All-Canadian RAF squadron officers to take action on West Front
In England a newly formed all Canadian Royal Air Force squadron trains for combat. Flying Officer Richard Coe of Winfield, BC, marries Hazel Browne of Kelowna, BC, before winged status, as the unit prepares for active service in the war. The article notes their training, eagerness, and the celebration amid the squadron.
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West Front
Edwin S.S. Johnson
England
Canada
Royal Air Force
Richard Coe
Winfield, B.C
Greystone
Hazel Browne
Kelowna
B.C
Coe
F. M. Gobeil
Charmer of Hitler Is at Home Miss Freeman-Mitford
England January 3 a British peeress daughter Miss Freeman-Mitford returned home after suffering a neck wound believed to be from a revolver bullet. She was aboard ship on a stretcher and accompanied by her mother Lady Redesdale and sister De La Vale. Surgeons were reported to plan removal of the bullet in London.
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England
Coullet
Neckappa
Stone
Touay
Valkyrie
Mitford
Peers
Wlose
Hitler
Lady Redesdale
de Leva Voi
Freeman-Mit
Film Actress Bets Ocean Plunge After Rose Bowl Bet
Rosemary Lane swam in the chilly Pacific as sister Priscilla Lane wore a fur coat and parka. Rosemary bet Priscilla that Tennessee would beat the University of Southern California in the Rose Bowl. She gasped at the cold and cried out Ta-Ta Tennessee.
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Hollywood
A.P
Rosemary Lane
Priscilla Lane
Rosemary
Priscilla
Tennessee
University of Southern California
Eight Japanese Planes Reported Shot Down Over Luchow
Chinese officials said eight Japanese aircraft were shot down by Chinese fliers during an air battle on Saturday over Luchow. Almonte’s oldest citizen, John Farrell, died at age 98 in the district.
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Luchow
Almonte
John Farrell
Turkey Suffers Another Quake and Flooding
An earthquake leveled ten villages in the Yozga region amid ongoing Turkish tremors. The Euphrates river breached dykes causing widespread flooding and panic in southern Anatolia. Hundreds of buildings collapsed and nearly 1,000 people were homeless. rescue efforts warned of rising dead totals in the Euphrates valley.
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Ankara
Yozga
Turkey
Euphrates
Anatolia
Canadians Honored by Flying Cross Awards
London Jan 3 CP The Distinguished Flying Cross was awarded to two Canadians in the Royal Air Force. Squadron Leader John Griffiths of Welland Ontario and Pilot Officer Selby Henderson of Winnipeg received praise for courage in December over strong enemy defenses. Griffiths led a reconnaissance flight despite anti aircraft fire and enemy fighters, bringing back vital formation intelligence and contributing to five enemy planes downed. Henderson engaged two large enemy flying boats over the North Sea and silenced fire before exhausting his ammo.
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London
Royal Air Force
Air Ministry
John Griffiths
Welland
Ont
Filot
Selby Hendernot
Winnipeg
Griffithe
Rotary Club hears 1939 highlights war as central event
Mr. RK. C. Mackenzie of the local high school staff frames his Rotary talk around World War II as the defining 1939 highlight. He notes the outbreak in Europe overshadows other events and recalls Britain’s policy shift toward eastern alliances and failed negotiations with Russia as the decade’s pivotal moments.
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Rotary Club
RK. C. Mackenzie
Mackenzie
Fuerope
Marlborough Hotel Fire Kills Many in Minneapolis
In sub zero weather a Marlborough apartment hotel fire in Minneapolis killed at least that many residents. Firemen searched for bodies four hours after the alarm while 26 are hurt. The blaze destroyed an 85 apartment building as flames spread through three sections.
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Minneapolis
Marlborough
French Capture Steinbach Alsace Under General Pau
report notes Steinbach in Alsace was taken by French forces led by General Pau on January 3 1915. Turkish defeats reported near Ardahan with heavy losses while Russians breached Bukovina defense lines overcoming final resistance.
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Canatian Press
Steinbach
Alsace
Pau
Rugshing
Ardahan
Transencasia
Bukowina
Acrimonious Parliament Session Expected in Wartime Ottawa
Ottawa reports a forthcoming throne speech opening the second Great War's first regular session. Observers predict acrimonious debate with potential dissolution by May or June for a general election. The government will review war work. Conservative Leader Manion plans to protest patronage in war contracts and appointments.
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Ottawa
Lord Tweedsmuir
R. J. Manion
Canada faces lighter wartime relief in first winter
The Canadian Welfare Council reports a wartime relief improvement with about 700 000 to 725 000 receiving unemployment or agricultural aid mid December. It notes a potential 150 000 to 175 000 drop from last year due to western agricultural recovery and war effects while warns against assuming relief declines automatically.
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Ottawa
C.P
Canada
Canadian Welfare Council
Council
Alberta political workers prep for dual elections
Alberta's provincial and federal election plans are anticipated with renewed activity. Alberta Conservative and Liberal associations discuss schedules and platforms as cabinet ministers attend conventions. The next legislature session may begin in February with a provincial vote possibly in June or July.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Alberta Conservative Association
Red Deer
Alberta Social Redil. League
Calvary
J. A. Maurice
Alberta Liberal Association
Social Credit
City Council Re Appoints Standing Committees For Year
City council re appoints standing committees in first meeting of the year and sets up a city property and water irrigation inquiry. Mayor Lang urges survey of city lands for greater use and irrigation possibilities, with the water committee to report. Airport committee to include all council, and appointments include Library Board and Chamber of Commerce members.
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Lang
Couneil
Warham
Bell
Pratt and Patterson
Boyd
Black
Calder
Marshall
Pratt
Patterson
Warhats
Warhanm
Partterson
J. S. Macleod
Macleod
Orr
Water Committee
City of Flint Starts Out on Home Voyage
The United States freighter City of Flint sails from Narvik Norway bound for the United States with the same American crew that endured two sea dramas last fall. It carries iron ore for the return trip and apples for England. The ship was seized by the German raider Deutschland in October and escorted to Murmansk before the German crew departed. Offshore a sick seaman prompted a stop at Haugaysund where Norwegians interned the prize crew. The ship now resumes its voyage home.
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Bergen
Norway
Jali
A.P
United States
Flint
Narvik
Athenia
Halifas
England
Roosevelt to Congress: lead for world peace yet prepare for self defense
President Roosevelt told Congress in the new session that the United States can lead in world peace but must be ready to act for itself if peace fails. He urged antinavy increases based on common sense and cautioned against remaining uninvolved while wars rage.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States Congress
United States
Uprising Fear Grips Ireland as Govt Seeks Emergency Powers
Dublin reports fear of an organized IRA uprising amid calls for sweeping internment powers. Justice Minister Boland described the Phoenix Arsenal raid theft of 18 tons of ammunition and alleged United States funding to finance IRA extremists. Prime Minister De Valera seeks emergency measures to intern anyone deemed a public safety risk.
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Dublin
Irish Republican Army
United States
Gerald Boland
Phoenix Arsenal
Atlantic
Tr.a
de Valera
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City Property
City Property Committee
Lane
City of
Congress
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Trish Republisan
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