Bulgaria Joins Axis as German Troops Enter Sofia
Bulgarian premier signs Berlin Rome Tokyo pact in Vienna amid German forces marching in Sofia. Reports confirm Varna seizure and possible British ultimatum while London signals limited practical impact of Bulgaria's Axis adherence.
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Vienna
Hitler
Bulgaria
Philoff
Germany
Rumania
Hungary
Slovakia
London
Sofia
Legation
Avis
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
C.P
Black Sea
Varna
Britain
George W. Rendel
R A F raids targeted Wilhelmshaven and other German sites
Royal Air Force bombers hit Brittany, northwest Germany, and Dutch targets last night. Wilhelmshaven naval base faced its 44th attack, with large bombs dropped though weather hampered observations. Emden, multiple airdromes, and Boulogne were also struck. one British aircraft is missing.
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London
Royal Air Force
Brittany
Germany
Netherlands
Air Ministry
Wilhelmshaven
Emden
Holland
Boulogne
Peace talks stall as Thai French Indo China pact delays
Tokyo reports a late breakthrough in the Japan initiated peace treaty talks between French Indo China and Thailand stalled as Foreign Minister Matsuoka waited for French Ambassador Henry at his residence from 4 pm to 10 pm with no meeting. Officials say Vichy instructions delay the envoy.
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Tokyo
Thailand
Matsuoka
Henry
Vichy
City Glances: shiny trophies and Medicine Hat pupils contribute
Fireball silverware and sports trophies gleam in city space as pupils of Medicine Hat contribute over 25 cents weekly on average. RF Supreme Court sittings begin locally next week with Mr Justice W C Ives presiding starting Monday.
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Medicine Hat
Supreme Court
W. C. Ives
Convoy Escape amid Torpedo Attack Leaves Exmoor Lost
The British destroyer Exmoor was sunk after a German torpedo boat attack on a North Sea convoy Tuesday night. The convoy sustained no damage and the Admiralty reported no further details. Exmoor, 900 tons, built in 1939, commanded by Lt-Cdr R T Lampard, is the 38th destroyer lost since the war began, counting Margaree and Fraser.
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London
Exmvuer
North Sea
Admiralty
R. T. Lampard
R.N
Margaree
Fraser
Alexandra Players Stage New Curtain for High School Comedy
The Alexandra Players install a new curtain in the high school auditorium to allow elaborate scenery for the three act farce Nothing But the Truth. Miss Nancy Evans directs with Ken Forner in the chief comedy role amid a chosen cast. Tickets are sold at the high school office or through pupils.
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Alexandra Players
Nancy Evans
Ken Forner
By a worker not a shirker
A compact notice extols diligence with the slogan Work Save and Lend. It emphasizes steady effort, prudent saving, and lending within the community.
Greek Quake Causes Heavy Damage Across Northern Towns
An earthquake struck northern Greece at 5 55 a m causing many buildings to collapse in Larisa a town of 20 000 residents. Early reports warn of heavy casualties as residents fled in night clothes.
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Athens
C.P
Greece
Larisa
Italians Admit African Losses
The BBC reported Italian press acknowledging possible withdrawal from Italian Somaliland and Eritrea. Popolo d’Italia quoted that Somaliland and Eritrea are hardly defensible against modern attack and may be lost. Rome papers suggest Italy may stand in the Abyssinian mountains where defenses are possible.
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London
C.P
British Broadcasting Corporation
Lrifrea
Italian Somaliland
BBC
Italy
Iritrea
Popolo Witalia
Somaliland
Eritrea
Rome
Iaty
Abyssinia
British planes shoot down over fifty Italian warplanes
Athens March 1 AP British planes claimed a decisive victory in the Greek Italian war. More than 50 Italian aircraft were shot down with no British losses. Greek ground forces repulsed tank attacks and captured prisoners. Italian bombs wounded civilians near Preveza and Italian prisoners. no other casualties reported.
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Associated Press
Athens
Preveza
Corfu
Phlorina
Moratorium urged to aid debt-ridden farmers in Alberta
In the Alberta legislature William Tomyn urged an immediate moratorium to give farmers a breathing spell amid wartime turmoil. He proposed government money creation without interest for war expenditures, funded by taxes and later withdrawn as production shifted. Other speakers criticized focus on monetary reform as beyond provincial jurisdiction.
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Edmonton
Maren 1
Alberta
William Tomyn
S.C
Willingdon
Tomyn
Central Bank of Canada
Tr. Tomyn
Lionel Tellier
Ind
St. Albert
P. M. Campbell
Lethbridge
J. L. Robinson
Medicine Hat
J. Percy Page
M.S.T
Tellier
Food rations cut agreed by three services in Britain
London March 1 The Food Ministry announced the three fighting services agreed to reduce rations for soldiers sailors and airmen as a contribution to the national food and shipping situation. Reductions automatically apply to Canadian troops stationed in the United Kingdom.
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London
C.P
Food Ministry
United Kingdom
Premier Aberhart vows to protect Alberta autonomy
Premier Aberhart told an Edmonton radio audience he would not accept any 2 percent grant or 10 million annual adjustment, arguing such terms would bind Alberta to financial tyrants and strip citizens of autonomy and democratic freedom. He said he would refuse the offer even if it meant losing support at the Dominion provincial conference.
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Edmonton
Aberhart
Broadcaast
Alberta
Canadian Air Officers To Probe Banting Crash
Ottawa reports a formal inquiry will determine the cause of the bomber crash off Newfoundland that killed Sir Frederick Banting and two others. Three officers have been appointed Air Commodore G V Walsh Wing Commander A O Adams and Stewart Graham to lead the investigation after Newfoundland requested Canada assist.
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Ottawa
Newfoundland
Frederick Banting
Canada
G. V. Walsh
A. O. Adams
Royal Canadian Air Force
Stewart Graham
Transport Department
Alberta Day of Prayer Declared for Victory Provincewide
John Burns of Calgary provincial chairman announces a Sunday proclamation designating March 2 as a provincewide day of prayer for victory with all churches to participate Local churches will observe individually In addition city women held an interdenominational gathering at the Salvation Army citadel for the annual women’s day of prayer which has gained worldwide scope in recent years.
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John Burns
Calgary
Alberta
Salvation Army
Germany occupies Sofia as Bulgaria joins Axis
German army moves into Sofia by land and air after Bulgaria signs Axis pact with Germany Italy and Japan. British minister Renell warns of breaking relations as bombers target Bulgarian lines and troops pour into the capital overnight.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Tokyo
George Rendel
Boris
Britain
Philoff
Vienna
Germany
Hitler's mood shifts over bomber ports plan
Report notes little change in policies as tensions rise over invasion ports. Government emphasizes work, saving, and lending programs amid wartime pressures.
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Hitler
Winant Welcomed By King George in London
United States ambassador to Britain John Winant was greeted by King George at a railway station during his trip from Bristol to London. Diplomatic sources called the encounter a reciprocity for President Roosevelt’s reception of Viscount Halifax.
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Salvation Army
Y.M.C.A
J. Thompson
Halifax
Rejjoin
London
United States
Britain
John Winant
Bristol
Roosevelt
Viscount Halifax
Grim Picture of Nazi Bluff Fails in Ankara
In a dark Ankara theater the German documentary Victory in the West failed to cow Turkish leaders. Prime Minister Saydam and Foreign Minister Saracoglu, with ambassador Franz von Papen present, reject Nazi intimidation and align with Britain in Balkan and Mediterranean talks led by Eden. Military talks with General Sir John Dill follow, signaling full accord on key points.
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J. F. Sanderson
Ankara
West
Franz von Papen
Turkey
Saydam
Saracoglu
Poland
Norway
Belgium
Denmark
Netherlands
France
Queen Victoria
Kemal
Attaturk
Britain
Balkans
Mediterranean
Anthony Eden
Secre
Inonu
Saracogin
John Dill
Imperial General Staff
Verdun Battle Ends as French Halt German Attacks
From Feb 29 1916 report French repelled German raiders as Verdun’s first stage concluded. Also in the day’s fighting Greif and Alcantara sunk in the North Sea. March 1 2 1916 notes Primula sunk in the eastern Mediterranean and Cameroons blockade raised. Russian forces seized Bitlis in the Caucasus.
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Verdun
Greif
Alcantara
North Sea
Primula
Mediterranean
Cameroons
International Trench
Ypres
Bitlis
Caucasus
British Take Bardera In Italian Somali Campaign
British headquarters reported 9 000 prisoners captured in the Italian Somali theater and the occupation of Bardera a key road junction 120 miles north of Gelib on the Juba river. There was nothing noteworthy from Libya Eritrea or Ethiopia.
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Cairo
C.P
Bardera
Gelib
Juba
Libya
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Nazi Planes Repulsed by AA Fire Over Thames
German planes crossed the Thames estuary aiming for London but were driven off by anti aircraft fire before reaching the city. London reported 31 air raid warnings totaling 4 ½ hours in February versus 4 alerts totaling 8 1/2 hours in January. Since the war began London has endured 489 alarms totaling 1,312 hours nearly 55 days as thick mists and high winds kept attacks light overnight.
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London
Thames Estuary
English Channel
Calgary Military Hall Destroyed in Rapid Fire
CALGARY MARCH. A fire destroyed the Calga Military Garrison sports and recreation auditorium at Metawa Barracks, causing about 15 000 in loss. Around 3 000 spectators witnessed the wind fed blaze as the wooden dome roof collapsed in 15 minutes. Soldiers helped firefighters in a bid to save the structure while Armory hoses fought the flames. Fire Chief Alex Carr leads the investigation into the blaze, which the building was empty at the time.
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Calga
Metawa Baracks
Alex Carr
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