Invasion on European West Coast Marks Beginning of Liberation
The invasion progressed with lighter casualties than expected and a foothold gained on the Cherbourg to Le Havre coast. Leaders warn against assuming a quick victory, stressing Europe remains largely German-held and Japan awaits after Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherbourg
le Havre
Germany
United Nations
Japan
Europe
Spain
Portugal
Sweden
Switzerland
Italy
Russia
Romania
Poland
Are we ready for the Coming Peace balance in postwar plans
The Financial Post posed readiness for peace from a business and family view. It argues peace must be lasting with steady employment, tolerance among nations, and a shared prosperity rather than frantic greed, valued over speed.
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Financial Post
Ontario Liquor Permits Jump Reflecting War Effort
A 1943 Liquor Control Board report notes 155205 permits in January and 1,282,038 in March 1944, equating to about one permit per three residents. Critics allege provincial laxity, call for stronger control, and warn the Dominion may curb restrictions to protect the war effort. Premier Drew faces scrutiny amid Ontario politics and Mitch Hepburn comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Drew
Liquor Control Board
Dominion
Quebec
Canada
Mitch Hepburn
Editorial notes on crops and politics from wartime columns
The piece comments on crop prospects and harvesting challenges, then shifts to quoted analysts and politicians. It cites Chas F Kettering, Walter O Hudson, Chesley Enterprise, and the Ontario Leader Ted Jolliffe, noting predictions about Saskatchewan seats and wartime investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Ted Jolliffe
BR C Growers Expect Average Fruit Crop
Central Okanagan fruit growers revise estimates of a large apple crop due to heavy blossoms. Some thinning backfired. yield expected to be average rather than record. In the south cherry set poor in places. peaches also down from winter damage two years ago. Vernon and Penticton prospects unclear.
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Kelowna
Okanagan
Penticton
Vernon
Price Control Rides the Rail
Wartime Prices and Trade Board sets common fares for train vendors. Readily available items include sandwiches at 15 cents, gum 6 cents, candy bars 9 cents each or 2 for 17 cents, nuts 5 or 10 cents, drinks 10 cents, tea or coffee 10 cents, hot dog 10 cents, milk 10 cents, cream cones 5 cents, and apples and oranges 10 cents each. The schedule aims to curb living costs during wartime.
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Acton Free Press
Acton
G. Arlof Dills
Churchill
Roosevelt
Mackenzie King
Mr. Churchill
Mr. Roosevelt
Chas, F. Kettering
London
Walter O. Hudson
Institute of Registered Architects
Holland
Chesley Enterprise
BR. C
Prices and Trade Board
William K. Carr
Grand Bank
Newfoundland
Anzio-Nettuno
Rome
Scarroll
Carsoll
ROMAR
Ayber Man Downe
ACON
Krepe
Certo
Wr. Mustard
Aenwuemer
Pw. Ags
Bsc
Valencia
W. G C. Kenney
WM. G. Cullen
Lalcc Physicien
T. H. Wylie
Hugh S. Austin
Mill Street
Comner Frederick
F. Leatherland
Kenneth M. Langdon
Georgetown
Gregory Theatre
T. Seynuck
B. D. Young, V.S
B.v.se
Veterinary Surgeon Office
Brookville
Millton
F. G. Oakes
V.S
Veterinary Surgees
Knox Aventis Acton
Willoughby Farm Agency
Kent
Toronto
Tom Hewson
Canadian National Railways
Wit
Wee
UG G Wi
Guelph
Geing East Dally
Won Flyer
Gray Coach Lines
Kitchener
Stratford
T. Patterson
Wyndham
Maher
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