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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 06, 1942

Page

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Bermuda Wartime Censorship and Pearl of Atlantic Defense

The Bermuda base is pivotal to Allied defense as an anchor in the western Atlantic. Censors operate at Bermudiana and Princess hotels, reading all air mail and ship letters to block sensitive information. The Ex Cambion and other ships rely on Bermuda for mail processing and ship traffic, while the area remains under British control and under threat from enemy action.

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Ottawa reports wartime controls tightening across Canada

The Week at Ottawa notes severe tea and coffee couponing replacing voluntary cuts, with enforcement teeth via the national selective service. Parliament weighs overseas conscription, ban on the Communist Party, and emergency debt rules as budget and housing measures pass.

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Edmonton Woman Joins Military Service In Wartime Record

An Edmonton woman, wife of a major general, resumes service in uniform with her two sons in a new Great War era effort. She previously served with the Austro-Ukrainian army 1918-1920, belongs to the Alberta Women's Service Corps, and now joins the Canadian Women's Army Corps. Her son Edwardian waits to join the Royal Canadian Air Cadets as he nears eligible age.

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Ex MP Killed in Fall in England

Col Emil William Pickering former member of Parliament for Dewsbury 1918 to 1922 died after a fall from his horse in Horbury England. Police said he was found beside the animal and died at the scene. The incident is under investigation.

Horbury England Emil William Pickering Dewsbury

Rooster Mascot Adopted by SA Medical Unit

A rooster found near the Acroma area has been adopted as a mascot by a South African medical pressing station. Thesbint Wier nicknamed it "fp" after Maj Gen Lt Pode Vilen, a South African commander.

Caird Acroma Thesbint Wier Pode Vilen

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