Berlin raids and Dakar stand firm in war update
Berlin raids described as far larger in scale and causing extensive damage with fires at gas works. Air ministry notes coordinated raids on Berlin and multiple German targets while RAF relays bombard Channel ports. Dakar operations continue as Free French under Gen. de Gaulle attempt to capture the port amid tensions with local authorities.
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Rar
Berlin
Germany
Strait
Dover
London
Dakar
Africa
Charles deGaulle
DeGaulle
Yesterdy
de Gaulle
Bombers Sink Four German Ships Off Boulogne Coast
RAF launched a dramatic attack off Boulogne with five Blenheim bombers targeting four armed German vessels. All four ships were believed destroyed as German air and sea defenses engaged, including a Dornier seaplane shot down and an observation balloon downed near Cape Gris Nez.
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Folkestone
C.P
Royal Air Force
Boulonge
Channel
H.A.F
Cape Gris Nez
Rumor of German Losses Circulates in London Dispatch
British sources refused comment on a Daily Mail report claiming Hitler lost between 50 600 and 60 000 picked troops when a gale scattered his invasion fleet on September 16. The dispatch dated September 23 by Harold Cardozo notes one source calls the estimate speculative.
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London
C.P
Daily Mail
Hitler
Harold Cardozo
Texans Here for About a Month
The news notes a Southern Alberta political scene shift as Geophysical Service trucks circulate town. Dallas figure K E Berg leads party operations from Huckvale block while others like Mac Kelsey return to roles, with new faces joining existing supporters in a mobilization effort lasting about a month.
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Apmeny
Geophysical Service
Kuneh
K. EK. Berg
Dallas
Huckvale
Haus
Alberta
Williemanma Roere Dor Abe
Mac Kelsey
Krell Oere
Laufeiania
Firearms Registration Ends Soon In District
Corpral W. B. Dobbin of the local detachment of the F C M P announces the firearms registration in the district will continue for only six more days with a deadline at Sent du. After that date no excuse will be accepted for owning unregistered firearms and such owners will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
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W. B. Dobbin
Charrie
F.C.M.P
Sent du
U S and Britain consider steps to halt Japs actions
A Washington dispatch says the United States may beyond protest in condemning Japan's advance in French Indochina, with Cordell Hull accusing it of upsetting Pacific stability. Britain weighs sending naval reinforcements to Singapore. In Shanghai reports claim ongoing fighting in northern French Indochina, with casualties and prisoners reported as Japanese forces push forward.
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Washington
C.P
United States
Japan
Indo-China
Cordell Hull
Pacific
Britain
Singapore
Shanghai
Saigon
Cioders
Inedee
China
Saigo
Hioliding
R. W. Gilchrist to Speak at Chamber Meeting
The first after-summer general meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Assiniboia hotel Thursday at 12 15 with a large turnout expected. R H Gilchrist of Wild Horse will be the guest speaker. The notice includes a Hollywood marriage item and an upcoming wedding in November.
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Chamber of Commerce
Assiniboia
R. H. Gilchrist
Wild Horse
Suez Canal
Egypt
Marsah Matruh
Urge reprisals as public clamour grows over Nazi bombing
Canadian Press report from London notes rising public demand in Britain for reprisals against German cities after Nazi bombing of London. Officials caution that RAF targets should focus on invasion ports and German industrial sites, while debates split on moral and strategic grounds.
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J. F. Sanderson
Wondon
Atlantic
Gelation
London
Serain
Munich
Coolenz
Fit
Royal Air Force
Hitler
Germany
Britain
Skelety
Berlin
Eight German Raiders Downed
London reports say eight German raiders were shot down in night attacks over the London area and southeast coast, with Hurricanes and Spitfires protecting the skies. Earlier raids by RAF bombers struck enemy minesweepers in the Channel, damaging two and injuring another.
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London
C.P
Ministry
R.A.F
Channel
French Planes Attack Gibraltar
French warplanes based in French Morocco were reported attacking Gibraltar in what observers called the heaviest assault yet. Darlan announced reprisals for Dakar while France claimed repulsed bids by ground sea and air forces in Africa.
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Vichy
Jean Darlan
Petain-Laval
France
Dakar
Senegal
Africa
Darlan
Gibraltar
LA Linea
Spain
French Morocco
Bombers Attack Kiel Canal and Hamburg Area in RAF Raid
Royal Air Force bombers attacked Kiel canal gates and rail lines across a broad area of Germany in the same raid as Berlin. The air ministry said ships yards at Hamburg Cuxhaven Bremerhaven Bremen and Wismar goods yards at Muster and Hanover aircraft works at Wismar and several enemy airfields were targeted.
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London
Kiel Canal
Royal Air Force
Berlin
Air Ministry
Hamburg
Cuxhaven
Bremerhaven
Breman
Wismar
Muster
Hanover
Medicine Hat Library Circulation Report for Summer Months
Circulation at Medicine Hat Public Library for June July and August totals 15 234 books issued. Breakdown shows 12 644 adult fiction 1 157 junior fiction 1 433 adult non fiction. Card sales and fines collected amount to 85 20 and 37 56 dollars respectively with 1 212 new books placed on shelves.
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Medicine Hat
British naval strike prepare on French Morocco harbors
Unconfirmed reports state British forces plan to strike French Moroccan ports in response to Gibraltar bombardment by French aircraft. News notes the City of Benares liner sunk with 87 children aboard. RAF bombs Brest. weekly merchant shipping losses show Britain nine ships sunk while Allies four and neutrals three.
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Brest
France
Air Ministry
London
Germany
Italy
Admiralty
Britain
Aid For Britain Now Urged By New York Times Editorial
The New York Times editorial urges immediate United States aid to Britain, not after the election or next spring, stressing that the months before spring are critical. The piece argues aid should be speeded and delivered now rather than delayed.
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New York
The
New York Times
Britain
United States
Greek Request Secures 150000 Anglo French Troops
In 1915 the French and British governments agreed to Greek requests for 150000 troops as a condition for Greek intervention in the Balkans. In the Artois sector on the western front French artillery destroyed a munitions depot near Thelus.
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Balkans
Artois
Western Front
Thelus
Apple Day drive boosts Kiwanis fund in town
Kiwanis members patrol streets nightly for their apple day drive while Riverside residents note housing shortages worsened by The Texans return after a year away. The local refugee ship sinking claims Mrs Roy Woollven and her husband’s family and two nieces en route to safety.
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Kiwanis Club
Roy Woollven
Mr. Woollven
Eighth Street
Atlantic
Some 22 Year Olds Will Be Called Up
Vancouver report says authorization to include some 22 year olds in the first draft camps to open Oct. 9 has been received. Registrar Charles G. Pennock noted the call up of another age group is needed due to many 21 year olds having training postponed by seasonal work.
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Vancouver
C.P
Charles G. Pennock
British Columbia
Yukon
Homicidal man in Toronto manhunt and shootings
Toronto police joined a citywide manhunt for John Kluk after a fatal shooting and a wound at the weekend. Reports say Kluk, a 52 year old escaped mental patient from North Battleford Saskatchewan, may be linked to the violent incident.
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Toronto
John Kluk
Wiluk
North Battleford
Soask
King George Proclaims Coveted Honors and Victory Outlook
London broadcasts recount King George VI urging resilience as World War II enters a grim phase. He announces the George Cross for civilian valor and the George Medal, praising air raid precautions workers and Allies while warning of hard times ahead but pledging victory through the unconquerable British spirit.
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London
C.P. Cable
Buckingham Palace
Americas
Atlantic Command Strengthens Eastern Defences
The Atlantic command under Maj Gen W H B Elkins concentrates most eastern Canadian defences across Maritime provinces and Newfoundland. Coast batteries are strengthened and new guns installed. anti aircraft defences ring key cities and lines. Infantry units shift support to the 1st Canadian Division stationed in Nova Scotia. RCAF bases and naval facilities expand with docks, ports, depots.
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Halifax
Maritime Provinces
Newfoundland
Atlantic Command
W. H. B. Elkins
Canada
Canadian Active Service Force
Nova Scotia
Royal Canadian Air Force
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