Dominion tax control proposals aim for provincial autonomy
A royal commission report envisions a revamped Dominion provincial framework to streamline finances and duties. It calls for the Dominion to assume unemployment relief costs and debt, while provinces cede income, corporation and inheritance taxes and subsidies. Emergency grants and national adjustment funds would stabilize budgets, improve unity of fiscal policy, and raise national income without lowering overall tax levels.
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Otlawa
Royal Commission On
Dominion
Commission
Saskatchewan
Canada
Unprecedented Tank Warfare Tests Front Line Tactics
In a historic scale clash, tank units face field improvisation as commanders adapt to new combat. An officer leading a vanguard through a village fought off a surprise German tank force, while another officer led tanks through a mine field on foot after a turret blowout. A cavalry veteran in a motorcycle unit pierced a German barricade before mobile artillery supported the advance, destroying ten tanks.
Air Force strength fixed for Royal Canadian Air Force
An order in council tabled in parliament sets wartime R C A F strength at 3 500 officers and 41 000 air men. Adopted Feb 23 the order declares this the maximum and includes the permanent active air force the special reserve and attached members of other British Empire air forces temporarily.
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Ottawa
Royal Canadian Air Force
R.C.A.F
Saskatchewan Dean Named President of Canadian Technical Agriculturists
Dr. L. E. Kirk, dean of agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan, was elected president of the Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists by mail ballot. He will take office with other officers at the annual meeting in Winnipeg, June 19 to 22.
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Ottawa
L. E. Kirk
Faculty of Agriculture
University of Saskatchewan
Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists
Winnipeg
Threats Of Invasion Spark British Volunteer Surge
Reports describe a nationwide surge of volunteers spurred by Eden's broadcast urging citizens to join against parachutist threats. From John o Groats to Land's End police stations struggle to cope with eager applicants. Berlin declares the air offensive will begin at the moment Nazi planners deem most uncomfortable for England.
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London
Anthony Eden
John o’Groats
Land's End
Berlin
England
Ottawa informs next of kin before casualty release
Relatives of Canadians serving in the army navy or air force will be notified 24 hours before news is released for publication. The department of national defence will withhold information from publication or radio until a full day after notice to relatives. British authorities also advise relatives before publication.
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Ottawa
Army
Navy
Air Force
Department of National Defence
City resolution seeks disqualification for subversive acts
Hamilton city council passes a resolution urging the federal government to enact protective laws to disfranchise individuals convicted of subversive activities. It also asks Ontario to introduce legislation barring such persons from holding public office.
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Hamilton
Ont
Ontario
Oxford City Council Dean Receives Military Draft Summons
James Ray, a one year old dean of the Oxford city council, received an official summons for military service. He joked with the authorities asking for a bath chair after explaining he was born too soon.
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Oxford
James Ray
Ray
Britain warned by American editorial on Atlantic defense
The Daily Express editorialized that if Germany wins in the Low Countries and Britain loses Atlantic control, invasion of America becomes possible. It urged Americans to prepare on an unprecedented scale.
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London
Daily Express
Lord Beaverbrook
Britain
Low Countries
Atlantic
America
Volunteers respond to British home defense call
London reports a government appeal for volunteers to join a local defense force as German advances bring Nazi air power within 30 minutes of Britain. Eden urged mass enlistment while Kirke coordinates volunteers and the Admiralty requisitions small craft for in shore patrols along the coast.
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London
Holland
Anthony Eden
Eden
Britain
Walter Kirke
Home Forces
King George
Admiralty
English Channel
British cabinet imposes wide anti profiteering price controls
The new British cabinet issued a drastic anti profiteering order fixing prices for medium grade clothing boots shoes furniture cutlery radio sets gramophones bicycles perambulators clocks watches drugs soaps candles and matches Prices of cheaper clothing were already fixed.
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London
War Echoes Across England From Belgian French Gunfire
Deep tremors shaken Deal on the southeast coast of England as gunfire from Belgium and France rattled houses. Hearing long rumblings echoed along the coast all day, described as earthquake like with doors and windows rattling. The disturbance recalled wartime fighting in Flanders a generation ago.
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London
Belgium
France
Deal
England
Flanders
Channel
Sir Harry Lauder to entertain Canadians at Aldershot
The Canadian first division, exhausted after training, will be treated to a four night concert series by Sir Harry Lauder, Scotland's famed singing comedian, and his all star troupe at Aldershot for a special benefit performance.
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Sir Harry Lauder
Aldershot
Harry Lauder
Scotland
Appointment of George Ignatieff as third secretary
London announces the appointment of George Ignatieff a Rhodes scholar from Sherbrooke Quebec as third secretary of Canada House in Ottawa’s diplomatic service.
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London
George Ignatieff
Rhodes
Sherbrooke, Que
Canada House
War Rations Cut for Butter Sugar and Bacon in Britain
Lord Woolton the food minister announced ration reductions due to loss of Dutch and Scandinavian supplies and shipping space. Butter drops from eight to four ounces weekly starting June 3, sugar from 12 to eight ounces starting May 27, and bacon also cut. The sugar cut reflects West Indies crop failure and currency resource conservation.
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London
Lord Woolton
Food Ministry
British West Indies
Airlines Lose Hurdle for Canada Landings at 11 Airports
Ottawa relaxes rules allowing international airlines to land at 11 specified Canadian airports without prior customs permission. Planes may alight and pilots report on arrival. Airports listed include Winnipeg Lethbridge Vancouver and Whitehorse.
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Ottawa
Canada
Winnipeg
Lethbridge
Vancouver
Whitehorse
Allies Taking the Initiative in Air Fighting
London reports British Expeditionary Force in Belgium has held off German attacks after hard fighting. The air arm claims at least 124 enemy planes destroyed since the offensive began, with raids on Sedan and Meuse area halting German advances. The largest coordinated bomber assault in history aided French counterattacks while Berlin warned of fighters near England.
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Alles
B.E.F
Havas
Air Ministry
Sedan
Royal Air Force
Belgium
Germany
London
Meuse
Grey Legions
R.A.F
Berlin
Reich Army
England
Britain Urged to Curb Wartime Rumors by Duff Cooper
Alfred Duff Cooper new minister of information asked Britons to refuse rumors and discourage spreaders. He warned some rumors can erode public confidence and stressed accuracy and speed in delivering information as essential during wartime. He cited Haig and urged careful listening to avoid premature, misleading news.
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London
Alfred Duff Cooper
Canada
Lord Haig
Duff Cooper
May Tighten Restrictions Ottawa
Col. H. Stethem, assistant director of internment operations, said no sweeping internment of enemy aliens in Canada is contemplated for now though the grip on the alien problem may tighten. He noted no policy change since the war began and warned that any German sympathies or subversive activity will lead to internment. Some aliens have been released, but future releases may be slowed.
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Ottawa
Col
H. Stethem
Canada
Britain
England
Stethem
Miner receives Canadian patent for safety catch invention
Cadomin Alberta miner Charles Jacobi secured a Canadian patent for a safety catch for shaft cages and elevators. The device, conceived after his brother’s death in a Nova Scotia mine accident two years earlier, uses a wedge mechanism and is praised for simple, inexpensive construction.
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Cadomin
Alta
Nova Scotia
Charles Jacobi
Cadomin Coal Company
Jacobi
Australian pilots called up under Empire air scheme
Air Minister J. V. Fairbairn announced 2,000 Australian pilots and 1,800 observers and gunners will be called up before year end. The first air personnel will depart for advanced training in Canada in August.
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Melbourne
J. V. Fairbairn
Canada
Wounded Reach England London
Between 200 and 300 British casualties from base hospitals in France and Norway arrived at 4 Liverpool station. A convoy of ambulances took the wounded, half of whom were stretcher cases, to a military hospital.
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London
France
Norway
Liverpool Station
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