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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
3
The piece surveys the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Commonwealth Air Training Plan as wartime priorities. It notes Canada’s costly role raising, funding, and operating training facilities with pilots drawn from across the empire and allied nations under the RCAF.
An Ottawa press snapshot recalls Minister of National Defence for Air J. Power praising Canada’s role in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Editors in Ontario and Quebec toured bombing and academy camps near Lake Erie, noting scale and importance as Canada builds air strength and supports Britain in World War II.
A Northern Ontario forestry letter notes fire risks and describes the local fire watch towers at Matachewan and Bell Lake. It covers tower operations, mobility of crews, and the importance of timely reporting and resources in wartime.
In a special army order Me King congratulates the Home Guard on its first anniversary and expresses confidence in cooperation with the army. The order notes progress since establishment and urges continued unity with armed forces.
A fragment praises local volunteers for clothing and support to the defense effort. It notes their prompt aid, gratitude from citizens, and confidence they will meet and overcome future emergencies with continued cooperation and patriotism.
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