Federal provincial joint undertaking eyed for 14 year build
A wartime style report recommends a 14 year program to build storage reservoirs and irrigation to bring 345000 acres of Southern Alberta under irrigation. The project would cost about 15178435 dollars, with $7192449 funded by the Dominion and the province covering the rest. The plan spans from Lethbridge toward Medicine Hat and east of the Milk River, expanding irrigation beyond current 305000 acres.
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The Herald
UAWA
Alberta
House of Commons
Thomas A. Crerar
mines and resources
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Oldman
Sasatchewan
Milk River
CPR
St. Mary and Milk Rivers
Dominion
Greek Hero Escapes Starving Homeland
Greek government sources report the escape of Prof. Pajasotis Kannellopoulos from Athens. The youthful political idol of Greece’s youth, leader of the underground resistance, is en route to the Middle East to join the government and may become Greece’s Venizelos in this conflict.
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WES GALLAGHER
Associated Press
LONDON
Athens
Pajasotis Kannellopoulos
Greece
Kannellopoulos
Middle East
How A Great Air Army As Built declares Canada pilots prime source
Fortune magazine argues for integration of Canadian and U S air training systems. It notes Canada already has strong facilities and trains over 30 000 men annually, while the United States would supply a large untapped pool of air crews with a developing program. The piece envisions Canada becoming Empire pilots’ main source within two years and outlines the operation flow from Manning Pool to Operational Training Units overseas.
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Canada
United States
Fortune magazine
U.S
manning pool
Allies Map Offensive in Southwest Pacific Under MacArthur
Allied leaders moved quickly to outline an offensive plan after Gen Douglas MacArthur’s appointment as supreme commander. Prime Minister Curtin met with MacArthur and service chiefs in Canberra to coordinate efforts with Britain the United States New Zealand and the Netherlands. The Australian cabinet created a defense portico to cut red tape and streamline command.
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Australia
CP.1
southwest Pacific
Douglas MacArthaur
John Carlin
MacArthur
gorermment
Curtin
Great Britain
United States
New Zealand
Netherlands
CRUSADE
Chinese Save British Unit Recaptures Yenngyaung in Burma
Chinese communique reports Chinese troops swooping from the northwest recaptured Yenngyaung in West Burma oil fields after two days of bitter fighting. They freed a British force of several thousand ensnared by Japanese. Casualties cited: Chinese over 100, Japanese over 500. Page Three continuation noted.
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CHUNGHKING
Yenngyaung
West Burma
Irrawaddy front
Wenangysung oi
Irrawaddy
Salween
Mank
Myolha
Kia
Pyinmana
Tokyo raid report widens gap in air battles
A P dispatch says Imperial headquarters claimed about ten B 25 bombers took part in Saturday raids on Japan and some escaped to China after surviving attacks. Tokyo broadcast claimed nine planes were shot down, while a Chungking note to Reuters suggested bombers reached a distant destination. Prisoner rumors arise as one American bomber reportedly forced down near the raid area.
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OKYO
Imperial headquarters
Japan
China
Tokyo
Chisng Kai-Shek
Chungking
Reuters
SAN FRANCISCO
CHS
Norse Teachers Ordered to Join Nazi League or Lose Posts
London reports Premier Vidkub Quieling of the German-occupied Norway has issued a ultimatum to school teachers to join the National Party Teachers Association by May 1 or face dismissal. The Swedish press suggests education in Norway may be virtually suspended.
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LONDON
Maj Vidkon Quieling
geppel
Norway
National Party Teachers Association
Reuters
Stockholm trens
Svenska Dagbladet
Hitler Turns 53 at Headquarters With Men in Charge
Berlin April 20 Hitler marked his 53rd birthday at his headquarters while in immediate charge of operations. A luncheon with Goering was noted and guests included Raeder Erhard Milch and Franz Haider. A Swedish report claims he received a globe of the world showing the western hemisphere absent, said to be the oldest globe from August 1350.
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BERLIN
Hitler
DNB
Goering
Raeder
Erhard
Milch
Franz Haider
Tidningen
Smolensk Reported Within Range of Soviet Artillery
Soviet long range guns were said to be in position within range of Smolensk, 230 miles west of Moscow, as new Russian offensives pressed along the Volkhov River from south of Leningrad and against Finnish forces on the Svir. German air power supported counterattacks to stem Red Army gains before spring thaws create a barrier for siege forces.
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LONDON
C.P
Smolensk
Moscow
Volkhov
Leningrad
Svir River
Ladoga
Onega
Red army
KUIBYSHEV
northens
Leniverod
Australia’s Sinews Tougher to Arm War Effort
Australia faces continued dependency on Britain and the United States for arms and materials as it builds industrial capacity for a decisive stand against Japan. Pegged prices and fixed service fees reflect wartime controls. shortages persist though industrial development accelerates, shifting balance from agriculture to industry.
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ay DON WHITEHEAD CAsondated
NEW YORK
Australia
sul
Britain
United States
Commonwealth
fces
Dive Bombers Lead Attack on Corregidor in Japanese Assault
The U S war department reported the opening of a heavy Japanese bombardment against Corregidor with bombardment from Bataan and the Manila Bay shore. Five dive-bombing raids were launched on Corregidor, with Japanese light bombers also striking Fort Hughes. American Filipino patrols near Zamboanga intercepted two buses carrying Japanese troops, inflicting casualties.
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Bataan
Manila bay
Corregidor
war department
Fort Hughes
Zamboanga
Mindanao
Canada UK talk relations with Vichy described
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Mackenzie King said communications have been entered into with the United States and United Kingdom regarding future relations with the Vichy government. He answered questions about changes in Vichy and Canada France ties. The discussion appears in the House of Commons.
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CANADA-U.K
VICHY
OTTAWA
United States
United Kingdom
Vishy
Mackenzie King
house of commns
Hanson
Canada
France
NAZE
ARCTIC FLEET
MOSCOW
Moscow radio
C.F
house of commons
COP
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Pi—Skt
Stapleton
Hamilton
Ont
Gallang Isand
Patriots Bay
Royal Canadian Air Force station
Gatlane
Island Wes
Vandoaver Isand
Gulf of Georgia
TURNER VALLEY
EDMONTON
Michigan
Terder Valley
el fit
Frenk Sargent
Port Arthoer
Aanster Hockey Association
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Milk rivers
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Taber
Lethbridge Herald Engraving
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