Britain’s War Controls Summit to Dictate All Power
Parliament passed rapid wartime legislation granting the government near total authority over labor, property, and production. The act permits conscription of workers and assets, sets priority for war industries, imposes a 100 percent excess profits tax, and allows decrees to govern agriculture, mining, and transport as Britain channels effort to confront the Axis.
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Churchill
Paria
Pretiler Reynaud
Gentoa’ Weygand
France
Flanders
Guesieral Weygand
Somme
Abbeville
Marrow
Hay
Arras
Weygand
House of Commons
Hitler
House of Lords
Herbert Merrion
Ordnance
Pete Ashley
Ministry of Aircraft
Commons Wee
Unemployment Insurance Legislation Aimed at Dominion Power
Mr King announced forthcoming regulations to establish a nationwide unemployment insurance system under a constitutional amendment to the British North America Act. He said eight provinces had consented and Alberta wished to study the royal inquiry report on Dominion provincial relations before possibly reviewing the proposed legislation.
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Cawaco
King
Nerensary
Alberta
Belgium Expands Army to One Million Men for War Effort
Belgium moves to mobilize and train new manpower bringing armed forces to about 1.6 million fighters. Justice Minister Paul Emile Jansen, in a Belga relay, urged refugees and volunteers to prepare in camps and join a newly created army to defend the country’s forts with courage and confidence.
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Belgium
Paul-Emile Jansen
Belga
Tcuoug
Die
Prohibition On Aliens Possessing Weapons In UK
The hove ulcer issues an order prohibiting aliens from possessing firearms ammunition or explosives without a police permit. Air rifles and air pistols are exempt. The ban covers aliens of all nationalities in the United Kingdom and requires immediate surrender to police. The Daily Herald reports German former workers coerced into guiding parachute squads for invasion attempts and secret service discoveries on fifth column activity.
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London
Hove
United Kingdom
The
Daily Herald
Great Britain
Secret Service
Unis
Training Under Canvas Near Aldershot England
The 2nd Infantry Brigade of the Canadian Active Service Force trains under canvas at a tented camp near Aldershot England. Under Brigadier G R Pearkes the unit moves with transports and armored vehicles through rural towns, with the Princess Pats Edmonton and Seaforth Highlanders leading and the 3rd brigade to join shortly.
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Aldershot
England
Canadian Active Service Force
G. R. Pearkes
Princess Pats
Edmonton Regiment
Seaforth Highlanders of
Canada
Refugee Internments Stir Debate Over Treatment
Contingent of Dutch and Belgian refugees, transported to England on British ships, faces internment as possible "HIE volumests" amid reports of stringent investigations. Authorities claim close examination of refugees while critics warn of harsh confinement and civil liberties concerns.
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Chanden Londen
England
Sugar Beet Crop Seeded in Southern Alberta Report
About five percent of the 2444 acre sugar beet crop in southern Alberta is seeded with thinning starting in some areas. Local workers report progress as the season moves forward.
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Alberta
Refugees Leave Gibraltar for French Morocco
In Gibraltar many persons depart the British stronghold. A voluntary contingent leaves while another is sent out by British officials. The refugees head to French Morocco.
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Gibraltar
Morjocce
Canada sends more troops overseas amid war mobilization
Ottawa announced a new batch of Canadian troops arrived in England to reinforce the first division with ancillary units. Prime ministerial plans and UK aid were cited as enabling the move, while recruitment began for additional units and the 2nd Division’s future deployments. Data show CASF strength rising from 22,878 to over 83,000 through May.
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Ottawa
England
Norman Rogers
United Kingdom
Rogers
Caribbean
North Atlantic
Canada
Royal Canadian Air Force
Canadian Active Service Force
Cas.f
Bate Casualtes
Rogers notes Canadian officers and units in England
Mr Rogers discusses an exchange of supplies and equipment in London and praises Major General Vic tor Quadlum and Major-General A G L McNaughton. He highlights the 110th army co operation squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force overseas and the Royal Canadian Navy's splendid service in England.
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London
110Th Army
Royal Canadian Air Force
England
Rogers
Royal Canadian Navy
Invasion Feasible Says Britain Needs Air Parity
The Daily Express argues invasion of Britain is feasible but could be resisted if Britain achieves air parity. It warns Hitler could use air cover from the French coast to shield troop landings and cites Norway as a lesson on deception and coastal invasion risks.
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Britain
London
Daily Express
Lord Beaverbrook
British Isles
Hitler
French
Norway
Speech by Ottawa's only woman MP impresses House
Mrs BD W Nielsen of Serth Battleford received a strong reception in the House of Commons for her first speech. Members leaned forward and listened intently to her clear, well chosen remarks while she wore a black tailored dress.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
BD. W. Nielsen
Serth Battleford
Five Gordonstoun Staff Pupils Interned in Scotland Roundup
The Ministry of Home Security disclosed the internment of five masters one guest teacher and 31 pupils from Gordonstoun School near Elgin Scotland as part of an enemy aliens roundup. The school was founded seven years ago by Dr Kurt Hahn a Rhodes scholar and joint founder of the Salem German public school on Lake Constance. Hahn reportedly remains a British citizen and was not interned.
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Ministry of Home Security
Elgin
Scotland
Gordonstoun School
Here
Kurt Hahn
Salem
Lake Constance
Germany
Hahn
Canada’s War Effort Limited Only 10 Capacity
Canada’s war effort will be limited by our strength and capacity to meet this world crisis. Finance Minister J L Ralston told the House of Commons the government proposes a 700 million dollar war expense for 1940-41 while promising to pay as it goes. He cited army, navy and air force costs and noted commitments beyond the first fiscal year. Dr Bruce urged expansion of advisory bodies and overseas defence leadership.
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Ottawa
Canada
J. L. Ralston
House of Commons
Ralston
H- A. Bruce
Toronto-Parkdale
Bruce
Col. Ralston
Army
Navy
Royal Canadian Air Force
Commonwealth Air Training Plan
Canadian Corps
United Kingdom
Britain
Senate
Commons
British Facing the Future with Calm Resolve
London broadcasts a buoyant outlook as Britain slows the German advance and Naval Air Force successes lift morale. French recapture Arras, RAF bombers strike the Rhineland, and Canadians arrive in England. Public confidence grows in Weygand and Allied resolve despite setbacks at Amiens and Arras.
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London
Britain
Inter Channel
Arras
Rhineland
Royal Air Force
France
England
RAF
Air Ministry
Flanders
Channel
Amiens
Daily Herald
British Isles
Maxime Weygand
Daily Express
Lord Beaverbrook
United States
News Chronicle
the Times
Foch
Weygand
The
London Food Supply Safeguarded Despite Heavy Air Raids
Food Minister Lord Woolton said during the announcement that Britain will not be cut off from supplies even during the heaviest air raids. He asserted that even with Germany's advance into Belgium and the Netherlands there would be no serious impact on British food supply.
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London
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Lord Woelten
Belgium
Netherlands
Germany
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