Britain approves plan for mobilization in war effort
The House of Commons backed Churchill's plan for maximum national mobilization by a 326 to 10 vote after defeating Labor's amendment for conscripting wealth and nationalizing industries. Bevin stressed no interference by interest or property, and a bill to extend service to unmarried women 20 to 30, raise male conscription to 50, and reduce exemptions was introduced amid signs of some discontent with mobilization.
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London
House of Commons
Churchill
Bevin
Independent Labor Party
Labor
Serbian Resistance Amid Axis Offensive in Yugoslavia
Axis forces in Yugoslavia launch a three division assault in the Morava valley against Serbian units under Gen Draja Mihailovic. Communique says Serbs resist strongly, with one unit withdrawing in the Uzice sector, and partisans reporting several successful operations behind enemy lines. Local operations continue in Bosnia and Montenegro.
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Cairo
Yugoslavia
Morava
Draja Mihailovic
Unzice
Uzice
Bosnia and
Montenegro
Slovenia
Latin to Be Official Language in Hitler’s New Europe
I Mesaggero reports that Latin will serve as the official language for scientific relations in Hitler’s New Europe. The Institute of Roman Studies is preparing modern Latin dictionaries for that intended day.
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Rome
Hitler
New Europe
I Mesasaggero
Institute of Roman Studies
War Savings Stamps Sold In Stores Proposed
War Savings committee spokesmen favor selling stamps and certificates in retailers. The Retail Merchants Association of Canada British Columbia division proposed making retailer facilities available for sales. A resolution forwarding the idea was sent to the committee last week.
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Ottawa. Nations
War Savings Committee
Retail Merchants’ Association of Canada
British Columbia
Trucks to Move Goods Over Burma Road in 1942
Washington reports more than 14,000 American made trucks will move war equipment over the Burma road in China under lend lease. Some 264 American trained pilots have signed for Chinese service, and over 100 Curtiss P-40 fighters are allocated. Officials note 4,000 to 5,000 trucks already run the road with aims to add 10,000 more in 1942 to haul 16,000 tons monthly.
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Washington
Burma Road
China
Defence
Lashio
Burma
Kunming
Yunan
Arnstein Committee
Far East
Dairy Products Ottawa Dairy Output Rises in 1941
Canada reports milk production in the third quarter of 1941 at about 7 billion pounds, up 4.9 percent from a year earlier. For the year, output is seen at 17 billion pounds, up 4.3 percent. Creamery butter production hits nearly 107 million pounds in Q3, up about 7 percent. nine months total reaches 233.6 million pounds, up 9 percent year over year.
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Ottawa
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Pocket Battleship Begeta Colombia Rumors
Shipping men in the region discuss a possible German pocket battleship patrolling the Pacific. Reports claim U S patrols may have spotted the raider near the Galapagos but weather prevented an attack. If real, the ship would target South American shipping before moving toward the Australian area.
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Begeta
Colombia
Pacific
United States Navy
Galapagos Islands
Galapagos
Panama Canal
South American
Graf Spee
Atlantic
Ottawa notes steady cattle feeding in 1941
The agriculture department states Canadian cattle feeding for 1941-42 will be near the 1940-41 scale with similar overall numbers. It cites a shift in feeder distribution due to roughage shortages in eastern Canada and abundant feed in western districts, noting eastern feed lots typically fatten more feeders than the west.
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Ottawa
Agriculture Department
Canada
Department
Increase in savings Ottawa report
The October savings deposits totaled 1 591 700 000 dollars, up from 1 555 152 000 the prior month and 1 599 464 000 in the same month a year ago, as shown in the monthly bank statement issued by the department of finance.
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Ottawa
Department of Finance
Ottawa creates office girls to fill boy shortage
Due to a shortage of office boys Ottawa established a new class of office girls aged 16 to 17. The civil service commission announced Ottawa girls only be accepted with the same rank and duties as office boys and a salary of 38.50 dollars a month.
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Ottawa
Civil Service Commission
Shanghai Harbor empty as British ships depart for war
For the first time in a century no British merchantmen were anchored at Shanghai on December 4 as the last slipped southward. The harbor, normally crowded, was nearly deserted with British shipping recalled to Hong Kong and points south. Only a few Japanese freighters and the Conte Verde remained, seeking refuge at war’s start.
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Shanghai
Hong Kong
German Official Threatens Paris Population After Attack
Lt Gen Ernst von Schaumburg the German military commandant of Paris warns the city of severe reprisals if the population does not deliver within a week those responsible for attacks on German soldiers. The warning follows a German medical corps officer being shot on Boulevard Magenta.
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Paris
Ernst von Schaumburg
Magenta
Farmers Exempt from Wartime Licensing in Ottawa
Ottawa reports Farmers may buy feeder livestock for finishing and resale without a license from the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. C R R Murphy, director of licensing, clarifies that farmers are exempt except when acting as dealers. Buying feeder cattle, lambs, or weanling pigs from another farmer or stock yard for fattening does not require a license.
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Ottawa
Prices and Trade Board
C. R R. Murphy
French Warned of Punishment for Desertion to Enemy Territory
The Vichy radio Algiers warned French officers soldiers and civil officials who deserted to enemy territory that severest punishment awaits. It quoted that no Frenchman should let political or military changes induce him to commit an act of treason.
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New York
Algiers
Maxime Weygand
North Africa
Pacific coast defences are ready for action
Ottawa reports Canada's Pacific coast defences are prepared for any crisis in the Orient. Built over three years, the rugged coast from the Yukon to the international border now hosts coast guard positions, naval and air force support, and a chain of RC A F stations reinforcing North American air defence from Mexico to Alaska.
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Ottawa
Canada
Pacific
Dominion
Yukon
Ian Mackenzie
Royal Canadian Air Force
R.C.A.F
United States
Mexico
Alaskan Panhandle
Bering Sea
Siberia
Britain
Russia
R C A F Sees Action in Recent Raids Over France
Ottawa reports a new Royal Canadian Air Force fighter squadron led by Sqdn Ldr P B Pitcher of Montreal shot down one Messerschmitt 108 and damaged two more in sweeps over France. Pilot R W McNair of North Battleford described a tense rescue after his Spitfire sustained battle damage near Boulogne. The unit’s early combat scenes featured clashes with Messerschmitt 109s and notable aerial maneuvers, with McFarlane, Boomer, Weston and others taking part and sharing accounts of near misses, bailouts, and successful returns to base.
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Ottawa
Royal Canadian Air Force
Sqttn
P. B. Pitcher
Montreal
France
RCAF
PO. R. W. McNair
North Battleford
McNair
Boulogne
Jerry
Toronto
Windsor
Ont
Kingston
Canadian Airways
Air Force
Sqdn
Ldr
Pitcher
Boomer
K. A. Boomer
D. J. McFarlane
Calais
Maine
Prince Albert
Regina
English
Dover
Folkestone
Flt
R. C. Weston
de Marts St. West
Saint John
N.B
Royal Air Force
PC. J. R. Soloman
W. P. Curtis
White Rock
B.C
R.C.M.P
Weston
Sgt. Green
Messerschmitts
F. S. Green
Explosion at Onjitza munitions dump devastates Serbia
Havas reports 1500 killed as munitions dump exploded in Onjitza Serbia during clashes between Communist forces and Serbian government troops. Few buildings near the vaults of the Dujitza bank remained intact.
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Berne
Havas
Onjitza
Serbia
Dujitza Bank
Arctic coastline total cited at 6000 miles for USSR
A Soviet government briefing states the USSR's Arctic Ocean coastline runs about 6000 miles. The figure highlights vast northern borders and strategic access to Arctic seas.
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Soviet Union
Arctic Ocean
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Donald Gordon
Bank of Canada
Pocket
Shanghai Harbor
Ella
Miss Latter
Women’s Transport Corps
Women's Volunteer Service
Pacific Coast
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