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Ottawa Evening Citizen headlines in 1940June, 1940
Ottawa, Ontario
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World War II was underway in June 1940. Newspapers throughout the country, including the Ottawa Evening Citizen and the Ottawa Evening Journal, ran daily coverage of the war overseas.3
Headlines of the day 19401940
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Earlier, in May 1940, the Ontario Supreme Court had ruled that the Communist party was an illegal organization.Three weeks later the federal government, led by newly re-elected Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, followed suit by outlawing the Communist party and similar organizations throughout the country.
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Propaganda Supports the British 19401940
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The occupation of France. The Battle of Dunkirk. Belgium's surrender to Germany. In less than a month Britain's Prime Minister Winston Churchill would declare "the Battle of Britain is about to commence."7
Keep these hands off; Buy Victory Bonds1940
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With the Canadian economy geared almost entirely toward war production, food and other consumer goods were in short supply. Canadians used food stamps or coupons to purchase rationed items such as sugar, meat, tea and coffee and gasoline.Canadians everywhere were urged to "Buy Victory Bonds!"
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Wanted for murder; Her careless talk costs lives1940
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During these dark times, Canadians' mistrust of foreigners gave rise to paranoia and fears of spies, saboteurs and invasion.11
Award for careless talk1940
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All citizens were cautioned not to talk to strangers.13
Warning. Our homes are in danger now1940
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Racism was on the rise. Newcomers to Canada, especially those with a ‘foreign' accent, were regarded with suspicion. Nowhere was this more evident than in small towns and villages throughout the country where people generally knew one another and strangers were easily identified. |
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