Drew faces libel slander in Ontario writ
Toronto broadcaster Andrew Brewin, a CCF lawyer candidate for Toronto St Pauls, says Constable J A Rowe instructed him to sue Col George A Drew for libel and slander. Brewin cites Drew's radio speech alleging Rowe breached oath, possessed stolen documents, and that police had searched for Rowe since Thursday with no trace found.
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TORONTO
C.P
Andrew Hirewin
C.C.F
Toronto-St. Pauls
J. A. Rowe
Ontario
George A. Drew
Brewin
revincal
Mir. Rowe
Mr. Rowe
Premier Drew Calls Brewin Writ Claim Ridiculous Political Bluff
Toronto June 2 Premier Drew dismissed Andrew Brewin CCF candidate for Toronto St Pauls as making a ridiculous political bluff in a libel claim. He accused Police Constable J A Rowe of desertion, possessing stolen records and breaking his oath. Rowe denied the accusations, and the premier urged Rowe to offer an explanation. Continued on Page Three.
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TORONTO
Drew
Andrew Brewin
C.C.F
Toronto St. Paul's
J. A. Rowe
Ontario
Rowe
Monopoly on tobaccos fuels Middle East war era profits
The Middle East republics of Syiki and Labanun seek control of tobacca sales to lock a large domestic revenue share amid war and mercenary activity. A procurement audit shows millions in cigarette trade and currency flows, while a war ship Rosemary remains active with a long service record and intact engines.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syiki
Labanun
tobatea
ann Auurican corpeapandeil
manupaly
Gurecgt
Syria
gomudal
solace Mhieh
Empire Troops Slay Fleeing Japs in Burma
British Empire forces killed 1,221 Japanese soldiers attempting to flee eastward in the Kama escape bridgehead east of the Irrawaddy, 17 miles north of Prome, as Allied troops continued mopping up in Burma.
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CALCUTTA
Irrawaddy
Prome
Southwest Asia command
Burma
Homeless Japs Live In Dugouts
San Francisco report cites Tokyo radio saying thousands of dugout homes are being built to replace dwellings destroyed by Superfortress raids. The homeless population in Tokyo will exist "for the dura tion" in these dugouts as debris clearance continues from May 24 and 26 air attacks.
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SAN FRANCISCO
Tokyo
radio Tokyo
federal communications commission
Little Fire In Speeches
The Canadian Press reports the federal campaign cools in the penultimate week ahead of Ontario voting. Prime Minister Mackenzie King plans to resume in Montreal after speaking in London. John Bracken, PC leader, spoke in Winnipeg arguing the Liberals must be judged on past records, not promises. Bracken recalled his break with King over policy differences and trade setbacks since 1935.
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Ontario
Mackenzie King
London
Montreal
BRACKEN
WINNIPEG
John Bracken
King
Pope Pius Sees Right Triumph Amid Peace Efforts
In a Vatican address on the feast of St Karene, Pope Pius urged that right must prevail as nations seek liberty after six years of struggle. He warned against renewed oppression, called for wiser councils, and reflected on the German catastrophe and the need for real peace despite lingering dangers and Nazi-era fault lines.
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VATICAN CITY
Pope Pius
College of Cardinals
Karene
hue
Naz
Ontario Vote On Monday Ontario election hinges on charges
TORONTO June 2 The Ontario election campaign nears election day with the issue of alleged Gestapo activity in Ontario and calls by COP leader E B Jolliffe for inquiry. Premier George Drew defends wartime policies and promises a future recreation and tourism department. Liberal leader Mitchell Hepburn predicts the Liberals will win a majority as polls open at 8 am. Voting turnout includes 917 candidates and about 9.3 million eligible voters in Canada and overseas service voters. The vote and service results will be released days after the civilian tally.
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TORONTO
Ontario
COP
E. B. Jolliffe
George Drew
Jolliffe
Alvin Rowe
HEPBURN
Mitchell Hepburn
Liberals
Canada
Drew
nnovinee
slate socatsr
newdorm
Water Storage Plans May Create Jobs Across Saskatoon
Saskatoon officials and Premier Gardiner touted a $30,000,000 water storage project to develop water utilities and irrigation across western Canada. The plan would store water from the Swift River and Buffalo Lake system to support agriculture and generate jobs, with federal support discussed and a project start date eyed for the near term.
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SASKATOON
Giecaner
gredene
Giurtiiter
WOR
Branskill
favere
Rocky Mountains
Gardiner
See Japan Following Nazi Plan
United States Army in the Pacific will double in size, bigger than Europe at its height, while Japan tightens hold in southern China and concentrates north. Observers compare Japan to Germany before D‑Day, adopting fortress mentality as Allied submarines harass sea routes and footholds.
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DEWITT MACKENZIE
Associated Press
Truman
United States army
Pacific
Europe
Japan
China
Hitler
Veritas
Germany
Wipe Out War Debts To Free Trade Channels
Washington reports the Committee for Economic Development urged canceling all postwar debts and joint obligations to restore trade flows. They supported the administration's tariff-cut request and continuation of reciprocal trade agreements as hearings proceed.
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WASHINGTON
leeds
United States
Committee for Econemic Development
Tee Ina
Sh Seber TAGE
House of represerie LEN Cae
Okinawa Nears End In Final Phase Of War
Manila June 3 The U S 16th Army has breached Shuri and aims to seize Okinawa's airfield and harbor, with estimates that ten more days may end organized resistance. Reports note troops around Naha defend the airfield while Japanese forces counter in Luzon and the Philippines as shipping losses mount. The battle lines shift as Americans press toward remaining Japanese positions across Okinawa, Luzon, and adjacent gateways.
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MANILA
C.P
U.S. 16th Army
Japan
Okinawa
Shuri
Associated Press
Al Copking
Yorn Haugland
seich
Nesta
niin
Naha
spekerman
veesterdas
Washington
Philippines
Tivisien tan
Shimbu
Luzern
Amercans
fran
omar
Sinomba
Ameriius
Surface tensions rise as salmon race woods and guns loom
Fragmented report shows chaotic scene with surface and underwater tensions. Mentions Salmon, plant defenses, heavy damage, and attempts to flee or be caged amid perceived threats. Entities include Washington, SOSUE, FORley, and PY, with uncertain phrasing but vivid conflict imagery.
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WASHINGTON
tine
bette
Invasion fears spread as Nazi deception stories circulate
A 1940 London dispatch describes British authorities and Sketch writer James predicting German attempts to land on England. planted tales, such as burning bowls of enemy fuel, were used to deter invasion while crews and coast watchers watched the Channel. The report notes secrecy and misinformation as the public hears rumors of fires and enemy agents.
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LONDON
Daly
Cherman dasaster
England
Qhyer Janes
Engin
moby The tides
Vichy Chief Pierre Laval Alive Amid Death Reports
Barcelona reports deny Laval suicide claims as Paris and London sources express skepticism. Luxembourg radio rumors cited but no confirmation. AP monitors hear only talk of potential surrender to French authorities and transfer to Paris.
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BARCELONA
Montjuich
Pierre Laval
PARIS
PARES
London
im Pats
Laval
Luxembourg
Associated Press
gouvernamierit
thut
pinse
Col Ralph Webb Passes In Ottawa
Col Ralph E Webb 34 longtime catering director for Arm s and Lore mover died Friday in Ridin Military Hospital Ottawa. He was born 1902 and spent much of his career in North End Greyne and nearby areas. Webb served in the armed forces and was associated with several serving posts and civic duties in Ottawa.
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Col
Ralph Webb
Ottawa
RALPH H
OTrTaAw dune
Ralph Eo Webb
arms and Lore mover
Wirthpeg
Riden Military hospital
Col Webb
basil
Onrano
Var Pagel partes
northend
Oreyne
baeras
ea baerek
feta Cab Webb aeriand
Demand for Execution of Belgian Rexist Denied
A report notes that a request to execute a Belgian Rexist was denied and that measures were taken to place the individual in custody in Spin. The article mentions Sage Fe and Basile among others with reference to the ongoing legal process and the handling of the suspect.
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BRUS Sage
Allied Chutists Killed Heydrich In Prague Raid
Prague reports June 2 that Allied parachutists killed the butcher of Prague Reinhard Heydrich during a night bombing mission in May 1942. Three Czech resistance volunteers were executed for the mission after aiding the underground in Prague.
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Heydrich
PRAGUE
Reuters
Renyhard
Heydriech
Craéch capitel
Erith
edo
Russia clings to veto power at UN Big Five talks
June 2 6 in San Francisco Russian envoy Gromyko reiterated Moscow stance against any relaxation of veto rights for the Big Five at the United Nations Conference. The note, delivered to delegations from Britain France the US and China, was not disclosed publicly. Critics fear rigidity may block a faster path to a world organization while Philippine envoy Romualdez warned he would press the issue at plenary if needed.
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Big Five
aramvine
Carlos Po Romuig
Phiippines
Four Airmen Awarded Flying Cross in Canada
Ottawa reports four members of the Royal Air Force receiving the Flying Cross for service. Recipients include Lt ES Bunn of Yulcan Alta and others from Victoria and Middleton. The ceremony notes indicate cross awards to airmen stationed in Canada with details on ranks and units.
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OTTAWA
Air force haacquarions Prigasugh annes
Canada
Bunn
Yulcan
Alta
Victoria FO
Middleton
Rilarnes
Mann
De Gaulle Opposes Tripartite Syria Conference
In Paris Gen de Gaulle says France rejects sending the Syrian question to a tripartite conference. He accuses British agents of fomenting Lebanon and Syria unrest and refuses to commit to Churchill’s plan for London talks.
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PARIS
Lune
de Gaulle
France
Lebanon
Syria
Churchill
Britain
London
Gaulle
De Gaulle Declines To Identify Agents
Paris reports Gen. de Gaulle refused to name British agents linked to Syria and Lebanon. He said he would not interpret others intentions, noting a diplomat’s country policy may align with its government. He added he loves London but prefers a different invitation format. Continued on page three.
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De Gaulle
PARIS
Lecanon
Syria
Bayne
geplumupg bocy
phish
Freneh cortesy
Mai- Gen
Edward Spears
Bish
Sytia
Leanon
ge Gaulle
Berrouwth
Boy's Box Kite Triggers Vancouver Balloon Scare
Amid Vancouver city activity a boy's box kite sparked a balloon scare as residents alerted police. Western Air Command deployed fighter planes to scan the city and chase the odd object from the area before it drifted away.
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Vancouver
western air command
edie padiis
alaried
Day Anniversary Holiday For Allied Troops
Gen Eisenhower announced the first anniversary of the Normandy landings would be observed as a holiday for Allied forces. Other brief items cover Erik Wesslen on Eva Braun in Berlin, shipping contract costs, Lake Read shipyards operating plans, arrest of a former German commander in Denmark, and a Canadian political remark about defending the Dominion. Two children burned to death in Surrey, BC.
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PARIS
Eisenhower
Sermaarly
HELLDA
EVA BILANEPORE
STECKHOLM
Reuters
Erik Wesslen
Berlin
Svenske Dagbladt
Hiller
Eva Braun
waith st
Reich chanceliors
JINEMEM
BACON
MOMSON
M. Baker
Winnipes
councl
Canadian man packers
LAKE READ
PORT ARTHUR
Howe
lakehead
LHI GRHVWAX
DENMARK
NEW YORK
dine
Calfien
George Lindemann
ALLIED CONTROL COMMISSION
A.P 1
Ubed supreme headquarters soc
London
Cien
Montgomery
Zhukov
de Taxsigny
Berhan
Vadhe
Japan
Soviet Union
Canada
SURREY
Jerry Black
Loraine Black
Cyril Miack
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SOSUE
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ders
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ward
promt
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Theta
atlas
Vichy
RUSS
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