Finns Report Widespread Successes On Land Sea And Air
Widespread Finnish successes are reported across land sea and air fronts along Karelia as heavy fighting continues. Refugees say Petsamo was recaptured. Suojarvi sees heavy enemy losses while Hangoe remains undamaged despite bombardment. Soviet legation windows are smashed in Copenhagen and Karelia villagers defend homes after a damaged plane incident.
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Petsamo
Moscow
Hellingfors
C.P
Karelia
Kirkenes
Norway
Suojarvi
Russiarce
Hangoe
Copenhagen
Denmark
Helsingfors
Olkimora
Canadians Form New Fighter Squadron in Royal Air Force
The air minister announced a new fighter squadron formed from Canadian personnel in the Royal Air Force. The unit will defend Britain with a nine to ten plane strength, about 200 men, and will operate under Canadian leadership within the RAF. Ottawa and London confirmed the formation as part of Allied air defense.
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London
C.P
Air
Royal Air Force
Air Council
Royal Canadian Air Force
Cuinmion
Great Britain
R.A.F
Ottawa
Heacie
Atd
Rioyal
Europe
Heavy Allied Purchases in United States Seen in October
The commerce department reported Great Britain and France bought nearly 1 million dollars worth of aeronautic parts in October. France purchased 613,825 dollars and Britain 348,543 dollars for items not restricted by the embargo. Finland also bought 108,941 dollars of engines and parts.
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Washington
A.P
Commerce Department
Great Britain
France
United States
Britain
Finland
World War I Fronts See Shifts Across Europe
25 Years Ago reports from December 1914 outline Austrian forces entering Belgrade after a four month siege, French troops capturing Aspach le Haut and Aspach le Bas near the Rhine, and Russians taking Plock on the Vistula. Subsequent notes mention reinforced German offensives along the Vistula and a new German push along the Yser, with Britain agreeing to Japanese requests about Australian occupation of German islands north of the equator.
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Begrade
Aspach-le-Haut
Aspach-le- Bas
Alsatian
Rhine
Plock
Vistula
Poland
Yser
Belgium
Australia
Equator
Weekly Resume of War Peaks Across Europe Fronts
In week thirteen of hostilities the Red Army pressed along Finland's eastern frontier from Arctic to Baltic. air and naval strikes hit Helsinki and Viipuri with heavy civilian casualties. Soviet ships seized Baltic islands and bombarded Hangoe. one warship reportedly sunk. Finland reorganized governance with Risto Ryti as premier. Global reactions included condemnations from Chamberlain and Roosevelt, plus mixed German sympathy.
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Canadian
Europe
Russia
Red Army
Finland
Arctic
Baltic
Helsingfors
Viipuri
Hangoe
Gulf of Finland
Risto Ryti
Bank of Finland
Moscow
Chamberlain
Roosevelt
King To Speak To His People Christmas Day
King announces a Christmas Day Empire wide broadcast with His Majesty addressing the United Kingdom and Dominions. The 3 p.m. GMT speech will include messages from Canada India the Malay States and other colonial representatives.
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London
Carigimas
Dominions
United Kingdom
George V
Canada
India
Colonial
Medicine Hat Hosts Second Annual Photography Salon
The Medicine Hat Camera Club opened its second annual Salon of Photography at City Hall last night drawing a large crowd. The exhibition runs until 11 p.m. tonight and noon to 10 p.m. tomorrow with 104 of 250 prints accepted for display. Notable works include pieces by H. G. Cox of New Westminster and Nels E. Kloppenberg of Lethbridge, plus special Vancouver Camera and Airt Club exhibits and entries from Winnipeg Regina Calgary Lethbridge and Kimberley.
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Medicine Hat
Western Canada
L. H. Cooper
Pearl Henderson
A. Shannon
H. G. Cox
New Westminster
Nels E. Kloppenberg
Lethbridge
A. P. Forster
Guy Olmstead
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Regina
Calgary
Kimberley
B.C
British Supply Board Satisfied With Canada's Industrial Capacity
Ottawa reports Col. J. M. Greenly head of the British supply board is satisfied after an eight day Canada tour. Major orders will be placed through the Canadian war supply board with Wallace Campbell as chairman. Contracts will amortize plant investments and may include ships and munitions.
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Ottawa
C.P
Canada
M. Greenly
British Supply Board
Canadian War Supply Board
Wallace Campbell
Col. Greenly
New York
Arthur Purvis
Montreal
Washington
British Board
England
War Supply Board
Press censor chief not resigning says agency
The Press Association announced reports that Sir Walter Monckton had resigned as director general of the press and censorship bureau were discounted. The agency stated Sir Walter has not resigned, despite London reports he had placed his resignation in Sir John Anderson's hands.
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London
C.P
Authoritative Press Association
Walter Monckton
Press and Censorship Bureau
Ministry of Information
Walter
John Anderson
Finland Will Not Surrender Says Premier Ryti
Premier Ryti declared Finland would not barter away independence or the right to decide its affairs in a broadcast to the United States. The speech, read in Hellingfors, followed the Red Army invasion Thursday morning as Ryti said Finns defend all civilized peoples in a great historic mission.
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Hellingfors
A.P
Ryti
United States
Finland
Red
America
Ryu
Allies May Try To Restore Finland
De Witt Mackenzie told Yale Press Club that Anglo French allies may pursue restoration of Finland if Russia jeopardizes its sovereignty. He said ending armed aggression is the Allies main war aim and expects Finland Poland and Czecho Slovakia to be restored. he predicted naval settlement over land battles and that grain supply could influence victory.
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New Haven
Conn
A. P
Finand
Russia
Dewitt Mackenzie
Associated Press
Yale Press Club
Poland
Czecho- Slovakia
Finland
Germany
Mackenzie
Roosevelt condemns unprovoked bombing in statement
President Roosevelt stated the U S government hopes manufacturers and exporters of airplanes and aeronautical equipment will remember the policy condemning the unprovoked bombing of civilians. The message was released from Washington on December 2.
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Washington
C.P
Roosevelt
United States
Dalhousie Lecturer Charged Over Letter About Military Movements
Allan Findlay of Dalhousie University law school faced a serious charge for allegedly attempting to communicate to Bodil Kuinlff of Copenhagen a letter containing information on the disposition and movement of His Majesty's forces vessels and air forces. Bail set at 5000, Findlay a 1986 Rhodes scholar for Nova Scotia and native of Watson Saskatchewan.
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Halifax
C.P
Allan Findlay
Dalhousie University Law School
Bodil Kuinlff
Copenhagen
Denmark
Findlay
Nova Scotia
Watson, Sask
Finland to Form People's Government Backed by Soviet Russia
Tass announced a Finnish People's government formed at Terijoki near the Soviet border seeks Red Army aid to topple Finnish White Guards and create a Soviet‑style state after conquering Helsinki. It pledges land reform and peasant distribution, aims to overthrow the White regime, and establish close ties with the Soviet Union.
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Moscow
A.P
Russia
Red Army
Finland
Tass
Helsingfors
People’s Government of
Terijoki
Karelian
People's Government of
Soviet Union
Peope’s Army
Theatrical Scandal Triggers Pantages Divorce Case
Rodney Pantages was granted a divorce from Beatrice Veryl Pantages and custody of their two children. She may visit the children at reasonable times when not under the influence. Evidence showed Palm Springs bartender Pete Bedwell was caught in Mrs Fantape's bedroom.
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Los Angeles
Rodney Pantages
Beatrice Veryl Pantages
Vancouver Broker Guilty of Fraud in Oil Conspiracy
Vancouver broker W. Miller was convicted of conspiring to defraud the public and shareholders of Freehold Oil Corporation and Maggal Oils Limited. He faces 18 months in jail and a $5,000 fine. appeal noted after a 17 day trial. McLeod, another defendant, faces similar charges as his trial continues. Edmonton police issued 42 street-walker tags last week.
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Vancouver
B.C
Sidney
W. Miller
Freehold Oil Corporation
Maggal Oils, Limited
McIntosh
Miller
J. W. R. McLeod
McLeod
Russia Advances Into Finland Seen Threatening Germany
London informants say Moscow's move into Finland strengthens its Baltic reach and cuts Sweden’s iron ore flow, potentially clashing with Berlin. Allies report new anti submarine methods and a drop in mine toll, while Britain mobilizes 250000 young men for Dec 9 registration.
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London
C.P. Cable
Russia
Finland
Germany
Mosow
Gulf of Bothnia
Baltic
Sweden
Berlin
Moscow
Estonia
Latvia
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