Italian forces push into Egypt along Mediterranean coast
Italian columns heavily bombarded from the air and by British armored cars pushed about 25 miles into Egypt toward Baqbugq on the coast. Tanks and motor units protected by planes led advances across western desert since Saturday with little resistance reported. Native Libyan troops bore the brunt of guerilla actions as Graziani split his force and moved along both coast and desert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Egypt
Baqbugq
Man’s Land
Graziani
Solium
Mediterranean
Goering Flew Over London in Junkers Flight
German sources say Hermann Goering flew over London last night aboard a Junkers aircraft with two destroyer planes. He returned to Normandy headquarters and said he was glad his air force was not a stronger weapon.
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Berlin
C.P
Goering
London
Junkers
Air Force
Normandy
France
RAF Direct Hit on German Warship in Baltic Raid
RAF carried out widespread raids on enemy targets across Berlin, Hamburg, Antwerp, Calais, Dunkerque, Ostend and other ports. A direct hit was scored on a German warship off Terschelling, with oilers and supply ships damaged in the Elbe and IJmuiden areas. Coastal command aircraft sank a supply ship and attacked convoys off the Dutch coast. several ships were damaged or sunk and the fleet returned safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Royal Air Force
Netherlands
Terschelling
RAF
Hamburg
Vlhelinghaven
Antwerp
Flushing
Ostend
Dunkerque
Calais
Bouan
R.A .Boamhe
Famm
Osnabruick
Soest
Kre- Pret
Rheine
Ency
Elbe Cathary
Coastal Command
Tjmuiden Netherlands
Iteh
Fig
Leihere
Visalia Cowhand Tops Pendleton Round-Up All-Around Title
Clay Carr of Visalia California won the Pendleton Round-Up all around cowboy championship by rodeoing roping bulldogging and riding. Nick Knight of Cady Wyoming finished second and took the bucking championship. Everett Bowmen of Hillside Arizona failed to place in steer roping but won steer bulldogging. The event closed with the Happy Canyon show.
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Pendleton
Ore
Clay Carr
Visalia
Calif
Nick Knight
Cady
Wyo
Carr
Sam Jackson
Everett Bowmin
Hillside
Ariz
Happy Canyon
Raid on Bund Camp Sought Evidence of Complicity
A sheriff's raid on Camp Nordlan near Andover seeks subversive literature and a rifle. 18 town chiefs aided this search as investigators from the Congressional un American activities committee inspect Hercules Powder Company lockers after a major blast that killed at least 47. The inquiry was led by Sheriff Denton J. Quick and special investigator Hubert B. Barker who examined surviving lockers for ties to subversive groups.
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Kenil
A.P
Andover
Congressional Committee
Hercules Powder Company
Denton J. Quick
Sussex County
Nordlan
Yierrules
Hubert B. Barker
1915 White truck set to haul at airport base this week
Hill Service and garage completed repairs on a 1915 White truck to begin duties at the airport base this week. The vehicle is described as a durable old timer able to haul ten tons with ease. Nearby, the Deliveries Trophy for lawn bowling is on display in Jordan's window on Second Street.
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Hill Service
Deliveries
Jordan’s Window
Second Street
RCAF Squadron Shuts Down Bombers in Luftwaffe Victory Fight
London reports the RCAF squadron shot down three bombers and likely destroyed at least three more as Canadians fought fiercely in Hurricanes against German waves. The air ministry hailed the action as part of Britain's greatest Luftwaffe victory with intense dogfights and numerous Messerschmitts damaged.
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London
R.C.A.F
Air Ministry
Luftwaffe
Vichy Government Fears Defection in Colonies
The Vichy regime imposes new controls in colonies to curb De Gaulle loyalist activities. Colonial governors can ban emblems and faces up to a year in prison for disturbances. French Morocco reports arrests of anti-national figures held in Boudaïb camp. Two minor fires—grease blaze at a shack and a grass fire at Connaught golf course—were put out without damage.
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Vichy
C.P
de Gaulle
French Morocco
Boudeaib
Second Street
Connaught Golf Course
Phillies Beat Indians In Low-Scoring Tilt
Philadelphia held Cleveland to three runs in the late innings, while scoring six in nine frames. Ross and Hayes teamed on the mound for the Phillies, with Harder and Pytlak handling the Indians' battery.
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
Ross
Hayes
Harder
Pytlak
Russian Duma prorogation sparks revolution fears
1915 report notes Czar dissolves the Duma over war policy and internal disputes. Teutonic forces win key eastern front breakthroughs as Russia faces upheaval and mounting pressure abroad.
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Russia
Czar
Duma
Teutonic
Nazi prisoner Fritz Fuchs escapes Ontario internment camp
Ottawa dispatch reports German civilian prisoner Fritz Fuchs escaped last night from a northwestern Ontario internment camp. He slipped through the camp wire, is about five nine, with dark brown hair grey eyes and a dagger tattoo on his upper left arm. Fuchs, who speaks fair English, was missed at wake roll call and has a relative in New York. The camp lies deep in rock and bush near the international boundary.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Fritz Fuchs
Fuchs
New York
Tate Gallery Bombing Stuns London Amid Air Attacks
London reports show the Tate Gallery struck in a German air raid last week as air attacks continue. Washington notes mobilization of 60,000 citizen soldiers for the first National Guard call up since the last war and a peace time draft bill with October 16 registration for 500000 men 21 to 35. Berlin sees Ramon Serrano Suner arriving for talks with Hitler and Ribbentrop, fueling Spain's possible entry with the Axis.
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London
Tate Gallery
Washington
United States
Roosevelt
Berlin
Ramon Serrano Suner
Franco
Spain
Hitler
von Ribbentrop
Germany
Italy
London under renewed German air raids and heavy anti-aircraft fire
German raiders pressed attacks on London in a fourth raid lasting nearly four hours. Sirens wailed repeatedly as anti-aircraft batteries roared and ambulances moved through streets in response to bombings across the metropolitan area. Dover suffered injuries from long-range shelling as German forces exchanged fire with British defenders.
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London
Dover
He Press Associa
Palace Raider Shot to Pieces
London reports German bombs hit Buckingham Palace for the third time in eight days. Queen Elizabeth and the King were absent. a lone raider dropped bombs and incendiaries, injuring no staff. The attacker was shot down as crowds cheered the downed pilot who parachuted to safety.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Elizabeth
Royal
Bomos
Royal Chapel
Fined For Parking In Prohibited Area
Victor Fadrich of Hilda was fined the costs of the court at the city police court this morning. He becomes the first man charged under a new by law banning parking of vehicles loaded with inflammable material in most city areas. His truck carried drums of gasoline and oil, and a parking lot near the old Central Garage is designated for such trucks.
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Victor Fadrich
Hilda
Fadrich
Proclamation Calls Up Single Men for Canada Training
Ottawa reports that single men and childless widowers aged 21 to 24 will supply the recruits for Canada's immediate military training program starting October 9. Minister J. G. Gardiner announced the proclamation for the 21 to 24 year class, with about 30,000 men to be called for a 30 day training period via notices from registrars across 13 divisions.
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Ottawa
C.P
Canada
J. G. Gardiner
National War Services
Rapid Progress At Training School Hangar Lifted In Place
At Service Training School No 12 west of the city rapid progress continued as the first hangar trestlework was hoisted into position. The structure was completed on the ground and raised into place with a Union Jack draped around it as a TC A air liner flew overhead during the lift.
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No. 12
T.C.A
Nazis Turn Heat on Swedes In Berlin Press Fight
Berlin dispatch reports German press attacking Sweden's government and media for perceived insults to Germany. Voelkischer Beobachter cites Sweden reprimanding one paper while letting another accuse Britain of terrorism in Iceland. Berliner Borsenzeitung says Swedish press is unneutral and forecasts intensified air raids on Britain.
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Berlin
C.P
Sweden
Germany
Hitler
Voelkischer Beobachter
Iceland
Berliner Boersenzeitung
Britain
Indo China tensions rise as Japan may advance
Reports from Hanoi on September 16 indicate foreign sources foresee a potential Japanese army move into French Indo China with little resistance. They warn China could cross the frontier, risking a conflict that could threaten France’s 60 year colonial rule.
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Hanoi
C.P
China
France
Support War Loan Urges Hon J L Issey
Ottawa reports Hon J L Usley urges Canadians to back a $300,000,000 war loan to arm and equip forces. He asks for press cooperation as grave events unfold overseas and stresses the nation’s all is at stake.
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J.L. Issey
Ottawa
J. L. Usley
Canada
Press of
Julian Declares Goering Challenge Accepted
Hubert Fauntleroy Julian known as the Black Eagle of Harlem says he challenged Marshal Goering to an air duel and claims the challenge was accepted. He vows to fly 10,000 feet over the English Channel and shoot down the German leader.
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New York
C.P
Hubert Fauntleroy
Julian
Black Eagle
Harlem
Marshal Goering
Britain
Goering
English Channel
Bomb squad destroys 1100-pound German bomb at St Pauls
Led by a Royal Engineers man, a death by own action squad removed the 1100 pound German time bomb near St Pauls Cathedral and detonated it harmlessly in Hackney Marshes. Lieut R Davies of St Catharines Ontario drove the truck with the bomb to the marshes as workers tunneled to it amid gas and fire hazards. Four smaller bombs remain buried nearby.
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London
Royal Engineers
St. Paul's Cathedral
Hackney Marshes
Lieut R. Davies
St. Catharines
Ont
Lordon
Lieut. Davies
St. Paul's
Tll
Woman Is Killed In Shooting Affray
Prince George British Columbia police report a shooting affray at the Krawchuk home on Saturday night that killed wife Mrs T Krawchuk and wounded friend Thomas Terchuk. An inquest into Mrs Krawchuk's death was set for today.
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Prince George
B.C
C.P
T. Krawchuk
Krawchuk
Thomas Terchuk
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Annable
Nelson
John Edward Annable
Moose Jaw
Sask
Humphrey Annable
Taber
Alta
Joseph Annable
Calgary
Winnipeg
S.A.R
Sarcee
Temp
Palace Raider
Indo - China
St. Pauls
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