Battle turning in favor of defenders on Crete invasion
Allied defenders of Crete report control of most northern invasion points and renewed assaults on Malemi airfield. Candia and Retimo recaptured in fierce fighting as Mediterranean fleet hinders German sea reinforcements. Sea versus air power debates frame war update with British navy blocking sea landings.
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Cairo
Crete
Malemi
London
Candia
Retimo
Britain
Mediterranean
Canea
Suda Bay
Wn HR
Aermif Fforts
British Subs Sink Troop Ship and Tanker in Mediterranean
British submarines torpedoed and sank a 10,000 ton troopship and a 7,000 ton tanker attempting to run across the Mediterranean to Libya. An Italian destroyer was probably sunk, and a large Axis ammunition schooner was sunk with a smaller schooner hit by shells.
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London
Mediterranean
Libya
Admiralty
Axis
University of Alberta Leaders Resign In Alberta
SOMONTON May 23 The Werta executive council announced that Dr W A R Kerr president and H H Parlee chairman of the board have submitted resignations. The cabinet has not accepted them. The premier said the resignations were received with regret and blamed political maneuvering for the crisis at the university.
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University of Alberta
Senate
Bulgarian troops occupy Samothrace and Thasos islands
Sofia reports on May 23 that the islands of Samothmice and Thasos off Greek Thrace have been occupied by Bulgarian troops after initial German control. The move suggests German forces were freed for other duties.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Samothmice
Thasos
Grecian Thrace
Oxford twin-engine planes bring quiet to local air base
Newly arrived Oxford twin-engine aircraft replace bright Harvards, offering less noise. Air base crews work on runways with asphalt trucks. weather at 11:30 shows a high near 79. Fire Hall buzzes with flag-raising activities and volunteer drills as hydrants receive pressure tests.
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Feaf
Army convoy showcases life in the service across Alberta towns
A 60 town Alberta tour opens with a mobile unit of 125 soldiers demonstrating army life from field kitchens to Bren gun carrier action. May 27 stops Medicine Hat at 3 pm after visiting Okotoks Turner Valley and more. Recruitment follows with medical exams offered along the route.
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Alberta
Okotoks
Turner Valley
High River
Nanton
Claresholm
Pincher Creek
Coleman
Hilcrest
Bellevue
Blairmore
Cardston
Raymond
Lethbridge
Taber
Medicine Hat
Canada
Armored Corps
Liner Zamzam Shelled While Passengers Aboard
Reports from Bordeaux quote survivors describing the Zamzam being shelled by a Nazi raider as she sank. Two Americans Ned Laughinghouse and Frank Vicaveri were wounded and hospitalized in France, with a third casualty being Egyptian.
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Vichy
Bordeaux
Ned Laughinghouse
Frank Vicaveri
France
Britain Seizes Tanker over Break with Vichy
London reports the tanker Sheherazade seized by Britain amid fears of a definite break in relations with Vichy France. The ministry of economic warfare cited proof that supplies reach Germany via unoccupied France and French possessions as justification for the 13,467 tonne vessel seizure.
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London
Britain
Vichy
Ministry of Economic Warfare
Germany
France
British Ultimatum Risks Open War With Vichy
London issues a strong warning to Vichy France over collaboration with Germany. A belief grows that French military aid could shift the balance in the Mediterranean and beyond. In response, Britain moves to act at sea, blocking a major French oil tanker through Atlantic routes.
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Vichy
London
Germany
Mediterranean
Middle East
Atlantic
Syria
Beaver Lumber unveils neon city scene at Connaught School area
City glances list local happenings with a Beaver Lumber neon display and plans for asphalt work near Connaught School. A market feature notes eggs at 20 cents a dozen or two for 35 cents. No. 34 SFTS hosts an open day canceled due to weather. two upcoming events, Flags up for the 24th and Tuesday, are highlighted alongside sports day options.
Planes Grounded as Weather Halts RAF and German Flights
Bad weather for a second night kept both the Royal Air Force and German aircraft on the ground. No combat operations occurred as crews waited in uncertain skies over London.
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London
C.P
Royal Air Force
Torch Ceremony Marks Victory Loan Kickoff
Local groups plan a bold Victory Loan drive with a May 27 torch ceremony in City Hall square. The campaign opens June 2, with a 8 p.m. oath of allegiance and Mayor Lang to sign a scroll for Churchill aboard a Canadian bomber.
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Victory
Control Committee
Hector Lang
Winston Churchill
Mobilization Orders For Les Voltigeurs de Quebec and Others
Ottawa announces immediate mobilization of a complete infantry battalion Les Voltigeurs de Quebec and a full reconnaissance battalion. Additional field artillery batteries engineers supply ordnance and medical units from multiple military districts go active for service.
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Ottawa
Defence Department
Les Voltigeurs de Quebec
Dominion
Quebec
M.D. No. 18
Calgary
R.C.A
R.C.E
Deserters Kill Two French Officers Near Syrian Frontier
Two French officers were killed in a clash with native cavalry attempting to cross the Syrian frontier into Trans-Jordan to join the Free French forces, Beirut dispatches reported from Vichy on May 23.
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Vichy
Trans-Jordan
Beirut
Darlan says Hitler did not ask French fleet or concessions
In a Vichy broadcast on May 23 Vice Premier Darlan asserted Germany did not request the French fleet or any continental concessions during negotiations. He said Germany started the war alone and can end it alone against any coalition.
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Vichy
Vicepremier
Darlan
Hitler
Germany
Bank Robbery At Levelland Nets 20000 In Daylight Heist
A two gunman robbed the First National Bank of Levelland in broad daylight, taking 20000 and forcing an employee to unlock a large safe while locking 10 workers in the vault.
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Levelland
Texas
First National Bank of
Germans seize Canadian oil tanker Canadalite as prize
Berlin reports that on May 23 German forces captured the 11,309 ton Canadian oil tanker Canadalite as a prize in the ongoing naval actions.
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Berlin
C.P
Amusement Tax To Be Extended In Budget Move
Ottawa reports a 20 percent tax on motion picture theater receipts may be extended to other amusements. Finance Minister Isley outlined that details would appear in a forthcoming bill. The measure would tax charged admissions where spectators do not participate. Exemptions could apply for irregular or non scheduled performances and charitable or patriotic proceeds.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Finance
Isley
Minister of National Revenue
Lord Austin Dead
Lord Austin aged 75, founder of the Austin automobile firm, died in London.
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Lord Austin
London
Austin Automobiles
Wheat Board cuts storage pay and lowers price on 1940 wheat
The Canadian Wheat Board announced storage payments for 1940 wheat will end after July 31 1941 and the initial price at Fort William or Vancouver will drop to 70 cents a bushel on August 1 basis No 1 Northern. Farmers now receive about 77 cents at Vancouver lake head, reflecting the 70 cent price plus storage relief. Heavy on farm stocks this year due to export losses and a bumper crop.
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Winnipeg
Canadian Wheat Board
Fort William
Vancouver
Lake Head
Dominion
Alberta bank bill rejected by Commons committee
Ottawa May 23 The Commons Banking and Commerce committee refused further study of the Alberta bank bill after Crown law officers testified the measure lies beyond Parliament's powers. The bill would let Alberta executives form a provincial bank. federal and Alberta officials clashed over jurisdiction. Suggestions were offered to seek Supreme Court of Canada ruling on validity.
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Ottawa
C.P
The
Commons Banking and Commerce Committee
Alberta
Crown
Justice Department Law
F. R. Varcoe
Justice Department
W. S. Gray
Alberta Attorney-General’s Department
Supreme Court of Canada
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