Canada’s Wheat Prospects Outlook Of Five Years
Ottawa minister J G Gardiner warned that balancing Canada’s wheat supply and demand would be largely resolved over five years. He cited wartime sales forecasts to Britain and other nations, plus financing costs of about 620 million dollars, with 800 million bushels projected to be financed and a possible 100 million bushel carryover.
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Ottawa
J G. Gardiner
House of Commons
Canada
Gardiner
Food Ministry
United Kingdom
Mr Gardiner
Agriculture
Britain
Europe
Fort William
Censor Air Raids London Amid War News Strategy
Britain justifies censorship of air raid reports to keep the enemy guessing. Home Security Minister Morrison and Air Secretary Sinclair say towns may be omitted to prevent aiding German navigation, with daylight hits sometimes named and casualties totals prohibited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Home Security
Herbert Morrison
Archibald Sinclair
Air
Plans For Future Vancouver Production Maintenance
George C. Bateman federal metals controller and CICM president urged Canada to plan now for future maintenance of metal production due to war demands. He called for joint government and mining industry cooperation to map a national geological program. Dr. John F. Walker warned that more prospectors are needed and suggested possible subsidies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Canada
George C. Bateman
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
CLALA
Bateman
John F. Walker
British Columbia
Blockade Extended to Syria and Several African Territories
The government announced an extension of its blockade to include Syria and territories surrounding Africa, namely French West Africa Liberia Portuguese Guinea Mada and Reunion Island, positioning the embargo along three sides of the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lendon
Syria
French West Africa
Liberia
Portuguese Guinea
Mada
Reunion Island
Africa
Bombers and Planes Sent to Britain and Allies
Airplane shipments from Los Angeles county plants show 1 745 military planes including 945 bombers sent to Britain and 100 to Australia. Lockheed delivered 589 Hudson bombers to Britain and one to Australia. Douglas shipped 284 DB7A bombers to Britain and 70 more of an original order. Boeing Seattle sub contracts with Douglas deliver 275 more. Nine hundred training planes have been sent from North American Aviation to training centres in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Douglas Aircraft Company
Britain
England
Douglas
Boeing Fatory
Seattle
North American Aviation Company
Canada
Donated Saskatoon Tank For Free French
A tank donated by Saskatoon residents will bear the city name and crest as part of mechanized equipment for the Free French forces under General de Gaulle. Dr William Vignal, the Canadian representative, forwarded the leader’s appreciation for the Saskatoon group’s subscription effort begun before the armistice and redirected afterward to the Free French movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Charles de Gaulie
Saskatoon
Sask
William Vignal
General de Gaulle
Citizens’ Group of
Farm Loan Board shows profit rise for farmers credit
Ottawa reports the Canadian Farm Loan Board earned 207 370 dollars for the year ending March 31 1940 up from 195 195 the previous year Auditors stated the board aims to provide long term credit to farmers secured by first and second mortgages
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Ottawa
Canadian Farm Loan Board
Farm Loan Board
Detention Orders Issued Against 529 Persons
Ottawa reports 529 detention orders under the defence of Canada rules issued between July 27 and November 1. Among those named are 92 Germans, 91 Italians, 61 Communists, and 15 National Unity party members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Defence of Canada
House of Commons
National Unity Party
Strengthen Gibraltar Fortress Reveals Unyielding Rock Power
The Gibraltar fortress has been reinforced in recent months and now bristles with gun power covering all approaches from land and sea. Authorities believe the fortress is tank proof and the garrison can hold out for a considerable time if attacked, with officers and men united in quiet confidence in the rock’s defensive strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Taranto raid alters balance of sea power say British and American observers
London reports that the Taranto action decisively altered world sea power. A V Alexander says the February strike by the fleet air arm against the Italian fleet marks a turning point and undermines Nazi claims of democracy’s decadence. New York observers note a major Axis setback and warn of costly Italian rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Taranto
Fleet Air Arm
Mediterranean
Germany
First Lord
New York
Yates Stirling
Britain
A. P. de Seversy
Hitler
Italy
Stirling
Africa
Master of Ordnance P A Chester Appointed Acting Gen Ordnance
P A Chester General Manager of Hudsons Bay Company has been named Acting Master General of Ordnance for Canada's fighting forces. A Great War veteran he serves without charge and takes no military rank. The Ordnance Department supplies all equipment and clothing to the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Chester
Hudson's Bay Company
Canada
Mr. Chester
Ordnance Department
London Faces Hidden Epidemic Threat In Underground Shelters
A House of Commons committee warns overcrowded underground stations used as air raid shelters could spark a deadly epidemic. Labor MPs accuse the health department of laxity and urge immediate action. Health Minister Malcolm MacDonald plans to implement Lord Horder’s shelter recommendations soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
House of Commons
Malcolm MacDonald
Lord Horder
Prisoners Support War Effort Making Supplies
In a large London jail inmates are producing sandbags camouflage nets gas mask cases shipping cases and cartridge boxes as part of the war effort. A released prisoner said the inmates were eager to contribute.
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London
Charter Elevates British Council to Promote English Abroad
A charter grants the British Council corporate status to broaden knowledge of Britain and the English language overseas. The move aims to expand cultural and educational ties through a formal public body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Council
Britain
Reduction in Farm Debts Under the Farmers' Creditors Act
Ottawa reports a total debt reduction of 85,528,960 since 1934 through the Farmers' Creditors Arrangement Act. Since the act began 46,077 farmers applied for debt adjustment and 40,400 cases were reviewed, involving 234,906,435 in debt. Annual interest reductions totaling 6,642,519 benefited farmers. For year ending March 31, 1940, 6,900 cases were dealt with in western provinces. expenditures reached 497,289.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
British Columbia
Wheat policy changes urged by United Grain Growers
Winnipeg United Grain Growers president R S Law proposes a Dominion government committee on western agricultural problems to examine national wheat policy changes. He cites next year quota based on 1941 acreage, elevator storage expansion, location and duration, and urges coordination between elevator companies and the federal government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
R. S. Law
United Grain Growers, Limited
Canadian Wheat Board
Naval Losses London: Merchant Ships Lost in First War Year
In a House of Commons reply, Admiral A. V. Alexander reported 762 merchant ships and 2,855,870 tons lost to enemy action in the first year of the war, with 3,327 crew and passengers lost and 15,635 saved. Enemy losses then totaled 261 ships about 1,269,000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty
A. V. Alexander
House of Commons
Seamen Missing After Jervis Bay Action
The Royal Canadian Navy reports 13 ratings missing believed killed after the loss of the British armed merchant cruiser Jervis Bay during the Battle of Nov 5. Eight RCN men aboard were rescued and landed at an eastern Canadian port. two were slightly injured.
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Ottawa
Naval Service Headquarters
Royal Canadian Navy
Jervis Bay
R.C.N
McNaughton Credits Democracies With Staying Power In War
Canadian Field Headquarters in England reports Lieutenant General A G L McNaughton says democracies start slowly but finish strong. He argues blitzkrieg suits democracies with initiative and discipline based on reason. He notes Canada and the United States excel in mechanized warfare and praises educated, serious minded Canadian officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
A. G. L. McNaughton
Army
McNaughton
Canada
United States
Radio jurisdiction debate stalls CBC inquiry plan
Howe, munitions minister, said no Commons committee is needed this session to probe radio activities. Reports of Alan Plant’s resignation from the CBC board and M J Coldwell’s attack on CBC spurred talk of a radio committee, but Coldwell urged creation of a probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Howe
Canada
House of Commons
Alan Plaunt
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
M. J. Coldwell
C.C.F
Coldwell
CBC
Educational program director arrives in London for Canada’s troops
Dr E A Chatwin of Saskatoon arrives to direct an educational program for Canada's fighting men. He heads educational service for the Canadian Legion and is aided by Col D E Macintyre of Ottawa. Lt Gen A G L McNaughton approves. Chatwin earned the Military Cross in the Great War. Australia plans nearly 1 billion dollars for defense over the coming year.
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London
E. A. Chatwin
Saskatoon
Canada
Canadian Legion
D. E. Macintyre
Ottawa
Legion War Services
A. G. L. McNaughton
Chatwin
Canadian Field Artillery
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Els
Ducer
Farend Blockade
the Admiralty
Ordnance
FE. A. Chatwin
Australia
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