Revised 1942 Wheat Crop Estimate Shows Record Output
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics lowers its initial 1942 Canadian wheat figure by 272.5 million bushels but keeps total grain production at a record 992.7 million. Ontario fall wheat up 56 percent, oats at 652 million, barley 259 million, rye 25 million, flaxseed 15 million. prairie provinces drive the cut to 565 million wheat.
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Ottawa
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Bureau
Prairie Provinces
Ontario
Meat point rationing eyed for Canada and US
Ottawa reports talk of point based meat rationing likely if shortages arise. Each meat type would get a point value guiding purchases alongside money. Canadians may receive new ration books replacing expiring ones in late February to early March.
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Ottawa
Canada
United States
United Nations
Peak British war production planned for 1943
London wartime notes say 1943 will be the peak year for British war output. The labor force in munitions is expected to rise well beyond 1942, with more industry concentration, labor transfers from nonessential sectors, and increased mobilization of women. The plan prioritizes ships, aircraft, anti submarine devices, tanks and specialized army gear, causing internal labor shifts within munitions.
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London
Oliver Lyttleton
House of Commons
Butter Shortage Ration Cuts In Canada For Six Weeks
Canada reduces butter allocation by one third for six weeks to stretch supplies. Each person may buy two pounds instead of three, with two of the six spare coupons eliminated. Prices board aims for fair distribution and restoration in March. savings tied to 8 million pounds.
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Bow
Prices Board
Pricer Board
Becames Baronet Callander Man Receives England Title
A 53 year old Callander resident Henry Felix Jervis White Jervis learned he has succeeded to a hereditary baronetcy in England. He inherits from his deceased brother Sir John Jer vis White Jervis who died in England. The new baronet has lived in Callander for 40 years and prefers to stay plain Mr Jervis. The baronetcy was created in 1798 for gallantry under Lord Nelson.
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Callander
Ont
England
Henry Felix Jervis-White-Jervis
John Jervis-White-Jervis
Mr. Jervis
Lord Nelson
Winnipeg finance problem urged postwar reform by Garson
Premier Stuart Garson warned at a Manitoba School Trustees’ convention dinner that immediate implementation of the Sirois report is needed after the war to solve public finance. He cautioned that without action Manitoba and other provinces face renewed financial trouble. London naval promotion news: Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham elevated to admiral of the fleet in the Royal Navy.
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Winnipeg
Stuart Garson
Manitoba School Trustees’ Association
Garson
Manitoba
London
Andrew Cunningham
United Nations
North Africa
Admira
Royal Navy
Red Army Reorganization Enabled Russian Offensive Drive
Stalin secretly launched a six month reorganization of the Red Army, shaping it into a high speed offensive force. Front commander Yeremenko, aged 50, leads a young but seasoned cadre while political commissars lose power, boosting officer authority and changing army culture. The overhaul improves coordination across arms and accelerates victories along a 1250 mile front.
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Red Army
Stalin
Stalingrad
Zhukov Plans River Campaign Against German Forces
Russian General Gregory Zhukov studies a map as he plans the Volga river campaign. He is regarded as a top Soviet commander and led the Red冬 offensive in the south, which Hitler's army has failed to halt.
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Volga River
Gregory Zhukov
Hitler
Labor Forum to Reorganize Under New Executing Committee
A tentative agreement to reorganize the National Labor Forum as a joint venture of the CBC, Workers Educational Association, Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, and Canadian Congress of Labor was reached. A new executive committee with representation from both labor congresses and CBC will be formed and two additional members named by the four organizations. discussions may appoint a general secretary and plan stronger liaison with organized labor.
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Claws
National Labor Forum
Cana-dan Broadcasting Corporation
Workers Educational Association
Trades and Labor Congress of Canada
Canadian Congress of Labor
The
National Labor
CBC
Forum
Drummond Wren
Ottawa
Rationed Goods To Ship From Edmonton Northward
Officials announce a 39 950 pound shipment of butter sugar coffee and tea to the north country from Edmonton ration office. Supply goes to Catholic missions schools trading posts and native groups from MacMurray to the Arctic Ocean. Shipments will go by dog team plane boat or sled with ration books uncommon in the region.
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Edmonton
Edmonton Ration Office
the Prices Board
Mac- Murray
Arctic Ocean
Chile Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Axis Powers
Chile announces severing diplomatic relations with the Axis powers, signaling a de facto war posture. Dr. Eduardo Grove notes a confident navy with a 22,000-ton battleship, two cruisers, 12 destroyers, and seven submarines ready to escort convoys to Gulf ports and engage U-boats if needed. Prime Minister King welcomes the move as strengthening democratic ties in the Americas.
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Ottawa
Eduardo Grove
Canada
Chile
Dr. Grove
Gulf of Mexico
Belgian hostages executed by Germans in December
The Free Belgian news agency reports twenty Belgian hostages were executed by German forces in December as reprisal for the killing of three German soldiers in Belgium and attacks on Belgian collaborators.
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London
Belgium
Importance Of National Health Is Pointed Out
Ottawa stresses civilian and armed forces health as key to a healthy nation. A 50‑strong Canadian medical conference hear that the procurement and assignment board must balance military needs with civilian medical services, appointing 12 field secretaries across divisions.
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Ottawa
Canada
Canadian
Defence
Ralston
Air
Power
Labor
Mitchell
Pensions
Mackenzie
Armed Services
Col
Sydn
I. M. Cleghorn
Winnipeg
W. A. Clarke
Vancouver
D B. Stewart
Regina
R. M. C. Clare
Calgary
New System For Selection Of Army Officers
Ottawa announces a new system for selecting and developing potential Canadian army officers. Eastern and western selection centres will review candidates with boards led by Brig W W Foster in the east and an eastern board chair to be named for the west.
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Ottawa
Defence Department
Canada
Brig
W. W. Foster
Military District No. 6
Halifax
Western Board
Defence Headquarters
Selection Board
Howard Kennedy
Brockville
Ont
Gordon Head
B.C
Army
Manitoba Session Opens February 2 in Winnipeg
Premier Stuart S. Garson announced Manitoba's legislature will open its session in Winnipeg on February 2. The date marks the start of the new legislative term with plans for addressing provincial issues and government priorities.
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Winnipeg
Stuart S. Gar- Son
Manitoba
North America Larger by About a Million Square Miles
A comparison notes North America exceeds South America by roughly one million square miles in land area. The fact highlights continental size differences between the two regions.
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North America
South America
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Andrei I. Yeremenko
Moscow
Communist Party
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Auguste Nogues
Labor Forum
North Country
Mackenzie King
Americas
Duke and Duchess of Gloucester
William
R.C.A.F
Alaska
Royal Canadian Air Force
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