British Aid Talks With Greece in Athens Invasion Prep
In Athens British Foreign Secretary Eden met with Greek leaders to discuss aid in case of Nazi attack across Bulgaria. Officials report King George and Prime Minister Korizis, Gen. Papagos and Dill attended, with crowds cheering outside. In Sofia, German troop movements toward Greece and Turkey surged toward the frontier as the Bulgarian crisis loomed.
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London
Bulgaria
Athens
Greece
Eden
George
Korizis
Papagos
Sofia
Turkey
Salonika
McGuffin Sent Up For Trial In Ontario Murder Case
London Ontario March 3 James B McGuffin 23 an army member at Petawawa Camp was committed for trial on two murder charges. He will face Supreme Court assizes opening March 10 for a brawl at a beverage room in which Charles Kennedy and George Stonehouse were killed shots fired from a .32 calibre revolver. Police said Kennedy and Stonehouse were strangers to the soldier.
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London
James B. McGuffin
Petawawa
Supreme Court Assizes
Charles Kennedy
George Stonehouse
McGuffin
Senate aims to force action on British Aid Bill
Washington March 3 Senate leadership announced plans to act on the British Aid Bill by week end. Democratic Leader Barkley proposed limiting debate while conferencing with George and the Foreign Relations Committee. Administrations leaders warned against a prolonged filibuster and said pressure would be used if talks continued.
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Washington
Mar
United States Senate
State Dept Urges Freeze on Bulgarian Funds in U S
The State Department asked the Treasury to freeze Bulgarian funds in the United States after German troops entered Bulgaria. Secretary Tulbo said the department has submitted detailed information on the situation and expects swift action to freeze assets as with other nations cited by Germany.
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Washington
State Department
Tulbo An
U S Releases Key Products Amid Export Controls
Washington reports a government notice authorizes export of a broad list of items to Canada and Northern Ireland, including aircraft parts, aluminum, copper, optical glass, wool, nickel and related products, with licenses set at four dollars per item and controls on dual use materials.
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Wasehngton
Iran
United State
Northern
Ireland
Levy Qwar
Canada
Cire
Light Raids on England Reported by Official Wire
German air raiders conducted light scattered attacks across England with damage to several houses and a small number of casualties in a town in the southwest. London experienced a brief alert while bomb fragments fell in East Anglia and activity continued over eastern and southern England.
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London
C.P
England
Bombe
East Anglia
East
South England
False Charge Avers Coldwell in Commons Duel
M. J. Coldwell acting C.C.I. House leader defended the Ottawa Citizen against a claim of false and malicious accusation of personal dishonesty. He spoke in the House of Commons on a matter of personal privilege and quoted an Ottawa Citizen editorial about last Thursday’s debate and Justice Minister Lapointe’s announced action.
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Ottawa
Iarch 5
Ottawa Citizen
M. J. Coldwell
C.c.l. Nouse
House of Commons
Mr. Coldwell
Iu Citizen
Lapointe
Nazi Cruiser Hit by RAF Bombs Over Brest Again
British bombers struck Brest and damaged a German Admiral Hipper class cruiser berthed there. RAF raids also hit a seaplane base at List and shipping off the Netherlands islands, while a 2,000-ton vessel in a North Sea convoy was sunk. Two bombers were lost.
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London
Brest
North Sea
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
List
Kiel
Germany
Netherlands Islands
Vancouver Mayor Carnett Visits Dundalk Childhood Area
Mayor J. W. Carnett of Vancouver toured Dundalk County where he spent most of his boyhood years, highlighting ties to the region during a recent visit.
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J. W. Carnett
Vancouver
Dundalk Cnt
Citizen editorial dispute on January 11 provokes subversive charge
The Citizen editorial criticized Mr. Coldwell for twisting the January 11 piece. He says Lapointe agreed the editorial was subversive, reflecting a heated exchange over the paper's stance.
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Citizen
Coldwell
Lapointe
British Break Through North Besieged Cheren
CAIRO March 3 British forces in Italian Somaliland continued their advance and occupied Villagio Dua Degli Abruzzi, 80 miles by rail from Monadiscio. RAF bomber sorties hit Cheren area while South African fighters harassed targets. In Burye Ethiopia large fires followed bombardment as eastern Libya nears British control. Observers say Mussolini’s East Africa plans may be failing as columns push toward Asmara.
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Cairo
Italian Somaliland
Villagio Dua Degli Abruzzi
Monadiscio
Cheren
Italian Eritrea
Royal Air Force
South African Air Force
Harras
Burye
Ethiopia
Libya
Two Front War Risk as Hitler Moves in the Balkans
The article weighs Hitler’s Balkan push and the danger of a two front war. It considers Bulgaria’s role, Greece’s defense, and Britain’s possible responses, noting that a Greek-Italian clash could delay an invasion of Britain as Mussolini’s forces falter and Hitler concentrates forces for a broader conflict.
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Chamdian Presa Starr
Gince
Dhebijor
Vatore
Geren
Bulgaria
Hitler
Jne
Thiers
Britain
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France
Low Countries
Balkans
Mussolini
Albania
Mobile kitchen aid sent to Kingston on Thames relief
A mobile kitchen for air raid distress relief was presented to Kingston on Thames by the corporation today. The event was reported by the Kingston Whig-Standard of Kingston Ontario.
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Kingston
Kingston-On-Thames
England
Corporation of
Alea
Whig-Standard
Rex v Tschritter Case heard in Medi... Hat Supreme Court
The Rex v James Tschritter case from Medicine Hat concerns man slaughter over the Dec 2 1940 death of Francis Hugh Reilly after a truck bicycle collision on Third St N.E. The trial before Justice W C Ives heard three witnesses by noon with a fourth to cross examine. counsel are Varley Mulligan for the Crown and W D Gow for the accused who pleads not guilty and opts for judge alone.
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Rex
James Tschritter
Francis Hugh Reilly
Third St. N.E
Medicine Hat
Supreme Court
W. C. Ives
Varley Mulligan
W. D. Gow
M.P
Ottawa
W. A. Begg
K.C
British Forces Consolidate Positions Near Ypres Canal
British troops consolidated captured positions along the Ypres Comines canal. Senussi tribesmen surrendered to British troops at Sidi Barrani in western Egypt. French defenses held firm in the Battle of Verdun.
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Ypres-Comines Canal
Sidi Barrani
Egypt
Vordun
Turkish navy mines Dardanelles to all but narrow channel
Turkish authorities disclose the Dardanelles are mined except for a narrow passage under strict control. Ships must notify Turkish authorities six hours before transit and identify themselves. German moves in Bulgaria prompt Turkey’s heightened defense precautions as Germany pressures mediation.
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Istanbul
Dardanelles Straits
Dardanelles
Aegean Sea
Sea of Marmara
Bulgaria
Germany
Turkey
Britain
Rofia
Svilengrad
Greece
February and March Snowfall and Weather Summary
Five inches of snow fell locally in February and the first two days of March. The weekend produced 5.7 inches 4.2 inches on Saturday and 1.5 on Sunday. February total snowfall was 5.3 inches with 85.7 sunshine hours and a mean temperature of 21.05. Maximum temperature reached 51.8 on the 1st and the minimum was 20 below on the 26th.
Campbell to Fly to Britain on Secret Mission
Thomas D. Campbell mass production wheat expert and Russia adviser to the first five year plan will fly to Britain this week on a secret mission. He has spent months in Washington consulting with President Roosevelt and top officials and will go as a private citizen.
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Washington
Thomas D. Campbell
Russia
Britain
Campbell
White House
Roosevelt
United States
Airman Kello way Killed in Plane Crash at Camp Borden
Airman Chesley Albert Kelloway, 22, of St John’s Newfoundland was killed when his training plane crashed near the Royal Canadian Air Force flying field at Camp Borden Ontario. He was alone in the aircraft at the time of the crash.
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Camp Borden
Ont
Lac
Chesley Albert Kelloway
St. John’s
Royal Canadian Air Force
Alberta Forecast Turns Partly Cloudy and Mild
Partly cloudy today and Tuesday with scattered snow flurries. Temperatures rise slightly, bringing a milder feel to the region.
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Alberta
Inhuman Italians Raid Quake Stricken Larisa
British BBC report Greek protests over Italian bombings of Larisa followed by another raid. Greek Ministry said an hour long Italian air raid caused casualties. seven dead and 23 injured were recovered from quake debris. Royal Air Force attacked Berati airfield with fires seen from 50 miles.
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Italy
Larisa
British Broadcasting Corporation
Ministry of Home Security
BBC
Tion
Berati
Athens
Greece
Royal Air Force
Funeral Services For Sir F Banting Tuesday
TORONTO March 3 CP Funeral services for Sir Frederick Banting the noted Canadian scientist who was killed February 21 in a Newfoundland coast plane crash will be held in Convocation Hall University of Toronto at 2 30 p m E D T on Tuesday Body will lie in state 10 a m to 12 30 p m E D T Col Graham medical associate and military colleague said Dr H J Cody president of the University will officiate arrangements not yet completed
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Sir Frederick Banting
Newfoundland
Sir Frederick
Malton
University of Toronto
National Defence Department
Col
Duncan Graham
City Glances Revives Faith as Helpers Clear Snow
Local volunteers clean sidewalks after weekend snowfall at 8 30 this morning while a crowded Supreme Court session opens with jurors dismissed.
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Supréme Court
Canadians Are Smart and Fit as reinforcements arrive
In England on March 3 the latest Canadian troops were described as the smartest and fittest yet to reach Britain. The large contingent, with arrivals for the Canadian corps including the first reinforcements for the 2nd division, trained vigorously as their parade echoed with marching soldiers. A colonel praised the batch for their high training, clean bearing, and good equipment aiding their mission.
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England
Britain
Dominion
Canada
Dr. J L Robinson urges roads for new Alberta oil fields
Dr J L Robinson from Medicine Hat pressed Alberta lawmakers to fund and accelerate road and transport improvements into the southern oil field near Princess No 2. He called for federal cost sharing and upgrading the No 2 highway between Calgary and Medicine Hat to a usable standard.
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Edmonton
J. L. Robinson
S.C
Medicine Hat
Alberta
C.P.R. Princess No. 2
Princess
Calgary
Subversive Propaganda Targeted by R C M P Watch
The R C M P are on the watch for subversive propaganda including Communist circulars aimed at harming Canadian tourist trade and undermining public morale through dissemination.
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R.C.M.P
Canucks Arrive at British Port En Route to Defense
Thousands of Canadian soldiers and airmen disembarked at a British port and headed to camps to join fellow countrymen in Britain's defense. They were welcomed by British and Canadian officials as convoys streamed ashore amid caps being tossed. Units included anti aircraft, army service, labor, forestry, and Commonwealth air training plan graduates. among airmen were pilots gunners and navigators, with some British, Australian, New Zealand and Polish personnel.
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Louis V. ‘Hunter
C.P. Cable
Britain
Seni Val Tary
Canida
Royal Canadian Army Service Corps
Commonwealth Air Training Plan
Australi
Zealand
Poland
Ara
Canada
Splendid Work By Dawson City 10: DE
Dawson City chapter of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire releases annual 1940 reports detailing war work and knitting for babies. Major expenditures include bomber fund and other collections totaling thousands. shipped garments include socks mitts helmets and garments for hospital use and pneumonia care.
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Dawson City
C.P
Impial Order
Daughters of the Empire
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