Derna Captured by British Aggressive Desert Drive
Cairo dispatch reports British forces seized Derna in Libya as part of a broader push to force Mussolini’s troops from North Africa. Winston Wavell’s Nile Army aims to seize Bengazi soon and speed eastern Libya victory. German technicians in Libya estimated at about 1,000. His speech marked eight years since rise to power.
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Derna
Hitler
Ehort
Bengazi
Cairo
Britain
Libya
Mussolini
North Africa
Italy
Mediterranean
Wavell
Berlin
Germany
Milan
England
Roosevelt pledges growing aid to Britain in talks with Halifax
President Roosevelt assured Lord Halifax of a firm determination to increase aid to Britain and to make available munition and supplies from expanding US industrial facilities. The exchange occurred as Halifax presented his credentials in Washington.
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Washington
C.P
Roosevelt
Lord Halifax
Britain
United States
Davidson Elected Head of Medicine Hat Red Cross Society
James R. Davidson was elected president of the Medicine Hat Red Cross Society for 1941 at the annual meeting in City Hall. Retiring president J E Davies handed over duties after reports showed 39,590 garments and dressings produced since September 1989. Cash receipts totaled 17,859.67 with expenditures of 18,376.01, leaving a 4,519.66 balance. Officers include Vice Presidents Mrs W C Campbell and W T Bannan, and other appointed committees.
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James R. Davidson
Medicine Hat Red Cross Sociey
J. E. Davies
Medicine Hat
Completion of Largest Canadian Military Camp Project
Canada completes the largest housing project for its armed forces. Permanent camps provide warm sleeping quarters dining halls kitchens and recreation facilities for officers and other ranks. The Defence Department credits the Quartermaster General and the Director of Engineer Services with overseeing the eight month effort to house over 125 500 personnel across active and reserve forces.
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Edwin Johinson
Ottawa
Defence Department
Quartermaster - Generals Department
Canada
Dominion
Lucky Miners Set Them Up All Round
Marble Bar Western Australia January 30. Gold miners who strike it rich in the Sills area celebrate by buying drinks for all 800 residents and charging the tab to the returning miner. The custom is so established that locals cover the rounds themselves and the miner’s bill is usually paid.
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Marble Bar
Western Australia
Start Peace Parley Bangkok Aims Lower Hostilities
Thai high command announced cessation of hostilities on the French Indo China border except for minor skirmishes after peace talks opened in Saigon.
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Bangkok
Indo- China
Saigon
Over 2000 Leaders of Revolt Arrested in Romania
The Bucharest interior ministry said more than 2,000 leaders of last week's rebellion were arrested in Bucharest, including 52 women described as gun women. It noted 32,635 firearms and 400,000 rounds seized, with pamphlets from an Iron Guard headquarters cited to prove the revolt rooted in Communist terrorist principles.
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Bucharest
Romania
Interior Ministry
Autoists Warned To Stop At Stop Signs On Icy Roads
City police announce a campaign to stop motorists who fail to halt at stop signs amid icy streets. Acting Chief J. McQueen says coasting through is unacceptable and notes signs at intersections to prevent accidents. Bicyclists must observe the rule too.
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J. McQueen
Greeks Drive Italian Counterattack Back in Albania
Greek forces north of Klisura halted an Italian counter attack and drove the foe back, then advanced their line to new positions in central Albania as Rome pursued defensive tactics.
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Athens
C.P
Klisura
Nazis Attack Dover Balloon Barrage and London Raids
German fighter planes struck the Dover balloon barrage in a heavy daylight assault the heaviest on that target since summer while other raiders bombed London and surrounding districts. Three daylight alerts rang as bombs fell on the capital and eastern districts. one German plane was shot down and several deaths were reported in London.
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London
Dover
Britain
Dover Strait
Midlands
East Anglia
England
Ministry of Home Security
British Bombing Raids Hit Wilhelmshaven Base
London reports a night raid by British planes on the German naval base at Wilhelmshaven. The air ministry says other northwest German targets were bombed and all aircraft returned safely. Hanover and regional railway and industrial centers were also struck as the RAF renewed attacks on Nazi supply hubs after a lull.
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London
Wilhelmshaven
Air Ministry
Germany
Hanover
Grand National Steeplechase Cancelled After 104 Years
London officials announce that the Grand National, running since its inception 104 years ago, will not take place this year. Home Secretary Morrison disclosed the cancellation.
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London
Morrison
Eire Faces Economic Strain and Rationing
Dublin reports Prime Minister Eamon de Valera warned Ireland to prepare for the worst in imported supplies and announced tea rationing. Gasoline will be limited to doctors, clergymen and essential services as war disrupts trade. wheat reserves are thin and farmers urged to grow fodder and substitute potatoes for flour while advising more milk for youth.
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Dublin
Eamon de Valera
Eire
de Valera
Germany Made An Armed Camp
New York review of Hitler eight years in power questions if Germans would choose him again noting terror and obedience. Times says Nazi finance masks domestic tyranny and foreign aggression, serving despotism and a massive military hold.
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New York
The
New York Times
Hitler
Geraarts
Litler
the Times
Azis
Germany
Times
Los Angeles Area Jolted By Ten Second Quake
A sharp Los Angeles area earthquake lasting about 10 seconds shook the region at 5:34 p.m. felt across Alhambra San Gabriel Monrovia Glendale Monterey Park Temple City Santa Monica Pasadena Hollywood Arcadia and the coast. No damage or injuries were reported though downtown endured a severe jolt prompting residents to rush outdoors.
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Los Angeles
Alhamora
San Gabriel
Monrovia
Glendale
Monterey Park
Temple City
Santa Monica
Pasadena
Hollywood
Arcadia
Los Angeles County
San Diego
Santa Barbara
Alhambra
Moneerey Park
City Glances and Local Notes Sparkle in Hawthorne Street
A lively local column notes new fluorescent lighting on South Railway Street Hawthorne's and a friendly greeting from Joe Flanagan serving in England to Medicine Hat via Sandy McPherson's organ. Local nylon sales shine and robin observed in Alexandra High School district. Weekly clearings rise with 224 765 dollars this week 263 178 last week and 180 751 year ago.
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Hawthorne’s
South Railway Street
Joe Flanagan
England
Medicine Hat
Sandy McPherson
Joe
Men Accepted For Military Service
Names of men accepted for active service in Canada are listed for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Recruits leave Medicine Hat for Calgary January 28 and January 29 for the 5th Alberta Regiment with carries of tradesmen joining Calgary and personnel proceeding to Calgary for training.
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Canada
Calgary
Medicine Hat
Jerry J. Travnicek
John T. Oliphant
Robert W. Buffum
Julian C. Sletvold
Robert Milroy
Kenneth R. Knight
John Ell
Samuel D. Wiess
Hugh R. Moore
William Hnatiuk
Leopold J. Kulanda
Joseph D. Faulkner
John Kahl
Howard William Waters
Clarence Martin Stevens
Federick William Schall
Francis Pedro Breland
Lee Garth Garlough
Joseph Richard Wehater
Cuba Outlaws Fifth Column And Dissolves Opposition
Havana January 30 President Batista signed a decree outlawing fifth column activity and anti democratic manifestations. The measure aims to dissolve the Spanish Phalangist group and is expected to lead to the prohibition of the Communist party in Cuba.
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Havana
A.P
Cuba
Fulgencio Batista
Communist Party
Slump in Wheat Prices Hits Chicago Pit
The Chicago wheat market shows the lowest January prices in eight years as traders note a large stored supply and a forthcoming bumper harvest. May and July futures hover near 463 and 479 cents per bushel, while farmers face decisions on approximately 278 million bushels held as collateral for government loans.
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Chicago
United States
British Aid Bill Clears House Committee Action
The U S House foreign affairs committee approved the British aid bill without a $2 billion spending limit after rejecting the proposal. The panel moved toward floor debate, as James W Gerard warned that Nazis would seize Mexico if Britain fell and urged a U S declaration of war against Germany.
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Washington
United States
House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee
Tion
House
James W. Gerard
Berlin
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Mexico
Britain
Germany
Empress of Britain Memorial Booklet Issued
The publicity department of the Canadian Pacific Railway released an Empress of Britain memorial booklet mailed to former travelers. It is a fine tribute to the grand liner and her commanders. The Empress of Britain was lost in action serving her country on October 28, 1940.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Gvrand
Britain
Russian gains in Caucasus and German prisoners reported
Russian armies in the Caucasus widened their drive on the Turkish fortress of Erzerum as German forces said 1,300 prisoners were taken in an attack along French lines from Vimy to Neuville.
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Caucasus
Erzerum
Vimy
Neuville
Tepelen Pivot Battles Mark Greek Albanian Front Struggles
The Greek defense, aided by British air support, presses to hold the Tepelen pivot as Italian forces launch renewed attacks in Albania. Metaxas death adds uncertainty, but Greek morale remains outwardly resolute while operations near Klisure and Kilura gorge continue amid conflicting reports from Athens and Rome. Cairo says British siege of Derna in Libya grows, with focus on Mekili crossroads as a possible main thrust.
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John Metaxas
Greece
Albania
Athens
Rome
Vila
Kisura-Tepeleni
Metaxas
Tepeteni
Kilaura Gorge
Klisure
H Duce
Africa
Italy
Cairo
Derna
Libya
Mekili
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Women’s War Work Committee
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RAE
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Robin
Alexandra High
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