Conference on food consumption levels among nations
Ottawa reports that an international conference of British American and Canadian experts completed weeks of study on food consumption patterns. The group will submit findings to the Washington based Combined Food Board to aid wartime and postwar allocation and social security planning.
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Ottawa
Britain
United States
Canada
H F Anypus
External Affairs Department
Mar
Combined Food Board
Washington
Giant Whooping Cranes Sighted Across Western Canada
Winnipeg bird bander Jack Wilson reports eight giant whooping cranes at Last Mountain Lake near Simpson Sask on a Ducks Unlimited project. Authorities estimate fewer than 100 individuals remain, sparking conservation hope for the species.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Jack Wilson
Ducks Unlimited
Last Mountain Lake
Simpson Sask
Lancashire stowaway granted six month entry to Canada
Margaret Drury a 24 year old Lancashire girl and first east to west Atlantic air stowaway has been granted entry to Canada for six months to work with the RAF transport command. The commissioner of immigration A L Jchiffe said she wished to accept such employment and her case will be reviewed at period end.
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Ottawa
Margaret Drury
Canada
RAF
Transport Command
A. L. Jchiffe
Commissioner of
Immigration
Miss Drury
Devastated Cities: Graphic Germany Fallout Described
A Swiss resident recounts a Berne Die Nation interview detailing western German cities ruined by bombing. She describes Mannheim Ludwigshafen Mainz Colonge in ruins, with ruined rail platforms and churches, smoke clouds, stench, and civilians coping amid air raid shelters and shattered life.
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Berne
Switzerland
Germany
Die Nation
Mannheim Ludwigshafen
Mainz
Black Forest
Cologne
Colgne
Old City
Russian Pilots Ferry War Planes From Alaska to Russia
Report from Edmonton notes Soviet planes with red star insignia flown by Russian women and men ferrying US built aircraft from factories to Alaska then to Fairbanks for Russian use on the front. Edmonton sightings include pilots at events. Washington confirms a northwest air ferry route from the US to Russia.
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Edmonton
United Nations
Bease
Alaska
United States
Fac
Russia
Washington
Robert P. Patterson
Many Honored Ottawa At Rideau Hall Honors
The governor general conferred decorations on 112 individuals at Rideau Hall. Senior armed services officers, munition industry leaders, scientists with secret research, brave sailors and airmen, veteran civil servants, and leaders in philanthropy and education were honored, including many women. Most awards were in the King’s birthday honors list from last June.
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Rideau Hall
Ottawa
Armed Services
De Valera Refuses Plane Crash Count in Dail
In Dublin the Prime Minister De Valera refuses to disclose the number of belligerent planes that have crashed in Eire since the war began. The exchange occurs during a Dail session with no precise tally provided.
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Dublin
de Valera
Dail
Eire
Traffic on Trans-Canada Air Lines Surges Twofold
Passenger mail and express traffic on Trans-Canada Air Lines increased by about one hundred percent over two years, reflecting growing demand for cross country air service and expansion of routes and schedules.
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Trans-Canada Air Lines
King Opens War Session of Parliament in London
The King in admiral’s uniform opened the new parliamentary session with Queen beside him. The throne speech promises continued Allied offensives in all theatres and cites Allied advances in Africa Sicily Sardinia Corsica and Italy with growing American aid. It highlights the Soviet push on the eastern front and pledges support to conquered European nations as the Lords chamber hosts the session.
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House of Commons
United Nations
Africa
Sicily
Sardinia
Corsica
Italy
Europe
Russia
House of Lords
Commons
Grim Satisfaction Of Londoners Over Bombardment Return
Londoners feel grim satisfaction as Berlin is bombed in the 1940 413 air raids. They condemn German destruction but accept the necessity of bombing Berlin. The reaction is unemotional and cautious with awareness London may be targeted again by a large raid.
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London
Death of Skoda munitions works manager Vaclav Benes
A Czech controlled radio in New York reports that Vaclav Benes aged 59, manager of the Skoda munitions works, died in Prague. The brief note confirms his death amid wartime industry leadership chain.
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New York
Czech Radio
Vaclav Benes
Skoda
Prague
New Mosquito Bomber Proves Most Successful
London reports De Havilland Aircraft by Canada revealed a new super-Mosquito combining fighter speed with bomber load. It carries four 20 mm cannons four .303 machine guns and 1000 pounds of bombs. The aircraft includes night fighter and transport variants and will be produced in Canada.
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London
de Havilland Aircraft Company
Toronto
de Havilland Aircraft of Canada
Canada
Planned North Development Needs Economic Basis Says Camsell
Dr. Charles Camsell, deputy minister of mines and resources, told Edmonton officials a northward population rush is not expected. He emphasized establishing the region’s economic value first, noting much of the north could become a mining area and should be the initial development focus. Buy War Savings Stamps Regularly.
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Edmonton
Charlies Camsell
Can't Depend On Bombing For Final Victory
London reports a debate among ground and air leaders over whether aerial bombing can deliver decisive victory against Germany before the western invasion. Officials warn against overconfidence if morale may be the only target, while noting potential disruption to German records and war efforts if bombs intensify.
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Germany
Expenditure Expected Low For Fifth Victory Bond Sale
Finance Minister Isley expects the cost of selling Fifth Victory loan bonds will not exceed 8.5 cents per $100 issued, far below the 90 cents for the Fourth Victory loan last spring and the about $1 average across all five Victory loans, covering preparation, delivery, advertising, commissions, and related expenses.
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Ottawa
Isley
Britain’s food minister seeks postwar powdered milk aid
A Toronto club spokesman said Lord Woolton, Britain’s food minister, urged continued shipments of powdered milk sent over seas by Canadian kinship clubs. The aid would aid reconstruction in Europe. The article notes the average Lapp family requires 100 reindeer for its maintenance.
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Lord Woolton
Britain
Europe
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