Allies Weigh Spring Drive Across Northern Europe
Cumulative evidence points to imminent Allied operations near the top of Norway and the Murmansk coast. Major naval action and convoy movements involve German ships, British carriers, and UN forces as pundits in Free Europe anticipate a spring western offensive. A successful push could cut Finland from the war, open Murmansk supply lines, and shift the balance on the Baltic and East Prussia fronts.
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Free Europe
London
West
British Isles
Kirkenes
Norway
Hendaye
France
Nomyay
Scandinavia
Russia
Finland
Germany
Europe
Soviet Union
Murmansk
Baltic States
East Prussia
U.S
Ireland
North Cape
Staraya Rusen
Staraya Russa
Latvia
Rybachi Peninsula
Archangel
Leningrade
Senate Leader Dendur Dies in Ottawa
Rt Hon Raoul Dendur a longtime government leader in the senate and close associate of Prime Minister Mackenzie King for more than 20 years died in hospital. He had been active since 1898 and was the last surviving senator appointed by Laurier. His death marks the loss of a prominent figure in Canadian politics.
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Ottawa
Raoul Dendurand
Senate
Mackenzie King
King
Dandurand
Wilfrid Laurier
Trans Atlantic Service Starts New York Europe Route
American Export Airlines plans trans Atlantic service between Europe and the United States starting late in April. James M. Eaton, vice president of the line, announced the opening date and operational details.
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New York
Europe
United States
American Export Airlines, Inc
James M. Eaton
Argentina seeks observer role over Hong Kong war prisoner reports
Foreign Minister Enrique Ruiz Guinazu conferred with the Japanese ambassador on Argentina efforts to investigate British complaints of mistreatment of wartime prisoners in Hong Kong. Argentina, acting for Britain and Canada in the Far East, has pressed Tokyo for an observer in Hong Kong and sought Japan’s permission for a British ship to deliver food and medical supplies to Hong Kong and Singapore.
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Argentina
Hong Konr Bueros
Aires
Enrique Ruiz Guinazu
Hong Kong
Foreign Office
Britain
Canada
Far East
Tokyo
Japan
Singapore
Appeal Is Made For Increase Of Farm Products
Canadian and provincial agencies launch a drive to boost farm production as weather and markets shape 1942 output. U S Secretary Wickard urges record US farm output to meet Allied needs while Canada prioritizes hogs to fulfill its bacon and ham export pact with the United Kingdom. Prairie provinces have supplied 65 percent of hogs in the past two months, underscoring their key role in meeting the agreement.
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Ottawa
Canada
United States
Wickard
U.S
United Kingdom
Prairie Provinces
Prairies
Java Sea Battle Report in Dutch Allied Defeat
Premier Gerbrandy described a sharp disparity as the Japanese fleet of 79 ships attacked Java defenses. He cited 60 transports under naval cover, an Allied fleet overwhelmed after 12 days of desperate fighting despite holding off the line of transports. The Netherlands faced a grave strategic loss in the Indies.
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London
Netherlands Indies
Java
Peter Gerbandy
Netherlands
Indies
Sea of Java
Gerbrandy
Europe
Italy Expects Invasion Plans in Allied Offensive Talks
Stockholm reports Italian newspapers discuss a possible United States British offensive against Italy and aim to seize the Mediterranean to facilitate a direct assault on Germany. Rome correspondent says Italy is taking precautions against such a move.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Italy
Rome
Stockholm Tidiningen
Mediterranean
Germany
Churchill reshapes war cabinet to seven members
Prime Minister Winston Churchill trims his war cabinet to seven, naming Sir Stafford Cripps as Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Commons. Cripps, formerly ambassador to Moscow, rises to a leading position in the ministry.
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Winston Churchill
Stafford Cripps
Moscow
House of Commons
Free medical attention plan approved in Ontario
The Ontario Medical Association approved a plan providing free medical attention to recipients of old age pensions and to women with mothers allowances and their dependents. The program, set to start April 1, will benefit 95 000 persons.
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Toronto
Ontario Medical Association
Local driver saves three by pushing car from tracks
An unidentified motorist near Tilsonburg Ontario credited with saving three lives when he used his own car to push an overturned automobile clear of oncoming Wabash train on tracks crossing a highway. The incident highlights quick thinking and public safety on rural roads.
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Brantford
Ont
Tilsonburg
Britain faces soaring war costs says chancellor
In the House of Commons Sir Kingsley Wood, the chancellor of the exchequer, announced that Britain's war expenditures reach 14.5 million pounds daily and will rise. He cited total weekly government spending at about 88.56 million pounds from credit votes, with fighting services absorbing around 68 million, and warned costs are far higher than in the last war as needs grow.
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Britain
London
Sir Kingsley
House of Commons
Axis mobilizes vast manpower for spring drive
Berne reports Germany is recruiting nearly all arms bearing men as Field Marshal Keitel’s visit spurs Axis allies. Hungary and Slovakia mobilize up to 46 year olds and 100000 men respectively, while Romania already fields about a million. Italy, Bulgaria, and other German communities are called to contribute troops as mobilization spreads across occupied lands.
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Berne
Germany
Europe
Keitel
Hungary
Slovakia
Italy
Romania
Bulgaria
Russia
French Lorraine
Yugoslavia
Croatia
Warned By Japan Tokyo Threat over Australian stance
A Japanese information board spokesman quoted by Domei warned Australia it will share the fate of the Netherlands East Indies if it maintains its current attitude toward Japan. He cited Premier Tojo's diet remarks and said continued resistance would bring disaster, while cooperation would bring real help for Australia’s welfare and prosperity. Singapore and Java referenced as outcomes if warnings are ignored.
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Tokyo
Australia
Netherlands East Indies
Japan
Japanese Information Board
Domei
Tojo
Diet
Singapore
Java
Speeding Aid To Russia From Washington Actions
Federal agencies have orders to expedite manufacture and shipment of all supplies intended for the Soviet Union. Washington aims to offset shipping delays that followed the United States entry into the war, speeding aid to Russia ahead of the spring offensive.
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Russia
Washington
Germany
United States
Prince Rupert Port Seen as Key Alaska Defense Base
Ottawa sources say Prince Rupert on the west coast would become the main supply base for Alaska defense against potential Japanese attacks. The plan would move troops and materiel by sea to an Alaska port, then rail to Fairbanks, with submarines able to threaten much of the voyage. Prince Rupert offers sheltering islands, existing port facilities, and rail links, making it preferable to Seattle or Vancouver for early Alaska defense and support of the Alaska highway project.
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Ottawa
Prince Rupert
Alaska
Washington
Synthetic Rubber Plant Ottawa Announcement
Munitions Minister Howe announced a government owned Polymer Corporation Ltd to produce synthetic rubber in Canada. Col Arthur Bishop of Toronto will head the company with headquarters in Toronto. production aimed before end of 1943 reaching 34000 long tons yearly, all must be earmarked for war, civilian rubber to be scarce and limited to essentials with reclaimed rubber prioritized.
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Ottawa
Howe
Polymer Corporation Ltd
Canada
Col. Arthur IL. Bishop
Toronto
George Medal awarded for Cunard liner action at Suez
Three officers and three non coms who boarded the blazing Cunard liner have been awarded the George Medal. Georgie was damaged at Suez last July while arranging for removal of a German tank.
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London
Georgie
Suez
Ban on White Bread to Gradually Phase In Dark Bread
In a House of Lords announcement, Food Minister Lord Woolton said white bread will disappear gradually from British tables with a national meal or dark bread replacing it. Bakers may continue producing white bread until April 6 to conserve shipping space.
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London
Lord Woolton
House of Lords
Imperial Order to donate Hurricane plane to Australia
The national executive committee of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire decided during a meeting here to give a Hurricane fighter plane costing $50,000 to Australia. The order had raised $100,000 to buy a bomber plane for Britain three weeks a year ago.
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Toronto
The
Imperial Order, Daughters of the Empire
Australia
Britain
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