Metal Controller Bateman Leads Canada's War Metal Drive
George Bateman, 60, Toronto mining engineer now Canada's metal controller, oversees wartime metal supply. He moved from private industry to government service, enforcing cooperation among mines, rationing output, and guiding Ottawa's metal policy to ensure sufficient metal for tanks and guns. His work shapes postwar mining prospects as Canada expands production.
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George Cecil Bateman
Toronto
Canada
Mr Bateman
Mr. Bateman
Bateman
Still a Rebel Nation Korea Shows Resolve Against Japan
The Korean people 25 million strong, annexed in 1910, resist Japanese rule and seek independence. Koreans plan to assert self determination inspired by the Fourteen Points, signaling continued resistance to imperial control across Asia.
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Japan
Korea
Manchuria
China
Nippon
Malaya
Netherlands Indies
Burma
Shipping Losses Heavy In Japan War At Sea
An Allied review reports Japan has destroyed about a quarter of its prewar shipping, leaving a critical deficit for troop transport. It warns further Pacific operations would strain Japan's remaining tonnage and cites a need of around 130000 tons to move a modern division with equipment.
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Japan
Allied Review of International Affairs
Free
Europe
Hitler to become a gentleman farmer near Berlin
Hitler will run a farm about 20 miles from Berlin staffed by ex soldiers to produce foods he prefers. Meissner, his personal secretary, is arranging the arrangements.
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Hitler
Berlin
Meissner
Canadian agriculture and the war demand outlook 1942
The booklet outlines expected demand for Canada's farm products in 1942 and policy guidance. Pork, beef, lamb, wool, and dairy exports are highlighted with price support and export outlets. Emphasis is placed on increased feed crops, higher yields, adjusted wheat acreage, and farmer decisions on production aligned with market outlets.
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Domini
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
United States
Canada
Will Save Lives Too The Gasoline Regulation
The Toronto Telegram argues that reducing the maximum speed limit will cut gasoline waste and tire wear while saving lives. It links high speed to lack of control in accidents and fatalities and claims the new rule will curb the danger on roads and improve overall safety.
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The
Toronto Telegram
One Tanker Fuels All Vehicles Worldwide for Week
A single ocean going tanker refined gasoline will operate every ambulance police car bus truck farm tractor and all gasoline engines in industry marine and passenger cars in Canada for one week.
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Canada
Bigger Bombers and Sky Dreadnoughts for the War
A Cairo based RAF tactical expert urges the United States to supply large bombers while Britain will build fast fighters. Middle East airmen favor giant bombers like the B 19 and B 24 Liberator to strike Rommel's mechanized forces, arguing bigger bombs at lower costs improve effectiveness.
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Royal Air Force
Cairo
America
Britain
United Nations
United States
Rommel
Spring Linen Patterns and Transfer Necessities
Vogue for Linens showcases April showers and May flowers with gingham designs and sunbonnet motifs. Pattern 7225 offers six motifs about 6 by 7 inches and four motifs about 2 by 4 inches, with stitch illustrations and material lists. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union. Include name address and pattern number.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
Man
Close Consultation On Food Supplies Between Ottawa Washington London
Ottawa Washington and London maintain close consultation on food supplies amid wartime needs. Canada sees no immediate need for new sugar rationing beyond existing limits while UN efforts push coordinated conservation and shipping. Canada and the United States continue supplying the United Kingdom and Russia with food. Canadian cattle exports rise, aiding U S supplies.
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Ottawa
Washington
London
United Nations
Canada
Dominion
United States
Pacific
United Nations Group
United Kingdom
Russia
Australia
New Zealand
Air Ministry says pilots could distinguish dummy ships from real warships
Air Secretary Sir Archibald Sinclair told the House of Commons that Brest sheltered dummy ships as the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau hid there and British pilots could tell the fakes from the real vessels. He said there was no chance of dummies being bombed in error.
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Archibald Sinclair
House of Commons
Air Ministry
Brest
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
Alec Cunningham-Reid
Not Really Modern Slang Across Ages Says UC Professor
Dr William Matthews of the University of California argues that many so called modern slang terms trace back to Shakespeare. He notes words such as duds ham guy pinch phoney moll bread and beak used then in similar senses as today.
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William Matthews
University of California
Guy
Toothbrushes from Japan boost rifle cleaning at Camp Roberts
At Camp Roberts California soldiers are cleaning rifles with newly acquired toothbrushes from Japan via a San Francisco dentist. The dentist, who had ordered the brushes years ago, sent dozens of new toothbrushes after reading a trainee’s request for old ones. The items are being put to good use to keep equipment ready for potential action against Japan.
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Japan
Camp Roberts
Cal
San Francisco
Mac Arthur Seen as Promise in Wartime Unity
The Ottawa Journal declares no room for jealousy or nationalist pride as American commander MacArthur leads allied forces on British soil. It frames the war as a shared peril for all free peoples and predicts unity and survival through his leadership.
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Ottawa Journal
MacArthur
Madame Chiang Praises Scorched Earth Policy for India Day
In a broadcast during India Day celebrations Madame Chiang Kai-shek lauded China’s scorched earth strategy. She urged India to adopt a similar approach, noting China’s resistance to Japan by destroying resources so the enemy could not seize them.
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Chiang Kai-shek
China
India
Taxing Vanity Florida Serves Fees on Vanity Numbers
Florida motorists must pay an additional one dollar in registration fees to obtain license numbers matching their address or other personal identifiers. The revenue will support dependent children.
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Florida
Sunshine State
Sleepless Quisling criticised for betrayed count
A biting remark targets the Norwegian collaborator saying his sleeplessness stems from the tally of people he betrayed, taunting him for facing the consequences of his wartime actions.
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Quisling
Norway
Canada Forms Unified North American Command
The army navy and air force unite under a single commander in chief with Air Vice Marshal Cuffe directing both east coast and Newfoundland operations. Major General L F Page will head Newfoundland forces, returning from Icelandic duties.
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Canada
Mander
Cuffe
East Coast
Newfoundland
L. F. Page
Iceland
Pacific Command
R. O Alexander
I. F. Stevens
W. J. R. Beech
Alexander
O.C
Military District No. 2
Atlantic Command
W. H. P. Elkins
George C. Jones
Navy
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Middle East
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Saint John
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