Signing of Pact Triggers Balkans Turmoil in Yugoslavia
Belgrade headlines declare Yugoslavia signed the three power pact in Vienna as Axis powers map the Balkan front. Demonstrations erupt in Cetinje and Belgrade radio pledges to interpret foreign war news. A Vienna report says Yugoslavia joins Axis with assurances of territorial integrity and no German troop march.
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Belgrade
Vienna
Germany
Britain
Greece
Turkey
Balkan
Hitler
Yugoslavia
Cetinje
Montenegro
Ribbentrop
Associated Press
Yugo Slavia
Aegean Sea
Romania
War appropriations bill advances to third reading in Commons
In Ottawa the $1.3 billion war appropriations bill moved from committee stage to third reading. Deputy Speaker Wein ruled an amendment to authorize compulsory interest free loans out of order, opposed by John Black, while Coldwell defended the plan and Blackmere criticized taxation.
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Ottawa
Loase of Commons
Thomas Wein
To. Coldwell
Che
John Bhicknoe
New Democracy
Aon Fidendment
Bank of Canada
Blackmere
Coldwell
House
British ships sunk in Schleswig-Holstein clash
The British ships were sunk in Schleswig Holstein east of the island of Sul t. General In A H Akler, commander of the Canadian force, was injured as Kings George V. remained the monarch referenced in the report.
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Schleswig-Tolstein
Isand of
Sult
A. H. Akleron
George V
Thomsen view truck terminal under construction in Medicine Hat
Work begins on Ralph Thomsen's 727 Second Street site for a stucco terminal 80 by 40 feet with loading platforms gas pits and overnight parking for four Thomsen trucks plus space for eight to ten visiting out of town rigs. The Roxy theatre remodeling starts soon and farmers from drought areas pass through on the way to Rolling Hills. Chamber of Commerce asks local firms to ready war production co op plans and supply machinery for limited use.
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Ralph Thomsen
Second Street
Thomsen
Ieleven Carlonds
South Saskatchewan
Medicine Hat
Chamber of Commerce
Survivors Reach Morehead City After Oil Tanker Explosion
Coast Guard reports 17 survivors of the 9016 ton Cities Service Denver. Five others rescued by another tanker at Beaufort Inlet. Nineteen missing after the explosion aboard the Denver near Morehead City. Captain Dan Eron Meeking of the Coast Guard confirms details.
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Morehead
Graziani resigns as Italy’s North Africa chief
Marshal Graziani gave up command of the North African forces and the posts of army chief of staff and governor of Libya. Gen Italo Gariboldi, his Libyan staff chief, is promoted to governor with command of Libyan troops. The communique states Graziani resigns at his own request from all three posts.
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Rome
Rcodolfo
Graziani
Italy
Libya
Italo Garibold
Grazini
Gracia
Staf
Economic Conditions Reach High in February in Canada
Preliminary estimates from the Dominion Bureau of Statistics show Canada’s economic conditions improving in February to their highest level since 1987. The index, though not yet officially issued for February, indicates stronger fundamentals than January’s 130.0 base with February around 108.6 on the 1935-39 = 100 scale.
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Ottawa
Cauanadi
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Courage symbols in London honor RAF fliers
Eagle feathers from the United States awarded to a select group of Royal Air Force pilots for distinguished air combat, described as Indian symbols of courage. Feathers were sent from Chicago.
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London
United States
Royal Air Force
Chicapo
Willkie Warns Leaders to Meet Crisis or Be Brushed Aside
Wendell Willkie, speaking to Montreal's Canadian Club before about 1,000 cheering listeners, warned political, business and labor leaders that the democracies must rise to the crisis or be brushed aside by the people. He urged freeing theaters and preserving freedom, threatening a demand for leadership that can deliver.
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Montreal
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Volway Takes Over Service Hardware
Mr. P. FE. Volway has become owner of the Service Hardware Co. Ltd after it changed hands from Marshall-Wellg Co. He remains at the same location with similar hours. Volway previously managed the business for Marshall-Wellg Co. for about a year.
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Service Hardware Co. Ltd
P. FE
Tip) Volway
Service Hardware
Volway
Marshall-Wellg Co. Br
W. B. Marshall
Origi
Hunter
Ausiniboia
Mitchells
Marshall- Mitchell Hardware
Marshall
Mitchell Hardware
Third St
Ce Marchell-Wells Co
R.cl A.F
Balkan Battle Picture Still Far From Clear
The Balkans story moves quickly as Yugoslavia negotiates Axis ties and Germany reportedly shifts forces toward the Struma valley gateway into Greece. Observers weigh whether Berlin timed any Axis pact to the Yugoslav move while Greek and British defenses shape a costly, difficult front.
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Balkan
Balparia
Greece
Struma Valley
Berlin
Yugoslavia
Axis
Germany
Vardar
Bulgaria
Small Scale Air Activity Off Southeast England
Air activity on England's southeast coast described as continuous but small in scale. Dover Strait cloud cover favored hit and run tactics. Three German planes dived on ships with no apparent damage, then Spitfires drove them off.
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London
C.P
England
Dover Strait
Ilsley Seeks Additional War Funds for Canada
Finance Minister Ilsley moved a resolution to introduce the supplementary 1940 war appropriations act. It would add 135 million dollars to cover 1940-41 war costs, raising the year’s total to 885 million. For 1942, he has already requested 1.2 billion dollars for war purposes.
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Ottawa
Ilsley
House of Commons
Canada
Fifth Ave United Church Names New Minister
Rev Stephen H Irving of Norwood Edmonton accepted to succeed Rev J W Bainbridge as minister of Fifth Ave United Church. Bainbridge resigns effective June 30. Irving currently in Toronto for a missionary and maintenance committee meeting.
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Stephen H. Irving
Norwood Church
Edmonton
Fifth Ave. United Church
J. W. Bainbridge
P. W. Bundy
Fifth Ave. Church
Irving
Toronto
Shipping Loss Falls for Second Week in War
London reports a continued decline with 23 ships totaling 71 778 tons lost in the sea war for the week ended March 16. British losses numbered 17 ships 60 670 tons and allied ships six totaling 11 103 tons. This follows 983 832 tons and 141 214 tons in the prior weeks.
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London
Admiralty
Britain
Tragic end to love affair linked to Earl of Erroll murder
Nairobi March 25 Lady Carbery testified in the murder case against Major Sir Delves Broughton recounting a toast to Lord Erroll and Lady Broughton the night before the Earl was shot in East Africa. She said Broughton proposed the toast and spoke of their future child amid his loneliness in marriage.
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Nairobi
Kenya
Colony
Lady Carbery
Sir Delves Broughton
Earl of Isrroll
Lord Erroll
Lady Broughton
Carbery
Broughton
Earl of Erroll
Scotland
John Butcher
Britain Reaffirms Support For Greece On Independence Day
London March 25 Premier Churchill in a special message to Greece reiterates Britain’s resolve to sustain Greek independence.
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London
C.P
Churchill
Britain
Mrs Nielsen Opposes Canada War Bill Over Education
Ottawa reports Mrs Derise Nielsen Unity North Battleford told the Commons she could not support the 1.3 billion war appropriation bill because it neglects essential education and health programs. She urged universal education, better farm prices, and health funding to aid provinces.
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Ottawa
C.P
Derise Nielsen
Unity
North Battleford
Commons
Canada
Hitler
McLarty rejects Manitoba relief grant proposal
Ottawa withhold grant in lieu of Dominion aid for direct relief says Minister of Labor Norman McLarty. He states the department will not renew unemployment and agricultural assistance act despite Manitoba delegation's request.
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Ottawa
Norman McLarty
Manitoba
McLarty
Bracken
Ted
Labor
German Army Readies Massive Balkans Drive
A foreign source states Germany has about 800,000 troops fully equipped for immediate battle in the Balkans to press southeast operations and guard the Russian frontier. British officials refused to comment or confirm with their own intelligence.
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London
Germany
Balkans
Local Drive to Launch Campaign in Medicine Hat District
The Canadian War Services Fund begins a city district drive within days under Maurice H. Stone, K.C. chairman. Campaign staff include Mrs. Walter Pace for households, Chas. Beny Jr for business, and R. H. A. Lacey for rural points. The Medicine Hat goal is 6000 dollars. The Red Cross will not solicit funds in 1941 from the Canadian public.
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Canadian War Services Fund
Maurice H. Stone
K.C
Walter Pace
Chas. Beny, Jr
R. H. A. Lacey
Medicine Hat
RED Cross
Red Cross Society
Stone
Alberta
Formidable Joins Service of British Mustrious Class Carrier
A despatch from HMS Formidable in the Mediterranean reports Britain’s Mustrious class carrier active with the fleet. During a routine sweep German dive bombers were engaged, with one or more enemy planes shot down and others damaged or likely destroyed. The operation follows prior attacks on Illustrious and Southampton in January.
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Brittain
Mediterranean
Britain
Fleet Air Arm
Goering
Illustrious
Southampton
British Drive on Harar City Near Addis Ababa Line
British forces advancing from Italian Somaliland approach the walled city of Harar this month as they press toward the Addis Ababa Jibuti railway, according to a general headquarters communique released today.
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Caro
C.P
Ethiopia
Harar
Addis Ababa-Jibati
Professor Atkinson Dies at 61 in Dublin
Prof. George Atkinson 61 director of the National College of Art dies in Dublin on March 25 CP report.
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Atkinson
Dublin
George Atkinson
National College of Art
Alberta MP cites Manitoba flooding with Social Credit literature
D. M. Duggan reports Manitoba is flooded with Social Credit literature similar to Alberta's, in the run up to Manitoba's April 22 election. He notes opposition to the Social Credit board budget, specifically a $6,000 adviser salary, as part of the Alberta political shift from Aberhart to Douglas Social Credit.
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Edmonton
D. M. Duggan
Alberta
Manitoba
Social Credit Board
Pers A
Treasury
Low
Alfred Speakman
Ind
Red Deer
Angus J. Morrison
Lab
Edson
L. D. Byrne
George L. MacLachlan
Pembina
Mr. Duggan
Byrne
Social Credit
Douglas S&s. C
Duggan
Aberhart Social Credit
Organize Men Of North For Defence
In Kirkland Lake Ontario Colin Clarke leads an effort under the Canadian Corps Association to organize bushmen guides prospectors and trappers for northern defence. The plan covers ten thousand square miles from Engleheart to Matheson and the Montreal River to the Quebec border and cooperates with the Ontario Forestry Branch. Enrollees must provide experience data and equipment lists including vehicles and boats.
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Kirkland Lake
Ont
Colin Clarke
Canadian Corps Association
Canada
Hudson Bay
Ontario
lEjigelheart
Matheson
Montreal
Quebec
Onta Forestry Branch
City Glances and Local Renovations Highlight Busy Day
Chris Jeffries flies two Greek Independence flags in front of his restaurant to mark the anniversary. Dungan's Stocks and Bonds split into two parts, with B. F. Souch remodeling the east half for optical parlors. Wet paint decorates the CPR depot as a new lighting system enhances the terminal.
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Chris Jeffries
Dungan
B. F. Souch
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