Dieppe Raid Reassessed by Canadian Army Historian
The Dieppe operation of August 1942 is examined in new Defence Department chapters by Col Charles Stacey. He argues the raid failed but yielded crucial lessons and boosted later D-Day success by shaping European invasion tactics. The account notes topography and planning errors, limited bomber support, and Roberts onshore information delays, while praising Canada’s contribution despite heavy losses.
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Dieppe
Dominion Department of Defence
Charles Stacey
General Staff
Europe
Defence Department
J W H. Roberts
Col
Stacey
B C Bans Feed Grain Exports Amid Short Supply
Winnipeg dispatch says the wheat board will not grant export permits for oats barley and mixed feed oats from British Columbia until feed grain supplies improve on the west coast. The shortage stems from pasture flood damage and disrupted rail links to prairie shipping points.
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Winnipeg
The
Wheat Board
British Columbia
B.C
Family cow keeps pianists fingers nimble
CAPEVILLE Tenn twelve year old William Ellis credits his cow for piano skill. His father had him milk the cow to keep his fingers nimble for practice. Bill notes the cow keeps his fingers in shape and now his sisters want to help with milking. Vancouver remarks by trade minister C D Howe discuss price discipline in peace time.
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Capeville
Tenn
William Ellis
Bill
Bil
Funny Bits From A Dated Humorous Exchange
A collection of quick witticisms and exchanges touching on marriage weather clothing and manners. The snippets feature a teacher a charity collector a doctor and several humorous sidelines about love bachelorhood and married life. The tone mirrors a lighthearted newspaper style from a bystander’s view.
Prairie erosion threat prompts new weed control plan
Saskatoon reports top farm scientists meet in Birch Hills to tackle widespread water erosion threatening prairie soils. They urge year round protective ground cover, reduced cultivation, and the adoption of selective herbicides like 2 4 D to curb weeds and preserve topsoil across the three prairie provinces.
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Saskatoon
Sask
Birch Hills
Prairie Provinces
Farmers Receive 700000 Tax Guide Books in Ottawa
Ottawa report shows 700000 special income tax guide books delivered to Canadian farmers. Minister McCann notes farmers using cash income and expenses can skip net worth statements if information is otherwise accurate, with optional statements required when data is insufficient.
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Ottawa
J. J. McCann
Commons
Canada Sends Wheat Grass to Australia
Ottawa reports a supply of Canadian developed wheat grass selected for drought resistance will be taken to Australia by W A Meares of Forbes New South Wales. The strain, provided by the Dominion department of agriculture, is to be developed for Australian pastures and forage value.
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Ottawa
Australia
W. A. Meares
Forbes
New South Wales
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Selassie Sends Sympathy to British Columbia Flood Victims
Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia sent his condolences to victims of the flood in British Columbia through a formal message. The gesture underscores international concern for the disaster-stricken region.
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Victoria
Haile Selassie I
Ethiopia
British Columbia
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C. D. Howe
Dr Chase
Dr. Chase
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Johnny
Peck
Jack
Sandy
Peggy
Tom
Joe
Central Press Canadian
Edmonton
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
United States
Imperial Oil
Henry H. Hewetson
Baby Beef Club
Saltcoats, Sask
Yorkton
Lorne Neil
Les Carroll
Canada
Selassie
Green Cross
Derris
Rastae Baer
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