RAF strikes hit Axis ships and targets in North Africa
The Royal Air Force said its bombers destroyed two Italian submarines a destroyer and a submarine depot ship in a low fly attack on warships at Bomba roadstead Libya. All British aircraft returned safely and night raids also hit Derna and transport depots with no British casualties. An Italian air raid on Alexandria caused no damage.
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Cairo
Royal Air Force
Bomba Roadstead
Libya
Bomba
Egyptian
Derna
Italian Somaliland
Magadiscio
Alexandria
C.P
British Somaliland
Red Sea
Italy
Ethiopia
Wasir
Kenya
Big Guns Bombard Dover and London in Channel War
British and German heavy artillery join in the Battle of Britain as raid waves hit London suburbs and coastal Dover from the French coast. A lone Midlands raid causes limited damage while a sea front town endures six bombs. A barrage balloon breaks loose over London, tangles on St Wark church tower, then sails away as daylight attacks resume.
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London
Britain
Channel
Dover
Midlands
St. Wark’s
Red Cross Golf Day Wednesday in Medicine Hat
Golfers from Medicine Hat clubs join to host a Red Cross Golf Day at the Medicine Hat Golf Club links next Wednesday. Net proceeds support local Red Cross funds with a club house draw for men and women’s events and dancing to close the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat
Red Cross
Medicine Hat Golf Club
Mdicine Hat Golf Club
City Glances and Local Happenings in Hatton District
Alderman R C Black visited Hatton Maple Creek and Walsh on business. Booster pumps at the power house boost water to the airport site. Citizens watch Queen Elizabeth at Gainsborough Studio as Bud George of Medicine Hat and others pass through the town. Fire on the west side last night with S A R battalion. Market day and flower show details noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
R. C. Black
Hatton, Maple Creek
Walsh
Gainsborough Studio
Queen Elizabeth
B.S. M
Bud George
Medicine Hat
Meemer
Brooks Native Son Stanley Swenson Killed in Action
Brooks native son Flying Officer Stanley Powell Swenson, a Royal Air Force pilot, is reported killed in action on August 15 1940. Born in Brooks 25 years ago he married Idna Gauther in Canada last year and a son was born in England seven days before the death cable.
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Brooks
Idna Gauther
England
Europe
Creditors Barred From Accepting Wheat for Resale to Board
Farmers creditors may not take wheat from producers to settle debts and then sell it to the Canadian Wheat Board. Under the Canada Grain Act the board buys only from the producer. Creditors may accept the grain for storage with title remaining with the producer, then deliver to the board under land quotas when ready.
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Winnipeg
Canadian Wheat Board
Relief Cut For Enemy Aliens In Alberta
Alberta government announces an order in council to remove all enemy aliens from relief starting September 1. Married men in certain age groups and those without children or with limited offspring are affected. those with more than two children remain eligible.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Raider Attacks British Ship Reported in Tasman Sea
The British steamer Tarakina radioed from the Tasman Sea saying a raider fired on her. Prime Minister Fraser announced the first such attack in those waters. The ship’s position was given but no update arrived. New Zealand forces pursued the raider as the search continued.
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Wellington
N.Z
C.P
Tasman Sea
Australia
New Zealand
Fraser
Hazel Pickett Drowned Near South Saskatchewan Bridge
Hazel Pickett aged nine of Taber drowned in five feet of water near the second northern pier of the traffic bridge on the South Saskatchewan river at 3 pm. Yvonne Narum escaped as rescuers freed her, while locals recovered Hazel after over twenty minutes submerged. Dr. MacCharies declared life extinct. coroner declined an inquest. body sent to Fallison Funeral Home.
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Hazel Pickett
Taber
South Saskatchewan
Henry Narum
Second Ave
N.E
Yvonne Narum
Hazel
Yvonne
J. Cairney
H. Watt
Raymond Narum
D. N. MacCharies
S. F. Mctwen
Fallison
Defence Board Members First Meeting In Ottawa
Roosevelt and Mackenzie King announced 11 members of the Canada United States defence joint board. Canadian appointees include Giggar and Murray. U S members include LaGuardia Emick Hill Sherman MacNarrey and Hickerson. The board will study defence problems and discuss Britain's offer to lease bases in the western hemisphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
ABC
Roosevelt
Min- Sater
Mackenzie King
White House
Pernment Joint Board of Defence
Canada
United States
Ottawa
O. M. Giggar
K.C
B. Stuart
Canadian Army General Staff
Ll. W. Murray
R.C.N
A. A. L. Cuffe
Royal Canadien Air Force
Hugh
Department of External Affairs
Joint Board
Vyhe
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
New York
United States Conference of Majors
Stanley D. Emick
Fourth Corps
Atlanta
Harry W. Hill
United States Navy
War Plans Division
Chief of Naval Operations
Forrest P. Sherman
Joseph T. MacNarrey
Army Air Corps
John D. Hickerson
State Department
Defence
Board
Wall
Britain
Western Hemisphere
Frank Eno
Henry L. Stimson
Limener Welles
Robert Jackson
Campete
Marty
Whits House
National Defence Commission
Jackson
Congress
Manitoba to Hold Special Meeting on Farm Debt Moratorium
Premier Bracken announced a special Manitoba government meeting on August 30 to consider declaring a general moratorium on farm debts to address farmers’ limited ability to market new crops.
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Winnipeg
Bracken
Manitoba
Edmonton
Alberta
Great Britain
Denver
Ottawa
George Hamilton Cassels
Active Service Force
Britain Stands By Greek Pact
London reports the government will support Greece against threats to independence as Foreign Office circles await the report of talks between Sir Michael Palairet and General Metaxas. The British guarantee dated April 13, 1939. Italy’s high Fascist source indicated more details continued on page eight.
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London
C.P
Greece
Foreign Office
Michael Palairet
John Metaxas
Toronto attendees join Eastern Canada tour winners
Florence E. Trotter of Medicine Hat leads a group of young essay contest winners touring Eastern Canada. They visited the Goodyear Tire Company plant and Canadian Acme Screw and Gear, and will attend the Canadian National Exhibition opening as guests of the directors.
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Torono
Florence E. Trotter
Medicine Hat
Toronto
Canada
Automotive Industries
Goodyear Tire Company
Canadian Acme Screw and Gear Company
Thinks Canada a Fine Country
Guenther Lorenz praised Canada as a fine country after escaping a camp. He said no one outside helped him. inside he found a few friends who aided his escape. He used the Canadian thumb-an-ride system to travel to Toronto and relied on friendly drivers for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
C.P
Guenther Lorenz
Canada
Toronto
Local Flower Show Benefits Red Cross Fundraiser
Citizens visit the Arena flower show with a Red Cross tea room and lunch as proceeds support the Red Cross Society. Entries were judged by five, with highlights on gladioli dahlia cactus displays and three special arrangements. Local merchants Mills greenhouse Harvard flower shop and Robert McMullen contribute, while a $5 mystery plant offer grows to the society if unnamed. Auctions near 10 pm Saturday also fundraise for the Red Cross.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Society
Harvard Flower Shop
Mills
Robert McMullen
John Oliphant
Registration Totals in Medicine Hat Reach 7587
National registration completed as citizens are reminded to carry and produce cards upon request by peace officers. Those abroad during the three day period must register at their post office within 30 days of returning. 758?8 residents over 16 registered in Medicine Hat. 188 Chinese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Medicine Hat
H. O. Duggan
Medicine Hat Swim Instructors Praised By Local Kids
Jim Gibbons, the Medicine Hat swimming instructor, reports strong turnout with over 500 children enrolled in July. He notes high interest as Rotary Club support boosts progress for both beginners and advanced swimmers. Certificates for swimming will be awarded at the flat pool next Thursday and the hill pool next Friday. lifesaving certificates await completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Gibbons
Medicine Hat
Gad
Gibbons
Ternoon
G& Bee
Ossowets Fortress Battle Item Near East Border
Fragmentary report from August 23 1815 describes German forces bombarding a fortress near Ossowets on the eastern border. The dispatch notes warships and French involvement with unclear details and damaged names.
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Csnadian
Ossowets
Ussinn
Echalgee
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English Channel
Crawford
Hawkes Bury
Ontario
S.A.R
Harry Matthews
Frank Bell
African Theatre OF War
ENGO
el Obed
Sudan
Addis Ababa
Ates Tnr
Joan
Kassala
Fr.somalils
Ane
Saudi
Arabia
Africa
Enya
Defence Board
Rome
Continuea
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