascio
Genoa
Barcelo
War Profit Critique by Trade Union Leader in Southport
President William Holmes of the Trades Union Congress condemns war profiteering in Southport. He argues that if popular pressure ignores greed and selfishness, then sterner government measures must be used to curb profiteering.
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Southport, Eng
Wliam Holmes
Trades Ur Congress
Co operation Needed Promotes Unity at Boston Conference
Prime Minister Mackenzie King urged cooperation among English speaking peoples at the 12th Boston conference on distribution. He said such unity would guarantee the ultimate realization of sanity, decency and good faith in human relations.
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Boston
Mackenzie King
Boston Conference On Distribution
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Indus
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