Tito Emerges as Balkan Liberator in Yugoslavia War
Obscure peasant Joalp Broz known as Tito builds a partisan force exceeding a quarter of a million, wins Soviet and Allied backing, and weakens King Peter’s government. He pursues Adriatic aims while Mihailovic loses ground, and negotiates underground front recognition with Britain and the United States.
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London
Joalp Broz
Tito
Peter
Balkan Europe
Soviet Union
Draja Mihailovic
International Brigade
Spain
Josip Broz
Mihailovic
Old Serbia
Yugoslavia
Balkans
Adriatic
Canada to Have New Short Wave Station Soon
CBCs Sackville New Brunswick short wave station should start regular broadcasts late next summer or early autumn after March transmitter installation. Dr Augustin Frigon says some labor delays slowed progress but testing will precede full schedule. Programs aim to showcase Canada worldwide with rebroadcasts and international cooperation led by External Affairs.
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Canada
Ottawa
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Sackville
N.B
Augustin Frigon
CBC
Dr. Frigon
Frigon
Department of External Affairs
Russia’s New Anthem Sparks British Editorial Observers
London papers react to Moscow’s broadcast announcing a Soviet national anthem replacing the Internationale. The Evening News calls Russia’s tone an expression of new nationalism and pride in leaders while noting wide front-page coverage across papers.
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London
Russia
The
Evening News
Moscow
Tsouderos appeals Greek guerillas to unite against Germans
Premier Emmanuel Tsouderos in Cairo urged Greek guerrilla factions to end internal fighting and unite to resist the Germans. The government chief said the infighting harms the nation while General Sir Henry Maitland Wilson backed the plea, stating only united groups will be counted in the Middle East army.
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Cairo
Emmanuel Tsouderos
Tsouderos
Henry Maitland Wilson
Middle East
International Labor Office to hold conference in Philadelphia
The governing body of the International Labor Office announced a full organization conference to meet in the United States, likely in Philadelphia, on April 20, 1944.
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London
International Labor Office
United States
Philadelphia
Canada Could Export Wheat To Feed Europe
Ottawa reports a potential 1 billion bushels of wheat available for shipment to Europe if the war ends in 1944. Canada would supply half, Argentina and Australia 500 million total, with Canadian stocks at 670 million bushels on Oct 1. The bureau notes continued 1944 harvests and a possible tapering of bread grain use for feed, urging unchanged 1944 acreage based on world surplus data.
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Ottawa
Canada
Europe
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Argentina
Australia
Bureau
United States
Dominion
Tojo Regime Plans De Population of Japan Cities
A Tokyo broadcast reports Premier Tojo's cabinet completed regulations for de population of major Japanese cities as part of consolidating anti air craft defense measures. The plan targets Tokyo Osaka Kobe Nagoya Moji and other cities. India’s mills usually supply 90 percent of the world’s burlap.
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New York
Comei
Tokyo
Hideki Tojo
Japan
Osaka
Kobe
Nagoya
Moji
India
North Airports In Canada A Job Well Done
The 1941 Northwest Staging Route linked northern Alberta to Alaska via Canadian airfields. Built for wartime efficiency, the chain supported Allied efforts by safely moving troops and supplies to Fort John Fort Nelson and Watson Lake. US warplanes later used these runways to bolster Alaskan defenses and reach the Aleutians.
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Ottawa
Northwest Passage
Canada
United Nations
Alberta
Alaska
Japan
Russia
Germany
United States
Dutch Harbor
Aleutians
Northwest
Canada-U.s. Defence Board
Power
Pearl Harbo
Edmonton
Whitehorse
V.T
Fort John
Fort Nelson
Watson Lake
Pan American Airways
Seattle
Rockies
Clothing makers face huge task for troops and allies
Ottawa officials say the clothing industry is stretched to supply Canada’s soldiers and other United Nations forces. Civilian supply may not show noticeable improvement soon as restricted orders ease for two-pant men’s suits and other shifts occur, with limited widespread benefits expected.
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Ottawa
Canada
United Nations
Queen thanks British foster parents for evacuees
The Queen sent a message of thanks to 2,600 British foster parents who sheltered children evacuated to the Dominions. She praised their kindness and sacrifices, noting the evacuees are welcomed as part of their families. The card featured the royal crest and a facsimile signature.
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Dominions
London
Her Majesty
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Flying Postman
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Royal Canadian Air Force
Overseas Mail Service
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North Africa
Egypt
Inset
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A.F.C
Winnipeg
Mail
Sangro
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Sangro River
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