Britain Will Take All Dairy Canada Can Supply
Ottawa Agriculture Minister Gardiner told the commons Britain will import all Canadian cheese for two years under a negotiated contract. He outlined new dairy subsidies for May 1 start, including for milk, cheese, butter and concentrated whole milk, with lower rates May–Sept and parity with 1943–44 levels in late 1944–45. Surpluses may be sold in Britain.
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Ottawa
Gardiner
Commons
Britain
Canada
The
Food Board
Not Much Success Chungking Says Chinese Evangelist
Marcus Cheng, escaping from Singapore, says Japan struggles to salvage Repulse and Prince of Wales wrecks, fails to export rubber, and faces strong guerrilla resistance. He cites mixed Allied support and harsh Japanese prisoner policies amid regional upheaval. In Chile, authorities arrest Axis spy ring leaders and members after an 18 month probe.
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Chungking
Marcus Cheng
Singapore
Malaya
Cheng
Santiago
Chile
U.S
Deparment
Germany's food position improves says ministry official
London reports a ministry of economic warfare official stating Germany's food situation is better than a year ago and that the western front shows no signs of cracking unless a poor harvest occurs.
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London
Germany
Ministry of Economic Warfare
Red Army 26th Anniversary Toasted at Russian Embassy
London figures attend a reception at the Russian embassy honoring the Red Army on its 26th anniversary with vodka and hot spiced wine.
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London
Russia
New Durum Wheat Carleton Announced At Winnipeg
A new durum wheat variety named Carleton has been developed by the associate committee of grain research in convergence. The committee recommends increased early distribution and classification as high grade durum wheat. The statement notes glycol production from wheat and hints at broader oilseed research at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Winnipeg
Carleton
University of Saskatchewan
Conquered lands exploitation estimated at large annual sum
Dingle M Foot quoted in a House of Commons written reply that Germany exploits its conquered domains at about 10.4 billion dollars yearly. The figure excludes levies on occupied Russia Greece Luxembourg and incorporated Polish French Belgian territories.
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London
House of Commons
Dingle M Foot
Ministry of Economic Warfare
Russia
Greece
Luxembourg
Poland
France
Belgium
Reith
Ottawa allows army CWAC to wear civilian clothes on leave
All ranks of the army and CWAC may wear civilian clothes on leave of seven days or more. Previously personnel could only wear non uniform clothing for sports requiring special dress. The regulation change was announced in a recent routine order.
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Ottawa
Army
CWAC
Army Headquarters
Report on postwar employment prospects in Canada
Interim rehabilitation study by Dr G M Weir for the pensions department and tabled by Pensions Minister Mackenzie projects 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 available jobs after the war transition. It says full employment is feasible, with 50,000 more professional opportunities and strong growth in construction manufacturing agriculture for men, and professional service for women.
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Ottawa
Commons Reconstruction Committee
Weir
Canada
Mackenzie
Rehabilitation plans outlined by R C N commander report
The report anticipates relaxed command with continued government direction and public works if needed. It expects rapid social services development and postwar expansion not driven by boom jobs. It calls for converting war industries to peacetime use and maintaining a high national income for living standards. Vocational training for about 200 000 veterans is tentatively planned.
Canada would maintain armed forces after war says study
Dr G M Weir reported from the pensions department that 200 to 300 professionals and service members favor a standing army of 50 000, navy 25 000, air force 30 000, and 30 000 munitions workers. Proposals include university chairs, a Dominion institute of technology, and cadet programs. The USSR joins a UN boycott of gold purchases except from non Allied sources.
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Ottawa
Weir
Allies Not Ready Yet To Invade Europe
London notes Britons and Americans question a western front invasion. The piece argues that a successful assault requires massive behind the lines support, tens of thousands more troops, heavy shipping, and decisive collapse of German reserves. It stresses anticipated prolonged, costly fighting before Hitler falls.
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Europe
Hitler
Africa
Sicily
Italy
Russia
Nazis and Generals Forge Alliance as Peace Bids Fail
London reports Hitler's regime and Junkers unite under pressure from the Allied demand for unconditional surrender. Churchill and Stalin describe Nazi diplomats seeking separate terms via Turkey Portugal Bulgaria and Sweden as doomed to failure.
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London
Germany
Hitler
Nazi Party
Junker
Churchill
Joseph Stalin
Junkers
Stalin
Red Army
Turkey
Portugal
Russa
Bulgaria
Stockholm
Finland
Russia
House of Commons
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