The Archive · 1940

Importance of Supply Route Emphasized

Ottawa, June 20, Mr. William L. MacKenzie King, Prime Minister, in Parliament yes terday hinted at the possibility of a German invasion of Canada, "If the situation develops on our coast, as i has in many other countries, it will be more necessary than ever for the British Isles 10 ium to Canada for supplies of every kind," he said, "One route which must be kept open is that between England and the St. Lawrence River. The Germans will do everything to block it and starve England."—United Press.

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