Tar Sands oil tests to resume in Alberta projects
Experiments on tar sands along the Athabasca river in northern Alberta will resume within days. A separate plant near Waterways Alta is nearing completion and expected to operate by June 1. Critics argue government controls hinder efficiency and that Abasand should lead the development.
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Cittawa
Atha- Baska
Alberta
Crerar
Alta
J. R. Macnicollp.c
Toronto
Davenport
Abasand
Mar Nicol
War graves in Canada holdings to be kept in perpetuity
The defense department announced land containing Canadian war graves overseas will be held permanently by the Dominion. By agreement with the Imperial War Graves Commission, properties requisitioned during hostilities by the Canadian army will be acquired for permanent possession. In New Delhi Viscount Wavell, viceroy of India, visited Chindit troops in Burma and met RAF and US air force officers aiding the operation.
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Ottawa
Defence Department
Imperial War Graves Commission
Dominion
New Delhi
Viscount Wavell
India
Burma
Lord Wavell
RAF
United States Air Force
Canada Argentina Books and Pictures Exhibition Opens
The La Prensa newspaper hails the newly opened Canadian books and picture exhibition as an important step in strengthening ties between Canada and Argentina, promising mutual benefits for both nations.
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Buenos Aires
la Prensa
Canada
Argentina
Coun
Price ceilings set on Canadian berries in Ottawa
The prices board announced price ceilings for Canadian-grown strawberries and raspberries, below last year’s peak consumer prices but above 1942 levels. The ceilings run May 29 to Sept 30 with seasonal strawberry reductions and also apply to imported berries from June 5 to Sept 30.
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Ottawa
Sinking German Submarines Off Northern Norway
British naval escort sinks two German submarines and damages others during Arctic operations near northern Norway. One destroyer Mahratta torpedoed and sunk with limited survivors. Allied air force claims 213 Japanese aircraft destroyed in 10 weeks, with several airfield strikes in Burma.
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London
Britain
Russia
Admiralty
Arctic Circle
Norway
Kandy
Ceylon
Eastern Area Command
Third Tactical Air Force
Purma
RCAF Bomber Group names new squadron leaders overseas
Three squadron commands within the RCAF Bomber Group were reshuffled. Wing Commander R A McLernon takes over the Alouettes from Wing Commander Baxter Richer who moves to RCAF Headquarters. Wing Commander G A McKenna-Kentre becomes Snowy Owl commander, succeeding Wing Commander Dan McIntosh. Wing Commander E C Hamber is promoted to Thunderbolt commander, replacing W H Swetman after his second tour. Hamber was previously a Moose squadron flight commander.
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Manding
Alouettes
R. A. McLernon
Montreal
WC. Richer
RCAF
WC. McLernon
Snowy Owl
G. A McKenna Kentre
Ottawa
Dan McIntosh
D.F.C
Regina
E. C. Hamber
Hamilton
Ont
Thunderbird Squadron
WC. W. H. Swetman
Fitness program urged to aid children and disabled adults
Ottawa stresses the value of a national physical fitness program to benefit children and disabled veterans returning home. Maj. Ian Eisenhardt outlined a plan to bring recreation, sports, social activities and dramatics to all Canadians, while Pro Rec in British Columbia demonstrates community fitness growth.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie
National Council of Physical Fitness
Canada
Maj
Ian Eisenhardt
Vancouver
Jerry Mathison
British Columbia
Westbank
B.C
W. A. Wellband
Regina
Y.M.C.A
Maj. Eisenhardt
Narrow Escape for Lt General Clark on Fifth Army Front
Lt Gen Mark W Clark Allied Fifth Army commander narrowly escaped death when a booby trapped German anti tank gun exploded within 25 feet of his jeep during a front survey drive in Italy. The trap was planted on an abandoned artillery piece and failed to detonate the general or his escort.
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Italy
Mark W. Clark
5Th Army
Clark
Battle Casualties Return Halifax On Lady Nelson
The Canadian hospital ship Lady Nelson arrived in Halifax with more than 5500 battle casualties and invalided fighting men. They asked eagerly about the latest developments in the new drive in Italy. The ship carried troops from various parts of the Dominion. 257
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Halifax
Lady Nelson
Italy
Dominion
Prairies Named Key in Global Food Plan
Dr. G E Britnell told Saskatoon Merchants that the Hot Springs conference framed a world food strategy stressing efficient distribution and prairie wheat leadership. He said prairies would play a great part in locating perishable foods near storage centers while wheat and grains are grown where most efficient.
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Regina
G. E. Britnnell
Prices and Trade Board
Ottawa
Saskatchewan Retail Merchant Association
Saskatchewan
United Nations
Britnell
Prairies
Prairie Provinces
Remote-control receiver aids forest firefighting near Prince George
Forestry officials work to defeat radio blackout and restore wireless contact with fighters in the Peace River area of northeastern British Columbia. About 79 major blazes were reported east of the Rocky Mountains with some rain aiding efforts, though details remain unclear.
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Prince George
Peace River
British Columbia
Rocky Mountains
British Mothers and Children Return Home from Toronto
More than 300 British mothers and their children have arrived safely in Britain after leaving Toronto. Security reasons delayed news of their departure. Many spent three to four years in Canada before returning.
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Canada
Margarine Factory Opens in Nairobi East Africa
Production has begun at the first margarine factory in East Africa. The plant will process edible fats from locally grown cotton seed and ground nuts with added vitamin A reinforcement.
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Nairobi
East Africa
No Complaints On Hog Premium Grading System
Agriculture Minister Gardiner told parliament that no complaints had been received about the national hog premium system. Government pays 3 dollars on grade A hogs and 2 dollars on grade B. Inspectors conduct the grading in Canada.
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Ottawa
Gardiner
Commons
Canada
Canada Faces Acute Labor Shortage Driven by War Demand
National Selective Service directs a three way attack on manpower gaps in Canada. Arthur Macnamara says 5.5 million of 8.82 million men over 14 are in or seeking war work. 275000 workers needed for war plants. Ontario and Winnipeg test interviews with men rejected for army service to reassign them to essential jobs.
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Ottawee
Canada
Arthur Macnamara
National Selective Service
Martiamara
Ontario
Winnipeg
Selective Service
Macnamara
Sinks Nazi Convoy Washington
A German convoy of six ships loaded with ammunition and gasoline was destroyed in the Mediterranean by a British American force after two American patrol torpedo boats lured German destroyers away from their protective positions. In the action last March the two boats raced the destroyers and, at 350 yards, released torpedoes.
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Washington
Mediterranean
Soviet Ambassador Predicts Postwar Air Route Talks
George Nicholas Zarubin the 44 year old Soviet ambassador to Canada arrived in Edmonton after a five day plane trip. He predicted Canada and the Soviet Union will soon discuss postwar air routes and lines similar to discussions already held by Russia the United States and Britain.
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Edmonton
George Nicholas Zarubin
Canada
Moscow
Russia
United States
Britain
Ian
Soviet Union
Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps receives fourth hospital car
Ottawa introduced the fourth hospital car built for the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps by Canadian National Railways. The air conditioned car includes individual control lighting, night floor lighting, head bed lamps, and aboard hot water, with sea green walls and rust marbelled floors. Interior layout designed by Col. E L Stone and CNR experts. Ralston and officials inspect. operation expected soon.
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Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Canadian National Railways
Army Railway Officers
Col. E L. Stone
Directorate of
Moment and Control
C.N.R
Montreal
Hen. J. Ralston
K. E. Dowd
CNR
Trans-Canadian Airlines
G. McCready
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Margaret C. Eaton
Canadian Women's Army Corps
National Defence Headquarters
Baxter
Richer
the Kicking Mule
Rome
N.Y
Rome, N.Y., Army Air Field
Margarine Factory
Canadian Corps
E. L. M. Burns O.B
Defence
Ralston
Union Station
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