More Ships Added to Canadian Navy Highlight Canadian Growth
Navy Minister Macdonald outlined a 41.0 million estimate and a plan for two cruisers eight destroyers and two aircraft carriers. Canada aims to operate carriers with own personnel while Britain provides planes. The plan cites 250 fighting ships 450 auxiliaries and 60,000 personnel with 16,000 trained this year.
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Bulgarian guerrillas swell as spring nets grow
An allied report says a Bulgarian guerrilla force called Slef Shumatsi expands monthly with 3000 to 5000 new recruits, totaling 15000 to 20000 mainly in villages and mountains. The movement lacks leadership but could aid Soviet or Anglo-American Balkans thrust when proper command forms.
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Eden signals guarded stance toward Argentina policy
Foreign Secretary Eden told the House of Commons Britain will keep a guarded watchful attitude toward Argentina until the political situation there is clarified. The remarks reflect cautious diplomacy amid regional tensions and uncertain governance.
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Plan for Churchill Roosevelt war conference moves forward
Washington indicates a follow up meeting between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill after Stettinius visits London. Officials say the eighth Allied leaders’ summit will focus on Europe war aims and postwar borders amid calls for a clear declaration to Congress and allied publics.
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Aluminum price cut agreed between company and government
Munitions Minister Howe announced a price reduction on aluminum sold by the Aluminum Company of Canada. The cut covers sales to Canada the United Kingdom and the United States, with Howe acting as agent for those governments. He did not specify the amount of the reduction.
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Civil Defence Spending Exceeds Million in Equipment for Workers
Ottawa reports 1,086,298 spent to outfit civil defence workers with steel helmets coats rubber boots anti gas gear and other supplies. The return table lists issued clothing and equipment and unit counts for George Cruickshank Fraser Valley. About 225,000 workers were estimated earlier. Ontario and western Quebec lifts reduced duties by roughly 10,000 workers.
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Rumanians flee Bucovina as Russian advances force train exodus
Reports say new Russian army advances trigger a mass Romanian exodus from Bucovina with people forcing passage on trains despite government travel bans.
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Slump in Morale as Japan Faces Defeat on Arakan Front
Japanese prisoners in a Mayu hills camp report a sharp morale decline after the British 14th Army victory. More than 20 prisoners are hospitalized for malaria and mental illness as starving, wounded troops await a potentially protracted war. Several inmates express belief that Japan will lose, with Germany seen as isolated.
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Cheese Ration Cut Ends Two Ounces Weekly for Britain
Britain trims cheese ration from three to two ounces weekly starting April 2 while the tea ration stays at two ounces. Milk allotment rises by a half pint to two pints weekly and canned goods gain 24 points monthly from the previous 20. Food Minister J. J. Llewelyn announced the changes at a press conference noting better canned meat and fish supplies.
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Britain
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Heed
Dunkirk Captives May 1940 to Receive 1939-43 Star
War Secretary Sir James Grigg said Dunkirk prisoners evacuated in May 1940 will get the 1939-43 star on repatriation despite service under six months. The white paper in August notes eligibility for those evacuated from Norway in spring 1940 with shorter service. Buy War Savings Stamps Regularly.
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Will Discuss Air Services Over Atlantic
Ottawa reports that four power talks in Washington will focus on future transAtlantic air routes. Canada joins US Britain and Russia to shape schedules for north Atlantic ops while US and British firms push south Atlantic and Pacific routes. Britain and Russia expected to lead European inter city and Asia links with Canada possibly holding Arctic lanes.
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Britain Reports War Production Totals Through 1943
In the House of Commons Oliver Lyttleton announced Britain produced 90 thousand aircraft from the start of the war to 1943 end, with 83 thousand tanks and armored vehicles, over 1 million wheeled unarmored vehicles, 115 thousand large caliber guns, and about 5.25 million machine guns and rifles. He noted four-fifths of aircraft output were bombers fighters and naval planes, with proximity to German bases limiting full statistics.
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