Canada’s Hong Kong expedition praised by Chief Justice Duff
Chief Justice Sir Lyman Duff, tabled in the House of Commons, says Canada’s expeditionary force to Hong Kong last fall was one the Dominion can and should be proud of. He found slight training gaps did not hinder the unit, and there was no unfairness to the battalions or the expedition. The report notes most recruits had more than 16 weeks training and highlights the army’s ability to absorb new soldiers. Continued on Page Three.
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CG. R. BLACKBURN
UAWA
Canada
Hong Kong
Lyman Duit
house of commons
Galada
Mackenzie King
Winnipeg Grenadiers
Royal Rifles of Canada
Quebec
Duff
Tremendous Bomb Damage in Cologne After Raid
Stockholm reported extensive destruction from Britain's 1000‑plane raid on Cologne Saturday night. German dispatches quoted by Dagbladet Nyheter described fires in churches hospitals schools and warehouses, with whole quarters emptied and repairs expected to take a long time.
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STOCKHOLM
Britain
Cologne
Dagels Nyheter
Koelnische
Zeitung
Franz Berger
Cologne gauleiter
A Stranger in Ireland Encounters Ottawa Kin
The Left Hand Corner notes Tim Mulvihill, a former Arnprior teacher now educational supervisor for Canadian troops in England, visiting Kildare Ireland. A landlady recognizes Ottawa connections, mentioning Amphior and Laderoute families, revealing a web of local ties across the Atlantic. Contained on Page 127.
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Tim Mulvihill
Arnprior
Ontario
England
Kildare
Ireland
Canada
Ottawa
Arpnor
Amphior
Ottawa Valley
Rains Swell South Rivers in Alberta
Heavy rains soak southern Alberta with widespread farm and ranch benefits but flood fears persist. Rivers and creeks rise across the region, especially in the Crow's Nest Pass where the Crow's Nest river and tributaries climb slowly. No flood breaches reported yet, though continued rain could worsen conditions.
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Alberta
Crows Nest Pass
Crow's Nest
Free freight policy continues for eastern Canada
Ottawa reports Agriculture Minister Gardiner confirms free freight on western feed moved to eastern Canada and British Columbia will continue indefinitely. The policy, begun last year, aims to aid livestock production in eastern provinces and BC.
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OTTAWA
Jones
C.P.j
Gardiner
house of commons
Canada
British Columbia
Angus Macinnis
C.C.F
Vancouver East
Canadian Pacific Railway Workers‘ Federation
Montreal
MacInnis
Howe
T. P. P. Pagan
St. Hyacinthe, Que
Defence
Ralston
REEF SHOORTAGE
Great Britain
J. G. Taggart
Biggest Convoy Arrives In India
In a war update from Delhi on June 5, British authorities said the largest convoy of reinforcements ever to reach India had been unloaded at eastern Indian ports. It carried anti aircraft guns, tanks, and thousands of fighting and technical personnel, including Hurricane and Kittyhawk aircrew. The convoy, arriving in May, came through without loss and included Indian troops trained in Britain and veterans from France and Libya.
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DELHI
A.P
India
Burma
Britain
France
Libya
United Kingdom
Homalin
Price Ceiling Debate in House Over Wartime Policy
Ottawa June 5 Defence of wartime price fixing was voiced in the House of Commons by Finance Minister Tissey after Conservative Leader Hanson criticized the plan as hit or miss. Hanson urged a clearer system while Weley contrasted inflation trends between the First and present World Wars, noting price rises varied in early months and during subsequent years. Continued discussion expected on Page Three.
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OTTAWA
House of Commons
Finance
Tissey
Hanson
Weley
Hving
Spokesman notes Japanese plan to strengthen Burma forces
The spokesman said Japan evidently planned to bolster its forces in the Burma section they hold. Homalin lies on the Chindwin river about 200 miles northwest of Mandalay. RAP attacks on Japanese barges and boats on the Chindwin were so successful that movement was slowed. British forces are not in contact with the Japanese on the Indian Burman front except for air strikes in Burma.
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Burma
Homalin
Chindwm
Mandalay
Chindwin
Midway Island Under Major Japanese Raid In Pacific Battle
American and Japanese fleets clash over Midway Island in one of the Pacific’s greatest battles as Admiral Nimitz reports ongoing attacks. Observers warn the engagement may signal broader action threatening the West Coast and Pearl Harbor.
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John M. Hightower
Associated Press
ASHINGTON
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Midway Island
Pearl Harbor
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific fleet
Nimitz
Midway
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Alaska
Panama canal
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Dutch Harbor
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Yokohama
America
RAF Bombs Dieppe Port in Channel Raid
The Royal Air Force conducted a bombing raid on Dieppe in France and Holing, hitting channel port targets and Luftwaffe airfields. Officials said no RAF losses occurred and poor weather interrupted Germany bombing raids. The sounds of explosions and anti aircraft fire were heard along the French coast for about two hours.
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Royal Air Force
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Dieppe
France
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English Channel
SUNDERLAND
BERLIN
P—DNB
England
Air Pact Signed Between Canada Britain and Australia
Ottawa reports a new air training agreement among Canada the United Kingdom and Australia. The accord aims to deepen military collaboration and facilitate joint training programs for air forces across the three nations. Officials indicate the pact will cover exchanges facilities and standardization of procedures.
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OTTAWA
Canada
United Kingdom
Air Training Agreement Signed by Four Commonwealth Nations
Detain of the new British Commonwealth Air Training Plan agreement signed today by representatives of Canada New Zealand Australia and the United Kingdom extends for four years until March 1 1945. Prime Minister Mackenzie King Air Minister Power signed for Canada Rt Hon Harold Balfour for the British Government Air Commodore L M Initt for New Zealand and Sir William Glasgow high commissioner to Canada for Australia. The signing occurred at 133 am 1935 MDT. The agreement will be officially published later this afternoon in Parliament.
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British Commonwealth Airo
house of commons
Mackenzie King
Power
Canada
Harold Balfour
Air Commerdore
L M lnitt
William Glasgow
Australia
Captain Davies cashiered after court martial for bomb removal
London June 5 Captain Robert Davies once awarded the George Cross for removing a bomb from St Pauls Cathedral was cashiered from the army and sentenced to prison. The court martial handed down the sentence which was later reduced to 18 months by the London district commander. Davies, formerly linked to St Catharines Ontario, faced seven charges of improper funds receipt from a business firm PSEPOP HPO BO.
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LONDON
C.P. Cadle
Robert Davies
St. Paul's Cathedral
Davies
St. . Catharines
Ont
finn PSEPOP HPO BO
Yukon Miner Finds Nugget Worth 1200 Dollars
Dawson Yukon June report tells of Louis Nadeau of Chief Gulch presenting a seven pound gold nugget valued at about 1200 dollars. Nadeau, a veteran prospector, notes this as the district’s largest find on the Chief Grin tributary of Eldorado Creek. The nugget is on display in a local jewelry store window.
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DAWSON
Louis Nadeau
Chief Gulch
hank
Nadeau
Chief Grin
Eldorado Creek
Yukon
21 Killed In U S Blast At Elwood Arsenal
An explosion at the Elwood ordnance shell loading plant in Illinois killed 21 workers and wounded 24. The shipping building of group two was destroyed, with 28 escaping unharmed. Officials said no sabotage is suspected, pending board inquiry. The factory covers 23 square miles and employs over 8,000 on three shifts.
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JOLIET
mammoth
Elwood arsenal
United States
David P. Tunstall
army press
auiles
Elwood
T. C. Gerber
Tunstall
cvxa
Fourteen Die In Army Bomber Crash Near San Rafael
In California near San Rafael a heavy bomber crashed on a hilltop last night killing fourteen Army air corps personnel. Flames engulfed the wreckage after the aircraft failed to make a emergency landing.
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Calif
wrecka se
Blairmore Flood Threat Intensifies as River Rises
Blairmore reports severe flood danger with the eastern river banks overflowing. The Lyon Creek nears flood level, water covers highways at multiple points, and the town endures continued heavy rain and rising waters.
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Lyon Creek
3 o'creek
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