Mass migration of children from United Kingdom to Canada
Ottawa reports about 1400 British children moved to Canada under a government assisted scheme. Transportation mostly by parents or friends, with homes offered by Canadian relatives. Officials say children are a cross section of British youth and hope aid leads to broader Commonwealth population distribution.
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United Kingdom
Ottawa
Canada
A Crerar
Crerar
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
B. Keith Jopson
Canadian Advisory Committee
Jopson
Night Air Raid Sorrow Through London Skies
A readers perspective on London air raids describes fear mixed with awe as searchlights bloom like flowers in the black sky. The drone of bombers, tremoring walls, and the hunted bee motif convey terror and detachment while spectators weigh odds and shelter from the unseen danger above.
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Metropolita Son
Red Cross Launches $5 Million National Appeal
The Canadian Red Cross will start a nationwide drive for five million dollars on Sept. 23 led by national chairman Sorman Sommerville. Officials note last campaign raised about five million, most unspent, as three new emergency calls arise including Defence Department requests for eight convalescent hospitals. A London overseas commissioner cites 100000 refugees and evacuated children in Britain needing clothing.
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Toronto
Canadian Red Cross Society
Sorman Sommerville
Red Cross
Sommerville
Department of National Defence
Canada
Department of Defence
Canadian Red Cross
London
England
Britain
Message of Gratitude to HMCS Skeens Captain
Owners of a freighter thank Lt-Commander J C Hibbard and the HMCS Skeens crew for heroic work after their ship was torpedoed off the English coast. The gratitude note credits the captain and crew with saving lives and aiding rescue efforts during the attack.
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London
J.C. Hibbard
Hmcs. Skeens
England
Turner Valley Output Reopened Crude Quotas Increase
The Alberta Petroleum and Natural Gas Conservation Board raised Turner Valley crude output from 300 barrels to about 7 000 barrels, expanding allowable production for the field.
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Calgary
Alperta_ petroleum andatural gas conservation Board
Turner Valey
First 30 000 Men Move To Camp For 30 Day Training
Ottawa reports the first 30 000 men called under the Mobilization Act will enter camp on October 9 for 30 days of training after selection and medicals. Ages and numbers depend on available class pools as two 80 day training periods are planned before year’s end. National war services department will transport men to centres and camps may be expanded if spaces become vacant.
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Ottawa
Defence
Ralston
Army
National War Services Department
Finn Carcane
Pla
Australians Arrive to Aid Defenses in Egypt
The first Australian anti aircraft regiment arrives to help defend Egypt from potential Italian attack and sets up camp somewhere in Egypt as part of Allied efforts in the theater.
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Cairo
Egypt
French Financial Expert to Lead New York Mission
French financial expert Robert Lacour-Gayet was ordered by the Vichy government to proceed to New York for an important economic and financial mission. The directive underscores collaboration with American financial circles amid wartime diplomacy and unsettled economic ties.
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Vichy Robt. Lacour-Gayet
Petain
New York
Joint Defence Board Views Circles View It As An Important Development
Canada and United States considered closer wartime cooperation in a new phase of Dominion and republic collaboration. Officials discussed selling surplus destroyers to Canada and possibly extending American control over western Atlantic water policing. The British offer included ninety nine year leases to guarantee US usage without immediate eviction.
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Tire
Britain
America
Canada
Royal Canadian Navy
Dominion
Caribbean
United States
Ottawa names Dunning for second war loan chair
Hon. Charles Dunning, former finance minister, will chair the national subscription for the second war loan, a role he held during the first war loan. Finance Minister Lisley announced the loan, with a target between 250 and 300 million dollars, to open in September. Dunning previously led the first campaign, which launched in January and raised 200 million, with subscriptions exceeding the issue.
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Ottawa
Charles Dunning
JL. Lisley
Dunning
Tisley
Canada’s Third Division Ready in October
Defence Minister Ralston announced a cautious plan for Canada’s third division to be fully equipped by December with motor transport and howitzers. An artillery range near Tracadie New Brunswick supports training as the 1st division undertakes five tasks while a new Canadian corps is discussed for England. The tank committee will oversee development of a fast, high powered tank for training and service.
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Canada
Martyre
Defence
Ralston
Tracadie
Minis Ith
Ith
English Channel
Hitler
Genral McNaughton
McNaughten
Prn Fatives
Air Fight on Southeast Coast Under Churchill Inspection
Prime Minister Churchill, touring coastal defences on the Southeast Coast, witnessed intense air combat as seven planes went down in flames. He directed his chauffeur to the scene where a single burning wreck was identified as a Messerschmitt fighter and a crew member missing.
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Churchill
Italian editor says Egypt should seek friendship with Italy
Fas cist editor Rome-virginio Gayda writes Italy aims to help Egypt gain real independence. He asserts a large segment of Egyptians oppose the pro-British Egyptian government and prefer friendly understanding with Italy.
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Rome
Virginio Gayda
Italy
Egypt
Call for Wireless Operators and Ground Crew
Ottawa report says the Ministry seeks 300 wireless operators for ground crews for immediate enlistment. The RCALF also requests aero engine mechanics air frame mechanics armorers and watchmakers for instrument repairs available now.
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Ottawa
Tne Aii Minonly
R.calf
British Flag Salute From French Merchantmen In Buenos Aires
Crews aboard two French merchantmen anchored in Buenos Aires saluted the British cruiser Hawkins, flagship of the south Atlantic fleet, as she departed after a 48 hour port visit. The ships dipped their colors three times in a ceremonial gesture.
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Buenos Aires
Hawkins
Prom Port
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