Finland Yields to Soviet Demands After War
Finland ends 314 months of war with Moscow after surrender terms deemed severe. Troops begin retreat to frontiers set by Moscow treaty, with Finland stating lack of arms and unbelief in Allied promises forced the capitulation. Foreign minister Tanner says Britain and France offered 50 000 troops but Norway and Sweden refused transit.
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Helsinki
Finland
Russia
Karelian
Lapland
Moscow
Juho Niuukanen
Uuno Hannula
Tanner
Great Britain
France
Norway
Sweden
Soviet Union
Defence Union
Stockholm
Svenea Dagbladet
Stockholm Tidningen
New Triumph of Soviet Policy of Peace
Pravda reports the Soviet Finnish peace as a triumph of peaceful policy praised by the Soviet and world workers. Berlin officials say the terms reflect sacrifices and a right to living space, calling it a setback to British French plans to widen war in Scandinavia.
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Moscow
Pravda
Communist Party
Finland
Berlin
Scandinavia
Reich Agrees Supply Italy Coal by Rail
Rome reports a pact in which the Reich will supply Italy’s coal by rail due to the Allied sea blockade. Italy claims readiness to defend liberty of action with a million trained men and fortified Alpine frontiers, confirming frontier fortifications with Germany and France.
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Reich
Italy
Rome
Germany
Ubaldo Hoddu
Fascist Chamber
France
Voters urged to ensure soldiers’ ballots in provincial election
Citizens urged to contact the provincial returning officer at the Cypress Club to aid soldier voters. Those on leave risk missing from local lists and must be sworn in before election day or lose their vote. Call 2737 before next Tuesday March 19.
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Cypress Club
Canadians Praised For Readiness Under War Demands
London March 13 CP Oliver Stanley war secretary outlined Britain’s western front staffing. He said the expeditionary force has doubled since October to at least 310,000 troops, with 200,000 volunteers since the war began. He lauded the Canadian first division’s physique and keenness at Aldershot, noting Canadians are well ahead in training while recruitment proceeds. Dominions India and colonies will aid, but major personnel must come from Britain.
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London
Oliver Stanley
House of Commons
Britain
Channel
Stanley
Aldershot
India
United Kingdom
France
Battle of Neuve Chapelle and French gains reported
The 25 years ago report notes the Battle of Neuve Chapelle ending with British forces consolidating positions after capturing most trenches around the French village. Further south French troops take Vraucois, a key Argonne position.
Chamberlain rejects Finnish war materiel claim in Commons
In a Commons debate Prime Minister Chamberlain says Britain will mobilize needed resources for Finland against Russia and that all Finnish requests for materials were answered. Hore-Belisha accuses government of acting on a technicality over Finland not appealing for men.
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London
C.P
Great Britain
Finland
Russia
Chamberlain
The
Commons
Leslie Hore-Belisha
Hore-Belisha
Sweden
Belisha
Labor
Hitlerism As Real Foe Of Civilization
London reports Britain's reply to Finnish Soviet peace urged renewed determination to rid Europe of Hitler ism the author of all dangers to civilization. Some observers blamed Scandinavia for hindering Allied reinforcements to Finland. British press cited aid offers as late and a likely end to planned operations through Scandinavia against Germany.
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London
Britain
Times
Europe
Scandinavia
Finland
British Press Association
Germany
Russia
Meeting on Behalf of W C Yuill Held at Eli Street
The opening campaign meeting of the Independent candidate W C Bill Yuill drew a good crowd at Elm Street school last night. Speakers W D Gow and C W Niblock praised the independent stance and urged non cooperation with the Alberta government on housing and development schemes. Alderman E Warham chaired, stressing the need for a government that works with the Dominion for jobs and homes.
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W.C. Yuill
Eli Street
W. C
Bill) Yuill
Elm St. School
W. D. Gow
C. W. Niblock
Independent Movement
Niblock
Yuill
Alderman E. Warham
E. Warham
Ald. Warham
Dominion
Alberta
Medicine Hat
Redcliff
Salvation Army drive tops four hundred dollars
It was announced this morning that up till last night four hundred five dollars had been collected in the Salvation Army drive to raise funds for its war and home work.
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Alberta
W. D. Gow
Social Credit
Salvation Army
Bitter Cold Tolls in Finnish Russian War Report
Foreign observers estimate Finnish Russian war casualties at roughly 275000 dead and 250000 wounded with Finland suffering about 30000 dead and 35000 wounded. Bitter cold blamed for high death rate as fighting persisted until the armistice deadline in Moscow. Finnish counterattacks continued as attacks from Russia intensified.
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Copenhagen
Russia
Finland
Helsinki
Moscow
Fire hits Alexandra Hotel in Ottawa downtown
Fire broke out in the Alexandra hotel on Bank Street Ottawa starting in the basement. All guests were believed to have escaped safely as a double alarm rang. The hotel is Ottawa's second largest.
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Ottawa
Alexandra Hotel
Bank Street
Salvation Army Drive For Funds Lists Donors
The Salvation Army appeal faces limits due to no door-to-door canvassing. Donations may be sent to The News or the Salvation Army Citadel. A long donor list includes D W Hays J Beveridge FE CG Macdonald I Bullivant A J McCormick Dr H C Dixon and many businesses such as Cecil Hotel Company Limited Safeway Stores Greyhound Bus Company and Tai Kong Greenhouse.
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Salvation Army
Salvation Army Citadel
Army
D. W. Hays
R. C. Becker
J. ©. Beveridge
CG. Macdonald
I. Bullivant
Wing Lung
H. Irwin
F. McPherson
D. Ballyk
B. Adkins
Modern Cafe
Twinseed Oil Co
F. Tesch
Rex Cafe
Mah Hik Ling
Norman Porter
Vauxhall
Mr. J. Kelly
Gershaw pledges support for broad Ottawa measures for people
Dr. F. W. Gershaw calls for backing progressive bills from Liberal and Conservative governments in Ottawa. He cites home improvement plans youth training prairie farm rehabilitation and unemployment relief as demonstrated steps. He notes the Home Improvement Plan begun in 1936 aimed to create private industry jobs by offering low interest loans to homeowners.
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F. W. Gershaw
Ottawa
Gershaw
Horse Sale Prompts Chamber Meeting Cancellations
Entries for the sale continue to arrive and the event is expected to pass through the ring with over 200 horses, though the 300 head estimate seems unlikely. Buyers are arriving, with several today and most expected tonight, prompting no directors meeting.
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Chamber of Commerce
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