Liner Mohamed Ali El Kebir Sunk in Atlantic Attack
The 7,290 ton Egyptian liner Mohamed Ali El Kebir, used as a transport, was torpedoed at night and sank with 120 soldiers and sailors missing. About 750 survivors were rescued and taken to a Scottish port. The vessel was owned by Pharaonic Mail Line from Alexandria.
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London
C.P
Mohamed Ali Fl-Kebir
Atlantic
Admiralty
Mohamed al El-Kebir
Amt Oy
Kine Farouk
Egypt
Olen
RAF and Anti aircraft Clash With German Raiders Over Southeast Coast
British defense repels a large German raid as RAF fighters and anti aircraft guns battle over the Channel and Thames estuary. more than 200 Luftwaffe aircraft attack southern ports today with 55 penetrations. several planes shot down and some damage to buildings with few casualties. weekend losses include the submarine Odin reported overdue.
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London
Royal Air Force
English Channel
Britain
Channel
Thames Estuary
Air Ministry
R.A.F
Air Ministry reports British losses in heavy coastal air battles
London reports 39 German planes destroyed in coast raids as Britain battles new German attacks. Nine British aircraft are missing. Royal Air Force bombers hit airfields and oil plants in France and Germany, with several plants and an oil tank set ablaze in Cherbourg.
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Air Ministry
Britain
Admiralty
Ministry For Home Security
Portsmouth
Isle of Wight
R.A.F
France
Germany
Gumsey
Dortmund
Kastrop Rauxel
Gelsekirchen
Wanneeickel
Cherbourg
Italian march halted as Berbera fort holds despite reinforcements
British Somaliland reports no operations and no enemy advance toward Berbera. Reinforcements were flown in from distant parts of the British Empire to bolster the Berbera defenders amid the halted campaign across the Gulf of Aden region.
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Africa
R.A.F. Bomber&s
Libya
Eypt
Mediterranean Sea
Massawa
Eritrea
Cornéés
Kenya
Berbera
British Somaliland
Canada to Expand Militia as War Strength Grows
DefeRee Minister J L Ralston said four days remain to enroll volunteers for the non permanent active militia. Canada’s full time Canadian active service force stood at 106,183 on August 8 and the non permanent active militia 68,349. He noted room for about 20,000 more in war strength and 2,000 to 3,000 in active service units. Housing concerns for the CEF and large numbers were discussed.
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Ottawa
Canada
Deferee
J. L. Ralston
Ralston
C.A.S.F
N.P.A.M
House of Commons
Alberta selects Camrose Red Deer and Grande Prairie for military camps
Alberta announces three military camps at Camrose Red Deer and Grande Prairie to train draftees aged 18 to 21 for one month. Officials say thousands may be trained within ten months and note government buildings at Red Deer and Camrose will anchor construction while Grande Prairie serves a remote district.
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Camrose
Red Deer
Grande Prairie
Alberta
Ti Lg
Alberta Foundry Like to Win Munitions Contracts
D. M. Galloway of the Department of Munitions and Supply recommended that Alberta Foundry and Machine Co. Ltd. receive orders for munitions. He spent yesterday assessing the plant and appeared impressed with its equipment and capacity. Galloway and J. E. Davies then left for Calgary to confer with other Alberta manufacturers. Davies returns Tuesday.
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Alberta Foundry and Machine Co. Ltd
D. M. Galloway
Department of Munitions and Supply
Galloway
J. E. Davies
Alberta Foundry and Machine Co
Calgary
Alberta
Davies
Bermuda Bishop Browne Reconciles With Duke and Duchess
Rt Rev A H Browne Bermuda Anglican bishop who in 1938 ripped photos of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor now shakes hands with the couple as they leave Hamilton cathedral after he preached there yesterday.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
A. H. Browne
Motorists Warned By Local Police
City motorists are warned by Acting Chief Joseph McQueen about racing after fire department engines when alarms sound. He says lawful driving and speed limits apply during fire whistle events and violators will be prosecuted for traffic ordinance violations.
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Fire Department
Joseph McQueen
Grass Fire Challenge and Family Reunion Near Holsom Airfield
Firefighters joke about grass fires in the heat while Brooks Vauxhall and Tilley irrigated crops look good and wheat ripens evenly. Chris Jeffries criticizes Lethbridge umpiring as a car and gravel truck collide on the road to Holsom airfield. the drivers are Walter Barber and his son, a family reunion follows.
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Holsom Airfield
Walter Barber
Demobilization proceeds as 2 million POWs unsafely held
Late bulletins report France to complete army demobilization by Wednesday with 5 million mobilized during the war and 2 million captured by Germany. Remaining released numbers are few. Youth brigades remain under army officers to repair damages and receive training. In Kingston, Angus Macdonald is elected by acclamation to the House of Commons. In Tokyo police halt a 3000 person anti British march linked to pro Rome Berlin axis.
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France
Kingston
Ont
Angus Macdonald
National Defence
House of Commons
Tokyo
Municipal Council
Far East
Rome-Berlin
Italy Accuses Greece in Propaganda Campaign
Rome reports Italy attacks Greek support for British warships and plots along Albania border. Observes Greek border killings, claims Greece seeks Epirus kingdom, while Athens denies responsibility and calls the charges false. Diplomatic maneuvering tied to Britain and Rome-Berlin axis pressures.
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Greece
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Albania
Germany
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Poland
Hi Popolo di Roma
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Athens
Greec
Romania
Austro German forces seize Lukow as Russians retreat
25 Years Ago from the Canadian Press reports Austro German forces pursuing Russians retreating from Warsaw occupy Lukow. In a Zeppelin raid on the English east coast six killed and 23 injured. French destroyer sinks Austrian submarine 83 in the lower Adriatic. Sir Daniel Sleufer Thames dies at 76 in Cardiff Wales.
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Lukow
English
Lower Adriatic
Daniel Sleufer Thames
Cardiff
Wales
Census Stamp Sales Begin In City
M. H. Stone, K.C., chairman of the committee for retail outlets for War Savings Stamps, plans to begin a census of total sales citywide at an early date. The check aims to form a trial balance on sales pace. Merchants handling War Savings Stamps will be visited within the next few days.
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M. H. Stone
K.C
Regulations to prevent waste curb gas service stations
Toronto August 12 CP report says federal oil controller G R Cottrelle announced regulations to stop new service stations and other gasoline outlets in Canada to curb waste in distribution. He noted no immediate actions beyond the new rules.
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Toronto
Canada
G. R. Cottrelle
Cottrelle
Car Upset on Dunmore Road Injures Two
Emil Bifford and Christina Wiedmer sustained serious cuts from flying glass when their car left the Dunmore road five miles from town. Bifford had a severe scalp wound and Wiedmer a deep arm laceration. They were taken to the hospital. Bifford likely discharged today. Evelyn Paul and Albert Kniédel escaped injury as occupants of the other vehicle. The car rolled onto its side. only the left windows shattered and a roof dent noted.
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Emil Bifford
Christina Wiedmer
Dunmore Road
Bifford
Wiedmer
Biffard
Evelyn Paul
Albert Kniédel
Oil Control Hints Private Use Limits and Accident Tragedy
The oil controller stressed no aim to curb private motorist consumption while urging reports of any special fuel station shortfalls. A farm mother and two children were burned to death and three others seriously injured in a fuel oil spill and kitchen fire at Houghton Michigan.
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Houghton
Mich
Amery vows Britain stands ready to endure bombing
In Blackpool on August 12, Lord Melbourne reports that India Secretary Amery called Hitler grievously mistaken to think Britain can be broken by air raids. He urged the enemy to try invasion, saying Britain will resist with resolve and the war will end in failure for Hitler. He warned of risks to empire and suggested Allied aid to Egypt and Africa would be met with fierce resistance.
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Eng
C.p.cable
Ll. C. S. Amery
India
Hitler
Britain
Mr. Amery
Egypt
Africa
Evacuee Children Arrive in New York by British Liner
Fifty three British private evacuees arrive in New York aboard a British liner, marking a wartime guest arrival amid ongoing hostilities. The group includes young evacuees destined for temporary stays in the United States during the war.
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C.P
Britain
United States
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