Total Power in Britain 10 Prosecute War
Prime Minister Churchill wields vast power as Parliament grants emergency wartime control. Laws fast tracked to conscript labor and property, impose death penalty for treachery, and direct labor, industry, and agriculture under a temporary dictatorship setup.
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Churchill
Paris
Reynaud
Genta! Weygand
Hs Return
France
Flanders
Weygand
Somme
Abbeville
Arras
House of Commons
Hitler
House of Lords
Herbert Morrison
Ordnance
Percy Ashley
Ministry of Aircraft Production
Unemployment Insurance Legislation Likely Soon
In the House of Commons Mr King signaled forthcoming national unemployment insurance legislation. An amendment to the British North America Act would grant the Dominion power to establish the system. He cited consent from eight provinces and noted Alberta wishes to study the royal commission report before considering proposed measures.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
King
Dominion
Alberta
Belgium mobilizes for 1,000,000 strong army
Belgium plans to raise its armed forces to one million fighting men. Justice minister Paul Exmile Janson said refugees along highways show thousands of young Belgians heeding the call and joining camps already set up or soon to be established. He stressed coolness, courage and confidence as the slogan.
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Belgium
Paul-Exmile Janson
Belga
Surrender Order Bars Aliens From Firearms
The home office orders aliens to surrender firearms ammunition and explosives to police with air rifles and air pistols exempted. The rule applies to all nationalities in the United Kingdom and requires immediate surrender. The Daily Herald reports German servant girls are being forced by Germans to join death squads for invasion plans and secret service men are uncovering fifth column activities.
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London
Home Office
United Kingdom
The
Daily Herald
Great Britain
Secret Service
Canadian Forces Begin Field Training Under Canvas in England
The 2nd Infantry Brigade of the Canadian Active Service Force moves from Aldershot for advanced training under canvas. Brigadier G R Pearkes leads officers as columns of transports and armored vehicles travel through rural England. The Princess Pats, Edmonton Regiment, and Seaforth Highlanders lead, with the 3rd Brigade set to join soon.
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Aldershot
England
Canadian Active Service Force
G. R. Pearkes
Princess Pats
Edmonton Regiment
Seaforth Highlanders
Canada
Take No Chances London
Dutch and Belgian refugees brought to England aboard British ships were interned as possible fifth columnists. Refugees underwent close examination and surveillance following information from the continent.
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London
England
Sugar Beet Seeded Across Southern Alberta
About 95 percent of the nearly 24000 acre sugar beet crop in southern Alberta is now seeded and thinning has begun in some areas according to reports.
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Lethbridge
Alberta
Evacuation Exits Gibraltar Refugees Reach Morocco
Refugees leave the British fortress of Gibraltar in two waves one voluntary and one by British order. The group proceeds to French Morocco amid the ongoing Mediterranean crisis.
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Gibraltar
French
Morocco
Canada Sends More Troops Overseas and Expands Reinforcements
Ottawa reports a new contingent of Canadian troops has arrived in England to reinforce the first division. Defence Minister Norman Rogers said recruitment for ancillary units and for the 3rd Division would begin, with No. 112 Squadron RCAF to be sent overseas. The government notes rising CASF numbers and continued cooperation with the United Kingdom.
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Ottawa
England
Norman Rogers
United Kingdom
Caribbean
North Atlantic
Canada
No. 112 Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Force
C.A.S.F
Canadian Leaders Praise McNaughton and Odlum in London Talks
In London discussions on an exchange of supplies and equipment, Minister Rogers praised General McNaughton and noted Major-General Vic tor Odlum would command the 2nd Canadian division. He highlighted the 110th army cooperation squadron as the first Canadian unit overseas and lauded the Royal Canadian Navy’s service even in England.
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London
McNaughton
Rogers
Canada
110Th Army Co-Operation
Royal Canadian Air Force
England
Royal Canadian Navy
Invasion Feasible Yet Unsuccessful If Prepared
The Daily Express argues invasion of Britain is perfectly feasible but would fail without readiness. It warns Germany could escort ships from the French coast and use bombers to cover landings, with channel batteries and mined passages. The piece cites Hitler’s Norway operation as a deceptive precedent.
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London
The
Daily Express
Lord Beaverbrook
Britain
British Isles
Hitler
French
Norway
First Speech by Canada’s Only Woman MP Wins Warm Reception
Mrs D W Nielsen Unity North Battleford, the sole woman member in the House of Commons, delivered her first parliamentary speech to a attentive chamber. She prepared carefully and received strong applause as members leaned forward to hear her clear phrases and concise remarks. She wore a black tailored dress during the session.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
D. W. Nielsen
North Battleford
Internment At Gordonstoun School In Scotland
The ministry of home security disclosed the roundup of enemy aliens at Gordonstoun near Elgin Scotland. Five masters one guest teacher and 11 pupils were interned while Dr Kurt Hahn founder of the school is not interned. Hahn is described as a British citizen and joint founder of the Salem school on Lake Constance.
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Elgin
Scotland
Gordonstoun School
Here
Ministry of Home Security
Kurt Hahn
Salem
Lake Constance
Germany
Hahn
Canada’s War Effort Limited by Capacity and Funds
Canada plans a $700,000,000 wartime appropriation for 1940 41 with funding by taxation and borrowing as needed. Col J L Ralston notes costs by service while Dr H A Bruce urges rapid action and expansion of advisory war experience. Sterling repatriation and sale of Canadian securities in Britain are part of supporting measures.
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Ottawa
Canada
J. L. Ralston
House of Commons
Col. Ralston Clened
Col. Ralston
H. A. Bruce
Toronto-Parkdale
Dr. Bruce
Army
Navy
Royal Canadian Air Force
Ralston
United Kingdom
Britain
Bruce
Senate
Commons
British Resolve Grows As War News Signals Momentum
Britain remains calm as air force boosts and slowing German thrusts provide hope. French recapture Arras, RAF targets the Rhineland, and Canadians join England amid rising morale. Weygand expected to lead counterstroke while Americans supply aid. Public faith holds through adversity.
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R.A.F
Air Ministry
Flanders
France
Channel
Amiens
Arras
Organization Keeps British Food Supply Secure
Food Minister Lord Woolton said Great Britain remains served during air raids and that even if Belgium and the Netherlands fall to Germany there will be no serious disruption to food supplies.
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London
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Lord Woolton
Belgium
Netherlands
Germany
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Parliament Hill
W. L. MacKenzie King
House
Rhineland
Royal Air Force
Maxime Weygand
Times
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Churchil
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