Ottawa bans reduced rail fares to conserve war materials
Munitions Minister Howe announced elimination of reduced fares on eastern western and coast routes and for convention groups. After Aug 31 only ordinary fares apply. armed forces fares remain unaffected. Civilian travel curtailment may trigger further restrictions to keep munitions and war movement unimpeded.
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Ottawa
Howe
Canada
The
Prairies
Pacific Coast
Mr. Howe
Raiders Surface And Submarine Raid In South Atlantic
British naval sources predict a large scale German offensive against Allied merchant traffic in the south Atlantic. Reports say an enemy surface raider 1 000 miles off Rio de Janeiro and claims of 45 231 tons sunk whet fears. The route feeds India Egypt and Russia via Iran with South American wheat and beef also moving through the danger area. Armed Axis raiders have reached the south Atlantic from Biscay ports since France's fall.
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Ing
South Atlantic
London
Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian
German
High Command
Egypt
West African
India
Russia
Iran
South America
Britain
Bay of Biscay
France
Halifax A R P unit halts blaze with quick pumps
An A R P detachment in Halifax rushed two stirrup pumps to a garage fire and extinguished the blaze before the fire department arrived. The prompt action prevented further damage to the building and adjacent property.
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Halifax
A.R.P
Red Cross Receives Enormous British Farm Support
Farmers and farm workers in England and Wales have contributed volunteers to the Red Cross with levies totaling 4.5 million dollars over two years, supporting relief work across Europe and at home.
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London
England and
Wales
Red Cross
Native Sons urge immigration pause postwar for returning service members
Kenora Ontario reports the Native Sons of Canada pressing the Dominion government to delay immigration after the war until Canadian uniformed servicemen and women are fully re established in civilian life.
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Kenora
Ont
Native Sons of Canada
Dominion
Canada at War But People Hardly Realize It
Wing Cmdr. N W Timmerman of the Royal Air Force says Canadians do not grasp the wartime reality. He notes many think in dollars and cents, not the stakes of an air war. Timmerman, Canadian-born and a DSO and DFC recipient, pauses at Montreal before returning to Pennfield Ridge Nova Scotia.
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Montreal
N. W. Timmerman
R.af
Canada
Timmerman
Pennfield Ridge
N.S
Forces in India Focused on War Against Axis
The state department says American troops in India are there solely to prosecute the war against the Axis, with primary aim to aid China. They will avoid involvement in India's internal politics and may use defensive force only if safety of personnel or supplies is at risk.
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Washington
India
State Department
Department
China
United Nations
United States
Lack of Teachers May Close BC Schools in September
Victoria reports Education Minister Perry weighing that as many as 40 to 50 British Columbia schools could close at the start of the September term due to a teacher shortage.
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Victoria
British Columbia
Perry
Banks Close 80 Branches During War, St. Pierre Says
Mr. St Pierre, president of the Canadian Bankers Association, states war conditions force banks to concentrate business in fewer branches. They have closed 80 branches nationwide where feasible, including 23 in the Montreal district, through exchange of accounts and other measures to limit customer inconvenience.
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Montreal
Mr. St. Pierre
Canadian Bankers’ Association
St. Pierre
Thanksgiving Day Observed Across Canada
Canada Gazette announces Thanksgiving will be observed Monday October 12 with a proclamation in a special edition. The notice marks a national holiday across provinces and territories.
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Ottawa
Canada
Canada Gazette
Edmonton Interview Highlights Greenland Role in WWII Aid
In an exclusive talk, Danish ambassador Herrik de Kauffman said Greenland plays a vital part in aiding the United Nations. He noted Greenland hosts the world’s only cryolite mine, crucial for aluminum production, with shipments to the U.S. and Canada tripling since Allied bases were established in April 1941. He travels Western Canada with Mrs. de Kauffman visiting Danish communities.
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Edmonton
Herrik de Kauffman
Greenland
United Nations
U.S
Canada
Mrs. de Kauffman
Western Canada
Britain questions Japan on prisoners held
The British government has begun inquiries with Tokyo to learn when and how a full list of prisoners of war and civilian internees in Japanese custody will be sent. A complete roster was due on board one of the two exchange ships that recently arrived at Lourenco Marques from Japan, but it was not aboard.
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London
Tokyo
Lourenco Marques
West Africa
Japan
War production board studies wartime plant idle tactics
An official said plans are being considered to close or slow war plants running far ahead of schedule to ease material shortages. The suggestion came from the War Production Board with the official declining to be named.
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Washington
U.S. War Production Board
Rumors Denied On Sugar Stocks In Canada Counts 400 Million
Administrator S R Noble rejects rumors that Canada holds excessive sugar stocks and that rationing is unnecessary. He notes Alberta produced far less than 400 million pounds in five years and that surplus sugar has shifted to Ontario. He warns unnecessary excess demand risks vital tonnage and seamen's lives.
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Canada
Ottawa
S. R. Noble
Wartime
Prices and Trade Board
Noble
Alberta
Women Hired At North Van Ship Plant Admit to Union
Six women employed at North Van Ship Repairs Limited Template shops run threader machines will be admitted to the Machinists' union on equal basis with men, according to union officers.
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Vancouver
North van Ship Repairs Limited
Machinists’ Union
Navy Has Good Luck In Submarine Hunting
Royal Canadian Navy reports success in anti submarine operations and convoy duties. Navy Minister Macdonald notes ongoing expansion with barracks and training facilities for up to 6 600 personnel and 1 000 officers and men at key stations. The fleet totals about 40 000 sailors with 400 to 500 ships and 60 ships under construction.
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Ottawa
Royal Canadian Navy
Macdonald
A. V. Alexander
Admiralty
Canada
Royal Navy
New Six Month Ration Books Available Soon
Ottawa reports six month ration books will be issued September 7 with sugar tea and coffee couponing. Ration Book No 1 contains five coupon series including sugar red 13 coupons two weeks each and spare A green tea coffee. Each book bears a serial number and ration office address with instructions to register name address and book details before use. From April 21 Sweden imposed a meat ration of eight ounces per person weekly.
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Ottawa
Prices and Trade Board
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