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Canada Turned Into ARMISTICE DAY Italo-Greece
Huge Arsenal
People Taking Pride In Achievements Of Navy
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Canada has been turned into a huge arsenal for the production of armaments on a scale unknown in the last war," said MR. G. O'LEARY, a Canadian, who broadcast recently to England.
Mr. O'Leary opened his talk by citing a few figures on Canada's war efforts.
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CENOTAPHTM the Greek Government would re- LONDON, Nov. 1. (BWB)-The pent its rash action while there s King has decided that the usual still time."
The announcement added that Armistice Day service at the Ceno-
zone taph shall not be held this year, fighting in the mountain and the Government feel that in must entail a slow and sure ad- the present circumstances it would rance costing the smallest number be preferable that other large ser- of lives and the least damage be- vices which it had been the custom fore this is turned into a sweeping to hold throughout the country and conquering attack. should not be held.
In view of the risk of confusion
with air raid warning signals, it will not be possible to signal 4 two-minutes allence as in previous
years.
November 11 will, however, be observed as Poppy Day a hitherto and the British Le- gion are making the usual ar- rangements for the sale of popples in ald of Ear! Haig's Fund.
ed it.
While
Today Canada's active force six months, according to present The per-plans, production' will be snapped was 170,000 men. manent militia had grown to "p to 300 planes a month. over 100,000 men and 300,000 "From now on there will be a stream of equipment flowing from would be in training in the
Canada, I am not giving you of coming year. Before the war, merely hopes opinions
or the Canadian Navy consisted Canadians. Only recently Ca- was visited bry United of six destroyers and seven nada other ships, with 1,800-men: States news writers and journa
GENERAL DESIRE ---- ists, They visited our aircraft Today Canada had 130 ships factories and other civil establish
"H.M.G. have announced in the and thore than 12,000 men. ments and then they returned present circumstances. Armistice. "Meanwhile," said Mr. O'Leary, home to write freely of what they Day cannot be observed in the the Canadian people are taking saw Here is a typical example once customary manner. some pride in the achievements of what they reported. It is the this is inevitable, tucre will be a of their navy. They point to opinion of Major Mark Watson general desire that Armisticetide
He said:
should not pass without associa the fact that since the war began of the Baltimore Sun. 3,000 ships have sailed from Canada's war effort is particular- tion which have so long surround- eastern Canadian ports and that ly amazing. What she has "done the Canadian Navy had some- In the face of numerous handi
It is therefore. proposed with thing to do with the convoying caps merits admiration. One can the approval of the King that and
that protection, and
the say that all this has brought about Sunday, Nov. 10, should be obsery measure of that, protection was an intense unity'.
ed in our various places of worship evident from the fact that only "I should add here a word about and in our hearts and homes as a fifteen ships were lost.
unity No part of Canada 15 day of remembrance and dedica- "In the production of war sup more conscious of what this war tion." plies there has been tremendous is about and more conscious of
REMEMBRANCE gain within recent months. For the war effort than the people of
REMEMBRANCE-we shall still Canada, The response the production of tanks alone French $150,000,000 have been expended from them to the Government's remember those who fought and in addition to naval guns and military training plan has been died for their country's cause in the last war, and with them now aircraft engines, The plain fact enthusiastic. The Provincial Pre- Is that Canada has been turned mier made a notable declaration those who have already to the into a huge arsenal for the pro when he said: Everybody who present war given their Hves.
DEDICATION—we shall dedicate! duction of armaments on a scale does not recognise what we all ¦ unknown in the last war. Canada owe to the British Crown and who ourselves to the task of finishing, is making, and will continue to does not know that Britain, and if it may be, the work which, the for men of 1914-1918 sought to do, and make. her greatest contribution Britain alone. is fighting.
of doing and giving our utmost to to the war effort.
win the victory of freedom, justice and peace.
- AIR TRAINING" PLAN
Christianity, is a traitor.'"
U. S. RELATIONS
on to com
"The aly training plan is DU Mr. O'Leary went longer a plan of defence. It has ment on Canada's relations with "With the forty training schools and in the the United States, next summer there will be eighty meaning and course of this war schools capable of turning out becoming clearer," he said, "that pllots at the rate of 8,000 a year. co-operation, always great in the Aircraft factories have increased past, has become a tremendous their output. Last week produc- tion totalled 53 planes and within
Fresh Review
Of Position Of
Air Warfare
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LONDON. Nov. 1 (British Wire-
reality. This is manifested in the." eagerness with which the people of Canada are trying to send the maximum war needs to... Britain. It is shown most of all in the work of the Joint Defence Board between Canada and the United States. This Board, composed of representatives of both countries, meets in Ottawa and Washington and have been discussing defence problems of the Atlantic and the Pacifc.
We shall dedicate our minds and wills even now, to the task which will wait ng when this war is over the task of bring ing in a new and better order ing of our common life Doth nation and international on a basis of Christian faith and on loyalty to the Kingdom of God,
Czechs Under Nazi Rule
WHOLE COUNTRY
GERMANISED
GREEK APPEAL
ATHENS, Nov. 1" (Retter)—an appeal to workers of the world. especially those of the United States and the Soviet and other
eutral countries, to force their governments not to sell arma ments or raw materials to Italy was broadcast by M. Dumitratos, Greek Minister for Labour and Secretary of the Workers' Guild's. M. Dimitratos addressed B special message to the British Labour-Party for the magnificent. fight they are putting up, adding: "We are, aghting with you to the last man and to victory.”
To the Italian Labour Party. M.Dimitratos said: "Your im perialist government takes men from their homes to fight. What do they want from us? do not even know our language. Ask your Government why.”
M. Dimitratos also appealed to Albanlans to continue their fight against Italy, stating that the Greek Army was ready to help them,
"
They
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(Reuter)--
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elected. of the war has developed feverish-insignificant if he was
Some concern was expressed in the fight against the Italians. y been stirred by the struggle we
There was a further diminution in certain responsible quarters in Lon- since the entry of Greece into American opinion has undoubted- Everywhere houses and shops are are engaged in.
"And as the dictators are look-enemy air activity over Great Bri, don' over the disregard of King:
East Anglia, and his disinclination to seek beflagged and gifts of money are
dishearten them ing reports-from Dr. Leontios, well-known Bishop many things to pouring into the Greek Consulate. ing round them, they must and tain last night and the few bomb George for the alp raid warnings Take the invasion of London and a town in the Mid-Shelter while German bonibers are of Paphos and now Acting Arch- elsewhere.
go, slow lands-say little damage was caus-over the capita once charged Greece. It is almost a
The King appears determined to bishop, who was with "spreading dissatisfaction war. The Italians have not yet ed and there were a few casualties:
The Air Ministry communique continue his job of mixing among among His Majesty's subjects" come up against the main Greek
to Ger- adds that a few bombs were drop- his people in the streets and in has expressed himself as a whole defences and contrary hearted supporter of the Allied man and Italian -propaganda, the ped with little effect on one point defence centres and several times cause and the Greek tag and the Greek determination and Eghting on the north-east coast of Scot-has narrowy! escaped death Ispm
Dombs exploding nearby, Union, Jack fly side by side over strength remains" unimpaired.
is residence,
Hand.
An armoured car was recently added to the King's entourage. be--
THE WEATHER Maximum temperature yester- Cause of his sistance that be continue with his work despite ‘air day was B1 and the minimum 73.
Total rainfall since Jan. 1. 1srald. warnings. The armoured car 113.97 inches against an average is equipped with bullet-proof glass of 82.36,
and a splinter-proof body.
The Royal Observatory report States:-
A
A moderate anti-cyclone covers Japan and the adjacent seas. depression appears to be develop-
will be necessary to hold such ́islands and it is here that the question of air superiority is of great importance.
The armoured car accompanies the King and Queen wherever they are ont touring the city.
"It looks like a tin
the King's remark when be first saw the vehicle. "We ought to bare a tin openes,"
"And now Britain has thrown in her aid to help them. The Bri- -GALLANT AIR FORCE -
tish Air Force has bombed Naples
Fast LONDON, Nov. 1: (Reater) The and swept the
Mediter- Eallant Httle Greek Air Force ranean, including the Italian and continues to take the initiative Greek coasts. on reconnaissance and are pasting Ialian aerodromes | flighta. with bombs.
"The military situation in the One of three Greek bombers Balkans must remain obscure for which attacked Italian troops on
some days. The Italians are as- the march falled to return tonished at the stubborn re- on the way home it engaged 12 sistance of the Greek troops. Italian fighters.
They were expeting an easy walk- The terrain on which the troops over or a Quisling sequel. But the ing to the south of Guam. is fighting is wild, stony and hilly Greeks have a strong tradition of The mountains stretch away into freedom and independence. Their-
The King becomes irritated and the distance-a veritable scene of battles against dominatión stirred
Impatient if anyone suggests that "They consider what are the i
"In spite of what the Nazis are desolation with here and there the imagination of Europe in the
he should take cover during' air less)-The end of the second dangers of direct attack on this
"Herr von Papen," continued
raids and will not even Esten to month of violent air attacks on continent, what steps should be doing, "the day is coming when large patches of thin bush. the last century and in these days,
unbroken grey scrub contrasting with the with Greek independence again Mr. Lakin "the wily Nazi Amba- mild reprimands from high court victory will find an Britain gives an opportunity for a
threatened, it has again fallen to sador to Turkey, who put Herr and government officials who tell fresh review of the general poel- taken to meet them what steps Czech nation back on its soll," said red. brown hills.
"Small villages are scattered all taken independently
to help Greece in ber Hitler into power, is making tion of air-warfare between by each government in the case Czech resident of London, in the
talk last night on over the landscape. There are no struggle for freedom.
"It is significant that Italy of actual attack and what the course of a
small bridges over to de conditions, in Czechoslovakia under major roads-only tracks with Governments
excuses for "the- two
Occasional
is making German rule. jointly 11, and when, an actuali
precipitous ravines, ..
slowness of the operations by The Greek Premiet has, sent a attack is made.
blaming the weather. I am message of sympathy to the people
surprised that they tried to "No obligation is imposed and
advance along, the coast of the nothing will be done that affects said, were stricter than in Ger- of Patras which had been bombed
Ionian Sea Instead of going the territories of other countries. many proper. Not even shaded on several occasions by Italian
Are they flush for Salonica. There will be no movement of street lamps are
afraid of getting Turkey inta United States "forces into Canada | screening of doors and windows It is revealed that 15 Italians
the war? rigidly done than in were among the casualties. until an emergency makes such was more
"M. Laval, in the meantime, is are now being instructed in rifle ATHENS GOVT., BACKED
"But, Turkey has not so
continuing his mysterious con- and revolver shooting on 25 yard tortes necessary. In the same Germany. One reason for
CAIRO, Now, 1 (Reuter)-United committed herself by going to versations with the Germans on range ntted up on the grounds of way there will be no occupation was to prevent the Czech people i of United States bases by the from helping aircraft by the use
by the invasion of their coun-Greece's aid unless Bulgaria comes the application of the agreement Buckingham Palace,
The Queen, atting cross-legged The latest visitor to arrive in Canadian
forces until joint or light signals
try the Greeks in Egypt have into the attack. The position will in principle reached between Ger- Britam is Senor del Polzo who is operations have
ordered
being The whole country was
sweep of their doubtless be made clear when the many and Vichy. Marshal Ferlike taller, has proved to be a made a clean
tain's broadcast on Monday ze most enclent shot with a rifle and stated to be a close friend of There is nothing in this to de- Germanised. Gone are the pro-political differences and Irrespec Turkish
The Sexor Suner, the Spanish Foreign tract in the slightest degree from 'mises of cultural progress.
R.AF. and Luftwaffe.
THE TIMES comments: ""The air battle over Britain during October cost the enemy much less than in the earlier phases
"But the loss to his prestige has been far greater as the Italian assault on Greece, thai an attempt to blast a way for invasion by air attack definitely failed."..
has
SPANISH VISITOR'S STUDY
should
be
are
been
STRICT BLACK-OUTS Black-outs in Czechoslovakia, he
allowed and the planes.
this
1
Britain
H
far
Président makes his
1
spectacular dash to Berlin where him he should avoid unane risk. The King has not received such he will report to Herr Hitler Germany has so far maintained advice, however from the Prime her fiction of neutrality in the Minister, Mr. Winston Churchin. Greek war. It is a device to en-Mr. Churchill is in no position to able the Germans to act as me caution the Hing because the diators, but the Greeks are not Prime Minister himself refuses to
be going to deceived by this take precautions during air raids.
Women members of the Royal friendliness. *
Family, including Queen Elisabeth,
~VICHY AGREEMENT
Minister. Senor del Pozo has come the aid which Canada can give whole plan was to wipe out the tive of Party feelings all of them speech today, but It is certain that vealed nothing of the substance is also good with ́ a'revolver,” Her to report on how the air war over Britain for carrying on her battle Czech nation and the only ele are backing the Athens Govern Turkey will resist if she is at of this agreement and it must instructors reported." Rev
Britain is going on.
overseas, nor will it detract from States is giving Britain to resist the forces of evil.
mehta allowed to remain would be
children to be Germanised.
ment.:
Telegrams to this efect have an been sent to General Metaxas and the Commander-in-Chief of the Greek forces.
"Geranm propaganda in Spain any of the assistance the Dalled those who would permit their has been giving one version of the damage done in this country," he said. "But this does not tally with reports from other quarters."
Senor del Polzo had now seen the Tality of the Ger man claims and he added, "We
imagined your city was in ruins "and we are glad to see that it is not."
Senor del Polzo said he was sure that Spain would remain" neutral and be did not think his country would permit any foreign troops to pass through Spanish territory,
JOINT MEASURES "On the contrary, the activities of this Defence Board has made
INDUSTRY CONTROLLED Czech industry was completely under German control. Herr Hit ter knew well the value of the intelligentsia to the life of the na-
near
tacked and if the Germans make have been a bitter disappointment The Duchess of Kent is a
CTACE to get attempt
the to the French people, who were shot with an automatic revolver. hoping at least that their war The Queen's Ladies in Waiting also Straits.
HOW TURKEY. FEELS
prisoners would be released. are being instructed in the use of "Exactly how Turkey feels is re-There was no hint of this and all email arms, vealed in the Turkish paper.
If Italy that Marshal Petain said Although no instructions on ULUS, which says:
that their lot would be improved mobilisation have yet been rethinks it necessary to make a dis- ard a vague reference to the cetved from Athens, hundreds of play of her power, why did she
moving back of the demarcation Greeks are already offering their not act against her British enemy
Was
It possible to strengthen to some tion and he had given orders for servieca with the Army and Greek in the Mediterranean and Africa?ine. But the demarcation line 15.
"B"
harmless
sion."
Jawaharlal Nehru Arrested
convenient German weapon, degree the support and assistance the extermination of this intell! Consulates, particularly Alexandria, why select
and fa to Great Britain. Joint measures gentzia. All secondary schools are hardly able to cope with the neutral state for this show of which they can move backwards of defence have been agreed upon have been converted into bar-rush of volunteers.
force? The Axis does not re- and forwards to suit the occa Greek resistance continues to cognise any law but that of force Concluding Mr. Lakin referred BOMBAY, Nov 1 (Reuter)~~All- and Canada will know that she will rack
evoke much satisfaction in the and extends to nations no other to General Weygand's proclama-Bombay markets were motricially not be left alone if the day comes
The Britian resistance, however
rights than that of being slaves."
tion warning the French people of closed today following the arrest to resist an attack on her coast.
was encouraging the Check people Egyptian Press, "More trucks, more aircraft and to suite of what the Nazis It had an encouraging effect on "We now have to see to what North Africa from listentig to of Jawaharlal Nehru, former Prest and more munitions will continue were doing, the day of coming Egyptian public opinion and has extent Britain is going to take tendencious reports and stating dent of the Indian National Con- to go overseas, but this deter- victory would find an
unbroken Een the He to propaganda part in the Defence of Creece, mination to give all the help
that neither Greece nor Turkey mours of British landings on anything Incompatible with the rules,
honour of France, An alert engine crew prevented possible will not be broken, We Czech nation back on its anil agents who persistently claimed Humours and they are only ru-that Marshal Petain will never do gress, under the Defence of India would resist aggression as the side Greek talands have been received question is," said Mr. La- Herr Vans Papen German Am- what could very eastly been a do not speak in any spirit of
with enthusiasm in Ankare "and derall boastfulness We speak of it as Two of the United States Naval of the Allies... disastrous accident in a
British ald will be given with only in "whether General Weygand bassador to Turkey, who is on his debt to the
Reservists in Hongkong who had ment of the through train from a sacrifice and &
one limit and that is that it does altered the phrase in all serious way to Berlin to see Hitler, Jen Kowloon to Lowu that occurred at splendid valour of the Britian been recalled for active service
now been exempted on Chinese aircraft new over Shum, not hamper her needs in her own ness or with his tongue in his Bucharest yesterday by special cheek, in which case there might rain for Berlin On (Thursday the "fork" near Fanling Station people as well as a feeling of have about 7am on Thursday. Tratic rest gratitude, which I may add grounds of Ill-health. They are chun and Namtan on Wednesday, sphere, was held up for a considerable is shared and expressed openly ER "Red" Sammons, manager of Japanese anti-aircraft batteries period, but was resumed before by the people of the United Statesgle's Cafe, Wanchal, and Wil opened fire but no machine was nightfall.
who come among us in Oasisdalam Gunn, Jr.
hit.
"It might become necessary for Britain to establish bases on the Greek islands and it
be resistance from him if thinks Vichy is going too far and night he was the guest at a recep- tion given by the German Mints- Tthin Vichy will take it as a
ter at Buchares warning
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