British mechanized units harry Italians in Libyan frontier forts
British flying columns of mechanized units harry Italian troops cut off in Capuzzo and Maddelana forts on the Egypt Libyan frontier. Italian columns pushed back by armored car patrols in a 60 mile zone as a water pipeline to the forts is cut. In Moyale Kenya a three day assault by Italian forces is repulsed with light casualties. British defenders hold as reinforcements approach.
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London
Capuzzo
Maddelana
Egypt
Italian
Libya
Nairobi
Kenya
Moyale
Raids Reach Peak Intensity in British Air War
London reports RAF and defenders dealing heavy losses to German raids on July 12. At least 22 raiders shot down over Britain, 13 bombers among them, with 27 German planes destroyed in Boulogne and airfields. Casualties include civilian deaths and wounded in southern England.
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London
Royal Air Force
British Isles
Europe
Scotland
Air Ministry
Britain
Holland
Germany
England
Boulogne
France
R.A.F
Lloyd George Calls For Farm Survey In Nation’s Life Crisis
London July 12 David Lloyd George told the House of Commons life has a sinister meaning for the nation. The former Weigh statesman urged a field to field survey to ensure Britain grows enough food. He warned if action is not taken the country may perish, but if it is done we shall be saved.
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London
David Lloyd George
House of Commons
Weigh Statesman
Ilitain
Mr. Lloyd George
Gity Market Dairy and Produce Prices Note
The imarket offered limited dairy and produce with Rep grade A dairy at 200 a dozen and grade B at 1 die. Butter sold at 2 pounds for 35 cents. Live chickens 30 cents each. Beets and vegetables three bunches for 10 cents, new cabbage 3 cents per pound.
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Gity
Churchill Tours Southeast Coast Defences Despite Air Raid
London reports Premier Winston Churchill, warned of German bombers, lighting a cigar as he began a coast defence inspection. A sortie of Nazi planes flew overhead and dropped reminders before British fighters repelled the raid and Churchill and soldiers sheltered in trenches.
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London
Winston Churchill
Warrior 1 Sunk By Enemy Bombing In English Channel
The Admiralty said patrol yacht Warrior 1 was sunk by an enemy bombing attack in the English Channel yesterday with one seaman killed. The remaining crew landed safely ashore.
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London
Admiralty
Warrior
English Channel
Searman
Boston Beats Chicago in Close Baseball Showdown
Boston and Chicago played a tight game with Boston taking a 5 to 1 win after nine innings. Poredel and Berres contributed hits while Olsen and Haitiett anchored Chicago’s defense.
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Boston
Chicago
Poredel
Berres
Olsen and Haitiett
Volunteers Sought to Aid National Registration Drive
Ottawa reports the new national war services department will coordinate public information under J. G. Gardiner. A volunteer network is proposed in each riding to organize registration for Canadians over 16, provide transport to registration sites, and support mobilization of manpower in the war effort.
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Optawa
National War Services Department
Aton
J. G. Gardiner
Department
Ganize
Gardiner
Canada
Britain recognizes Selassie government as ally in war
Britain will admit the Haile Selassie government to full allied status in the war. Ethiopia’s independence will be assured after victory. Foreign under secretary R A Butler said Britain and Ethiopian forces will coordinate against Italy in North and East Africa and Abyssinia. He named General Abeba Aragul and Ras Birru as liaison figures.
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London
Britain
Haile Selassie
Selassie
Ethiopia
R. A. Butler
North
East
Africa
Abyssinia
Mr. Butler
Abeba Aragul
Ras Birru
Jerusalem
Sudan
New French System Emerges Under German Control
In Berne on July 12 AP reports France rejects the old republic. Marshal Petain will head state and executive power in one, with authority to legislate without the chamber during crises. Versailles Palace remains symbolic governance hub.
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Berne
Switzerland
France
Versailles
Marshal Retain
Vichy
Lebrun
Petah
Albert Lebrun
Prione
King Narrowly Escapes Bombing During Southern Visit
London reports the King survived a bombing attempt by a few minutes during a southern England visit. Security prevented release of the incident’s date and location. The King has been touring to boost morale among workers in defence industries and inspected a training unit and service personnel along the east coast.
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London
England
Jutland
Western Front
East Coast
Germans gain ground at Souchez cemetery in night attack
25 Years Ago report notes Germans advancing at Souchez cemetery with gas and heavy artillery. In Alsace 500 yards of front trenches fell to the enemy at Amertz-Weller. Rome reports Sultan dead but kept secret for political reasons.
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Souchez
Amertz-Welller
Alsace
Rome
Turk Sultan
No Hard Feelings OTTAWA War Committee Rift Eases
Ottawa July 11 Crown Parliament scene eases after Prime Minister Mackenzie King ends dispute over Conservative refusal to join the war committee. King greets Conservative Leader R B Hanson and shows him a long message after a courteous tribute.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie King
R. B. Hanson
Hanson
Patriotic Show Promises Free Screenings Across Canada
The Motion Picture Industry funds a Monday nationwide “Win the War” event in 1,300 theatres. Patrons buy at least two 25c War Savings Stamps to receive free admission, with stamps retained for government use. The industry donates losses in box office, rental revenue, and wages to support War Savings efforts.
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Toronto
Canada
Dominion
Ottawa
Aliens Banned from British Defense Industries
London reports that Sir John Anderson the home secretary issued an order banning aliens from work in defence areas and munitions, gas, water, electricity and transport enterprises and welfare groups linked to the armed forces across Britain.
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London
Britain
Sir John Anderson
Home Secretary
Italian Claims of British Fleet Attacks Denied
London officials reject Italy's communique alleging eight bombing raids in the Eastern Mediterranean. They say only one British fighter was damaged in a landing accident and a second fighter was shot down, with no carrier fires or sunk oil tankers as claimed.
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London
Mediterranean
Steel corseting of troops may stop bullets in battle
London July 12 CP Walter Distillator of United States Armor Corporation said the war office is considering khaki covered steel corslets to protect chests and abdomens. A 14 pound corselet reportedly stopped bullets and fragments at 26 yards and a 1615 pound model claimed protection against standard machine guns and rifle fire.
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London
Britain
Walter Distillator
United States Armor Corporation of New York
War Office
Advance War Savings Tickets For Free Theatre Shows
Save now by buying War Savings Stamps at Pingle's or at the Monarch and Roxy box offices to secure admission to free shows at the Roxy and Monarch. Purchasing two stamps earns a free ticket for Monday night. large purchases also yield certificates and tickets. Avoid crowds by securing tickets in advance.
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Roxy
Monarch
Pingle’s
Best Dog in Show at Alberta Kennel Club Festival
Quantock Caroline an English springer spaniel owned by W Armstrong Medicine Hat was judged best dog at the Alberta Kennel Club show with judging by W H Pym Vancouver. Exhibitors from Canada and many states boosted entries and set a new high. Caroline won the Calgary Herald trophy and a trophy from Mr Pym plus prizes for sporting group honors the Alberta Hotel Association Perpetual trophy and the J S Cross award.
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Calgary
Quantock Caroline
W. Armstrong
Medicine Hat
Alberta Kennel Club
W. H. Pym
Vancouver
Canada
Calgary Herald
Pym
Springer
Alberta Hotel Association
Evacuation Plan Put Off Indefinitely
London reports the British government has indefinitely postponed the plan to evacuate children to Canada and the United States due to a lack of escort vessels. The move aims to await a safer naval posture while keeping private evacuations intact. Halifax meanwhile welcomed nearly two thousand British children aboard liners with more ships expected, bound for Canadian hosts in Quebec and Ontario.
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London
Canada
United States
Halifax
United Kingdom
Seven Seas
Quebec
Ontario
Ater
Dover Straits Air Battle Signals Start of Siege War
Washington dispatch reports Britain bracing as Germany hints at invasion across the Dover Straits. Under secretary Sir Edward Grigg warns dawn attacks may come in several places, with Dover as the likely main invasion point. Continued on page five.
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Dover Straits
Britain
Aigje
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