Italian cowardice noted in war alignment shifts
The article describes Italian actions and perceived cowardice as Italy shifted sides, with British and French views on Axis collaboration. It recalls the Bordeaux capitulation and a French general's warning about divisions needed if Italy stayed out or joined either side, ending with St John Telegraph Journal reflections.
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Beitich
Tayle
Churchill
Feu
Talian Arma
Germany
Axis
Somalia
Bordeaux
Egypt
Libya
Italy
John
N.B
Telegraph-Journal
Government urges Britons to ignore Lord Haw Haw broadcasts
The Ministry of Information promotes a tactic for listeners to switch off or tune out German propaganda. It warns Haw Haw’s harsh, sarcastic broadcasts undermine morale, noting his popularity among Britons but stressing trust in his unreliability.
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Lord Haw Haw
Ministry of Information
Lord Haw-Haw
Zeeson
Germany
Britain
Haw-Haw
Lord Haw-Haew
British Commonwealth of Nations
Two Cents Save Doherty From Jail Sentence
George F. Doherty of Chicago was arrested as a vagrant by New York Central Police. He argued before a police court judge that having two cents proved he was not a tramp, and the small amount helped save him from a jail sentence.
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George F. Doherty
Chicago
Doherty
New York Central
Gifts From Africa and Pacific Islands Aid Britain's War Chest
African tribesmen and Pacific islanders sent gifts to London to aid Britain in the war against Germany. The offerings include 50 live turtles and 680 cases of hum.
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Ward
Germany
London
Feed France and the blockade threat in wartime opinion
A letter from WoW Davies argues that aiding France risks feeding Germany and nullifying the British blockade. The writer warns that sending food to France or its army in England would empower Hitler, undermine Britain, and hasten America’s danger, urging Americans to resist such “Feed France” actions.
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Wow Davies
New London
New Hampshire
Mess Herald
Tritone
New York Herald
Hitler
England
Germany
Channel
France
America
le Havre
Bordeaux
Goering
Goebbels
Hess
von Ribbentrop
Laval
Petain
Weygand
Vichy
Great Britain
U.S.A
Britain
U S Ambassadors Return Home From European Posts
The State Department faces a rare situation with most American ambassadors recalled from Europe. Only four ambassadors remain in harried capitals, including Joseph Kennedy in London. Charge d affaires and lesser diplomats handle interests in Germany France and other posts while Laurence Steinhardt heads back toward Moscow.
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Washington State Department
United States
Atlantic
Joseph Kennedy
London
Germany
France
Europe
Alexander W. Weddell
Spain
John van A. MacMurray
Turkey
Laurence A. Steinhardt
Moscow
Sunset on Venus Captures Violent Weather Signs
Out near Pasadena four scientists finished Venus sunset photographs. The images suggest violent weather on Venus and reflect a broader view that sunsets exist on earth and in spirit as Willis Thornton notes.
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Cromwell
Pasadena
Calif
Venus
Willis Thornton
Pigeons, Pavilions, and Prowess in War Effort Mural
A mural completed in five weeks by three Royal College of Art students for the British pavilion at the New York World’s Fair depicts nearly 4 000 racing pigeons symbolizing the Empire and war effort. The piece, part of an assignment for the Royal Air Force, was created amid a tight schedule that highlighted pigeon fanciers and war themes. Also noted are eggs with thin shells linked to a calcium-poor diet.
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Royal Air Force
Royal College of Art
New York
A Just Decision No Distinction Between Enlisted Men
Ottawa reports announce no distinction between men called for training and those already in the militia. The defence minister and officials stress fairness and warn against white feather stigma. Training will allow patriots to serve without abandoning duties, with later call to active service. Halifax Chronicle.
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Defence
Ottawa
Halifax Chronicle
Glasgow Provost Pat Dolian Flips On Pacifism At Prize Ceremony
Glasgow lord provost Pat Dolian told schoolboys he is now a repentant sinner and offered no reason beyond a question about why in past years many scorned training youth to defend the country. He said his stance has changed since the last war.
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Pat Dolian
Glasgow
The Wrong Kind Mrs Newwed Exchange on Loan Request
Mrs. Newwed accuses Henry of misrepresenting bank loan practices. He clarifies the bank does lend on notes. She explains a maid was sent with a note seeking 100 dollars but was refused.
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Mrs. Newwed
Henry
Mr. Newwed
New Plastic Furniture Sturdier and Cleaner Than Wood
A new durable plastic material is replacing wood and glass in household furniture. The innovation promises greater sturdiness and improved sanitation, offering a modern alternative for tables chairs and storage units.
Toc H expands to over one thousand branches worldwide
The Toc H movement has grown massively since the war began, now boasting more than 1,100 branches and groups in the United Kingdom and 42 overseas, with total membership surpassing 45,000. About 250 active service branches have opened in the British Empire. Toc H traces to Talbot House at Ypres, founded by Rev. P. B. Clayton in memory of Gilbert Talbot.
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Toc H
United Kingdom
British Empire
P. B. Clayton
Talbot House
Ypres
Flanders
Gilbert Talbot
T. H
History Turns The Tables Duchess Of Kent Figures In Strange Refugee Story
A London Daily Sketch recounts a postwar refugee tale. The Bolshevik Revolution sent refugees to France where young Princess Marina fled from Russia and stayed with a wealthy Frenchwoman. Her mother's confidant hosted her. the Frenchwoman's son then came to London as a refugee and was invited by the Duchess of Kent. History had turned the tables.
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Duchess of Kent
London Daily Sketch
France
Marina
Russia
Paris
Southgate salvage campaign items catalog list
A roundup of items gathered during the first week of Southgate salvage efforts includes motorcars motorcycles bicycles guns swords spears adding machines refrigerators air compressors cups shields ice cream machines and sports equipment.
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Southgate
Welsh Village Feeds On River Bombs Parade Of Fish
Residents recall a wartime raid in which German bombs dropped along a river bank. The explosive fallout scattered a large quantity of fish onto marshland and breakfast tables.
Untitled Editorial Snippet on Nazi Air Power and Wartime Food
A fragment questions Nazi air manpower and assumes shortages in pilots and gunners. It contrasts fighter planes with filers and asks how long able-bodied youths can serve. A food expert predicts food travel by air in Canada rising with calcium and chicken sandwich implications.
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Hitler
Canada
New British Home Forces Commander Alan Brooke Denounced as Wiz ard
Lt Gen Sir Alan Brooke named commander in chief of British home forces. A famed gunnery expert nicknamed the wizard for handling every weapon from a 12 gauge to a 16 inch coastal defense gun. He replaces Sir Edmund Ironside as the “Fighting Brooke” leads Britain’s defense against invasion threats along the southern coast.
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British Home Forces
Alan Brooke
Brooke
Brookes
Britain
Alan
Edmund Ironside
England
Lille
Somme
B.E.F
Bath
Progress in strip farming to control soil drift in Prairie Provinces
The Regional Committee on Soil Drift reports continued progress in strip farming and surface tillage to reduce wind and water erosion. In Southern Alberta 90 percent of farmers and 60 percent in Southwestern Saskatchewan follow strip farming, with expanded extension through Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Act programs and plans to broaden adoption to park belt soils and other Prairie regions. The committee promotes crop rotation and tillage improvements, investigates western wheat stem sawfly losses, and studies wind and water erosion to extend work across Canada.
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Prairie Provinces
National Advisory Committee On Agricultural Services
Ottawa
Dro Mh S. Hopkins
Dominion
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Park Belt
Theres Prairie
Canna
First Sea Lord Pound Faces Italian Navy Expertise
Britain’s First Sea Lord Nobody is deemed more capable than Admiral Sir Dudley Pound to counter Italian naval tactics. He led the Mediterranean Fleet during the Abyssinian conflict and inspired tales of handling Italian vessels. A depth charge exercise off Malta reportedly sent Italian submarines to surface, apologizing they mistook Greek shores.
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Dudley Pound
Mediterranean
Malta
Greece
London Daily Sketch
Ancient camouflage used to protect Ramesses I carving
Egypt employs camouflage to hide historical treasures from enemies. A Ramesses I relief shows soldiers with striped paint to mimic tiger skin, a 5,000 year old technique now used as a precaution against air raids.
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Egypt
Ramenses I
British Commons Sees Jumbled Hymn Question In House
Fragmentary report notes Labour MP J Davidson and First Lord A V Alexander clashing over naval matters. The exchange hints at debates on submarine readiness and wartime strategy, with Alexander yielding no firm reply.
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Questa
J. J. Davidson
A. V. Alexander
The
Admiralty
Walter
Mr. Alexander
Two Portuguese Sailors Rescue Bathers at Londonderry Pier
Members of the Pindos crew witnessed two bathers in danger off Londonderry Northern Ireland. They swam 30 feet to pull the bathers to safety and settled the debt promptly.
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Londonderry
Northern Ireland
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