Stages of the War Endanger Belgium and France
The article reports Allied advances in Narvik and a southward drive, notes sunk German transport ships, and discusses Belgian surrenders. It highlights King Leopold’s actions, Belgian government actions, and British and French efforts to relieve marooned troops, with Italy’s hesitation and possible wider Allied strategy. It also mentions Allied air and naval power shaping the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narvik
Norway
Germany
France
Belgium
Leopold
England
Flanders
Lord Gort
Weygand
Somme
Gort
Whis
Dunkirk
Italy
Yugoslavia
Russia
Mussolini
Hitler
Gibraltar
Corsica
Britain
Suez
Albania
Balkans
R.A.F
Allies vow harsh justice on Hitler and Nazi conquests
A London dispatch reports Allied officials noting that aggressors must pay for their wars. The piece cites Austria Czechoslovakia Poland Denmark Norway Holland Belgium Luxembourg and other territories under Nazi pressure as of now. It stresses war strain civilian hardship and the belief that the turn of the tide will be seen in weeks with Allied victory possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Denmark
Norway
Holland
Belgium
Luxembourg
Napoleon
Europe
London
West
Day of Prayer Observed For Nation And Allied Cause
Large congregations gathered Sunday for the Day of Prayer for the nation and Allied Cause. An 8:00 am United Service of Intercession was held at South Side Church with Rev. T. J. Pitt and Adjt. Rideout. St Peter's Church featured a Masonic attendance and Rev. J. Goodland preached on the national crisis and Allied involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Church
T. J. Pitt
Adjt. Rideout
St Peter's Church
J. Goodland
Public finances show varied revenue shifts across departments
Rural reconstruction loans list recoverable claims for Ferryland and Cape Shore with Cape St. Francis and Grates Cove. Public Works motor vehicle licenses rose to 98 826 while mining royalties fell by 82 000 due to Buchans Mine. Health fees at Cottage Hospital reached 26 783 and Mental Hospital farm sales were 438, the Liquor Board profits stood at 390 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Rural Reconstruction
Ferryland Cooperative Society
Cape Shore Development Committee
Cape St. Francea
Grates Cove Coop. Society
Heart's Desire Coop
Joan
Public Works Department
Buchans Mine Company
Public Health Department
Liquor Centre
Lone Jack boat departs with school supervisor on eastward rounds
The motor boat Lone Jack under Capt. George Perry left Tuesday with School Supervisor Gough aboard making rounds down east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Jack
George Perry
Gough
Hymn Lovers' Column on Perilous Times and the Church
Rev T J Pitt exhorts perseverance in faith urging the Church to march forward in adversity. He cites acts of the apostles and Basil Matthews to affirm the Church’s enduring vigor and calls for indomitable faith amid world crises and dictators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baring Gould
Church of God
Pentecost
Paul
Jesus Christ
Basil Matthews
Francis
Wesley
Carey
Church
Christ
Onward Christian Soldiers Hymn and Its Makers
The hymn Onward Christian Soldiers by Sabine Baring-Gould, born 1834 in Exeter and died 1924, was first sung at a Sunday School festival in his parish. The tune by Sir Arthur Sullivan, composed in 1871, helps its popularity despite pacifist objections. The piece argues the hymn’s martial note remains fitting for the Church's mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabine
Baring Gould
Exeter
Devon
Arthur Sullivan
God
Hymns and their origins spark readers with stories and tunes
The piece traces the origins of Stand Up for Jesus and related hymns. It notes Duffield’s funeral sermon inspired by a dying friend’s words, the original line on Gospel armour, and tunes like Morning Light Web Ebenezer and Adams Gerber. The article highlights robust hymn history and memorable lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Duffield
U.S. A
Jesus
Duffield
George J. Webb
Ebenezer
Adam Gerber
England
Four Decades of The Western Star Milestone Achieved
The Western Star marks forty years since its start as the Railway advanced coast to Port aux Basques. The paper highlights early West Coast farming growth, Humber Valley paper industry gains, and local fisheries history. It notes staff leader A L Barrett and recalls forestry unit members returning from Scotland, with corrections to a recent Albion Burton homecoming report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Star
Star
Port Aux Basques
West Coast
Bay of Islands
A. L. Barrett
Finland Reassures Over Russian Peace Treaty Demands
The report notes Russia has made no new demands on Finland beyond those in the peace treaty. Canadian press coverage suggested otherwise, but subsequent information confirms the existing terms remain the basis of any issues between Russia and Finland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Telegraph-Journal
Russia
Finland
Allied forces press in on Channel ports as battles rage
Reports from North East West South St Johns detail fierce Allied German fighting over Channel ports Valenciennes Cambria sector and other fronts. Germany loses 1500 planes in two weeks with 80 shot down by RAF. British forces prepare for surprises and barricades line coast roads. Royal Air Force losses 16 as 40 German planes fall in a four hour air battle. King George delivers Empire Day message urging resolve. The piece covers Dill replacing Ironside, Belgian Leopold’s fall, and ongoing Allied offensives with evacuations planned from Dun Kirk and Narvik.
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St. John's
Valenciennes-Cambria
Germany
Britainia
Oswald Mosely
Fasiis
Ramsay
M. P
Attade
King George
British Empire
Boulogue
Valenciennes
Aisne
Meuse
John Dill
Imperial Staff
Edmond Ironside
Britain
Rupire
Roche
R. C
Bishop White C
Walnyt
Channel Porta
Flanders
Gap
Bepaume
Peronne
Royal Air Force
Holland
Belgium
Devalera
Irish Republican Army
Canada
Leopold
Somme
Weygand
Duff Cooper
Dunkirk
Lord Gort
England
Narvik
Norway
Empire
United States
English Channel
France
South
Newfoundland
57Th Heavy Artillery
BBC
French General Court Martialed and Shot Amid Frontline Advances
Radio reports claim a French general, a western front left wing commander, was court martialed and executed after unexpected German gains. It notes bridges and roads were blown up before the German advance and cites shifts in command. It also mentions King Leopold's possible kidnapping and Belgium sending gold to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamelian
Leopold
Duff Cooper
Belgium
United States
U.S
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Department Home Affairs
Twillingate
Nild
the Day of Prayer
the Auditor General
Hymn Lovers’ Column
Church of Jesus Constant
Gates of Hell
Baring- Gould
Albert Burton
Scotland
Edward Green
Mount Carmel
Norman Giles
Queen's Cove
Random
F. M. Piercey
Hickman
William Jacobs
Little Heart's Ease
Solomon Langer
Norman’s Cove
Fred Warren
Grand Bank
Albert Jones
Whitbourne
Leonard Whiffen
Windsor
John Drover
Alphonsus Hayward
Signal Hill Road
City
James Dalton
Harbour Main
Gordon Lacey
Lewisporte
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