Britain Clamps On Restrictions
A Canadian Press report from London on April 18 details Britain's drastic security measures banning diplomatic travel and code use, plus censorship of diplomatic bags, aimed at delaying enemy access to sensitive information. The move, affecting diplomats from neutrals and Allies except the U.S., Russia, and the British Commonwealth, signals intensified wartime controls as Berlin and others predict an imminent invasion. The order immobilizes diplomats and staff, bans coded telegrams, and opens pouches for censorship. It remains in force until further notice with no homeward return for diplomats.
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King Fights Bracken Over Seat in Commons
Ottawa April 18 Prime Minister Mackenzie King condemned John Bracken for not taking a seat in the house calling it contempt of parliament He urged Bracken to appear to substantiate his charges and charged that King had never stated Lord Halifax asked Canada for a commitment, a claim Bracken had cited. Continued on Page Three.
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The Left Hand Corner and Political Parlor Observations
The piece links John G. Rogers as a dominant, controversial political figure noted for fighting against machines and odds. It discusses his enduring influence in New York politics, plus a wedding telegram misread as a biblical verse, illustrating humorous misinterpretations of a foreboding scriptural reference.
Du Pont unveils wood transformed into steellike composite
Du Pont announces a chemical treatment that hardens wood to resemble steel and creates a thousand kinds of hardwood not found in nature. The bath converts almost any softwood into a hardwood like material, blending wood with a plastic component.
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2 000 Planes Hit Germany in Major Daylight Raid
London reports about 2,000 American heavy bombers and fighters hit Berlin and other targets in Hitler's fortress. A large formation bombed Berlin, marking the first daylight blow there since March 22, with another force attacking Pas-de-Calais area. The operation involved potentially 1,000 bombers and equal escort fighters amid losses and parachute landings.
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Churchill On Peace Plans Explored In Commons Discussion
Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons that the League of Nations should not be discarded in postwar planning and that its work would have succeeded with proper backing. He noted exploratory talks among 34 United Nations but cautioned against expecting near term consensus on postwar statements.
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UNRRA ties urged for postwar aid and trade
In Ottawa April 18 Victor Quelch urged closer UNRRA links to relief and rehabilitation to aid reconstruction in liberated countries while Douglas Abbott promised to answer Winnipeg North Centre inquiries on federal conversion plan and Winnipeg’s share in benefits.
Baseball Results From Early Major League Games
Rocky Walters lost his first start as Kincabhall corcan onened in the United States Chicago beat Cincinnati 3 0 Walters allowed three hits St Louis opened AL with Detroit 2 1 Stephens Browns Higgins Tigers homered in ninth Giants edged Boston 2 1 NO BAN ON CRITICISM LONDON April 18 BBC official says no absolute ban on criticizing Emperor Hirohito though some remarks were deleted for good taste.
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Russians Mass For Knock-Out Sevastopol Burned City Battle Report
A. P. dispatches from Moscow April 18 describe two Russian armies nearing a juncture to assault Sevastopol. Yeremenko and Tolbukhin are advancing from southeast and north as German forces struggle to evacuate the burning port, with Axis troops trapped on docks and in suburbs amid heavy fighting and ongoing Russian air strikes on Galati and surrounding fronts.
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Sofia And Belgrade Pounded By Yanks
Naples April 18 The Italy based heavy and medium bombers continued the Aled pounding of German communications in the Balkans last night by attacking the railyard at Plovaiv 85 miles southeast of Sofia. A communique said the night raid followed yesterday's daylight blows against railway targets in Sofia and Belgrade and against airdromes and aircraft factories in the Belgrade area.
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Hollandia Hit as Allied Air Raids Expand Coastal Push
Allied reports say Hollandia area heavily hit with more than 200 tonnage claimed initially, but final figures expected. No aerial interference faced by raiders. Six enemy coastal vessels and installations damaged as Australian forces advance up the New Guinea coast toward Madang. Japanese evacuations noted from Bogadjim area. Luftwaffe losses listed as 26 aircraft with two heavy bombers and eight fighters downed in recent operations.
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New Cabinet Portfolios in Canadian Commons Debate
OTTAWA April 18 In the commons war transport estimates were debated shifting from immigration of Chinese to postwar relief for Europe and aid to French troops. Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced a draft treaty with China to supersede the 1923 act, permitting temporary residence for qualified nationals under renewable permits. The postwar feeding of Europe led to first reading of a 10 million dollar interim UN relief bill, while measures for reconstruction and veterans affairs were introduced. King said parliament would change after the next election with younger men as parliamentary assistants.
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Europeans on trial in Algiers for treason in Tunisia
Twenty seven European members of African Phalanx, a French force aiding the Germans in the Tunisian campaign, faced a military tribunal in Algiers on treason charges. If convicted they face death.
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Bracken Sets Policy for Commonwealth ties and autonomy
Ottawa April 138 poe John Bracken leader of the Progressive Conservatives outlined policy on Commonwealth relations. He urged clear cooperation with other Commonwealth nations and proposed continuous consultation to develop practical policy while affirming Canada’s autonomous position and denying any British demand for alignment.
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Four Canadians Die In Explosion In London
An inquest found accidental death for two Canadian officers and two soldiers killed in an explosion during anti-tank grenade training. Victims include Lieut Alexander Duncen Sutherland and Lieut Frederick Pemberton Thompson Winslow, both in their 20s, along with Sgt John Joseph Campbell and Cpl Elmer Lilgr. A military inquiry will follow.
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Stalemate In Burma Near May Monsoon
London reports a Burma India campaign leaning toward a May monsoon stalemate. Allies hold a narrow advance to open the Ledo road linking India and China while Japan counters near Imphal Kohima. About 90 000 Japanese are in action along 700 miles of front. Allied defense strength in eastern India is undiscussed.
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Allied raid on Germany floods Europe with 7300 planes
More than 7300 Allied warplanes attacked Europe from Britain on Tuesday. Heavy bombers struck Berlin and nearby targets including Heinkel and Rathenow plants within 35 miles of Berlin with reportedly good results. Nearly 1000 US heavy bombers led the assault with many fighters supporting the operation.
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